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Subscribe to RSSPresident Barack Obama huddled with Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill Tuesday, stepping onto congressional turf as part of a week of outreach to both his own party and his GOP rivals.
With new budget and gun control bills snaking through the legislative process -- and with comprehensive immigration reform measures being drafted by bipartisan lawmakers -- Obama’s series of in-person conversations with congressional heavies are meant to smooth the way for compromise after the budget sequester stalemate last month.
But it’s not exactly a bipartisan campfire kumbaya.
Even as the president was leaving the building, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told reporters that Oklahoma Republican Sen. Tom Coburn has already said he will object to a bipartisan measure to temporarily fund the federal government -- a snag that could slow efforts to avert a government shutdown later this month.
Jacquelyn Martin / Jacquelyn Martin / AP
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla. walks toward the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012.
“This is in this new era of ‘let’s get along,’ all this cheering and yelling about this ‘bipartisan’ bill,” Reid lamented to reporters after meeting with Obama, “I just learned when I was in here with the president that -- who else? -- Coburn now won’t let us move the bill.”
And the news of that hiccup wasn’t the only challenge Obama received during his trek to Capitol Hill.
One Democrat in the room told NBC News that a senior senator in the closed-door meeting challenged the president on his administration’s unmanned drone policy, saying the White House has treated Obama’s own party poorly in dealing with the issue.
The meeting with Senate Democrats -- which participants said included discussion of entitlement reform, immigration and gun control -- kicked off a series of closed-door sessions that Obama has scheduled this week with lawmakers on the other end of Pennsylvania Ave, including a Wednesday luncheon with House Republicans.
His conspicuous “charm offensive” aimed at the GOP started last week, when he dined with a dozen Republican senators as well as with House budget chief Rep. Paul Ryan.
For the most part, Republicans say ‘the more, the better’ when it comes to Obama’s outreach.
“We welcome it,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters on Capitol Hill Tuesday.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid reacts to the fiscal plan unveiled Tuesday by Rep. Paul Ryan.
“It’s a good opportunity to have a candid conversation and we all know that, with the president’s request to raise the debt ceiling here again later this summer, we will be discussing again the possibility of finally solving our huge deficit and debt problems by making the kind of changes to [entitlements] that we all know we have to make to save these programs and save our country,” McConnell said.
Still, the effort has not been without some skeptics.
A National Journal report out Tuesday morning quoted an unnamed White House aide griping that the vigorous schedule of bipartisan meetings is “a joke” and a waste of time staged merely to make the press “happy.”
White House spokesman Jay Carney dismissed that sentiment as inaccurate during a briefing with reporters.
“I have no idea who said that," he said. "But I can tell you that opinion has never been voiced in my presence, in the president's presence, in the West Wing. It does not represent the president's view, it does not represent the White House's view, and it does not represent the administration's view."
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OBAma is on the HILL?
Either AF1 is in for repairs, or Obama's image ratings are at an all time low!
It's the image. Many Americans dropped their opinion of his "actions" during the scarequester and now, along with the "dinner" and "lunch" posturings, he has to look like he is involved on "the hill".
Since day one (January 20, 2009), the President has tried to reach out to the GOP, but they had played 'hard-to-get.' Then the GOP was whacked in November 2012. But then Republicans in congress still pretend to have an upper hand, pretending to 'welcome it', in the words of McConnell. I think these Republicans have no reality chick, no grasp of people's desires for compromises in the nation's capital. We are all expecting more whacking of GOP by voters in November 2014 and 2016.
Sorry Pig, not like he is finally realizing he should have. The Cinderella first term is over and people, even those who voted for him, want to see some leadership rather than na na na na na at the GOP.
Except, evidently, some on FR.
I hope this leads to finding some common ground that lawmaker's can agree on. We need to find ways to seek middle ground the extreme left and the extreme right are tearing apart the fabric of our nation.
@lisa,
I hope this leads to finding some common ground
Me, too... but judging by the "Anything but Obama" attitudes out there, I won't be holding my breath.
ReThuglicans: "whine whine whine . . . we won't play nice together (or do the jobs we were sent here to do) until you take us out to dinner, then come over to OUR HOUSE to play!
Sen. Tom Coburn: Even though you took us out to dinner, and came to play at Our House, I STILL "object to a bipartisan measure to temporarily fund the federal government."
What, now you need tea & crumpets??
what a bunch of babies . . . . No, actually, babies are nicer. We need to vote these jokers out in '14!
Meanwhile, Do your Freaking jobs!
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FORWARD - '14! :-)
Whoever leaked to the press that this outreach is a joke should be fired.
Lisa, judging from all the previous efforts the past four years President Obama made to reach out to republicans, I wouldn't hold my breath. It's worth a try again, maybe they're tired of saying NO...and maybe they realize that continuing to say NO won't help them in 2014. Amazing how the media has forgotten the weekly cocktail hours that first year, super bowl invites, movie invites to name a few all turned down by the GOP.
well, lisa s-1749992 (#1.7)
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Sometimes, some people can say dumb things like that, but it's not what Pres. O thinks. I thought we have freedoms too. People are allowed to have different opinions. But don't be distracted by such minor incident, that's what opponents of compromises want - these opponents (more likely Republicans) want to cause confusion by magnifying such minor unimportant incident.
Just ignore it.
What would you expect from the Party of No, whose only goal was to make this president a one-termer. Epic fail there, so now it's on to plan B, which is actually plan A redux.
Jody, We can hope for a better outcome this time and it wouldn't hurt if we let our lawmaker's know how we feel.
"An unnamed WH aide". That's code for nobody said anything of the sort but we sure like to start a rumor and get some tongues wagging.
AlaskaGirl, I think it was a stupid remark that undermines what the President is trying to accomplish.
More like some unknown underling wanting his few moments of fame while standing with reporters and spilled his/her guts like the children they are with the "but don't tell anybody I told you this" as a finishing touch.
In case you haven't noticed, there is a lot of "speaking with the promise of anonymity as they weren't authorized to discuss the subject" in the news the last several years.
Lisa, I don't disagree with you, if in fact someone actually said it. More often than not, these things turn out to be made up, but it does what it is intended to do which is to further besmirch the WH and its occupant.
The White House has leaked ever since Canada set it on fire ... shoddy repair work.
For the most part, Republicans say ‘the more, the better’ when it comes to Obama’s outreach. We welcome it,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters on Capitol Hill Tuesday.
"It makes us feel so much better when we slap it away" was left unsaid.
The party of NO...f'n...clue.
Obama - No Golf - Why he's finally moving now
Rep. Louie Gohmert recently introduced legislation that essentially would stop the president from going golfing unless the White House reinstates the public tours it canceled as a result of the sequester.
"None of the funds made available by a division of this Act may be used to transport the president to or from a golf course until public tours of the White House resume"
If only this goof would actually compromise! He got his tax increases, now let's "see the beef." He needs to put up the other half of the grand bargain he demanded at the beginning of the year.
The new GOP
Lietalking point is that it's about time Obama reached out to us. After all we have been trying for over 4 years to talk with him. However, everyone knows they GOP are lying.Remember, their number one goal was to slap Obama's hand and make him a one term President.
They the GOP are so full of poop!!!
now there's a real credible source (rolls eyes)! He puts the whack in whack job. If you want to be taken seriously around here, stop with the jokes.
The happy times - that were the Bush years - saw democrats cheering on and supporting the president come rain or shine - true patriots - able to set party politics aside -
Okay - we know the real circus side show that was the liberal democrat hate machine
And now we got Barack and Chuckles as ring masters - step right up - you won't believe your eyes boys and girls!
From The Hill:
Further into the article:
The Democrats are juvenile and not serious. It is true that all they want to do is tax and spend to retain power. They have not proposed a budget in 4 years and when they do they produce @!$%#. Who would vote for these idiots except bigger idiots?
