A 1:51 long video is not realistic for this forum, but I have to admit Obama is doing a hellava job. I was skeptical but he is walking the walk not just talking the talk. The way he's handled Wall Street and the Banking industry while dealing with Health, Infrastructure and the war shows that this man is not to be taken lightly, he really could be the Change he promised.
As far as the video, some will watch, others won't. But it's there in its entirety for anyone who chooses to.
As far him walking the walk, I totally disagree. He hasn't handled Wall Street and the banking industry, he's feeding them.
While campaigning he said he pull the troops from Iraq within 6 months... Not gonna happen.
I don't really even have the time to go into the healthcare or infrastructure issues. Check the vid out when you have some time, then give your analysis...
It's going to take a few months for his economic plan to show results on the job front but the Market is up almost 700 points this week and jobs can't be too far behind. This is without bowing down o Wall Street or Fortune 500 companies. His message seems to be l am running this country.
The war in Iraq won't end anytime soon but troops will start leaving and Iraqis will be forced to protect themselves. It's hard to see them going back to the old ways. Afghanistan will be a challenge but by talking to the Taliban and tribal leaders he will a hands on feel to where things stand, something tells me that's all he needs.
The Infrastructure has been funded, it's just a matter of hiring people and money has been earmarked for healthcare.
All this in 2 months, that's doing it big, real big.
As far as the video, some will watch, others won't. But it's there in its entirety for anyone who chooses to.
As far him walking the walk, I totally disagree. He hasn't handled Wall Street and the banking industry, he's feeding them.
While campaigning he said he pull the troops from Iraq within 6 months... Not gonna happen.
I don't really even have the time to go into the healthcare or infrastructure issues. Check the vid out when you have some time, then give your analysis...
He's fulfilled 13 percent of his campaign promises in 3 percent of his term. That's walking the walk.
However, I'm not convinced of the way they are handling the economic crisis just yet. However, his Administration has been in office for a VERY short time so they can't be expected to solve all the problems Bush left overnight
Could you please group together the facts you're relying upon for
a particular proposition ??? (Let me know at what point in the
video that I can find the comments). I know thats asking a bit,
but, if the facts exists, it shouldn't be that difficult.
QueEx
I'll say it again:
"Let me issue and control a nation's money and I care not who writes the laws." - Mayer Amschel Rothschild, 1790
He will reform the industry and put a leash on Wall Street.
QueEx, out of curiousity, What do you specifically disagree with?
[1] Didn't Mr. Obama vote for the Banker Takeover Bill?
[2] Didn't he recieve 3.5 times more donations from the Banking industry from McCain?
[3]Did you see the clip where Alan Greenspan indicates the Federal Reserve is accountable to nobody?
[4]Didn't Mr. Obama vote with Bush regarding FISA?
[5]Didn't Mr. Obama vote to Re-Authorize the Patriot Act in 2006?
Thats the funniest sh*t I heard all week. How did it work out for Kennedy after he signed Executive Order #11110. Below are some reasons why I see this isn't happening under Mr. Obama.
http://www.senate.gov/legislative/L...ote_cfm.cfm?congress=110&session=2&vote=00213
http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/contrib.php?cycle=2008&cid=N00009638
http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/citibank_obama_donors/2009/01/15/171703.html
"The few who understand the system will either be so interested in its profits or be so dependent upon its favours that there will be no opposition from that class, while on the other hand, the great body of people, mentally incapable of comprehending the tremendous advantage that capital derives from the system, will bear its burdens without complaint, and perhaps without even suspecting that the system is inimical to their interests." The Rothschild brothers of London writing to associates in New York, 1863.
Honestly...does this describe President Obama. He doesn't seem like the type to follow conventional wisdom. Just because he signed a bill or took donations doesn't mean he will sellout.
(1) The Banker Bill. How does voting for the banker bill constitutes deception;
(2) Banking Industry Donations. If it is KNOWN that Obama received more donations from the banking industry than McCain; how does taking whatever action he has taken with respect to the banking industry constitute deception in the face of that KNOWN FACT ???
(3) On Alan Greenspan. I didn't see the Greenspan clip BUT, how, pray tell, does that tend to prove that Mr. Obama is "Deceptive" (please be specific).
(4) Obama's FISA vote. I recall at the time the left when nuts over that vote and I too was a bit confused by Obama's vote since the measure had enough support between the Republicans and remaining Democrats to pass.
