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GK from England | 12:56 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
This is a 'Black' week in American history. I can't believe there
are so many gullible Americans who really believe Comrade Obama is going to make
a change for the better. He reminds me of Tony Blair (left-wing UK Prime
Minister from 1997-2007). His smooth talking and promises got him elected and we
have just seen the worst 10 years in British society, particularly with regard
to moral issues, which have been mainly due to the left-wing policies introduced
by the Labour Party. America has just made the same mistake that the UK made in
'97. Obama IS far left and will cause further division among the citizens
of America by giving unfair and unjustified power to minorities!!! Obama's
supporters will cry foul about comments like these, but, like the mainstream
liberal media in America, they will not tell you the whole truth about Comrade
Obama.
Political Prophet | 1:11 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Barak Obama is a dead end for our country. He will be assasinated before the end
of his first term.
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JJ | 3:56 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Comrade? Assassinated? Mob Ties? You guys are pathetic. Time to figure out that
the way to win an election is no longer with tired hyperbole, fear mongering or
character issues that either don't exist or no one cares about. Focus on
real issues and the right might resonate with people again.
Anonymous | 4:13 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
America spoke and they spoke loud and clear. The Republican party as it is at
this time is completely irrelevant. No longer will people stand for a
government open to white males at the top. Barack Obama is an intelligent,
charismatic inclusive leader who ran a campaign that brought more excitement and
greater commitment than has ever been seen in recent history. The whole world
is celebrating and America is being seen in a better light already. I
couldn't be prouder. If this country is to continue with a two party
system. The Republican party must undergo some serious change.
Change is good! | 4:25 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
President Bush and the Republican Party are Christian redneck terrorists who
still believe in slavery.
Don't you all get it yet! It's 2008 and we've all moved on to a more transparent world. You are only kidding yourself, get over it the BEST man won on the day.
Don't you all get it yet! It's 2008 and we've all moved on to a more transparent world. You are only kidding yourself, get over it the BEST man won on the day.
Charles Stewart | 5:02 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Obams's acceptance speech was about unity and most people, including my
family, really liked it. But when I heard he had appointed Rahm Emanuel as chief
of staff I new Obama was lying. "Words, just words." Emanuel is one of
the most ultra-left wing liberal, most partisan, deceitful, lying, demagogues in
the history of our country. As chief of staff he will have tremendous input
about the choice of judges. What Obama is rings so loudly in my ears that is
impossible to hear what he is saying. "Pastor" Wright may indeed get
his wish. At least partially. Obama and Emanuel et al will damn America. Yes
that will be a change from Pres. Bush who asked God to bless America.
Realist | 5:22 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Maybe you would rather have a dead Mac and a idiot palin presidency?
What happened? | 5:48 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
I thought Obama said that he was for bipartisanship? Hmmmm???
Eugene | 5:50 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Being a true blue patriotic American and staunchly conservative, we must give
the president elect his due respect. He won the election!
We as conservative Americans must support him when he agrees with our positions, vigorously but respectfully oppose him when we disagree and pray that he governs from the center since America is essentially split down the middle in political ideologies.
The pendulum will swing the other direction if President Obama and the expanded Democratic congress rule from the far left with a heavy hand. The 2010 congressional elections will be a thermometer of the next two years.
We as conservative Americans must support him when he agrees with our positions, vigorously but respectfully oppose him when we disagree and pray that he governs from the center since America is essentially split down the middle in political ideologies.
The pendulum will swing the other direction if President Obama and the expanded Democratic congress rule from the far left with a heavy hand. The 2010 congressional elections will be a thermometer of the next two years.
Irgun Group | 5:58 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Hmmm? Rahm Emanuel's father was part of the Irgun militant group for
Palestine. Just another connection to anti-American groups, if you know what I
mean.
Grow-up | 6:03 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
"Great start not", "GK from England" and "Political
Prohet", do you plan to stay bitter for all four years or can we expect you
to grow-up anytime soon.
So Much For Change | 6:14 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Wasn't President Bush criticized for cronyism? With every person mentioned
being from Chicago/Illinois or being a Harvard buddy, sounds like the cronyism
is getting worse. So much for change.
Political Prophet: what a terrible thing to even joke about. And you weren't joking.
Political Prophet: what a terrible thing to even joke about. And you weren't joking.
liberal Larry | 6:15 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Isn't nice to exchange the fear of the Bush years, for the hope of a new
president. Let's see if the curmudgeonly conservatives can let go of their
resentment and regain some of the optimism that makes America admired around the
globe.