Smoke and Mirrors - Look what Kilpatrick did to Detroit - finally though - he's locked away
That's how the liberal democrats operate
good grief, the troll bus is full tonight.
Instead of trying to put a patchwork a bill together, why that blasted lunatic Reid will not pass a budget is beyond belief. Reid is another dinosaur that has overstayed his usefulness. A typical dummycrat that does not get his way then runs to the nearest microphone and blames someone else for his lack of leadership skills. That same old song and dance routine has run its course. Reid cried wolf way too many times and now nobody is listening.
Now with the sequester in place. Obama has to stay put in Washington because he too cried wolf far too often. How would the American people react if the White House closes to visitors and the POTUS is playing golf at $18000 per hour?
With Obama's approval rating in the low to mid 40"s. I don't think people will tolerate anymore of his lavish trips without seeing some form of progress on the budget front.
FIRE them all and hire a private company to run the nation...can't hurt!
tonybeeerm - "the troll bus is full tonight." Short buses fill quickly!
a pair of windowlickers like Seeking and Toni calling others retards...THAT IS RICH
Well I think that the GOP didn't like it when I rammed Obamacare down their throats, so now let me try a new tack-tic. Now I'll wine and dine them to get what I want this time. What kind of an end around try does he think he can get away with this time?
Bob in KC - you appear to have selective amnesia. The "other half" of the grand bargain happened BEFORE the tax increase part. After 1.3 Trillion in spending cuts in 2011, the Republicans finally allowed $600B in tax increases and promptly forgot about the spending cuts and are now insisting on more spending cuts because they gave the Democrats less tax cuts than they asked for. The Democrats appear to be willing to sell out the American people in order to placate the Republicans, but that is not what I voted for. Why is it that those who lost the elections are still the ones calling the shots? I don't believe that what we are seeing in our country now is what the Founders had in mind when they set up the system. I see no honor in evidence.
Tony,
Notice how the wheels came flying off when they made their U-Turn? lol
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That is the issue Dick as it's so transparant that he's being nice. Kind of like the creep trying to kidnap you by feigning niceness. When you cut your teeth using protest to get what you want you're not real good at negotiating and talking it out. He needs Congress and yet he uses the White House megaphone to berate and insult and he can't believe they won't give in. So, plunging in the polls, he's suddenly Mr. engaged and Mr. friendly. Hey I'm all for letting by-gones be by gones but he sure needs to build a lot of credibility first!
Talk to the Hand
Ahhhh, I believe this has been going on for a LOT longer than the last several years
Can you say deep thoat?
What in the world does that insolent Okie drifter want now?
Bring out the large skewer and a barbecue pit and let's have a pigotry roast.
Liberal revisionist history is highly amusing:
GOP attempts to work with Democrats on Stimulus... Obama "elections have consequences and I won" as he blocks out the GOP from any input.
GOP attempts to work with Democrats on ACA... Obama/Rham "eff them, we have the votes" as they block out the GOP from any input.
4 months later Boehner makes the comment about making Obama a one term president because he refused to even consider the opinions of the GOP liberal revisionists "OMG, why won't you work with the President!!!!"
Revisionism is fun, but this is all well documented, you should pick up the book Price of Politics.
Kal....
Give in? How about just do their job half-ass, or a third of the time? The congressional approval rating shows how much Americans despise them, so they certainly don't need any help from the president to look more worthless than they already have proven to be. In fact, the President doesn't need Congress, the American people NEED Congress to function.
Jesse....
Do you mean to be so humorous, or do you really believe what you write is true? Either way, I like how you make up quotes for people. Can you come up with some quotes for Romney on election night after he finds out he lost? Let's go with something that makes him look courageous and relevant in the face of defeat. Yea that should be fun!
Barry - to the hill... form of NEGOTIATOR..... up, up and AWAY.....(ears flapping together)...
Reid - look up in the sky.... it's, it's.... BARRY, he's come to save us all (us here in DC that is, couldn't care less about the country).... hee, hee, hee......
Barry - How can we blame this on BUSH.......
Reid - is that all you ever say? they're bound to catch on....
Barry - I'll let my brilliant mind persuade them.... form of COMMUNITY ORGANIZER.........
Barry - YES WE CAN, YES WE CAN, YES WE CAN........
Reid - Barry they're all Republicans......... and they are in FAVOR of the bill
Barry - Oh, party of NO, party of NO, party of NO........
Wow, you conservatives are something.
You accuse people of hate while writing the most venomous things imaginable about others.
You talk about respect for the Constitution but are unparalleled in your disrespect for the Presidency and the man who holds the office.
You profess pride in America even as you prepare to defend yourselves against her.
You openly fabricate stories about the government, taxes, the economy and then try to sell it as the truth.
You defy anyone who dares to challenge what you claim are your rights even as you defile the rights of others.
Unbelievable...
sleuth23 - it should be fun - but not possible! At what point did Romney EVER say anything courageous or relevant? I believe that would be NEVER!!!!
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2013/03/11/obamacare-may-bite-you-at-the-vets-office/
http://news.yahoo.com/ap-exclusive-applying-health-care-not-easy-171510320.html
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/03/president-obama-wont-balance-budget-just-for-the-sake-of-balance/
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/03/judiciary-approves-gun-background-checks-88743.html
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Ha his is not going to the hill and throwing dinners for republicans to show he is involved, he is showing how uninvolved the republicans are, he is hanging them with their own rope.
Jesse, 4 months later? It wasn't boner, but Mitch McConnell made that statement before the votes were all counted. The president tries to get bipartisan support on the ACA, and gets snubbed, he's weak and can't lead. He gets a little aggressive and all of a sudden, he's trying to be King. The only thing he could do to make the teabags happy would be to abdicate, but don't hold your breath.
maybe he'll play footsie with those republican...and arrange a secret gay marriage at the airport...then go to throw'n money away with both hands...obozo ain't much...
This President is uncomfortable at any compromise because he has no experience at it. Chicago Machine Democrats basically dictate until indicted. Romney's problem with not winning the election was he did not go after Barack Obama for the liar that he is. Fiesty,Seeking, you got your way,the country after 2 terms is F-cked up,live with it!
There is hope yet for the media! Ever since they got shut out of the golf game with Tiger, and the white house thugs attacked Woodward, there has been some actual criticism of the messiah. Don't have my hopes too high yet, but it's a small crack in the foundation....let's hope it grows until this imposter is more widely exposed as the neophyte that he is.
The "SNAG" is the Progressive Congressional members. Just look at the short list: Reid, Pelosi, Murray.
And just think, Peppermint Patty (FAILED chairperson of the Budget Reduction committee) just submitted her Progressive budget for Mr. Obama. In it includes about about a $ 600,000,000,000 "Cut" in spending which is REALLY THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH ANY CONTINUING OPERATIONS IN AFGHANISTAN even though the troops will BE OUT OF THE COUNTRY and operations ceased.
Deny....deflect....deceive.....and BLAME is the name of the "Obama Game".
I wouldn't trust a PROGRESSIVE as far as I could throw them. Wait a minute, they had better lose some weight first. Maybe they should go on a Michelle diet.
Pigotry Comment collapsed by the community
Piggy is a blogger nothing more.
and sad to say Obama is nothing more then a community organizer.
Actually that is WH code for somebody having the B@LL$ to say I'm tired of my boss blowing smoke up my ass and playing us for fools.
Of course! What else would one expect from the WH Puppet. Just more Blarney from Carney.
Chicago must really suck if this is what comes out of it.
All of his political cash has ran out and sorry to say this is nothing more then a smoke screen.
in about three weeks from now he will be back on the campaign trial again point his long skinny finger
saying things like I tired to work with them but they want to do nothing more then to protect there rich friends.
Clinton / Harry Reid for 2016 !!!
Uncertain times we need the best to mop up GWB mess !!!
