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LIVE: President Obama Holds Town Hall with China's Youth
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- Nov 15th, 2009 at 11:49 pm EST
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This should be an interesting town hall! |
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◎Desert Dove Dan◎
Nov 15th 2009 at 11:56 pm EST (Updated Nov 15th 2009 at 11:56 pm EST)
I'm curious to see what kind of questions President Obama will receive from China'a youth.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 15th 2009 at 11:59 pm EST (Updated Nov 15th 2009 at 11:59 pm EST)
All Hail Obama the President of the World
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Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:00 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:00 am EST)
I just wrote the same thing on the previous thread.
I think this is a political risk in a way since it is not entirely a sure thing to know what kind of reception he'll get given the cultural and political differences between China and us.
Still, it's a wonderful thing that he is actually SHOWING communist China what true democracy is like with this town hall. No lecture, or threat...just going to their house and showing them it's not so bad and that it's a good thing to be able to question authority and see them up close and personal.
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meta
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:04 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:04 am EST)
Going live now!
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No Child Left Behind
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:05 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:05 am EST)
Is it me only because I see the people but don't hear a sound?
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Isack Gen44
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:05 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:05 am EST)
Vero,
I think there is a lesson for us all here as well. We need to stop seeing other cultures through the lenses of the US MEDIA or tea party, and really respect other nations especially if we're Equals. China has been demonized so much by the GOP, who then for the last 8 years did everything to strengthen China. It is just not as black and white. I think this is a WIN WIN for the world, the US, and CHINA.
Politically this is HUGE!
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Time Words
Nov 16th 2009 at 6:27 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 6:27 am EST)
The world can be a better place but not through brute force!
Remembering Eisenhower
"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.
The world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children....
This is not a way of life at all, in any true sense.
Under the cloud of threatening war, it is humanity hanging from an iron cross."
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Isack Gen44
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:01 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:01 am EST)
Dan, I don't think there will be any difference. The real disconnect is with older people everywhere, and also Tea Party =Grand Old party. Young people like myself are much more ahead of older folks who tend to be stuck in the past and see things from a place of FEAR rather then Hope.
I am not sure there are any difference between China's youth and America's.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:08 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:08 am EST)
Isack the problem with our nation is with people like you. You want others to provide for you. You forget that this nation was founded on individual liberty and self reliance. People push for taxing the wealthy and others so they can support failures like you
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:18 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:18 am EST)
Keep it up Bradley...
You're only making us stronger
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meta
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:02 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:02 am EST)
Me, too, DD. This is such a new moment in our relationship with China. I feel the same way I did when he was in Cairo, for different reasons.
Hope you and your family are very well. XOXO.
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Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:02 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:02 am EST)
Just saw on CNN International that China state tv won't play the town hall, but a local Shanghai station will. Also, it's going to be on some other Chinese website.
I guess the negotiations between China and the White House on broadcasting this was very back and forth.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:04 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:04 am EST)
He is negotiating the next 1.3 trillion dollar for isacks next welfare entitlement.
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Nov 16th 2009 at 9:01 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:01 am EST)
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Video- President's Weekly Address: Veterans Day and Fort Hood
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Nov 16th 2009 at 9:02 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:02 am EST)
Undoing BushCo: Strike against politicization of government by Obama administration
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Isack Gen44
Nov 15th 2009 at 11:58 pm EST (Updated Nov 15th 2009 at 11:58 pm EST)
FYI,
Ignore the troll, Report as often as possible. The dumb troll has NO HONOR, talks a lot...but are weak minded and easily programmed.
Once again, i dare him to post below!
(watch)
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:02 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:02 am EST)
Isack I have reported you for inciting racism
Report the racist.
This is too cool |
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:06 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:06 am EST)
21st Century PRESIDENT! Folks
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Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:11 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:11 am EST)
This is some forward thinking stuff...
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Isack Gen44
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:12 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:12 am EST)
Way too cool....I doubt many realize how HISTORIC THIS IS!
Brilliant MOVE By the President picking this Moderate Republican to represent the US in CHINA! |
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Isack Gen44
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:07 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:07 am EST)
Dumb GOP doesn't even know what HIT THEM!
LOLOLOL
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meta
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:08 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:08 am EST)
John Huntsman is PBO's choice for ambassador for China and he is quite good at opening this town hall.
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meta
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:11 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:11 am EST)
PBO is energized. I love the energy he brings to these forums.
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Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:12 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:12 am EST)
He is. I don't know much about him, which makes me think he's doing a good job - laying low and doing his job, not making any waves.
Re: Great! |
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Bella Hussein Reese
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:21 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:21 am EST)
His Chinese is flawless.
Ha, PBO is most cool! |
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Isack Gen44
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:15 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:15 am EST)
China's leader will now have to step it Up for the people are awakening!