Since, however, it would have passed without Mr. Obama's vote AND Mr. McCain was NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE; it did occur to me that, perhaps, Mr. Obama's vote was an important tactical move in the overall scheme of things. That is, had Obama voted no, even though McCain was not present, McCain could have, and most certainly would have, slammed that no vote across Obama's head to show that he was soft on defense and soft on terrorists.
One more thing of note with respect to the FISA vote: Mr. Obama WON and you know what the margin of victory was. When the people voted for Obama, they were fully aware of his FISA vote, hence, it could reasonably be argued that the voters didn't consider the FISA vote nearly as pivotal as the importance YOU have placed upon it.
Lastly, I object to your conclusion that Obama voted with Bush. Thats not factual, thats your biased conclusion. Try not to pass your conclusions off, as fact.
(5) Patriot Act Vote. Assuming that he did, while there are certainly parts of the act that I dislike, I can't say that I oppose the Act in its entirety. Moreover, as stated above, the people knew of that vote at the time of the presidential election, and THEY didn't seem to be as concerned about it, as you. AND, since his vote was known, how does that constitute deception ??? Please explain, specifically.
Do you see how your ragtag statements fail to amount to proof of deception ??? Instead, they prove your negative perception of the man ???
QueEx
Every man has a price, I'll be honest, I don't know Mr. Obama. I can't tell you anything about his intentions. All I do is reflect on what he has done, his voting record speaks volumes. All I do is look at facts, and the man is too smart NOT to know the game
"The only knowledge of importance to man is empirically rooted in the natural world; and a clear system of scientific inquiry assures man's mastery over the world". Francis Bacon
Lemarr,
I simply asked for you to show how your statements (1) through (5) amounted to Mr. Obama being deceptive; and, I asked you if you would be so kind as to be specific, in doing so. You couldn't show us the facts that would show Mr. Obama to have been deceptive; you didn't even attempt to define deception because it would have been obvious that Mr. Obama's actions would not have constituted the same; so, you decided it was better to just confuse the issue to try to make it look like you know what you were talking about, when you didn't. Shame on you.
- To simply say that some of Obama's policies may be the same or similar to some of Mr. Bush's policies IS NOT DECEPTION. Mr. Obama hasn't hidden those policy choices; his votes that you mentioned were ON THE RECORD; and he hasn't voted the way you indicated and later tried to get people to believe that he didn't vote, the way he did (which would have been deception)
BTW, not all of Mr. Bush's policies were bad; and
It is extremely hard for me to take you seriously when its just so obvious that you have a bias (when it comes to Mr. Obama) that you can't seem to overcome or get beyond. And, because of that, the rest of your otherwise would-be interesting Libertarian views, are suspect.
QueEx
BTW, not all of Mr. Bush's policies were bad;
QueEx
Which brings us to President Obama. Although he is biracial he is the 1st Black president. That goes deeper than ethnicity, theres a history there, he represents a set of values different than what we're accustomed to in the Oval Office.
It's too early to know where he's going with his admin, but he really could be the change he promised.
Obama Says U.S. Can’t Afford ‘Bubble-and-Bust’ Cycles
Kim Chipman Kim Chipman – Thu Mar 12, 5:13 pm ET
March 12 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama warned a group of chief executive officers that the U.S. can’t continue with “endless cycles of bubble and bust” and must build a new foundation for future economic growth.
The financial markets crisis is only part of the challenge to the U.S. economy, Obama told the Washington-based Business Roundtable today.
The current turmoil can’t be used “as an excuse to keep ignoring the long-term threats to our prosperity” from the rising costs of health care and energy and a faltering education system, Obama said to the group, which is made up of CEOs from U.S. companies including Citigroup Inc., Exxon Mobil Corp. and General Motors Corp.
Obama is campaigning to maintain public support for his economic strategy, which includes new government spending as part of a $787 billion stimulus plan and stabilizing the banking industry and housing, as well as tackling the health-care system, energy and education. He also is defending his plans against critics among congressional Republicans and some Democrats.
‘Fundamental’ to Growth
“I’m not choosing to address these additional challenges just because I feel like it, or because I’m a glutton for punishment,” Obama told the business leaders. “I’m doing so because they are fundamental to our economic growth and to ensuring that we don’t have more crises like this in the future.”
Obama was not the first President to warn against boom and bust cycles. Truman spoke of it in is 1948 campaign.
(1) Please state which words/phrases of KRS' in the video that you feel are important/enlightening, etc.; and
(2) Why do YOU believe they relate to the topic of this thread "The Obama Deception".
Step up; lets here YOUR WORDS.
QueEx