Coreece 190 #1 November 5, 2008 Isn't this the truth.... http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/article/106822/President-Obama's-First-Step-Reset-ExpectationsYour secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #2 November 5, 2008 QuoteIsn't this the truth.... http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/article/106822/President-Obama's-First-Step-Reset-Expectations I don't need my expectations reset. I fully expect it to be slow and sometimes painful. If you came home from an overseas trip and found your spouse had let the house fall into a state of substantial disrepair while simultaneously running your debt up far beyond your ability to pay (and perhaps defaulting on some payments), you wouldn't expect everything to be all better the next day. We've dug ourselves into a hole that is gonna take work to climb out of, but climb we must. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #3 November 5, 2008 QuoteQuoteIsn't this the truth.... http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/article/106822/President-Obama's-First-Step-Reset-Expectations I don't need my expectations reset. I fully expect it to be slow and sometimes painful. If you came home from an overseas trip and found your spouse had let the house fall into a state of substantial disrepair while simultaneously running your debt up far beyond your ability to pay (and perhaps defaulting on some payments), you wouldn't expect everything to be all better the next day. We've dug ourselves into a hole that is gonna take work to climb out of, but climb we must. Blues, Dave Any specifics? (this is related to the other thread I just started) If you do not have to reset your expectations you must (I make an assumption here) have some specifics in mind. Care to share?"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #4 November 5, 2008 QuoteAny specifics? The specifics are in the yahoo article, the one this post is about. For many people, those expectations are a "reset" of the fantasy land they were living in. For me (and I'm assuming Dave, but I don't want to speak for him), those were already my expectations. We've been in deep shit for years and it's still getting deeper. Nobody, no matter how smart, charismatic, or powerful, can pull us out overnight. And trying to put bandaids on our festering wounds will probably just make the mess bigger. Not to mention that if people get free handouts for their mistakes (gov't eating debt/mortgages that people willingly took on), they will never learn from them.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #5 November 5, 2008 QuoteQuoteQuoteIsn't this the truth.... http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/article/106822/President-Obama's-First-Step-Reset-Expectations I don't need my expectations reset. I fully expect it to be slow and sometimes painful. If you came home from an overseas trip and found your spouse had let the house fall into a state of substantial disrepair while simultaneously running your debt up far beyond your ability to pay (and perhaps defaulting on some payments), you wouldn't expect everything to be all better the next day. We've dug ourselves into a hole that is gonna take work to climb out of, but climb we must. Blues, Dave Any specifics? (this is related to the other thread I just started) If you do not have to reset your expectations you must (I make an assumption here) have some specifics in mind. Care to share? Begin repairing relationships with other nations Expedite withdrawal of troops from Iraq Solicit further assistance (not just military) for Afghanistan Develop policies on acceptable treatment of current "detainees" to include trying or releasing them and instruct DOD, DOJ, and intelligence agencies on acceptable methods looking forward Begin working on 2010 budget and tax structure, cutting spending on things like defense and increasing spending on alternative fuel R&D Compel Congress to pass legislation for improved education (K-12 and college) Start vetting SC appointees to replace the ones who last night said "Whew...finally I can retire!" Compel Congress to pass legislation reforming our healthcare system (most likely in graduated steps) Compel Congress to pass some "service" type legislation, e.g. GI bill but including civil service rather than just military etc, etc, etc...he's got his work cut out for him Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #6 November 5, 2008 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteIsn't this the truth.... http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/article/106822/President-Obama's-First-Step-Reset-Expectations I don't need my expectations reset. I fully expect it to be slow and sometimes painful. If you came home from an overseas trip and found your spouse had let the house fall into a state of substantial disrepair while simultaneously running your debt up far beyond your ability to pay (and perhaps defaulting on some payments), you wouldn't expect everything to be all better the next day. We've dug ourselves into a hole that is gonna take work to climb out of, but climb we must. Blues, Dave Any specifics? (this is related to the other thread I just started) If you do not have to reset your expectations you must (I make an assumption here) have some specifics in mind. Care to share? Begin repairing relationships with other nations Expedite withdrawal of troops from Iraq Solicit further assistance (not just military) for Afghanistan Develop policies on acceptable treatment of current "detainees" to include trying or releasing them and instruct DOD, DOJ, and intelligence agencies on acceptable methods looking forward Begin working on 2010 budget and tax structure, cutting spending on things like defense and increasing spending on alternative fuel R&D Compel Congress to pass legislation for improved education (K-12 and college) Start vetting SC appointees to replace the ones who last night said "Whew...finally I can retire!" Compel Congress to pass legislation reforming our healthcare system (most likely in graduated steps) Compel Congress to pass some "service" type legislation, e.g. GI bill but including civil service rather than just military etc, etc, etc...he's got his work cut out for him Blues, Dave Still very general but thanks There are a few here I am sure you will be disapointed in. Iraq for one......."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #7 November 6, 2008 I think he can last at least the first 4 years by just blaming any of his shortcomings on the 'previous administration' and the sheep will give him a pass ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #8 November 6, 2008 QuoteI think he can last at least the first 4 years by just blaming any of his shortcomings on the 'previous administration' and the sheep will give him a pass That would be taking a page from the Bush-supporters' playbook. Everything is Clinton's fault, right? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,229 #9 November 6, 2008 QuoteI think he can last at least the first 4 years by just blaming any of his shortcomings on the 'previous administration' and the sheep will give him a pass The GOP supporters on here kept up the blame on Clinton for nearly 8 years. And what they didn't blame on Clinton they blame on Carter.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