This is awesome!
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:16 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:16 am EST)
Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat
for bringing us over...
TANKS!!!
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:22 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:22 am EST)
There it i see the teleprompter. We knew Obama could not leave without it.
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Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:30 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:30 am EST)
My pleasure, Rock On.
Consistent |
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◎Desert Dove Dan◎
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:19 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:19 am EST)
I like how President Obama starts off with a little history of the relationship between our countries and then ties it into current times and our shared interests and how we can move forward together.
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:32 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:32 am EST)
Because your little mind is unable to see
Perhaps it understands but is unable to accept it..
The world is changing and has changed little one
Fight it all you want
Post all the drivel here you wish
It will not change this fact
You do nothing but make us stronger
You do understand this right
So go on with your drivel little one
It will change nothing
It will make us donate more
It will make us stand taller
It will make us work harder
Is it me? |
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Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:20 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:20 am EST)
Or is our president "taking it to the house" and basically trying to light a movement for democracy and fairness in China?
Woah - you know the Chinese government is not happy.
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Bella Hussein Reese
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:22 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:22 am EST)
Yes, I noticed how he mentioned America's progress, and tying that into how China can progress like us.
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:25 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:25 am EST)
Vero,
China is not static...
No country is static...
There are many people throughout this world that understand how much our planet as a whole has changed...
Even in China...
The world is READY...
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Bella Hussein Reese
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:48 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:48 am EST)
China has a lot to work on in the human rights department. At this moment some Chinese networks are not playing this town hall. Also, the meeting between POTUS and the Chinese President will be interesting because POTUS will likely bring up China's involvement with the Sudanese government.
Awesome Job |
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Daniel from Texas
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:20 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:20 am EST)
He is skewering the Chinese on human rights in a quite artful way. Beautiful.
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Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:23 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:23 am EST)
You caught that too?
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:38 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:38 am EST)
He isn't skewing anything
He is talking from the perspective of the United States of America
He is representing our country...
He is being straightforward...and honest
opening the dialogue |
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meta
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:21 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:21 am EST)
GREAT speech. I love this man.
Gotta' Love him... |
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:22 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:22 am EST)
We knew a good thing when we saw it
The American people knew a good thing when they say it
And THEY/WE PUT THIS MAN IN the Office of the Presidency of the United States of America
Thanks Mr. President for calling it the way it is...
ROCK ON Mr. President
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Dianne
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:33 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:33 am EST)
The "Credit Card" was "maxed out" by BUSH long before President OBAMA took office.
Ya know, TARP BAIL-OUT in September, BANK FAILURES, OMNIBUS Bill that BUSH "kicked-down-the-road", funding for 2 WARS, a FAILED Economy and steady economic decline & in RECESSIONS since December 2007 with steady rising UNEMPLOYMENT.
Republicans/Conservatives are "fiscal hawks"? Tell us another LIE.
Climate Change |
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◎Desert Dove Dan◎
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:41 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:41 am EST)
I like how he approached the subject of climate change. "...the rest of the world will be watching China and the U.S. and if they see that our 2 nations are not serious about curbing greenhouse gas emissions, then they're not going to do anything themselves..."
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:48 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:48 am EST)
We are the people of the United States of America
And we are unapologetic for having a president that has a brain..
We are unapologetic for having a president that chooses not to dumb down our nation nor the greater world around us...
Michelle: "You volunteered for this job......"
When I voted a good part of that vote was the fact that he had such a strong sensible woman beside him...
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:11 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:11 am EST)
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It's less than 12 minutes old and this thread is already a waste of time. I swear this blog used to be much bettr. I going over to DKos. Anyone want to come? It's much more betterer there...
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What a wonderful, gifted President |
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Andrea from Indy
Nov 16th 2009 at 12:53 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 12:53 am EST)
Wing nut heads explode. President Obama is truly amazing. He is handling the town hall so brilliantly. He has done an extraordinary job for us here at home and representing us abroad.
And he's done it with grace and class and looking so damn handsome. He's brilliant and he's gorgeous.
Wing nuts are just so jealous they could never have put forth such a brilliant man to hold the highest office in the land and be the most powerful man in the world. Too bad. President Obama is in charge until 2016.
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♥♪Ben, a true evangelical for OBAMA♪♥
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:07 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:07 am EST)
yup Andrea!
What a wonderful President!
We are blessed!
Thank YOU LORD!!!
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Isack Gen44
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:08 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:08 am EST)
THANK YOU MR PRESIDENT!!!! WOWOWOW
THIS WAS AMAZING!!!
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Obama Is The Best President Ever 2012-2016(Formerly Known As Professor Xavier)
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:18 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:18 am EST)
Mouth dropping excellent town hall. President Obama is the best. He BaRocks!
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TOMBSTONE
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:10 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:10 am EST)
Andrea I agree.
