Obama Wins

[streetg]

Originally Posted by squidly

Boehner is no prize either. I am coming to grips with the fact that regardless who wins our country is doomed. Can any of you show me a way to change the course we are on? I cannot think of a scenario that doesn't end badly.

I am in Vegas, just woke up, going to go gamble and head out for a nice dinner and an evening of supporting college students and single mothers.

I'm starting to think we're doomed myself, though I still gotta hold out a little hope.
enjoy the single moms and remember ....
A lap dance is always best when the stripper is cryin

[Casey0211]

Originally Posted by Shaw_2112

you only prove my point with that statement, sitting on your soapbox blaming the "right wingers" you're the pot calling the kettle black...

That's a strange view, given that it's you and BoutyM who offered up the uncompromising example, not me. I offered a possible solution in which both sides get something and give something up. Part of the trouble is that you guys think compromise is something the other side does. You don't think you need to offer up anything because you're right and the other side is wrong. That's not how it works.

Now the fact is the Right Wing made a decision to oppose the president on EVERYTHING -- even on things that Republicans have typically supported and even originally proposed, like mandates to buy health insurance. You can't keep moving the goalposts and complain that people won't deal with you.

[huskerbob]

Originally Posted by Casey0211

I offered a possible solution in which both sides get something and give something up.

As a Republican I was naturally disappointed by yesterday's results. However for the first time I can recall, I am inclined to agree with at least a portion of your statement Casey.

I intend to write my Senator and Congressman "demanding" that they work together with the President to find some type of common ground, some common sense solution to the vast array of problems that confront us today. I'm sick of the partisan bickering, the obstructionism, the political stonewalling and the constant finger pointing....by BOTH sides...while the country we all claim to cherish slowly crumbles beneath our feet.

Anybody care to join me by investing in a couple of postage stamps or by taking the time to write an email or two?

Or shall we all just sit here and bitch for another four years?




"It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness".

[lucille]

Originally Posted by squidly

I am coming to grips with the fact that regardless who wins our country is doomed.
Can any of you show me a way to change the course we are on?
I cannot think of a scenario that doesn't end badly.....

It didn't really matter which side won .... the only thing the American people were voting for was a leader who would spend less than the challenger. Did you get that leader? Probably not.

A 16 trillion dollar debt is by all standards ..... un-payable.
At some point, America will renege / default on its debt.
You don't have the means to re-pay. Over the last four decades, America has let their companies outsource manufacturing, R/D, and everything else that keeps a country vibrant. People buy stuff from Asia because that's all they can afford.......the dog chasing it's tail....

The thing that's so noticeable with many American people is .... many have lost their enthusiasm, that 'let's give it a try' attitude, that joy of taking on a challenge, that 'win or lose attitude'....we'll give it hell, that citizen that will take the chances, and the citizen who is responsible for themselves.....

A population dependent on 'the government' isn't the population that will take you far down the road .......'the government' just gets bigger, more expensive and more intrusive .......

I wish you well .......

[DoctorDee]

Originally Posted by Michael Psycle

Glad to see your sense of humor is intact.

It really is time for all of us to work together. We have a lot of competition from other developed countries and we will only be able to maintain our standard of living if we work together and compromise, something that a lot of people don't like doing. Now is the time for all good men (and women) to come to the aid of their country.

We should come together to do what? Compete by forbidding oil drilling here but funding it in Latin America? Teach our kids self-reliance and self-sufficiency? Work to promote our country? Or shall we continue running headlong into decline by givng the hard earned tax dollars from the workers to those who do nothing? Shall we come together and celebrate thuggery in the name of culture? Misoginy in the name of music? Bowing and cowardice in the name of statesmanship? Hiring bombers and tax cheats as advisors and beaurocrats? I'm reminded of quotes from our past: "When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic. " - Ben Franklin Michael's post makes me think of an answer that is a snippet from the famous speech by the great Patrick Henry just before he utters that line: "Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me..."

[Casey0211]

Originally Posted by huskerbob

As a Republican I was naturally disappointed by yesterday's results. However for the first time I can recall, I am inclined to agree with at least a portion of your statement Casey.

I intend to write my Senator and Congressman "demanding" that they work together with the President to find some type of common ground, some common sense solution to the vast array of problems that confront us today. I'm sick of the partisan bickering, the obstructionism, the political stonewalling and the constant finger pointing....by BOTH sides...while the country we all claim to cherish slowly crumbles beneath our feet.

Anybody care to join me by investing in a couple of postage stamps or by taking the time to write an email or two?

Or shall we all just sit here and bitch for another four years?




"It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness".

Boehner and Reid apparently met this morning to talk about the "fiscal cliff." They agreed not to draw any lines in the sand. That's a start.