Disappointed American | 6:15 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
With every speech and podium touting change, the first choice in his inner
circle of leadership is a Bill Clinton disciple. Oh, how we have been deceived.
I believe America will reap its harvest of broken promises much sooner than it
expects. We need to keep this unprepared president-elect's feet to the
fire along with his almost veto-proof congress and senate.
Tired of this negative crud | 6:18 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
So much for this organizations policy prohibiting "abusive, offensive an
misrepresentative" comments. The first three comments on this story
included each.
Re Pol- Prophet | 6:24 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
We should never mention killing someone.)
I don't like Obama but I would never encourage loons.)***********************************
His celebration and revival election party reminded me of a black church meeting. Everyone jumping up and down and feeling the �Spirit�. But the good feelings ended quickly when the world markets began looking into this new presidents desires for tax and spend and American isolation on the World Trade markets and NAFTA. Also his desires to withdraw American forces from Iraq and whatever else he plans to do in Afghanistan or Pakistan. Remember: �I will do whatever it takes to get Bin Laden.� When the market dropped almost �500′ points I knew then that we don�t have to worry about a Democrat controlled Congress or a Black president. The world is now out of any presidents or Congressional control, ask Bush. And those poor black people that were crying and weeping for joy will wake up to the harsh reality that Mr. Obama is no Messiah or Moses, he will not �fill their gas tanks and make their mortgage payments,� because the World Trade Markets wont let him, go ask Barney Frank and Chris Dodd.
I don't like Obama but I would never encourage loons.)***********************************
His celebration and revival election party reminded me of a black church meeting. Everyone jumping up and down and feeling the �Spirit�. But the good feelings ended quickly when the world markets began looking into this new presidents desires for tax and spend and American isolation on the World Trade markets and NAFTA. Also his desires to withdraw American forces from Iraq and whatever else he plans to do in Afghanistan or Pakistan. Remember: �I will do whatever it takes to get Bin Laden.� When the market dropped almost �500′ points I knew then that we don�t have to worry about a Democrat controlled Congress or a Black president. The world is now out of any presidents or Congressional control, ask Bush. And those poor black people that were crying and weeping for joy will wake up to the harsh reality that Mr. Obama is no Messiah or Moses, he will not �fill their gas tanks and make their mortgage payments,� because the World Trade Markets wont let him, go ask Barney Frank and Chris Dodd.
USMC Retired | 6:46 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
So now all the doom and gloomers come out with all their fear mongering. Look
you bozos, you have been listening to too much talk radio, and other proponents
of the extreme right. You�re sounding like McCarthyist.
It�s about time you started doing your own thinking. Do
some reading; listen to the facts (from both sides). I am a Utah Conservative
Republican and voted for McCain. But the election is over. Now is the time for
ALL Americans to put their passions to bed, stand up and be counted as true red
blooded patriots and stand behind our president elect. Mr. Obama has been
elected by the majority of the people of this country. He has made some pretty
strong commitments. Let�s give him a change to prove it.
You know, when he starts being updated with what is really going on in the White
House (Briefings, intelligence reports, etc.) you will begin to see a different
man. I will support this President on the issues I agree with, and express my
dismay on the ones I don�t. Until then
let�s help this country heal the division created by a
hotly contested election. God Bless American.
Brother Chuck Schroeder | 6:51 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
President Elect Obama & "HIS" TEAM will cause this as well. What
many people outside of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia may not
realize is that coal is one of the two main fuels we use to create electricity
in this country (the other is natural gas). Thus, when Obama drives the coal
industry into bankruptcy through taxes to save an environment that is not as
fragile as it is worshipped, we will suffer and suffer immensely. Obama knows
this is so. Therefore, prior to his election he warned consumers that if his
anti-coal policies were to be implemented electricity rates would necessarily
skyrocket. What happened to all the love for financially burdened middle-class
Obama campaigned on?. Our Founders loved nature but they did not worship it. Yet
today, lovers of nature often turn out to be worshipers of it as well. While
Obama is by no means the first person to hold this exaggerated view of nature,
it is understandable that he does, particularly because environmentalism has
long provided cover for Marxists and Socialists the world over. We cannot
worship nature and remain free, we can only worship nature or remain free.
Mark my "WORD'S."
It's true.
Mark my "WORD'S."
It's true.
Bro Chuck's Rock & Roll | 7:12 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Re: USMC Retired - 6:46 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
"Taxpayer's first!."
Obama's "TEAM" Platform ?
"support the full inclusion of all families, including same-sex couples, in the life of our nation, and support equal responsibility, benefits, and protections."