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Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:14 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:14 am EST)
I agree. Whatever people want to say, this man just BROUGHT democracy to COMMUNIST China. He talked about child labor, women's rights, free internet and sharing of information. WOW.
Smart, handsome, AND confident.
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:10 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:10 am EST)
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It's less than 12 minutes old and this thread is already a waste of time. I swear this blog used to be much bettr. I going over to DKos. Anyone want to come? It's much more betterer there...
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Go on now little one...
See if you can handle it
I put money down that you couldn't...
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Rock on!!
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Andrea from Indy
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:20 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:20 am EST)
Damn straight. GORGEOUS and BRILLIANT and the MOST POWERFUL MAN IN THE WORLD!!!!
As for you, I'm sure the health insurance reform the President is going to pass will help you get help for the ugliness and hatred that's making you so sick inside.
Like millions of others in this country and around the world -- LOVE YOU, PRESIDENT OBAMA!
You rock!
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Andrea from Indy
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:24 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:24 am EST)
This reply was referring to you know who or whatever it is.
Emotion |
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◎Desert Dove Dan◎
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:13 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:13 am EST)
It was hard to read their faces during the town hall, but afterword when President Obama was walking the rope line and shaking hands, it appeared that a lot of the students were really happy to meet him and speak with him.
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Isack Gen44
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:17 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:17 am EST)
In China folks are more introverted, so Dan I wouldn't be surprised if it was hard to read any emotions. Further more the Chinese gov and culture is much more different than here, not soo opened...yet.
What is amazing and i keep repeating it, is the FACT THAT THIS TOWN HALL WAS EVEN ALLOWED!!!
I mean this is HUGE!!!
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Obama Is The Best President Ever 2012-2016(Formerly Known As Professor Xavier)
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:21 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:21 am EST)
Actually I saw a couple of Chinese Women laughing be hind him when President Obama said
Boy/Girl when he was about to pick.
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Mary Bailey
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:43 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:43 am EST)
one of the question was about his education? being to president that he is didn't stick his chest out.
if they only knew he's the only president in our history with a education.
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◎Desert Dove Dan◎
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:33 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:33 am EST)
I know, it really was a historic event. And yes, I do know that President Nixon went to China back in the 70s. However, I don't remember him holding a town hall with China's youth. While it's true that China may hold a boatload of U.S. debt, but are they going to call it in and force America to renege on its debt and stop purchasing Chinese goods, thereby throwing their own economy into a tailspin? I don't think so and apparently President Obama doesn't think so either. He understands that our two nations need each other and that together we can be quite a force for good. If both our countries are prospering and the youth of China sees what openness and transparency in government can do, then...
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Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall
Nov 16th 2009 at 3:20 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 3:20 am EST)
Nixon, Mao and Kissinger just sat around and talked about the benefits of having power. Not too democratic.
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ObamaCanada
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:34 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:34 am EST)
It's not that they're introverted, it's government control. I suspect each student was told exactly how to act in this event. That being said, they were simply blown away and star struck by Obama's humility, straightforwardness and message. Obama did a tremendous job.
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JD from Seal Beach, CA
Nov 16th 2009 at 2:09 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 2:09 am EST)
Is this a math quiz?
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Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall
Nov 16th 2009 at 3:17 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 3:17 am EST)
If we could tax whining we could make up for the lost revenues. I'm always amused by people who complain but have no viable solutions. They have no effective mechanism for convincing people or for getting anyone in office. They just complain and blame others as if that somehow puts them above the problems.
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Nov 16th 2009 at 1:40 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:40 am EST)
i was able to see most of the Town Hall before
my computer suddenly went down.No signal.Comcast
providers fault.However,I wanted to congratulate
us on our choice to elect this wonderful POTUS.
He achieved another first.God Bless Him..God Bless
America.
Good Night O'Family
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JD from Seal Beach, CA
Nov 16th 2009 at 2:12 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 2:12 am EST)
You are one cranky dude, aren't you?
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JD from Seal Beach, CA
Nov 16th 2009 at 2:21 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 2:21 am EST)
Must be too busy ripping off some other blog to paste here. Paste Paste Paste. Someday he might even read the articles.
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Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall
Nov 16th 2009 at 3:09 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 3:09 am EST)
Plus the article is 24hrs old. It's as if he just discovered Google.
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♥♪Ben, a true evangelical for OBAMA♪♥
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:49 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:49 am EST)
America is truly back!
President OBAMA presenting the American exceptionalism in the town hall meeting in Shanghai.
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Thank you Mr. President!
May GOD continue to grant you WISDOM, GRACE and PROTECTION! In the Name of JESUS! Amen!
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◎Desert Dove Dan◎
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:55 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:55 am EST)
Amen
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Allison from Canada
Nov 16th 2009 at 3:29 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 3:29 am EST)
Ben,I have glanced through the blog for the first time in a while, and ignored my impulse to reply to the trolls, but your comment was too much.
