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- m0zzie, on 10/16/2008, -0/+29TODO:
1. Ctrl+Z x 8 years. - beemer325, on 10/15/2008, -2/+22Surely it will require more than one term in office to clear up the huge financial mess?
- inactive, on 10/15/2008, -0/+13Conservative government?
I don't know what you're definition of a conservative is, but when you're speaking about government over the last 70 years (at least), the word conservative has no business being used.
There are many conservatives in this country, but they aren't working in the government, and they're definitely not leading the Republican party, that's for sure. - bitfreak, on 10/15/2008, -6/+18Neocon pre-emptive ideology, coupled with Reagan's trickle down economics, has taken us to, and over, the edge. We now find our selves at the bottom of a very deep hole indeed. we have major issues, foreign and domestic, that need to be fixed post haste. The new Administration will be very, very busy.
It will interesting to see what groups keep their feet in the aisles, so to speak, to impede progress. - JHB800, on 10/16/2008, -0/+11Alright, I've been thinking about this a lot, and I actually think this poses a very real, and deadly, problem for Obama and the Democrats. Think about it; when they're elected (and they will be, that much is clear unless something BIG happens between now and the election), they'll be expected to fix the problems and fix them quickly. We are an instant gratification society; voters will expect the democrats to be able to fix it overnight and undo the damage that Bush did.
But they won't be able to.
When people realize that most of what has been promised will be unachievable, and that the economic problems won't simply go away on inauguration day, confidence in Obama and the democratic congress will plummet. There will be a case of 'buyer's remorse' the likes of which the world has never seen. - somedudemanguy, on 10/16/2008, -0/+10There will still be boobs in the depression right?
- Barackalypse, on 10/16/2008, -2/+10The solutions are stupidly simple:
1. Bring home the troops
2. Cut spending
3. Cut taxes
4. Start eliminating existing laws that negatively impact citizens liberty
5. Veto everything Congress tries to do that doesn't involve numbers 1-4 - MikeFallopian, on 10/16/2008, -0/+8Obama's got one hell of a balancing-act to pull off once he is elected. I really hope he's up to the task.
- healthinformer, on 10/15/2008, -3/+11Why anyone would actively seek a job like this leads me to question their level of judgment to start with. There is no one in either party that has a clue about what to do with this mess.
- aznpwnzor, on 10/16/2008, -0/+5BUSH FOR THIRD TERM!
do i need a /sarcasm? - jessehadden, on 10/16/2008, -1/+6Why would we even expect the Democrats to "fix" anything? They helped make this mess. Any Democrat who talks sense (Kucinich, Gravel) gets knifed in the back by their own party. As individuals, the Democrats in power stand to gain a lot by keeping things as they are; money flowing, connections intact. As politicians and members of a party, they have a vested interest in letting things get/stay bad, so long as they can paint themselves in the public eye as "the opposite of the Republicans."
When you elect a Republican or a Democrat, you are electing a party, not an individual. Obama is the media's darling, playing the role of the Liberal Messiah... Does a Liberal Messiah flip-flop on FISA and sell us all out? Does a Liberal Messiah vote to continue a war that he knows is wrong, to appear "patriotic?" - IIDavidCoffinII, on 10/15/2008, -1/+6It will take the next 5 years at the very least.
- BlatheringIdiot, on 10/16/2008, -0/+4yeah, there will be boobies, but they will sag.
- mst3kcrow, on 10/16/2008, -0/+3Restore the Bill of Rights and quit appointing SCOTUS Judges with party ties and no care for individual rights or how their decisions impact ordinary citizens; that would be a good ***** start. This should go over smoothly considering both voted for individual rights....oh wait!
- GarrettGrimsley, on 10/16/2008, -2/+5The "huge financial mess" doesn't need to be cleaned up by the government.
- holzp, on 10/16/2008, -1/+3Bite your tongues, Bush has not nuked anyone yet. If he really wants to screw the next guy it is just about the only thing he has left to do.
- cowsgonemadd3, on 10/16/2008, -1/+3Dude thats dumb. Somebody has to try to fix this. What your saying is we should all go hide in our closets and hope it gets better just because we dont know. We have to try.....
- Jsoul87, on 10/16/2008, -1/+3Makes sense. You can't fix 8 years of destruction in under 8 years. But you can steer ideals, perceptions and motivations in the right direction.
- schnikies79, on 10/16/2008, -0/+2Our problems are a little bit bigger than something the president can fix.
Even if they could, do you really think either of these guys are up to the task? Same poop, different pile. - GhostyBoy, on 10/16/2008, -0/+2WPE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JHbFQqSljE&fmt=18 - RipleyIsDead, on 10/16/2008, -0/+2Saying it over and over doesn't make it true.
- RogueGenius, on 10/16/2008, -1/+3Joe should ABSOLUTELY vote for McCain. The remaining 300 million of us... not so much. But Joe. Dude. That old man has your back.
I would like to hear the truth for a change. This is the truth:
1) we are mortgaged to the hilt.
2) we need pay off our debts.
