rushmc 23 #1 October 21, 2009 Quote Excuses wearing thin for Obama, media pals October 20, 2009 BY STEVE HUNTLEY Have you heard the news? President Obama inherited an economic mess from the Bush administration. You say that's hardly news? But it's been the message sounded over and over by the White House. Top Obama adviser David Axelrod said on one of the Sunday news shows, "He walked in the door, we had the worst economy since the Great Depression." In San Francisco, Obama talked of being "busy with our mop." White House heavy hitter Rahm Emanuel used the worst-economy-since-the-Depression line on a public TV news show. You'd think it's October 2008, the final month in the Obama presidential candidacy, rather than October 2009, nine months into the Obama presidency. Yet the Obama White House is in full campaign mode -- maybe because it needs to mask the shortcomings of the Obama presidency. Take, for example, all the talk of inheriting the worst economy since the 1930s crisis. That came in response to the news that the federal deficit hit $1.4 trillion. Yet just a few months ago, the Obama camp was singing a little different tune. It was under criticism for the $787 billion stimulus package it bulldozed through Congress on grounds that massive spending was needed to keep the unemployment rate from breaching 8 percent. When joblessness hit 9.5 percent in June, Vice President Joe Biden said, "We misread how bad the economy was." They inherited the worst economy since the Great Depression, or the economy turned out to be worse than they thought. Which is it? It can't be both -- unless your brain is completely addled by the Obama charisma. Obama is still popular, but polls show the public losing faith in his policies. Another indicator was a ''Saturday Night Live'' skit lampooning Obama for the major accomplishments of his administration -- "jack and squat." If the honeymoon is ending with the American voter, it isn't for obsequious elements of the mainstream media. CNN prostrated itself by fact-checking the ''SNL'' comedy skit. But that's harmless compared to the virulent campaign against Obama critics carried out by the denizens of MSNBC. Its Obama acolytes seek to demonize opponents of Obama's policies by focusing on most marginal corners of right-wing politics like, for example, the "birthers" who deny Obama is a natural born citizen. The larger scheme is to imply Obama critics are racists. That's the backdrop to the story of Rush Limbaugh getting booted from a group bidding to buy the St. Louis Rams. He was smeared on CNN and MSNBC with false accusations of making two racist comments. He is an abrasive critic of Obama, so he must be racist, or so goes the left-wing story line. I wouldn't defend everything Limbaugh has ever said, but lies were used to blacklist him from professional football for his political views. Recently an MSNBC personality accused the U.S. Chamber of Commerce of lobbying for policies that amount to being "treasonous to this country." Remember how liberals roared in outrage at any hint of their patriotism being questioned for criticizing the Iraq War? Well, it's the left that doesn't shy from attacking the patriotism of those it dislikes. Recall the repulsive Moveon.org "General Betray-us" ad against Iraq commander Gen. David Petraeus. Recent opposition to Chicago's Olympic bid was cast as a sign of a lack of patriotism among Obama critics. The MSNBC blast against the chamber appears to dovetail with what the Politico newspaper reports is a White House and Democratic effort "to marginalize" the business organization. That echoes the administration assault on the Fox News Channel: It says Fox isn't a news organization. The White House trying to dictate who's a news organization. Democrats out to gut a business group. Obama media allies damning Americans as racist, unpatriotic and treasonous. Is this the America Obama promised when he campaigned to end the cynical and divisive politics of the past? He will do even worse I'll betcha, he will sick Daley on em......"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
FallingOsh 0 #2 October 21, 2009 I wouldn't worry about it. The Chicago Sun isn't a real newspaper. Any evidence showing they are a real newspaper is not actually evidence. -------------------------------------------------- Stay positive and love your life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #3 October 21, 2009 What is it with you guys and posting highly conservative sources and trying to pass them as moderates? Steve Huntley was the editor for Novak for 18 years, he's Limbaugh. QuoteTake, for example, all the talk of inheriting the worst economy since the 1930s crisis. That came in response to the news that the federal deficit hit $1.4 trillion. Really? It was never referenced before, say like, all the time and constantly since before he was elected and many speeches throughout? Whitehouse: Mar 8, 2009 - http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/03/08/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry4852289.shtml Forbes: Oct 13, 2008 http://www.forbes.com/2008/11/12/recession-global-economy-oped-cx_nr_1113roubini.html Baltimore Cronicle: November 17, 2008: http://www.baltimorechronicle.com/2008/111708Lendman.shtml Reuters: October 7, 2008: http://www.reuters.com/article/governmentFilingsNews/idUSN0749084220081008 "We are in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, and a lot of you I think are worried about your jobs, your pensions, your retirement accounts," he said. That was before he was elected. He's maintained, as any intelligent being would, that we are in the worst economic times since the GD. Also, to date, all of his spending has been Great Recession recovery, AKA, fixing your guy's fuck-ups. QuoteThey inherited the worst economy since the Great Depression, or the economy turned out to be worse than they thought. Which is it? It can't be both -- unless your brain is completely addled by the Obama charisma. Both, but the stimulus fixed 2 of the 3 indicators already, but it would never be enough for you unless it took 2 weeks and we made money in the preocess. QuoteAnother indicator was a ''Saturday Night Live'' skit lampooning Obama for the major accomplishments of his administration -- "jack and squat." Whatever your side sees they spin it. If SNL refuses to satire him, they're all liberal and it's a conspiracy. If they satire him they're drawing a real point. Rush, everyone but you watches SNL for fun, you take it as, "Meet the Press." QuoteRecall the repulsive Moveon.org ... Love how your cite hammers a lib reference, yet you feel free to post and cite a