"American exceptionalism"? PLEASE! I know you'll all hate me for this comment,but this attitude is exactly why most of the world dislikes America; you believe you are better than every other country in the World. I thank God that you finally have an enlightened President who is attempting to bring your country into the World community.
As a P.S.- Your health care debate is mind-boggling;
God forbid that America should study how it works in other countries.If it's not American, it can't be good, right?!I sincerely hope that some sort of decent health reform comes out of this for you all though.
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Nov 16th 2009 at 7:50 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 7:50 am EST)
Amen
GOOD NITE my friends and.. |
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Isack Gen44
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:53 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:53 am EST)
Good luck with the nuts.
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◎Desert Dove Dan◎
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:57 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:57 am EST)
Good night Isack. Catch you tomorrow.
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◎Desert Dove Dan◎
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:54 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 1:54 am EST)
In honor of President Obama's town hall in China:
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China Girl - David Bowie
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◎Desert Dove Dan◎
Nov 16th 2009 at 2:00 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 2:00 am EST)
Well, as long as were playing Bowie, how about one of the first videos I ever uploaded?
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Let's Dance w/Barack and Michelle
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Isack Gen44
Nov 16th 2009 at 2:04 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 2:04 am EST)
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◎Desert Dove Dan◎
Nov 16th 2009 at 2:07 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 2:07 am EST)
I'll leave you all with the traditional military sign off at the end of each day:
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Nov 16th 2009 at 2:52 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 2:52 am EST)
Can some one post the Chinese students town hall meeting please. thank you.
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Believe Again
Nov 16th 2009 at 3:07 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 3:07 am EST)
It is on HP I think. Here is a link to it
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* Obama * Fan * Forever *
Nov 16th 2009 at 3:22 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 3:22 am EST)
Thank you for the HP link, but it cuts off after two words from the president. it just stopped. weird.
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Nov 16th 2009 at 4:01 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 4:01 am EST)
'O'Family
What a great townhall POTUS had!
Our President ROCKS!
Have A Safe & Productive Monday
See Ya At Roll Call & The Buffet
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CompassionateObama Supporter
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:23 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:23 am EST)
The townhall video is also on Whitehouse.gov:
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Nov 16th 2009 at 5:47 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 5:47 am EST)
The most important news today will be the CBO estimate on HCR Bill from senate. Once out and positve it will gather momentum.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 6:46 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 6:46 am EST)
Why does our President feel the need to bow to other world leaders?
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LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!)
Nov 16th 2009 at 6:56 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 6:56 am EST)
How much does that idiot Steele pay you for trolling?
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 7:02 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 7:02 am EST)
LaShondra, you got me he must pay me. There is no way or no reason anyone can criticize Obama.
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Time Words
Nov 16th 2009 at 7:08 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 7:08 am EST)
Because great men are not afraid of humility, only schoolyard bullies thump their chests in public.
Check Ike, the honorable General President who is one of our greatest, bowing to men and women.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 7:35 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 7:35 am EST)
Yes but our country was built on liberty and that we would not kneel before anyone.
It just demonstrates how weak Obama is?
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LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!)
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:29 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:29 am EST)
Or maybe it just demonstrates how rethuglicans such as you know nothing, nor have ANY respect for other cultures.
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LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!)
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:28 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:28 am EST)
First, he's not paying the very well educated. My name is right in front of your face, and yet you still can't spell.
And yes, I believe 100% you are a paid troll. You spend all your time on here, morning, noon, night, and early morning again.
I hope he's paying you well.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 9:49 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:49 am EST)
LaShanda if it is it is a job and i am not looking for someone else to pay for me. AKA welfare.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 7:14 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 7:14 am EST)
Michael Steele must be an idiot. I mean how could a black man oppose Obama and be a conservative.
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essexobamania
Nov 16th 2009 at 7:34 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 7:34 am EST)
Brad C
You are your own worst enemy. You are too blinded by the devil in you and you are the worst product education or civilisation ever produced. An empty tin makes a lot of noise.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 7:36 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 7:36 am EST)
Yes because anyone that questions this President is evil. The real danger is all of you that blindly follow this President and his actions that have greatly weakened this country.
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rainy
Nov 16th 2009 at 7:59 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 7:59 am EST)
8 years of blindly followed George Bush without asking any question has destroyed and bankrupted this Country. Now you are trying to shift the blame on this President, which is not going work.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:02 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:02 am EST)
12% increase in the national debt in 9 months.
Raising taxes and hurting businesses. 4 million jobs lost. This President needs no blame in destroying our nation.
Then he has to bow.