3) though Obama clearly has the more sensible plan, but it's not nearly enough to fix this in a timely manner. McCain's help the individual mortgages is a good idea, but would be expensive to administer. It shouldn't have been dismissed so quickly.
I want to hear someone say: we've been put in a really mess by the last administration and fixing it is going to HURT. If you want your children to inherent a first world nation, you have to bear that pain and fix the problem. You and I are partly responsible for this mess because we elected the leaders we have. Now you have to pay the price for your past stupidity.
I don't know how that will 'play' with the base, but the man who says that will seriously get my attention. - inactive, on 10/16/2008, -0/+2Who ever is going to be the next president , there is a tough time ahead for him. There is massive task , US is falling in depression one has to apply balanced approach to save US.
- jessehadden, on 10/16/2008, -0/+2JHB800L: But *why* "must" Obama do any such thing? He has already been taught by his followers that he can betray them, lie to them, and sell out their interests -- even completely flip-flopping on a vital vote -- and there will be absolutely no consequences to him whatsoever.
What has the Democratic party, and Obama in particular, learned from this experience? - nowdigthis, on 10/16/2008, -0/+2Nothing at all; in fact it's very commendable. Army Specialist, 19-year-old Monica Lin Brown is only the 2nd woman since World War II to be awarded the Silver Medal for extreme gallantry under fire. She crawled through enemy fire to shield helpless, wounded fellow soldiers WITH HER OWN BODY. You can read many stories recounting her bravery from publications worldwide by googling her name. The point is (perhaps) that parents should know before voting exactly what the "military draft policies" of their candidate are. Make sense? Semper Fi and God bless. P.S. I'm a Vietnam-era Army veteran.
- RogueGenius, on 10/16/2008, -0/+2Jim,
I didn't digg you up or down. I have no idea if you posted something smart or stupid. I didn't read it. It's too long for this forum. - RogueGenius, on 10/16/2008, -0/+2Not necessarily. We are talking about the government of the most effective, money making nation in the history of the world. We just have to want to do it and be willing to accept the pain. Pick the man who appears to have the most honest and intelligent plan.
- Lewie, on 10/16/2008, -1/+2Around here? Yes.
- XEusioN, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1I agree with your post...just having "HOPE" doesn't cut it. "CHANGE" is just empty rhetoric, and doesn't just happen during one guy's term.
- inactive, on 10/16/2008, -1/+2Hey I'm glad your caps lock is working.
- rbohlig, on 10/16/2008, -1/+2which is why i pray that Obama gets elected and the republicans nominate a "true" conservative and an electable candidate in 2012. However i do think McCain did much better tonight and he made a strong argument.
- gwolf, on 10/16/2008, -1/+2The only thing scarier than a third term with Bush would be a first Term with Palin after McCain's head explodes from excessive anger mismanagement.
- bokimon, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1The next President must be strong with "The Force" to fix most of our problems. I'm just sayin' is all...
- DirtyVicar, on 10/16/2008, -0/+16. Subsidize more American Idol bread and circuses so voters won't fret about problems with #1 through #5.
- JOEINDIAK, on 10/16/2008, -1/+2I am glad there a few sane people in the good ole US of A. The next Prez will be looked upon to FIX things for Joe the Plumber. But, I doubt our Corporate Democrats will help the next Democratic President to fix anything for Joe the Plumber.
- inactive, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1the last administration had nothing to do with it. blame the house and the senate Bill, i'll ***** anything that squats to piss Clinton and Bush # 1.
- Duncster, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1BUSH FOR DICTATOR OF THE WORLD!
- killtrocity, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1I too, have been afraid of this. We can only hope that Obama and the Democratic party can put a big enough dent in our problems that it is noticed. Maybe he will even run 2 terms.
- smacksaw, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1Great headline, preneel...oh wait...
- Veriander, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1Wow Jim, what an insightful comment. Thanks!
- BlatheringIdiot, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1Heeeey, Condoleeza- what's this red button do?...
- inactive, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1Do or do not, there is no try.
- kellercj, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1What, nothing on education?
- Mujokan, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1But what about Joe the Plumber?
- Mujokan, on 10/16/2008, -0/+11. Start a trade war with China and they'll nuke the US economy.
2. What do you do with money besides spend it or save it? Not that many keep it in their mattresses. - rbohlig, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1first of all if you believe that Obama will not raise a single tax on anyone under 250,000 dollars you are ignorant, He is very eloquent and knows how to duck and dodge questions that he has no business answering.
McCain's strongest point last night was he attached "socialism" quite well to Obama. His spreading the wealth comment and tax policy comments will make a lot of middle americans rethink their choice - smacksaw, on 10/16/2008, -1/+2I would take seriously what you had to say if you appeared to be a person worthy of taking seriously.
- thealsir, on 10/17/2008, -0/+1What exactly are you saying? I mean I can't really see your point beyond "Obama will cause women to get drafted if a draft is instated!" I'm pretty sure that'd happen under McCain too.
- Mujokan, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1No.
- Veriander, on 10/16/2008, -0/+1"But Joe. Dude. That old man has your back."
I don't think we agree on politics, and even though I'm voting for John McCain, that was funny. Thanks for the laugh! -
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