"oppose the Defense of Marriage Act"
"reproductive health care"
"reaffirm our support for the Equal Rights Amendment, recommit to enforcing Title IX, and urge passage of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women."
universal "comprehensive healthcare"
"vigorously oppose 'Right-to-Work' Laws and 'paycheck protection' efforts"
"expand the Family and Medical Leave Act and make leave paid."
"an economy-wide cap and trade program"
"a world-class education, from early childhood through college"
"early childhood care and education available to every American child from the day he or she is born"
"bilingual education"
"the first $4,000 of a college education is completely free for most Americans"
"lift the current Administration's ban on using federal funding for embryonic stem cells"
"need stronger international institutions"
"a free, quality, basic education for every child in the world."
"reduce oil consumption by at least 35 percent, or ten million barrels per day, by 2030."
"defeat the epochal, man-made threat to the planet: climate change."
"Taxpayer's first!."
Obama's "TEAM" Platform ?
"support the full inclusion of all families, including same-sex couples, in the life of our nation, and support equal responsibility, benefits, and protections."
"oppose the Defense of Marriage Act"
"reproductive health care"
"reaffirm our support for the Equal Rights Amendment, recommit to enforcing Title IX, and urge passage of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women."
universal "comprehensive healthcare"
"vigorously oppose 'Right-to-Work' Laws and 'paycheck protection' efforts"
"expand the Family and Medical Leave Act and make leave paid."
"an economy-wide cap and trade program"
"a world-class education, from early childhood through college"
"early childhood care and education available to every American child from the day he or she is born"
"bilingual education"
"the first $4,000 of a college education is completely free for most Americans"
"lift the current Administration's ban on using federal funding for embryonic stem cells"
"need stronger international institutions"
"a free, quality, basic education for every child in the world."
"reduce oil consumption by at least 35 percent, or ten million barrels per day, by 2030."
"defeat the epochal, man-made threat to the planet: climate change."
Nilsen | 7:19 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Civility means "you have to know how to win and how to lose". GOP lost
because they had to, from Bush policies to McCain compaign organization and
choices.
The better organized team won. So, let them do the job first and start criticizing when they start the real job.
Just mentioning Emmanuel doesn't mean there is no change. You cannot change everything. There need to be some continuity and some experience added by some new aspirations. The team will certainly be a mixture of new and old; that is exactly what change will mean.
The better organized team won. So, let them do the job first and start criticizing when they start the real job.
Just mentioning Emmanuel doesn't mean there is no change. You cannot change everything. There need to be some continuity and some experience added by some new aspirations. The team will certainly be a mixture of new and old; that is exactly what change will mean.
KJ | 7:28 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Give him the same chance the Left gave Bush. ZERO chance! And we can start
attributing all the worlds ills as "Obama's fault" next year.
It's going to be fun. Let the jabs begin.
Pathetic | 7:31 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Funny how so many people on here are already judging an entire Obama presidency
on the invitation to one appointment. He's not even president yet. I know
the GOP is only slightly further from divine inspiration than the church, but
things were much better under Clinton than Bush2. Try to crack those minds open
just a little and give the man a little time to work. Pathetic.
Linda in Illinois | 7:33 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Obama was elected to be our President and although I did not vote for him, I
will support him as our President.
As a conservative LDS living in Illinois for 12 years, I am very concerned with the terribly corrupt political background that Obama had as his training ground. It is my hope that Obama will prove to be a leader who will put his country first, rather than being overly influenced by special interest groups.
At this point in time, all we can do is to be positive and get behind our leader for the next term, while remembering that in the coming years we have the opportunity to vote for our representatives in the Senate and House.
As a conservative LDS living in Illinois for 12 years, I am very concerned with the terribly corrupt political background that Obama had as his training ground. It is my hope that Obama will prove to be a leader who will put his country first, rather than being overly influenced by special interest groups.
At this point in time, all we can do is to be positive and get behind our leader for the next term, while remembering that in the coming years we have the opportunity to vote for our representatives in the Senate and House.
markets decline | 7:34 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
The stock market fell almost 500 points yesterday on news of Obamas election,
it is tanking again today!
/It is all Obamas fault!
Hey! that felt GOOD.
it is tanking again today!
/It is all Obamas fault!
Hey! that felt GOOD.
RE:Political Prophet | 1:11 a.m. | 7:38 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
I'm kind of surprised the comment screeners allowed a death threat against
the president elect to get through....I guess we can see where this paper's
sympathies lie!