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Women for Obama, Greenwich, CT
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:32 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:32 am EST)
Brad,
Why don't you find your own "right wing hate filled " forum to spill your crap. When push trippled the National Debt, where were you then?
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LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!)
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:35 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:35 am EST)
Yeah, spending due to your beloved Bush sinking this entire economy.
Clinton left him with a surplus (after cleaning up after Bush 41), and Bush 43 squandered it all and left us with the worst economy in an entire generation, two wars, and a huge deficit and debt all for his precious two wars.
Sorry, President Obama didn't do like Eisenhowser, republican, and not involve government spending, which then led us in a Great Depression, in which another democrat (FDR) had to clean up.
You republicans sure do know how to leave a mess. And then stand back and complain when a democrat has to clean it up.
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Women for Obama, Greenwich, CT
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:35 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:35 am EST)
As a matter of fact Brad, join the Sarah Palin bandwagon, and run her campaign for 2012. I am sure she will beat Obama right?
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 9:44 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:44 am EST)
Sarah Palin balanced a budget.
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essexobamania
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:16 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:16 am EST)
We don't follow blindly but you and your fellow zealots who suffer from constipation of republicanism and diorrhea of fixed news. Your inference to racism in your comment about Steele demonstrates the shallowness of your brain.
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Nov 16th 2009 at 8:18 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:18 am EST)
We don't follow blindly but you and your fellow zealots who suffer from constipation of republicanism and diorrhea of fixed news. Your inference to racism in your comment about Steele demonstrates the shallowness of your brain.
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rainy
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:01 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:01 am EST)
Michael Steele is a self hating black, who is a token for the hate party. His real name is Uncle Tom!
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LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!)
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:31 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:31 am EST)
say it again!!!!! looking at him is like looking at a minstrel show.
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Nov 16th 2009 at 8:30 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:30 am EST)
Please, that's the reason he was picked. You and your rethuglican friends didn't fool anyone but yourselves picking that idiot to be head of the RNC. He found out quickly he was the tail of the RNC. He can't even control the money, lol. Yeah, Steele is an idiot.
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Nov 16th 2009 at 8:06 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:06 am EST)
It's call Protocol sir! I know that the Bush Admin didn't have any respect for other Countries Cultures or traditions, but we have a President who respect others. Get a accustom to it!
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Nov 16th 2009 at 8:55 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:55 am EST)
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Why do the Asians bow to our leaders?
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Nov 16th 2009 at 8:32 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:32 am EST)
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The above article is interesting as it helps explain the McAllen TX health care costs differential.
While there are many legitimate reasons for wide variation in health care costs, there are also reasons such as sham billing and other fraud, as indicated by this article.
The CBO is not competent to analyse or predict 'fraud' savings. They simply don't have the resources that the FBI and law enforcement does, so I think the CBO is stuck to crunching theoretical numbers, which won't include systematic savings in reduction of fraud.
anyway, that being said, the CBO estimate is useful as one source of health care economic analysis (certainly better than the PWC report for sure!).
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Nov 16th 2009 at 7:59 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 7:59 am EST)
The New York Times reports that CNN paid Lou Dobbs to leave.
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Nov 16th 2009 at 8:06 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:06 am EST)
This Morning,I am brimming with pride.I am so proud
that I am here with my O'Family in appreciation and
support of this great man,our POTUS,Barack Obama.
His Town Hall Meeting in China was another great
moment in time.That it was held at all,was a triumph
and he was awesome.That's not debatable!
On to the O'Train with the Early Morning Risers.
Good morning,Time words,LaShandra, Debby my girl and
the night crew O'peeps (getting some rest).
The Buffet is set.Big fruit and corn muffins,hot
cross buns,toast,pastries and nutra grain cereal
bars.We have cereals,fruit cups, and yogurt.
The juices,milk,teas and coffee are on the left.
Enjoy our day.
I see C'Gosal and engineer Art. Top o'the mornin'
to you.
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"CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:18 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:18 am EST)
Good Morning Big Sis/VAgg ....
I'm here! I'm here! Just arrived. Had to refill O MOP bin today at all O Train Stations. Then had to do O Train engine check.
We're all set now!
Fired up and ready to go!
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"CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:15 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:15 am EST)
FLORIDA in the HOUSE! Czarinas, Czars, O family & Mop Brigade!
Good "Monday" Morning!
NOTES FROM PBO'S MEETINGS .....
DRIVING THE DAY: President Obama made news in his Shanghai town hall with a surprisingly pointed statement in support of Internet freedom as a tool for political openness and participation.
His moderator, Ambassador Jon Huntsman, read the questions: "'In a country with 350 million Internet users and 60 million bloggers, do you know of the firewall?' And second, 'should we be able to use Twitter freely?'"