[Fred1369]

Originally Posted by Casey0211

Boehner and Reid apparently met this morning to talk about the "fiscal cliff." They agreed not to draw any lines in the sand. That's a start.

The fiscal cliff will disappear rapidly. Most of the cuts are in the defense industry, which almost every congressperson has in his/her district. They will protect their own turf. Cuts will be transferred to social services now that the election is over.

[HiAngle]

Looks like Netanyahu is "happy" Obama won.

He called the American ambassador to his office for a ceremonial hug. He issued a damage-control statement declaring the bond between the two nations “rock solid.” He put out word to leaders of his Likud Party whose congratulatory messages had included criticism of Mr. Obama that they should stop.

Link..... http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/08/wo...ith-obama.html

[HiAngle]

Originally Posted by Casey0211

Boehner and Reid apparently met this morning to talk about the "fiscal cliff." They agreed not to draw any lines in the sand. That's a start.

That'll last a week or so. They don't have an 11%'ish approval rating for nothing--- they "worked" hard for that.

[V-LOCO]

Originally Posted by lucille

It didn't really matter which side won .... the only thing the American people were voting for was a leader who would spend less than the challenger. Did you get that leader? Probably not.

A 16 trillion dollar debt is by all standards ..... un-payable.
At some point, America will renege / default on its debt.
You don't have the means to re-pay. Over the last four decades, America has let their companies outsource manufacturing, R/D, and everything else that keeps a country vibrant. People buy stuff from Asia because that's all they can afford.......the dog chasing it's tail....

The thing that's so noticeable with many American people is .... many have lost their enthusiasm, that 'let's give it a try' attitude, that joy of taking on a challenge, that 'win or lose attitude'....we'll give it hell, that citizen that will take the chances, and the citizen who is responsible for themselves.....

A population dependent on 'the government' isn't the population that will take you far down the road .......'the government' just gets bigger, more expensive and more intrusive .......

I wish you well .......

.............. everyone!

[DJW]

Originally Posted by Casey0211

That's a strange view, given that it's you and BoutyM who offered up the uncompromising example, not me. I offered a possible solution in which both sides get something and give something up. Part of the trouble is that you guys think compromise is something the other side does. You don't think you need to offer up anything because you're right and the other side is wrong. That's not how it works..

Interesting. From a guy who refers to the election as a win of "good over evil," you're pretty quick to want to compromise with evil Case.

The election was 49/49 in virtually every respect. That's 49 good vs. 49 evil in you libs minds...which of course means we losing 49 should now surrender to you winning 49. Typical lib mentality: "shut up and sit down, so we can "compromise." Meaning: you bend over and we'll let you know when we're finished.

No thanks. I'm quite happy being your definition of evil. It's your boat now progressives, we'll see how quick you can sink it.

[compressor#v]

Originally Posted by huskerbob

I intend to write my Senator and Congressman "demanding" that they work together with the President to find some type of common ground, some common sense solution to the vast array of problems that confront us today. I'm sick of the partisan bickering, the obstructionism, the political stonewalling and the constant finger pointing....by BOTH sides...

Anybody care to join me by investing in a couple of postage stamps or by taking the time to write an email or two?

Or shall we all just sit here and bitch for another four years?
".

I'm with you, have done that.
You'll notice a lot of regular posters here won't comment on yours,
They'd rather stomp their feet and declare...only they are right.

[huskerbob]

Originally Posted by DJW

No thanks. I'm quite happy being your definition of evil. It's your boat now progressives, we'll see how quick you can sink it.

i understand your frustration DJW but have to ask, do you think you won't get wet if "the boat" you mentioned does indeed sink?

[Shaw_2112]

Originally Posted by huskerbob

i understand your frustration DJW but have to ask, do you think you won't get wet if "the boat" you mentioned does indeed sink?

That ship is already sinking, might as well get it over with so we can start over...

[thrasher]

Originally Posted by huskerbob

As a Republican I was naturally disappointed by yesterday's results. However for the first time I can recall, I am inclined to agree with at least a portion of your statement Casey.

I intend to write my Senator and Congressman "demanding" that they work together with the President to find some type of common ground, some common sense solution to the vast array of problems that confront us today. I'm sick of the partisan bickering, the obstructionism, the political stonewalling and the constant finger pointing....by BOTH sides...while the country we all claim to cherish slowly crumbles beneath our feet.

Anybody care to join me by investing in a couple of postage stamps or by taking the time to write an email or two?

Or shall we all just sit here and bitch for another four years?




"It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness".

I agree. I write my congressmen often. Working together is the right thing to do, although some here would rather just complain for the rest of their lives while doing nothing to help.