Can we survive?
Every day young Americans are becoming more fiscally conservative while their social choices lean liberal. Our continued political insolence between parties will eventually drive young people to protect themselves financially. “Young Americans” are already complaining about their forecasted payment of structured debt and entitlements. As they grow older and gain voting strength and dissatisfaction, “Young Americans” will sadly leave both parties in droves if necessary, for their own personal survival. The political pendulum continues to swing in either direction from generation to generation!
Problem is the Democrats pendulum can no longer move farther left. Obama has created substantial displacement for the Washington Democratic leadership and the party now looks very one dimensional in its insolent glory. So, the “meaningful” Democratic Party no longer has any political acumen.
Unfortunately many Democrats just don't understand how they’ve allowed Obama and the media to take them so far left. The displacement Obama creates for the Democrats will destroy them even as they bathe themselves in recent victory. The Democrats now struggle to find their core, because Obama will not allow them to think outside the box, especially when faced with difficult and ever increasing fiscal problems to solve. The Democratic Party could be in substantial trouble if the status quo continues another 4 years (and there really is no light at the end of the tunnel right now). Even now Democratic leaders are fearful about the position Obama has put them in. Don't look for Democratic leadership to unilaterally support Obama's spending habits and policies over the next 4 years (good luck on those approved payouts for Sandy victims, just look at what happened in New Orleans). Because of the blame game he has played for the last 4 years along with his contempt for the opposition, Obama certainly won’t get any substantial support from Republicans. He has selfishly and systematically displaced both parties’ leadership roles as he continues to put the government in a deeper and unmanageable fiscal bind. The Chinese and Western Europe aren’t going to buy down Obama's bad debt much longer. The Chinese are heading into a recession themselves and Europe is basically bankrupt. So Obama once again will try swaying Americans to pick-up his outrageous spending tab (good luck with that if we’re smart). Obama’s definitely a lame-duck in his lame-duck term and will have nowhere to hide when the young liberal media eventually turn on him.
As the media turns on Obama, the "wealthy", including your President, will continue daily to take millions if not billions of tax dollars out of the U.S. economy. The money is taken off shore or put in unchecked safe havens. And much of it's your tax dollars (your money); some directly, much indirectly (through unchecked government funded contracts and unchecked offshore government pork-barrel projects). If you’re not on the A-list for receiving these unchecked funds; you’re on the outside looking in. Think clearly about what Obama’s really allowing….a systematic curtailing of personal freedoms combined with the creation of private nest eggs “for a select few” with taxpayer funds. On the books it’s viewed as government subsidized waste. In reality it’s surplus retirement funding for the “select few”. That is what now defines both sides of the aisle in Washington. So, as you hack and rant about one another’s political positions you’re just allowing continued misdirection from what should be your true focus; your personal freedoms and personal wealth. Now you can see and understand the true cost of the misdirection we, the voters, blindly allow.
yes, the pig is nothing more than an advertising machine for the Socialist Party. Obama reached out? Yup, that's why he said: "I won, you lost, so sit in the back and shut up!" or something to that affect.
But, the fact is that it is time for repubs to stop trying to get in the good graces of the Socialist Obama media. Obama has a long history of not accomplishing anything and of just trying to stir the pot. He's not productive and has never accomplished anything. But, he does have the good fortune of having more people like the pig who want to destroy America.
Republicans lost the oval office, seats in the senate, seats in the house, and they have some of the lowest poll numbers ever recorded, but they continue to try to denigrate the president as a community organizer. they should find themselves a community organizer half as good they certainly could use one.
A National Journal report out Tuesday morning quoted an unnamed White House aide griping that the vigorous schedule of bipartisan meetings is “a joke” and a waste of time staged merely to make the press “happy.”
Probably truer words were never spoken. Not to mention the fact that after more then 4 years in office, the Obama public outreach has lasted about a week. Lets see how long this outreach continues, and no one should be surprised if it all turns out to have been a show for the media. When ObamaCare fully kicks in by 2014, the entire Democrat brand is going to take a huge hit. It will be funny to see if Obama blames Pelosi and Reid for writing it behind closed doors in secret locations, and forcing everyone to pass it before anyone could know what was in it. It will be a rude awakening for how poorly Obama has governed.
Hopefully, President Obama told his fellow Democrats in the Senate to get off their butts and pass the budget. We are almost half way through the fiscal year. The House passed their back in July of last year. The Senate subcommittees passed their bills by September. Now the hold up is the full Senate passing their version. That must happen before the Senate/House Conference Committee can resolving differences between their versions and the President signing the bill into law. No matter what Pig and Fiesty think, the problem is not House Republicans, but Senate Democrats.
Wow an unnamed white house aid, hell of a source! All speculation Rick, the Republicans took a beating on their speculation, and buying into their on spin, election results are fact, and Obama is in the drivers seat politically. The republicans having been singing the same tune for four years and 2010 the electorate gave them their chance to produce, they did not, and until they do the electorate will continue to punish them. In any event they no longer even listen to the republican spin about Obama, that much is pretty clear.
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Screw you Chicago is a great city.
The people there are hard working, fair and helpful to outsiders.
The city is clean, resonably priced and has tons to offer residents and visitors alike.
Do us all a favor ...please don't embarrass yourself by visiting.
The truth is that we've put short-sighted single-issued shallow-thinking one-lining politically inept representatives in a place that requires critical thinking, a long term view, and political grace in order to succeed. I've never seen such a sorry collection of idiots.
When a party is split in so many directions, people get elected by oft-repeating single mantras, whether they're real or true or not. My representative's only claim to fame was "jobs"... haven't heard a word since the election and she sure hasn't pumped out any jobs.
They all have no serious foundation except to be "unObama" so they run around trying to make a name, to gain power, to say that "perfect" one-liner, and really haven't a clue as to what to do or how to do it.
War? No war? War unless Obama is for it. Immigration? Send them all back. Give them a path to hell or citizenship depending on whatever is "unObama". Gun control? Oops, the NRA was my primary contributor, so... and so on.
Taxes? Tax cuts? Tax reform? The economy? Recovery versus debt?... the only thing you can count on is that this party of idiots have no clue about how this economy works. How do we support our unfortunate through these times? F#$k-em, a bunch of leaches anyway. What about our sick? They're on their own... I have my medical insurance... they would too if they weren't a bunch of leaches. What about the elderly? They're living longer so they need to "man-up" and work longer and live on less, those f@#king leaches. See a trend? The trend is to do nothing or to do the anti-Obama and/or to support anti-logic, but what's for sure is that they haven't a clue and they're doing EXACTLY what the corrupt money-grabbing powers-that-be want them to do. Given their way, they would exclude their own mother unless she had the proper "GOP papers".
So back to the article... trying to smooth feathers with the right assumes there's a brain in there somewhere... bad assumption from where I stand.
Obama said in an interview last night that he has no interest in a budget that balances. So Democrats will propose a budget that increases both taxes and spending. As Obama demigods the Ryan budget, he fails to mention one key point. The Ryan budget increases government spending every year. Obama wants to raise spending by over 5% every year, and Ryan just 3.4%. The economy isn't growing at over 5% per year, so why can't Obama and the Democrats put forth a plan that allows the government to live within its means? Simple, because liberals like Pelosi, Reid, and Obama all believe it is the governments money not ours. Pelosi, Reid, and Obama are in charge of deciding how much they will allow us to have, which is the government spending their money on us. After all, who is better at spending money, our government, or us? Liberals feel it is the government.
So its settled then, Democrats are cool, and republicans suck. I got it.
The problem with the GOP is Election hangovers and dehydration attacks !!!
No Rick they simply think Democrats spend more wisely than Republicans.
'A National Journal report out Tuesday morning quoted an unnamed White House aide griping that the vigorous schedule of bipartisan meetings is “a joke” and a waste of time staged merely to make the press “happy.” '
That's the fear - That this is nothing but more empty rhetoric by Obama to 'pretend' that he's serious about the spiraling Debt.