SAID OBAMA: "I've always been a strong supporter of open Internet use. I'm a big supporter of non-censorship. This is part of the tradition of the United States that I discussed before, and I recognize that different countries have different traditions. I can tell you that in the United States, the fact that we have free Internet -- or unrestricted Internet access is a source of strength, and I think should be encouraged."
MORE: "Now, I should tell you, I should be honest, as President of the United States, there are times where I wish information didn't flow so freely because then I wouldn't have to listen to people criticizing me all the time. I think people naturally are -- when they're in positions of power sometimes thinks, oh, how could that person say that about me, or that's irresponsible, or -- but the truth is that because in the United States information is free, and I have a lot of critics in the United States who can say all kinds of things about me, I actually think that that makes our democracy stronger and it makes me a better leader because it forces me to hear opinions that I don't want to hear. It forces me to examine what I'm doing on a day-to-day basis to see, am I really doing the very best that I could be doing for the people of the United States."
Monday Nov. 16, 2009
Jill Biden visits GateWay Community College and GateWay Early College High School in Arizona.
Michelle Obama takes the White House leadership and mentoring initiative on the road to Denver, Colorado.
10:30 AM
Biden attends an event for Reps. Ann Kirkpatrick and Harry Mitchell.
1:15 PM
Biden leads a roundtable discussion with area residents on the economy in Arizona.
4:30 PM
Biden attends an event for Reps. Harry Teague and Martin Heinrich in New Mexico.
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Anthony in N.C.
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:21 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:21 am EST)
Good Morning Marilyn and Art!!! Good Morning to the rest of the Obama Family!!!
You know when the trolls are out in force, our President must be doing the right things.
Marilyn thanks for the schedule.
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VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:39 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:39 am EST)
G'morning Anthony,
When trolls post here,they remind me of the commercial,where a car gets a flat and the next
words said from the talking paved road are."Oh no,I don't have tires,I'm just a pothole".
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"CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:56 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:56 am EST)
Good Morning, Anthony!
I worry not about what the "T's" say about our PBO!
This weekend for some reason I was the target of the "T's" and all it did was remind me of what my Mother, God rest her soul, always told me when I would come home from school crying because unkind things were being said about me.
She always told me if I was being talked about I was popular. It was when the talking stopped that I would have to worry.
And so it goes the same for PBO. He's doing the job "we" elected him to do, and doing a darn good job! The louder the "T's" yell and carry on the better job PBO is doing. IMHO!
They (T's) always yell the loudest when the other team is winning! And you know we are winning!
My MOP has become my American Express Card ...... I never leave home without it! And the best part is no one is making a profit on my mop!
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Nov 16th 2009 at 8:29 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:29 am EST)
Thank you,Lil Sis C'Gosal for the Roll Call and
today's stateside agenda.
Did you see the report about those House Reps that
parroted talking points on HCR,written by lobbyists?
They need to be renamed!
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"CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER
Nov 16th 2009 at 9:13 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:13 am EST)
Yes, Big Sis, I did read the article in the NY Times about the House Reps that parroted talking points on HCR,written by lobbyists?
But we will not be over taken by parrots. Give them a few crackers and send them on their way!
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LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!)
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:36 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:36 am EST)
war war war, that's all you republicans know. lets not provide health care, but lets provide defense spending. talk about ass backwards.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 9:47 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:47 am EST)
LaShandra provide yourself with healthcare. Be responsible for yourself.
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Dianne
Nov 16th 2009 at 8:46 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:46 am EST)
Economic Militarism has been the policy of the last 30 years.
REAGAN tripled the DEBT; and BUSH doubled the DEBT based on Military spending.
Some things never CHANGE.
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Nov 16th 2009 at 8:56 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:56 am EST)
But, when the people want Health Care Insurance for ALL, you hear these same "militarists" singing in chorus: WE CAN'T AFFORD IT.
And, yet each year HALF a TRILLION DOLLARS & more in thef BUDGET is Defense Spending. Plus add in the IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN WAR expenditures, COST OVER-RUNS & APPROPRIATIONS SPENDING committed to Defense Contracts is MIND BOGGLING.
Are REPUBLICANS/CONSERVATIVES "Deficit Hawks" or just plain DEFENSE HAWKS? HAWKING all the money for DEFENSE & leaving the "people" without.
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LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!)
Nov 16th 2009 at 9:02 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:02 am EST)
hear hear!
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 9:50 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:50 am EST)
Yes and Obama will increase it by 25% in two years and double it in his first term.
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Nov 16th 2009 at 9:52 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:52 am EST)
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Nov 16th 2009 at 8:49 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 8:49 am EST)
Good Morning O Family. Our President did us proud last night. He plants the seeds of freedom in China that will grow over time.
I tried to watch on ((whitehouse.gov))but it kept stalling. The only station that showed it was Foxy. The other stations including cspan had on repeats. This is the last month that I am going to pay for cable, back to videos and online news. I am sick of the coverage we receive and I could use the money to pay for my expensive gas and electric bill.
