TheBachelor 5 #1 November 3, 2010 The headline on Yahoo news today says "Obama signals willingness to compromise." Is this deja vu? Didn't he run on a platform of bipartisanship? That policy lasted right up to the moment he took office. Then it was "damn the republicans (and America), full speed ahead!" I can't decide which of the 50 snarky comments that are in my head is most appropriate, so I'll refrain for now.There are battered women? I've been eating 'em plain all of these years... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #2 November 3, 2010 Well, now he has 2 years to show us he's a consensus builder like he claimed, rather than a bully like he was the last two years just because congress was in his hip pocket. I'm hopeful. ... 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
Gravitymaster 0 #3 November 3, 2010 Right..NOW he wants to compromise. Quite a change in attitude from the cockyness he, Pelosi and Reid and other Democrats displayed after the last election. I'd love to see Madame Pelosi take a few huge bites of Humble Pie. He and the Democrats have been handed the equivelant of a "Cease and Desist Order". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #4 November 3, 2010 QuoteRight..NOW he wants to compromise. Quite a change in attitude from the cockyness he, Pelosi and Reid and other Democrats displayed after the last election. I think the last guy or two had the same thing happen. So I'm not throwing rocks just yet. A pull back from absolute power is a good thing - less abuse, less arrogance might work to the good (we can hope). Give me a split party government any day. ... 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
livendive 8 #5 November 3, 2010 QuoteQuoteRight..NOW he wants to compromise. Quite a change in attitude from the cockyness he, Pelosi and Reid and other Democrats displayed after the last election. I think the last guy or two had the same thing happen. So I'm not throwing rocks just yet. A pull back from absolute power is a good thing - less abuse, less arrogance might work to the good (we can hope). Give me a split party government any day. All of this. The statements thus far from the (D)s have been perfectly predictable per the last 20 years and spanning both sides of the aisle. I wasn't expecting the whole "second chance" thing from the (R)s, so I'm not sure what to make of that yet. A nice sentiment, but likely insincere given the source (politicians). Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #6 November 3, 2010 the great uniter just got shellacked...http://realclearpolitics.com/video/2010/11/03/obama_i_took_a_shellacking_last_night.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #7 November 3, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteRight..NOW he wants to compromise. Quite a change in attitude from the cockyness he, Pelosi and Reid and other Democrats displayed after the last election. I think the last guy or two had the same thing happen. So I'm not throwing rocks just yet. A pull back from absolute power is a good thing - less abuse, less arrogance might work to the good (we can hope). Give me a split party government any day. All of this. The statements thus far from the (D)s have been perfectly predictable per the last 20 years and spanning both sides of the aisle. I wasn't expecting the whole "second chance" thing from the (R)s, so I'm not sure what to make of that yet. A nice sentiment, but likely insincere given the source (politicians). Blues, Dave Then you may enjoy this. It is Boehner's victory speech. He is either a really good actor, or he is genuinely commited to making America better. I really want to believe him, but like with all politicians, I am very weary right now. ETA - no link to video - so I posted a youtube linkI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #8 November 4, 2010 Quote Quote Right..NOW he wants to compromise. Quite a change in attitude from the cockyness he, Pelosi and Reid and other Democrats displayed after the last election. I think the last guy or two had the same thing happen. So I'm not throwing rocks just yet. A pull back from absolute power is a good thing - less abuse, less arrogance might work to the good (we can hope). Give me a split party government any day. Perhaps a few slaps at the back of Obamas head from the back seat would be appropriate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #9 November 4, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Right..NOW he wants to compromise. Quite a change in attitude from the cockyness he, Pelosi and Reid and other Democrats displayed after the last election. I think the last guy or two had the same thing happen. So I'm not throwing rocks just yet. A pull back from absolute power is a good thing - less abuse, less arrogance might work to the good (we can hope). Give me a split party government any day. Perhaps a few slaps at the back of Obamas head from the back seat would be appropriate. LMFAO! But yeah, I believe in a balance of power between parties. Bad things tend to happen when power tilts too far to the left or the right."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #10 November 4, 2010 The White House Blog President Obama Invites Bipartisan Meeting on the Economy: "Not Just Going to Be a Photo Op" Quote After meeting with his Cabinet this morning, the President reitereated that "it’s clear that the voters sent a message, which is they want us to focus on the economy and jobs and moving this country forward." To that end, he immediately extended an invite to leaders of both parties in Congress for a substantive meeting to get going on job creation and the other central issues lying ahead: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/11/04/president-obama-invites-bipartisan-meeting-economy-not-just-going-be-a-photo-op Well duh! Look who just caught up.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #11 November 4, 2010 where does obuma administration get economy advice...http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-11-04/geithner-visited-jon-stewart-last-april-to-talk-about-economy-not-comedy.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