And now that Obama has been reelected, will the press start actually doing its job of exposing the truth, or will they spend another 4 yeas of providing 'cover' for their darling, historic "First Black President".
No matter how you 'slice and dice it', Obama projects the National Debt to increase from $9.986 Trillion at the end of fiscal 2008 to $20.4 Trillion in fiscal 2016 (see Obama's 2013 Budget projections). Since presidential projections are ALWAYS optimistic, it could be closer to $25 Trillion. (a)
(a) As an example, Bush's 2008 Budget projected the National Debt would be $11.487 Trillion at the end of fiscal 2012, but the actual National Debt at the end of fiscal 2012 under Obama was $16.066 Trillion, an increase of almost $4.6 Trillion above projections.
The Federal Budget has gone from 2 Trillion Dollars in 2002 to over 3.5 Trillion dollars in 2012. The Ryan Budget plans on doubling the 2002 Budget and then adding 3.4% every year until 2013, when it is supposed to reach a "balanced budget". There is no reason for the government to be spending that much money. No reason at all.
The number of people on food stamps continues to increase, and we set new records for those on them every single month. Why is that? If we are in a serious recovery, wouldn't that number be decreasing and not amount to 1/6th of the population?
The government needs to seriously reform their programs, entitlement programs included, in order to reach a sustainable course and a sustainable budget. The republicans are at least trying to provide a way to balance the budget. Paul Ryan's budget does it in 10 years, Rand Paul has one that does it in 5. Where is the President's plan to actually reach a balanced budget? Where is any Democrat's plan?
The Democrats are freaking out because Paul Ryan's plan spends only $41.4 Trillion over 10 years, instead of the currently expected $46 Trillion. That's absolutely crazy if you think that we can actually make it as a country if we continue to spend Trillions of dollars every year, and borrow 1/4 - 1/3 of that...
And about Obama actually willing to compromise with the Republicans...(if it's real,) it's really about time. Both sides have been unwilling to compromise, but at least the Republicans have been more willing as of late. They gave Obama a tax raise in January on the top 1%, oh wait...it actually hit the top 71%, because Obama had to have his way. Taxes went up, now it's time for spending to go down. And $85 Billion is absolutely nothing in a $3.5-3.8 Billion Budget.
GWB's Domino Effect is not looking good for the GOP, this would get any party upset !!!
stack892 "The number of people on food stamps continues to increase, and we set new records for those on them every single month. Why is that? If we are in a serious recovery, wouldn't that number be decreasing and not amount to 1/6th of the population?"
A cynic might suggest that it was to increase the number of people who were dependent on the government, who would then vote for Obama because he promises more 'income redistribution' (tax the rich, give to the poor).
The number of people getting welfare increased from about 30 million in 2008 to almost 47 million in 2012, and Obama won this low income group by a net margin of 12.9 Million votes, while Romney won the middle and upper income group (75% of the voters who actually pay the income taxes to provide the welfare) by a net margin of 8 million votes. The 'welfare vote' put Obama over the top for his net winning margin of 4.9 million votes (remember the Obama campaign slogan - 'Romney will take away your food stamps'?)
That's 'Chicago-Style' politics in action - using taxpayers funds to get reelected.
@rgsdca1965. Chicago doesn't SUCK, it BLOWS. That is why is is called the Windy City wa,ha,ha,ha. Makes one now wonder what Obozo is really doing in the White Hose. Misspelling on purpose.
You accuse people of hate while writing the most venomous things imaginable about others.
SeekingSanity, Fiesty, johntho, etc
You talk about respect for the Constitution but are unparalleled in your disrespect for the Presidency and the man who holds the office.
And you libs treated bush with the greatest of respect didn't ya (I didn't like him either btw)
You profess pride in America even as you prepare to defend yourselves against her.
Defending yourself against liberals isn't defending yourself against the country, you're showing your ignorance.
You openly fabricate stories about the government, taxes, the economy and then try to sell it as the truth.
Huh, good thing the liberal MSM has never done that... oh wait, that's all they do along with the liberal politicians (fienstien...... need I say more)
You defy anyone who dares to challenge what you claim are your rights even as you defile the rights of others.
This one just takes the cake. In the name of civil/sexual/islam/illegal alien/<some other excuse> right you liberals are stomping all over the rights of anyone who doesn't believe as you do. stfu
The meetings are for show. They are for the liberal press to write about him glowingly saying he has changed and ready for compromise. The main reason he is meeting House Republicans is that his poll numbers are down and needs to look like he is actually doing something.
Same song third verse, PaulAyn Ryan finally speaks the truth:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT3Px11xN-0&feature=player_embedded
lmarct: Since you claim to be one of "intelligent," please explain how increasing the amount of money the taxpayers have owe is a benefit to the economy. You are right about that part. I don't understand how increasing the debt from about $10 trillion to almost $17 trillion in 4 years helps the economy and the country and the taxpayers. So, please explain that. While you are at it, please explain how you've increased your level of money you owe to your creditors during that period of time and how that has made you better off financially.
The President reaches out to Republicans and is criticized after doing so.
On the other hand, the President is criticized by Republicans for not reaching out to them.
Either way, dude gets criticized by the GOP- and nothing gets done for the USA.
C'mon Bob. He reached out because his ratings were starting to drop like a rock. I don't blame him for it it is just what he had to do to maintain his credibility since few bought the sequester "sky is falling" rhetoric once all the facts were put out.
Take it for what it was/is. Saving face.
Yeah, and the GOP reached back because they know their party is in peril. It's a two way street, Talk, but don't let that stop you from going down a one way street.
Bali Bob - No one is criticizing the President, most of us are asking, "what took you so long"? The polls show Obama loosing 6 or 7 points in recent polls and he is in a panic mode. The sky didn't fall, the world didn't end, mass layoffs never happened, kids weren't kicked out of school, etc.. The President's scare tactics didn't work, and he is scared.
AG did I say it was a one way street? There was a roadblock and President Obama finally realized it was his vehicle that was sideways in the road along with the GOP's truck. Stick a fork in it and see it for what it is. They are both on the road again and hopefully going to get to the destination the US needs.
And exactly sfcret. God they have to get their panties in a bunch when all they have to do is just follow the man's lead (for once woo hoo) and do what he should have been doing all along. He was just as guilty for the "obstruction" with his my way or the highway attitude after he got the ACA passed. That was an ego boost from hell and he realizes it may be time to calm the "progressive" BS.
I dont suspect that GWB had full support from the DNC do you? I recall that all presidents are highly criticized by their opposition...why do you act so shocked Bali? Sorry pal, no Fiat Rule today..this is why its called BI-partisanship...
The president in his 2nd term doesn't need ratings. His policy got him reelected and now compromise is necessary for the GOP... Elections have consequences.
sfcret, sure, I guess reaching out the past four years wasn't good enough? Inviting them to the WH repeatedly for social gatherings only to be turned down doesn't count? Conservatives, they ignore when President Obama invites them and they whine loudly when he doesn't.
Right mockingbyrd but, his ego and narcissism won't allow him to have the American people looking at him in a negative light. It just isn't in his makeup. If you can't see that from his actions, inaction's, and continual campaigning (even though as you say he won) take off the rose colored glasses. He is human and needs acceptance. One of the traits that made me not vote for him. Carter wanted to everybody's buddy too. It takes leadership pure and simple. You know, the HARD choices for the common good no matter what. He has (so far) taken the easy path of trying to be all things to all people. It doesn't work in real life, it can't work in politics.