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"CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER
Nov 16th 2009 at 9:00 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:00 am EST)
Good Morning sduncan!
Haven't seen you in a while. Nice to see you.
Just a little FYI
Art and I haven't had a TV is years. I get the best news right here on our O BLOG when I can't live stream an event PBO is doing. Within minutes someone comes here and posts a link. I may be a few minutes behind by not having a TV but I miss very little. So don't worry when you cxl your cable, we'll be here to cover you.
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sduncan
Nov 16th 2009 at 9:19 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:19 am EST)
Knowing that you guys have the real news long before the msm, really is a blessing. I've got my bookmarks and I will continue my regular news on PBS, so I am good. My oldest son is going to get me one of the digital boxes since I don't want them to buy me a digital tv.
I hope they post the morning news.
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Nov 16th 2009 at 9:46 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:46 am EST)
I just found this:
President Obama Holds Town Hall with Chinese Youth
President Obama takes questions from Chinese youth in Shanghai, China on November 16, 2009. (Public Domain)
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Nov 16th 2009 at 9:56 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:56 am EST)
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Anthony in N.C.
Nov 16th 2009 at 9:58 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 9:58 am EST)
People who are blind are the Tea Partiers, Republicans whose only purpose is to oppose everything regardless how good or right it is for the country, people who are loyal to Bush and Cheney (dummies who led us to the economic crisis and budget deficits)and the trolls like Unknown User, Brad from Richmond and etc.
I would take this President over any leader the Tea Partiers and Republicans can find and any leader the world can produce. This man has the compassion, intelligence, vision, character, leadership ability, patience and guts to guide this country through its most diffcult days with two wars, unemployment, fragile economy, healthcare crisis and undoing the national security and image problems created by the last administration. In addition, having to deal with a media who is hell bent on proving that they are not in the tank for President Obama, the media fells to report news objectively.
Unknown User you are exactly what is wrong with the Republican Party and Tea Partiers. All of you are full of hate, selfishness, ignorant and just plain dumb.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:03 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:03 am EST)
Anthony under Obama we have lost 4 million jobs, the debt has increased 13%, and this President and his policies are destroying the value of the dollar. It is Obama who is the failure.
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Nov 16th 2009 at 10:05 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:05 am EST)
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Nov 16th 2009 at 10:13 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:13 am EST)
Under A Conservative White House we got this:
- When Clinton left office, the number of uninsured Americans stood at 38.4 million. By the time Bush left office that number had grown to just over 46.3 million, an increase of nearly 8 million or 20.6 per cent.
- Under Clinton the total number of Americans in poverty declined 16.9 per cent; under Bush it increased 26.1 per cent.
- Under Clinton the number of children in poverty declined 24.2 per cent; under Bush it increased by 21.4 per cent.
- When Bill Clinton left office after 2000, the median income-the income line around which half of households come in above, and half fall below-stood at $52,500 (measured in inflation-adjusted 2008 dollars). When Bush left office after 2008, the median income had fallen to $50,303. That's a decline of 4.2 per cent.
Now lets talk about Job Growth:
The nation's job base grew at an annual rate of 0.28 percent during Bush's eight years as president - by far the slowest pace for any of the 11 presidents in the postwar era.
Total 2008 job losses: 2.6 million
Conservatives have a pathetic record for the Bush era
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:15 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:15 am EST)
Please don't engage Brad. It doesn't matter how many facts you post, Brad is here to repeat the daily right wing talking points. He will ignore the facts, and continue his daily ritual of Obama bashing.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:17 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:17 am EST)
When you bring up Clinton don't forget we had an impeached President for lying under oath.
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Mattcarr80
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:18 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:18 am EST)
Conservatives are full of sh*t on being "fiscally responsible"
- President Bush expanded the federal budget $700 billion through 2008
- President Bush created a Medicare drug entitlement that will cost an estimated $800 billion in its first decade.
- President Bush presided over a $2.5 trillion increase in the public debt through 2008.
The leaders of the GOP in power today in Congress are the same ones who presided over all of this reckless spending.
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jovie sullivan
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:21 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:21 am EST)
Oh Brad,
The thing is, I hope all you conservatives alike, have a good time bashing this POTUS while things are bad, because eventually things will turn around.... And then, you all will not have squat to criticize him about... Mark those words Bradley. Even if it is a Year or two before positve job growth, this POTUS will be heralded for getting us out of the brink of disaster. NOTHING you or you're conservative buddies can do about it, but sit back and enjoy the ride...
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Anthony in N.C.
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:23 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:23 am EST)
If I am not mistaken the job lost began on the watch of Bush and continued through the first 10 months of his administration. All economists will tell you that when a country experiences an economic crisis such as ours (created by Bush/Cheney)job losses will occur and that jobs will not return until after the economy rebounds.