conservative site. Rushypoo, you are not in touch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #4 October 21, 2009 Quote What is it with you guys and posting highly conservative sources and trying to pass them as moderates? Steve Huntley was the editor for Novak for 18 years, he's Limbaugh. Quote Take, for example, all the talk of inheriting the worst economy since the 1930s crisis. That came in response to the news that the federal deficit hit $1.4 trillion. Really? It was never referenced before, say like, all the time and constantly since before he was elected and many speeches throughout? Whitehouse: Mar 8, 2009 - http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/03/08/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry4852289.shtml Forbes: Oct 13, 2008 http://www.forbes.com/2008/11/12/recession-global-economy-oped-cx_nr_1113roubini.html Baltimore Cronicle: November 17, 2008: http://www.baltimorechronicle.com/2008/111708Lendman.shtml Reuters: October 7, 2008: http://www.reuters.com/article/governmentFilingsNews/idUSN0749084220081008 "We are in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, and a lot of you I think are worried about your jobs, your pensions, your retirement accounts," he said. That was before he was elected. He's maintained, as any intelligent being would, that we are in the worst economic times since the GD. Also, to date, all of his spending has been Great Recession recovery, AKA, fixing your guy's fuck-ups. Quote They inherited the worst economy since the Great Depression, or the economy turned out to be worse than they thought. Which is it? It can't be both -- unless your brain is completely addled by the Obama charisma. Both, but the stimulus fixed 2 of the 3 indicators already, but it would never be enough for you unless it took 2 weeks and we made money in the preocess. Quote Another indicator was a ''Saturday Night Live'' skit lampooning Obama for the major accomplishments of his administration -- "jack and squat." Whatever your side sees they spin it. If SNL refuses to satire him, they're all liberal and it's a conspiracy. If they satire him they're drawing a real point. Rush, everyone but you watches SNL for fun, you take it as, "Meet the Press." Quote Recall the repulsive Moveon.org ... Love how your cite hammers a lib reference, yet you feel free to post and cite a conservative site. Rushypoo, you are not in touch. Wow, you assume a lot dudeFirst I have never posted from the CST and I have no idea of the way they lean politically. So, read, understand and dont infer anything. You willget in less trouble here."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
Lucky... 0 #5 October 21, 2009 You feel compelled to respond, yet say nothing as usual. Your cut-n-paste stated: Take, for example, all the talk of inheriting the worst economy since the 1930s crisis. That came in response to the news that the federal deficit hit $1.4 trillion. When in reality Obama, the WH and most other objective sources were saying how Obama will be inheriting the worst economy since the GD. I posted and you ignored: QuoteReally? It was never referenced before, say like, all the time and constantly since before he was elected and many speeches throughout? Whitehouse: Mar 8, 2009 - http://www.cbsnews.com/...t/entry4852289.shtml Forbes: Oct 13, 2008 http://www.forbes.com/..._nr_1113roubini.html Baltimore Cronicle: November 17, 2008: http://www.baltimorechronicle.com/.../111708Lendman.shtml Reuters: October 7, 2008: http://www.reuters.com/...dUSN0749084220081008 "We are in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, and a lot of you I think are worried about your jobs, your pensions, your retirement accounts," he said. That was before he was elected. He's maintained, as any intelligent being would, that we are in the worst economic times since the GD. Also, to date, all of his spending has been Great Recession recovery, AKA, fixing your guy's fuck-ups. So why not address what I reply to when you post? You just feel that you must respond, yet what can ya say, that and other things I refuted cannot be refuted as your cut-n-paste was flat wrong. Obama has maintained before he was elected that we are in the worst times since the GD, your paste states: all the talk of inheriting the worst economy since the 1930s crisis. That came in response to the news that the federal deficit hit $1.4 trillion. It's been out there for over a year, do you think all of the world is stupid? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #6 October 21, 2009 QuoteYou feel compelled to respond, yet say nothing as usual. Your cut-n-paste stated: Take, for example, all the talk of inheriting the worst economy since the 1930s crisis. That came in response to the news that the federal deficit hit $1.4 trillion. When in reality Obama, the WH and most other objective sources were saying how Obama will be inheriting the worst economy since the GD. I posted and you ignored: QuoteReally? It was never referenced before, say like, all the time and constantly since before he was elected and many speeches throughout? Whitehouse: Mar 8, 2009 - http://www.cbsnews.com/...t/entry4852289.shtml Forbes: Oct 13, 2008 http://www.forbes.com/..._nr_1113roubini.html Baltimore Cronicle: November 17, 2008: http://www.baltimorechronicle.com/.../111708Lendman.shtml Reuters: October 7, 2008: http://www.reuters.com/...dUSN0749084220081008 "We are in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, and a lot of you I think are worried about your jobs, your pensions, your retirement accounts," he said. That was before he was elected. He's maintained, as any intelligent being would, that we are in the worst economic times since the GD. Also, to date, all of his spending has been Great Recession recovery, AKA, fixing your guy's fuck-ups. So why not address what I reply to when you post? You just feel that you must respond, yet what can ya say, that and other things I refuted cannot be refuted as your cut-n-paste was flat wrong. Obama has maintained before he was elected that we are in the worst times since the GD, your paste states: all the talk of inheriting the worst economy since the 1930s crisis. That came in response to the news that the federal deficit hit $1.4 trillion. It's been out there for over a year, do you think all of the world is stupid? No, not all the world, but many of the T-leggers are out there buying bridges me thinks. But, if you got it all figured out tell me why this is Bush's fault and all ok , OK? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091019/ap_on_bi_ge/us_vanishing_jobs"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