And Jody, it wasn't the reaching out, I don't think, that they rejected. It was the method and attitude. Social gatherings with his first term "I am the President and you must come" didn't cut it. They knew he was going to maintain the same course without listening so why bother? It was token invitations at best. Once again. The man is human. See it for what it is and we can continue to agree to disagree but he isn't infallible and not everyone has to bow down or even LIKE him. I think he is turning a corner now and as stated to mocking in the beginning of this post, the ego he worships is finally bringing him into reality.
@CA,
I don't suppose that GWB had full support from the DNC, do you?
I thought that bringing up Bush was off-limits...?
You can't have it both ways, "pal".
they can come along, but they have to ride in the back...that kinda reaching...How INCLUSIVE...
I'd say the consequences are what should be expected; same Congress control, same POTUS?:
Why would you think it would be any differant than it was BEFORE the election?
I voted for someone to stop the madness of our spending, and always will.
The POS POTUS can use the ratings. His give-aways got him elected by idiots.
Just my thoughts - no, the idiots were those of you who voted for Romney - you know, the one who couldn't show his tax returns; who couldn't take a stance on anything and keep it for more than 24 hours; the one who, according to Tag, didn't really want to be President!
so you concede my argument was spot on eh? Good to know..i wasnt calling you pal..i was refering to Oblamo and his failed CHANGE to Imperium..
P.S. Blaming Bush is off limits..especially once the populous turns on King Hussein after Clunkercare is fully enacted...You'll blame Bush still...
what happened to that Laser...how bout fast n furious, benghazi..oh thats right old news..i bet the families would love some answers...thats ok. Look Squirrel
Bad day again Seeking? Damn. He won. It doesn't matter who JMT voted for. Look at what is going on and quit fearing "what might have been".
Talk - what is YOUR problem? Did you put JMT down for living in the past? No - just obsessed with me, aren't ya????
Talk, your hand is lying to you at post 2.1. Obama's current popularity rating is where it has averaged for the past 4+ years per Gallup.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/116479/barack-obama-presidential-job-approval.aspx
Bali Bob,
I'm convinced the right wing nuts bitch just for the sake of bitching!
There is certainly NO rational behind 99.9% of their insipid rants! ☺
@Feisty,
I'm convinced the right wing nuts bitch just for the sake of bitching!
I'm convinced that there is a "darker" intent to their bitching... because there is certainly no reasonable rationale behind the constant obstruction.
so you're a right wing nut?
No kidding Bali Bob!
Kudos to Colin Powell for standing up and pointing it out...
Knowledge is power!
Obama - No Golf - Why he's finally moving now
Rep. Louie Gohmert recently introduced legislation that essentially would stop the president from going golfing unless the White House reinstates the public tours it canceled as a result of the sequester.
"None of the funds made available by a division of this Act may be used to transport the president to or from a golf course until public tours of the White House resume"
I see ole Talk has selected memory. He knows the truth.
The happy times - that were the Bush years - saw democrats cheering on and supporting the president come rain or shine - true patriots - able to set party politics aside -
Okay - we know the real circus side show that was the liberal democrat hate machine
And now we got Barack and Chuckles as ring masters - you won't believe your eyes boys and girls!
Gosh, I'm really glad to see the name-calling and constant finger pointing hasn't changed while I've been gone for a couple of months. Great to know that some things never change, and that's the way people claim that they aren't "haters" while working overtime to hate.
You can't because the President would say screw you, because I'm going golfing. Guess what the Secret Service would insist that they go with him.
So, Rep. Louie Gohmert can kiss the Presidents real end. Period!
Liberals own hate - proprietary rights - expose themselves on a regular basis
Where is the love?
Several above posters point out that its about time Obama works with the GOP and you lefties construe it as b*tching and there are some 'darker' intent? just have to get that race card in there. Oh well, you always have innuendo in lieu of evidence or proof..
Hope none of you ever sit on a jury..
But we all know - it's very hard to play golf - when you have - no balls (Michelle "Bangs" took 'em)
Marcus D-4300696
... so what is Republican hate ... a rental?
You got anything else in your bag of bull@!$%#?
How many times are you going to repeat yourself, one trick pony?
What makes you believe repeating this for the 59th time makes it become more relevant then the first? lol
Sorry pal, if NO ONE noticed! lol
KNOCK OFF the comment spamming!
Edit - this was directed at Marky!
Finally, something Marky can give us his expertise on! lol
Two *popcorn* kernals filling your little sack doesn't count! ☺
Some people give stupid a bad name...
ALso, I have it on good authority that Siezure Gobustis is a re-reg... Used to be "hyper-bully"... Still is, but now he spells it different...
What you have to keep in mind CB, is the old cheewowa gang used to swap monikers/e-mail addy's like an STD...
Long time readers recognize these @!$%#s when they see them! ☺
Nasty Redhead? - Perhaps a name change is in order for the Fiesty One?
Choose wisely - as we know the real FRRI has a lot going on inside - that needs to stay there :)
Time for a little more Maddow and Matthews on the teley?
Where IS the love? I'm not feeling it from our liberal brethern
Don't go all Zero - to - Hate (We don't need no Bully-ville up in here)
Little one nut Marky, why would that be?
Amazing, your only response to my obersavation is persconal attack...
Then, again, why should I be surprised?
When you like others, have NOTHING, there is NO place to go but up! ;op
Feisty...
I think Marky and Seizure are just vying for the least relevant posts on each thread. I think they're both competing for a job at Fox, but still need to prove they have what it takes.
Biggest Oxy-moron in modern history - The Affordable Care Act
Without a doubt - it will - bankrupt the country
People seriously have no clue - the trusting uninformed will whine with pain - when the results become reality
Never - Never say - you had no clue this could happen
Tell your children and grandchildren - YOLO - and it sucks to be you!
What a Bunch of Idiots - we have at the helm - spending so crazily in this Bizzaro Obamanation
Undeniable facts that even our children - will see through easily - and ask - WHY?
Keep out my drawls - you got no business there FRRI - getting all personal like
Mama always said - "Don't stick yo hand in there - for there might be a snake"
Like all of the imaginary straw men enemy's - the democrats create - it's in YOUR mind
In the sage words of one politician, "51 percent of the people voted for obama, the other 49 percent weren't that stupid."
As ObamaCare gets fully implemented in 2014, the entire Democrat brand is going to take a huge hit. The day of awakening is fast approaching, and the nation will learn a painful lesson on how ramming legislation down peoples throats was terrible leadership on the part of Pelosi, Reid, and Obama. Too bad they had to pass it to find out what was in it, or maybe we could have gotten legislation that could have been good for the country.
Why don't you ask the majority of Republican Govenors in the reds states that are now SUPPORTING "Obamacare?
These govenors are finally seeing that this is a good thing for the residents of there state.
Obama, Reid, and Pelosi all claimed ObamaCare would cost less then one trillion over the first ten years. The latest CBO numbers now have the first ten years of ObamaCare costing 2.7 trillion. So the costs associated with ObamaCare are already spiraling out of control, and we still have almost two years before it is fully implemented. Governors are not supporting ObamaCare, they are complying with the law as they should. ObamaCare is terrible legislation and what mediocre support it has now will plummet as it reaches full implementation. But this is what you get when the most liberal members of one party go behind closed doors in secret locations to write a bill that is then rammed through congress using procedural maneuvers.
Rick,
I guess you haven't noticed that virtually all your criticism is based on what you believe will happen in the future. So what if you're predictions of failure are as wrong as the GOP election predictions? What if Obamacare works like it's supposed to? Republican Governors are already coming around to it and local legislators are winning battles against those that oppose it.
The truth is that the economy will keep growing, albeit slower than it would be absent the blocking in Congress. The truth is that corporations are making record profits... that P/E ratios are the best ever... that unemployment is receding... that jobs are being created... that government is shrinking... that the border is more secure than ever... that immigration enforcement is at it's highest performance ever... that the wars are being brought to an end... that our new foreign policies are working... that the drone war on terrorists is working... that we are leading the world with our recovery.