Our economy is just beginning to rebound thanks to President Obama and his administration and job losses are beginning to decline which is a sign of economic improvement. Jobs alway lag behind an improving economy. Of course, Tea baggers like yourself and Republicans would not understand that piece of information.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:37 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:37 am EST)
Anthony what you do not understand is you do not grow an economy by increasing taxes. You do not grow the economy by giving people $14 tax cuts. This President has been a disaster on job creation.
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sduncan
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:17 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:17 am EST)
Anthony I am blinded by the love I have for my Country. In spite of those who do not have that love I can only say, I am sorry. I know the struggle to make my government respect me as a citizen and to live up to the words our ancestors fought and died to protect. Our President understands this and works for it - I see that clearly and so does the world.
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:13 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:13 am EST)
I am guilty of engaging yesterday, but it really isn't productive. We should not give in to the temptation. Just let them talk to themselves as Brad repeats the same talking points daily. Obviously he doesn't have anything better to do. He can't change our minds, and one has to ask the question-why is he constantly bogging here? He belongs on a right wing blog, so obviously since he is here everyday he has to be getting paid to blog here. There is no way that I would go to a right wing blog and blog my views. It would be an utter waste of time. Brad said he had 10 days off or work or something like that the other day so are we going to let him ruin this blog everyday? He is achieving his goal of running people off. We should be above all of that. Stay above the fray people. I'm also talking to myself trust me.
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meta
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:17 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:17 am EST)
This whole thread belongs to Brad and now UU. Then when waldrus shows up it will be The Troll Show all day.
I said this yesterday and I'll say it again today. Trolls return because somebody bothers to react to their hook, line and sinker. They return because the more response they get the more familiar and comfortable they become. They return because they are seen as a form of entertainment by some. They return because they somehow feel invited and engaged. They are overtaking every single thread every single day and I'm not interested in helping to make that OK.
This is President Obama's and OFA's blog.
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:21 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:21 am EST)
You are right it belongs to the Obama One..
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Brad from Richmond, VA
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:19 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:19 am EST)
Yes Tori I had surgery which I would have to mention Canada would think is not urgent.
I love my O family
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Anthony in N.C.
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:32 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:32 am EST)
Brad,
Have you notice the DOW is at 10,404? You realize we are only 3,600 from 14,000. Imagine where the DOW will be once the jobs return.
O family maybe the best way to respond to the Trolls is to provide the facts and talk about the positive things the media and others seem to brush over or forget.
O family remember pundits like CNBC and others were blaming President Obama for decline in DOW, said he could not take GMAC and Dodge/Chrylser through bankruptcy in 60 days, and would create a trade war by forcing China to play fair. All I hear right now are crickets.
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meta
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:40 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:40 am EST)
People who respond to trolls make the incorrect assumption that trolls can be reasoned with or that they care about logic or evidence or the truth. That's not what trolls do. They don't come here to learn anything. Their goal is to disrupt and hijack every thread and derail our energy from getting anything accomplished. That's it. So engaging with them only furthers the disruption and invites them to continue this day and night.
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"CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:22 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:22 am EST)
Very well said, Tori! Good for you for speaking out.
I was attacked throughout the weekend but I just chose to ignore and move on.
To engage with "those we can not mention" is a waste of my time and a part of my life I will never get back. My time, which is mostly working for PBO, is too valuable. So far I have not seen one statement from "those we can not mention" worthy of my time.
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VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:47 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:47 am EST)
Moving On to OUR united purpose and focus on HCR w/PO.Thank you Tori,Sduncan,Meta and C'GOSAL for
your deliberations.
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ObamaCanada
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:21 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:21 am EST)
You got to love Huffington Post's new front page, unless of course you're a right wing wingnut.
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Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:24 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:24 am EST)
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Thomas S. Kelly
Nov 16th 2009 at 10:53 am EST (Updated Nov 16th 2009 at 10:53 am EST)
11/16/09 11:03 AM
I have figured it out:
Send film crews to the offices of key Dems who are sandbagging and are continuing to lower the bar on the Health-care reform legislation as it passes through the Senate. Do a documentary on the process of the legislating that takes place during the Historic Health-care reform Senate bill debate.
On one hand blow smoke up the backsides of these politicians (important for them) and on the on the other document the process for the library of Congress and American people alike (important for America).
Just imagine how you would feel if you were the one on the business end of the camera during this high level of scrutiny--I think it could be very effective if done right i.e. moving the process along and getting something meaningful accomplished in Health-care reform.
Why not find the camera crews who filmed that great commercial for Florida residents during the '08' campaign (the great something or other??).
Today I am going to be meeting with one of the local war protesters to convince him to continue to support the Presidents agenda using his people.
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