The only thing not really working at the moment is Congress and my bet is that a little self reflection would be in order versus an Obama blame strategy. You will lose. You are wrong.
ObamaCare is already over budget. Fact number one. So the projections they used to sell the product in Congress are already wrong. The worst is yet to come, and I frankly don't care who believes it yet or not. They will soon enough. The rest of your rant is nothing but liberal talking points, and not reality. I wish it were.
So its settled then, Democrats are cool, and republicans suck. I got it.
Just keep on keepin' on liberals - the superior ones - you'll know you heard it when it happens - smile!
Letting the Government shutdown occur is simply insane! For our Government not to pay the bills on time is not acceptable poltically, and is economically reckless. The raising of the Debt Ceiling has been many time before by many past Presidents. The Teabeggers on January 20, 2009 at their "Caucus Conspiracy" had 'conspired' to develop economic and poltical 'madness' on all levels. At the Caucus Restaurant in Washington. The GOP/Teabeggers, lead by little "Richie Rich Ryan." Made seveeral things very clear when the GOP/Teabeggers made their 'blood oath.' The US Economy must not grow under this President, and all legislation proposed by this President must be fillibustered. The word 'compromise' is a swear word, and is 'treasonous' to their party of "Just say no!" The American People must pay an economic 'price' for electing this President. Which means no Job Legislation will be passed, and no budget from the Presdient will be brought to the House Floor. "Mickey Mouse Mitch McConnell," and his "Mickey Mouse Clan" will try to make this President a one term President. This "Closet Rascist" is still out to destroy and obstruct anything economically that this President tries to do. So these events are not shocking at all America!
How well obama knows. He has raised it more in his first term that any other president in their entire presidency. Just because others have blown their budgets isn't an excuse for this one to continue to "F" the American public. I hope the government is shutdown. The sooner somebody reels in the people who can't control themselves the better. It is just a matter of time before our "leadership" fails us completely.
And I hope in 2014 the Republican party is shut down.
the thinker-318752
18 times under Ronald Reagan
8 times under Bill Clinton
7 times under George W. Bush
3 times (to August 2011) under Barack Obama.
So says the RWNJ who calls themself "The Thinker"
Republicans welcome it today but slammed the door on it the past four years. Most likely the GOPers want the free food and photo ops--working maybe 9 days a month for $174K per year, any excuse to do nothing works for the GOPTP.
and they have the audacity to call us Democrats lazy. What a bunch of losers. The clock is ticking toward November 2014 and then it will be game over for these haters of America.
Augustus, sure, every president gets resistance from the opposition party, but never has a President been so blocked that the opposition party would block bills that they championed when another president was in office. If a bill was good five years ago, what makes it bad today? Like trying terror suspects in federal courts. It was fine for Bush, but not for Obama.
@ Jody,
taps foot impatiently, still waiting for the presidents budget, due Feb. 4th.
KC_NC, Really? You think Coburn should have caved in because they went to dinner? If I buy you a happy meal will you stop being so liberal? The House passed a Bipartisan bill to fund the government but Harry Reid wont allow it to a Senate vote. Maybe he just needs a good free dinner. So Jody,you know the Democrats worked the same number of days as the Republicans don't you. And no door was slammed on outreach before, there has not been any outreach before.
So Sen. Tom Coburn will vote to shut down the government. That'll sure teach 'em. Whoever "'em'" is. Reminds me of that great Cleavon Little scene in Blazing Saddles - "Don't move or the ni..er gets it!" Coburn and his colleagues are acting like they too have a gun to their own heads and are prepared to pull the trigger. I say go for it. About time we put an end to the charade of Congress acting like adults working together to make this great land of ours better for everyone. Sure, you bet.
Obama had already played hardball with the GOP and he's the one doesn't want to compromise. After his sequester "scare-a-thon" and his "sky is falling" campaign....opinions have changed drastically. Obama overplayed his hand and now he's trying to make amends, but Polls are showing it's not working and HIS media is having a hard time spinning it positive towards him. The public is sick of the media protecting Obama and the old guards ...like Pelosi and Reid need to retire. They are out of touch with America and they need to go if we are to save this country.
Send em all home for an extended forever vacation!
One of the reasons this country is in trouble is that so many influential elements in our society simply refuse to acknowledge or come to terms with the truth.
You can take all, and I mean all, of everything that's happened to stop or at least slow down any progress that Obama or Democrats have made so far, and assign to it one, and only one, reason.
And it is simply this.
All Republicans, and some Democrats, will, if at all possible, absolutely refuse to allow Obama to accomplish anything.
His election was unforseen by these people, and for many of them, it was a shock.
Their only answer is to make sure it never, ever, happens again.
If the whole country goes through hell while they accomplish this goal then so be it.
A black person simply cannot be allowed to have any success of any kind.
And if something is accomplished it must be reversed or undone, at any cost.
Which is why Ryan and so many others' top priority is to get rid of Obamacare.
It simply cannot be allowed to stay in effect if at all possible.
Blacks certainly must never again be allowed to attain the presidency of this country.
And a a message must be put out to any black person who may aspire to the presidency that this obstructionism and total disrespect is what they will also be in for if they attempt it.
This is the truth.
And it's the truth for one simple reason. There is simply no other logical reason to explain the extreme animosity Obama has been shown by Republicans since he took office.
None whatsoever.
And if you hear of any other reason, trust me. It's a lie.
Wow! So broken down what you are saying is that all republicans are racists and they don't want any African Americans to hold the white house and it's all about race. Well, my friend you are dead wrong! What it is about is the conservatives and liberals slugging it out over ideology. The liberals want you to believe that it's all about race because both parties can get away with anything if we are divided. You are just playing right into their hands with your own brand of racism, and hate mongering. Your life must be pretty rough looking at everything literally as black and white, blacks are the continual victims of the evil whites until such day that all evil whites are gone. Good luck.
Still bringing up the tired race card. It figures since the left wingers can't accept the truth. It's not about Obama's hue, it's about the idiot's policies, or lack thereof. The Republicans are just doing their elected job by not letting Obama's devious and dangerous schemes make it into law.
The animosity comes from Obama and the rest of the Democrats. He rejected bipartisanship from the beginning and now realizes he will have to compromise and act like an adult.
For all of you whining about "compromise" please remember that "compromise " and "cave" do NOT mean the same thing. Of course the Democrats don't want to compromise if what that means is to do whatever the Republicans want. That's not what I voted for.
Gemini - I feel insulted and a little sullied after reading that. How little faith and courage you must have. I am not a republican or a democrat and I did not vote for Obama or Romney. I do not normally respond on this forum, but that was just demeaning. Do what you wish, but I would appreciate it if you would not insult every non-african american in America en-mass. It hurts all sides.
Is there racism in America? You bet. Does what you said help anything? Not at all. What race is the most racist? My guess is all of them!
You claim he is a black president, you are wrong.He is a white president. He was born to a rich afluent family, Spent his youth in Hawaii, went to the best schools and universities, and the best graduate schools available. He has never hurt for anything and was allowed into the world of the rich and influential. He has never been poor, he has never lived in the ghetto or even a middle class neighborhood. So when you say that this is a racial issue then I must be a poor black man from Mississippi. Obama is more white than that pastie white vice-president.
What a way to undermine the successful accomplishments of many blacks. Blacks should be outraged at such a blanket racist comment. The black community organizer was able to elevate himself to a position of prominence that cannot be negated. Even if he were impeached it would only remove him from office but not remove him from the record books. It would even further his accomplishments that he would try to spin into a positive - first bi-racial president elected and first bi-racial president impeached. Either way it would indicate milestones.
Blocking the irresponsible financial actions of the president have to do with fiscal mismanagement and not racial bias.
I'll take removal from office. History will write itself and judge him to be the moron that he is...
Strategy sessions in how to deal with the loyal (?) opposition are nothing new. He visits with them on the hill so as not to take them too far from where they should be working. President Obama has reached out to leaders of both parties and now it is up to them to DO something for once. The 112th Congress did less than most modern Congresses and the President wants a blit more out of the 113th Congress. Whether or not he gets that will depend on the leaders. Incompetent Housee Speaker John, crybaby, Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry, the hack, Reid both need to wake up and learn to work with members of both parties and the White House to do the people's work.
Adler, and where's he been for that past FOUR YEARS?
Suddenly, because he couldn't get away with LYING about the sequestration and his poll numbers are falling he's going to "reach out"? "The President wants a bit more out of the 113th Congress"? What, like MORE taxes, MORE spending, and NO cuts to the overbloated garbage going on now?
And if you check the FACTS, you'll find that the 112th Congress did "less than most Congresses" because Harry Reid TABLED nearly every bill that came out of the House.
Boehner actually had THREE budgets pass the House and sent to the Senate. What happened to them? Boehner actually had JOBS bills pass in the House and sent them to the Senate. What happened to them? Boehner actually had DOZENS of bills pass the House and sent them to the Senate. What happened to them?
Not ONE MINUTE of discussion, debate, committee hearings, negotiation, or compromise. EVERY single one of them hidden away by Harry Reid in his corrupt mindset of "protecting" Obama and demonizing Republicans.
Don't blame Republicans for not doing anything. Go watch C-SPAN and see who actually IS doing the work of the people and who spends HOURS every day in a "quorom call" because Harry Reid won't do anything except raise taxes and the debt and refuses to deal with ANYTHING else that comes out of the House.
CherylM - do you EVER get tired of lying? The 112th Congress is the most do nothing congress in history because Republicans blocked moving EVERYTHING and did NOTHING. They tabled the President's jobs bill proposal - 7 TIMES - the same proposals they were FOR before he was!
Get a clue - you and your party are corrupt and care NOTHING for this country!
Cheryl speaks the truth Seeking, and you know it. That is exactly what happened. Here's a bit of truth about your so called president.
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2013/03/barack_obama_promised_transparency_the_white_house_is_as_opaque_secretive.html
SS,
Prove it!
Wow Gemini, here's an interesting quote from you..............."Not to worry. It shouldn't be too long before the Asians' love of eating shark fins and our own joy of butchering sharks for fun will render them extinct."
Got a problem with Asians too??????
Even the people in the White House are saying this kumbaya crap from Obama is a joke and immediately Jay Carney is out there covering the White House's butts.
After over FOUR YEARS of demonization, denigration, attacks, refusals to negotiate, and demands, is there ANYONE that actually believes that suddenly Obama is willing to negotiate or compromise on ANYTHING that goes against his "social justice", take over the House in 2014 agenda?
If you do then you're either naive beyond belief. The President has made it clear that his NUMBER ONE AGENDA for the next two years is to attack Republicans at every turn, blaming them for everything, and winning the House so he can shove even more Constitution attacking, liberal garbage down the throats of this country.
You think that the tours to the White House were actually closed because of "budget problems"? You think that internal email instructing agencies to make the sequestration as "public" as possible is just a coincidence? You think that Obama demanding MORE taxes just two months after getting his tax increases in January was simply a "ploy"? You think that Obama REFUSING to make any CUTS to spending and calling it a "balanced approach" is actually some kind of "truth"?
If you do, then welcome to Liberalland, where you get such wonderful shows from the mainstream media as "The Shoe Licker" and "Pucker up for Barack". Where the so called "rich" pay for everything and the country doesn't mind paying out a TRILLION dollars a year in welfare and "social entitlements" to people that spend their entire LIVES never working and simply breeding another generation of welfare frauds, cheats, and thieves to carry on for them. Where half the nation pays for the other half to do nothing except take, take, and take. Where people whine about how those who are successful actually "owe" those that aren't. Where personal responsibility is considered old fashioned and the government is considered the "answer" to everything from birth (if you're allowed to actually be born) to death, the date of which will be decided by Obamacare and the actual COST of treating you.
You know, the United States in 2013.
What can I say...well said.
CherylM - what a complete joke you are!
Prove her wrong Seeking. We're waiting!
Come on seeking..........still waiting
They fought for their country, and now they're feeling the sting of sequester.
The $85 billion in cuts that went into effect at the beginning of the month will not spare soldiers and veterans, with a wave of cuts being announced for tuition assistance and a program that helps homeless veterans get back on their feet.
The Pentagon for months warned that the sequester cuts would be catastrophic. But the Defense Department is not the only federal agency with programs for servicemen and women that are vulnerable.
Under a federal housing program that helps roughly 100,000 Americans, homeless and formerly homeless veterans will lose assistance due to the sequester. The program is run by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and provides state grants to help veterans get housing.
This is madness, shame on Obama and his administration.
Great! Well said, and joker "seeking sanity" is silent as all liberals are when asked to prove something. It must be a miserable experience to live life as a liberal socialist. Always wanting free stuff, hating on those who have made something of themselves, full of spite and hate. Wow! And, they talk about republicans!!! laughable.
thetotas ... plagiarism is dishonest.
Here Totas...let me fix your post:
They fought for their country, and now they're feeling the sting of sequester.
The $85 billion in cuts that went into effect at the beginning of the month will not spare soldiers and veterans, with a wave of cuts being announced for tuition assistance and a program that helps homeless veterans get back on their feet.
The Pentagon for months warned that the sequester cuts would be catastrophic. But the Defense Department is not the only federal agency with programs for servicemen and women that are vulnerable.
Under a federal housing program that helps roughly 100,000 Americans, homeless and formerly homeless veterans will lose assistance due to the sequester. The program is run by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and provides state grants to help veterans get housing.
A HUD spokesman told FoxNews.com that local officials will determine which projects will not be renewed under the program and that the agency also is concerned about the impact of the cuts on the elderly and children.
Active duty military personnel also will feel the impact of sequestration.
The Army announced Friday that it will no longer accept applications for its Tuition Assistance program, which gives soldiers as much as $4,500 annually to take courses, at accredited schools, toward high school and college diplomas. Army officials could not give a specific amount on how much the cuts would save but said 201,000 soldiers used the program in fiscal 2012 at the cost of $373 million.
In addition, the Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard announced this week that their programs also have been suspended.
Pete Hegseth, chief executive of Concerned Veterans for America, told FoxNews.com on Tuesday that Washington indeed needs to examine its spending and cut the waste. However, he said, officials have gone after “low hanging fruit” such as military tuition assistance because special interest groups have protected big items like weapons systems.
“Our government has made a contract with veterans,” he said. “So we have a responsibility to them, above most everyone else. But I would say we need to consider reform.”
Congress allowed the drastic, across-the-board cuts in 2011 after failing to reach a deal on a more measured approach to fixing Washington’s fiscal problems. The cuts kicked in March 1, with Democrats and Republicans acknowledging they could hurt the U.S. economy and trying to find alternative ways to make the reductions, which will equal roughly $1.2 trillion over 10 years.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is spared from the cuts. But cuts elsewhere in the federal budget will nevertheless affect veterans. Even a joint effort between HUD and the VA to provide housing vouchers for veterans -- while technically spared -- might be affected because HUD fears local-level housing agencies might not accept the vouchers because of federal cuts to funding that helps them administer the program.
Further, a Labor Department program that provides employment-related assistance for veterans also is being cut.
An agency spokesman said Monday that tens of thousands of veterans under the VETS job-training program will no longer receive assistance.
He said reaching a more exact number is difficult because the cuts were made in overlapping budgets and the full impact will really be felt over the next couple months. But he confirmed that 33,000 fewer veterans will be served under a state grant program known as Jobs for Veterans.
Meanwhile, Americans have complained about the federal government’s spending amid the cuts to veterans and others -- including $250 million in aid to Egypt and an essentially untouchable, $400 billion program to build F-35 fighter jets before testing is complete.
A spokesman for Republican Rep. Buck McKeon, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said the California congressman has warned of such consequences for the past 18 months and continues to try to upend the sequester.
“No one has ringed the alarm bell more than Chairman McKeon,” said spokesman Claude Chafin. He also said McKeon’s objective now is to use House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan’s new budget to end sequester.
“Not delay, not reverse,” Chafin said. “It needs to stop.”
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/03/12/soldiers-and-veterans-including-homeless-will-be-hit-by-recent-budget-cuts/#ixzz2NNqj5vjV
Posting someone's work and passing it off as your own is plagiarism and is dishonest.
For those of you who blame the sequestration on President Obama should remember, it was part of the Budget Control Act 2011, brought about to end the debt ceiling crisis which had threatened to lead us into default. It had a series of complex mechanisms, of which one of them was sequestration, all were included in the thinking we would never reach the point where they would trigger cuts..but we did and now we have sequestration. Anyone who has complaints about how it affects their lives, should contact their respective representatives and find out what they're doing about it.
Bottom line: The President wants loopholes to Oil Companies, Corporations etc closed and the GOP say no, they want only cuts to spending programs that help people. Why should corporations get a ride we pay for when their profits are through the roof and they keep their money overseas so they don't pay taxes.
If you are a working person and you support giving tax breaks of this enormity to corporations you are a fool.
That was my mistake, I thought the link was their. I apologize.
I was pointing out that Obama and his administration are playing us as fools. How about we take a look at government waste before you take away from people who really needs the help.
What they are doing is disgraceful.
Well said Cheryl.
Seeking, you're a typical liberal. When you have nothing to back up your posts, you lower yourself to name calling. Thanks for not letting us down!
And in other news, President Obama has broken ANOTHER promise...........
Plus he is neither honest nor transparent.
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2013/03/barack_obama_promised_transparency_the_white_house_is_as_opaque_secretive.html
Or, in other news, President Obama has LIED!!!!!!!!!!
And PaulAyn Ryan speaks the truth:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT3Px11xN-0&feature=player_embedded
It is a waste of time.
The Ryan budget just shows how unserious the GOP are about getting a budget and our economy moving in general.
You can't reason with the unreasonable.
Sorry Omega, but your post just shows how little knowledge you have about budgets. Try this at home. Spend more then you make (assuming you have a job or income) Then, spend more then you make, and start borrowing to pay the credit cards and when they are maxed out keep spending your way to prosperity. Oh, I forgot. There's always bankruptcy as a serious budget alternative for you free spending liberal socialists. Never mind, you're right we will just spend until we bankrupt America and all chaos breaks loose. Good luck with that budget!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Omega, do you even know what the Ryan budget has in it? After you look up the word "budget" then read it.
Dio,
Four years, nothing from the Senate, and Obama's budget, it's late again. What does that tell me, that they don't care about a budget.
First time in 90 years that the Congress had to lead the way, President Obama where is your blueprint.
The Ryan budget....more legislative masturbation.
Hey....is this the 34'th or 35'th time the GOP have tried to repeal RomneyCare?
It will get repealed eventually. We're taking back your free cheese!!!!!!!!!!
Obama's budget increase taxes, close down essential services then say please give me 65 billion for the IMF
What's wrong with it? Give us the details for your scorn. What do you think of Obama's budget?
No factual response as usual from the Libs.
Can anyone get Feisty off this vine??? Her CRAP is way old......Nobody wants to hear her mouth...
And the GOP continue to circle the firing squad.....LOL.
NO, no, no! Keep Feisty on the vine.... If that's the best the liberal socialists can put forth then we can laugh all day long at their stupidity!!!!!!!!!
Do you mean the 'Festering Pus Head'?
LOL, bet she's well known at the planned parenthood clinic.
Obama has not created a transparent government. Top example is fast and furious. The press and in crowd DC turns a blind eye. One group even wanted to present him with an award for transpanency. The GOP and the DEMS are both worthless. Obama is a very good talker that all. Stop the friggin finger pointing and lead this country.......
Can you believe that he and the Democrats want to take away our Assault Weapons while he is arming the Bad guy's with the same type weapons !!!
Oh come on....the man has no leadership abilities at all. Just be thankful we are not in a major conflict right now, he has no spine. He can't even govern a country that is not in an all out war or manage it's budget. He's a joke that will go down in history as the WORST president ever.
Mr. Obama is looking more and more like the Pan Handlers that I see driving too and from work every day.
I for one, am happy the Republicans are in control of the House.
Just imagine how high your taxes would be if it were controled by the Demacratics.
Every tax hike wouldn't even be contested. Eveyone would be paying 30%, because everyone making over $15,000 a year will be considered the upper class.
over 60 Rich, I'm over 60 also and my name is Rich but unlike you I'm not a cheap sob that cries over paying taxes. Oh thats right, the cheap ass Rethuglicans are the miserable little cretins that wouldn't pay a dime to see Moses part the Red Sea.
If anyone thinks Obama is coming off of any of his positions, I have some ocean front property in Arizona to sell you.
Ok he can keep his positions, and they will remain that way.
Well that is as clear as mud.
At least we are crystal clear on PaulAyn Ryan's position:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT3Px11xN-0&feature=player_embedded
History will not be kind to this President.
Greatest President EVER?
If the DOW, during a DEPRESSION, had gone from 8k to 14k in just four short years....under a republican president?....you would be crowning him king....laughable post.
Omega, try to pull back from the hysteria a bit here buddy. DEPRESSION. Take a minute to look up what is a true depression and then prove to me that we were ever in a depression in Oblaaa blaaas , or Bush's term. You libs!
This market is being artificially stimulated.
The market 30-40 years ago was a reflection of economic health but not anymore.
Not sure where NBCnews got the info... the NRA officially says (as of 3/12/13) :
An article appearing today on NBCNews.com is falsely reporting that NRA will not oppose legislation being negotiated in the U.S. Senate that would mandate background checks for all gun purchasers.
The story posted on NBCNews.com alleges that NRA will not oppose expanding the background check system to include all private firearm sales, "provided the legislation does not require private gun sellers to maintain records of the checks". This statement is completely untrue. The NRA opposes criminalizing private firearms transfers between law-abiding individuals, and therefore opposes an expansion of the background check system.
The NRA supports meaningful efforts to address the problems of violent crime and mass violence in America, through swift and certain prosecution of violent criminals; securing our schools; and fixing our broken mental health system.
Bolshevik Obama is playing politics on the level of loyal Marxist. He is laying an ambush for the Republicans by playing nice and all the while, creating the propaganda data to lay blame on anyone who does not sacrifice themselves for Obama's cause of socialism and free spending. Wealth redistribution; entitlement state and centralized politbureau government is the objective. If anyone believes this marxist can be trusted then you believe the millions stalin killed is nothing but a fairy tail. Everyone is expendable when the end results is the advancement of socialism. This means playing on the emotions of the public, expecially those who receive entitlements and depend upon these as their only drive not to work. Obama going to talk with congress is a sham and will be used against those who do not agree with his ideology.
patriotson
well said my friend well said.
The Democratic Party, headed by Obama, Pelosi and Reid has turned into a party of freedom stealing GOONS.
What toilets to flush, telling car manufacturers gas mileage the fleet must get, what light bulbs to buy, ObamaCare the biggest freedom stealing bill ever forcing you to get insurance and having thousands of IRS agents policing it and a 15 member death squad - yes death squad that what it is, telling who will get what care and how soon, what to eat, what to drink, redistributing wealth because Nancy Pelosi recently said that the money you and I make is really the governments and what they let us keep is a tax break yes the goon really said that. I could go on and on. The Democratic party again, a bunch of freedom stealing- money grabbing goons. If you still support these goons - you are very sad.