Geezer | 7:41 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Obama will do fine, and his team leaders are good at working with others of
different views. If Republicans want to isolate themselves further, rejecting
the Republicanism of Eisenhower and Reagan, that's their choice. But Gov.
Huntsman is choosing a different route, stressing moderation.
C'MON PEOPLE | 7:57 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Im sick of reading negative comments, LIKE OR NOT he is the next President, you
SHOULD think about getting people united for one common idea A BETTER PLACE TO
LIVE, OUR COUNTRY!!! we dont have that now, well... it is time to work for
it!!!
Stop speaking non sense and WORK!!!
Stop speaking non sense and WORK!!!
conservative | 8:01 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
To USMC Retired,
...Dismayed??? your freedoms will be stripped from underneath you and you will be dismayed??? Moral issues will be crammed down your throat and you will be dismayed??? Your taxes will be increased and your income distributed to others and you will be dismayed??? wow, I feel better now! I guess we'll just stand like dumb sheep and be dismayed. I'm sure that will help. Sheeesh
...Dismayed??? your freedoms will be stripped from underneath you and you will be dismayed??? Moral issues will be crammed down your throat and you will be dismayed??? Your taxes will be increased and your income distributed to others and you will be dismayed??? wow, I feel better now! I guess we'll just stand like dumb sheep and be dismayed. I'm sure that will help. Sheeesh
Go America | 8:07 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
I am a conservative through and through. I did not vote for Obama but I agree
that America has made it's choice. I will give respect to Obama because he
deserves it. I will not be like many who have demonized and disrespected
President Bush for every move he has made. I hope and pray that our country
will have peace and prosperity. We will wait and see.
Concerned | 8:11 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
To JJ:
You are right about one thing, NO ONE is concerned about the ties, at least until they find out how it adversely affects them. It will be too late by then.
His ties to those around him are real. Do you think that those who funded his campaign are not going to look for a return on their investment? I know of no shrewd businessman who is not looking for a return and they will as well.
Obama is not moving this country to the middle, he is moving it decisively to the left. In Oregon, a moderate Sen Smith, recently thought by the Dems as a Sen that would be easily converted from Rep to Dem, was voted out for someone far more left of moderate. Obama did not want a moderate in congress, he actually campaigned for Merkley so that congress would be less moderate and more liberal. Smith was very bipartisan and worked with Obama on serveral occasions.
If Obama is truely the candidate to unite the country would he not seek people of GOOD character who are bipatisan to work with? His plan is to silence the right and unite all the leftovers.
You are right about one thing, NO ONE is concerned about the ties, at least until they find out how it adversely affects them. It will be too late by then.
His ties to those around him are real. Do you think that those who funded his campaign are not going to look for a return on their investment? I know of no shrewd businessman who is not looking for a return and they will as well.
Obama is not moving this country to the middle, he is moving it decisively to the left. In Oregon, a moderate Sen Smith, recently thought by the Dems as a Sen that would be easily converted from Rep to Dem, was voted out for someone far more left of moderate. Obama did not want a moderate in congress, he actually campaigned for Merkley so that congress would be less moderate and more liberal. Smith was very bipartisan and worked with Obama on serveral occasions.
If Obama is truely the candidate to unite the country would he not seek people of GOOD character who are bipatisan to work with? His plan is to silence the right and unite all the leftovers.
Concerned | 8:21 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
To RE:Political Prophet 7:38 a.m.
Words are important and so are LACK of words. I do not see the words that say "Political Prophet" would kill Obama. I believe they are merely making a prediction.
There have been one assasination plot foiled and another person arrested have a gun close to Obama. The threat is real.
I do not like Obama and do not want him to be assasinated, but it is a real possibility.
Words are important and so are LACK of words. I do not see the words that say "Political Prophet" would kill Obama. I believe they are merely making a prediction.
There have been one assasination plot foiled and another person arrested have a gun close to Obama. The threat is real.
I do not like Obama and do not want him to be assasinated, but it is a real possibility.
Alex | 8:28 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
One potential appointment is mentioned, and suddenly it's "so much for
change" and "so much for bipartisanship." IT'S ONE
APPOINTMENT, PEOPLE! There's also been rumor of Colin Powell being in the
Administration, among DOZENS of other positions yet to be filled. Wait until
more positions are mentioned before this banter begins.
WinSum | 8:31 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
As a Republican I still beleive in giving our new President a fair-chance. I
just wish the Dems had done the same the past few years....Their talking points
of "the 8 failed policy years of George Bush" never felt like
bi-partisanship to me.....However, maybe....just maybe....they want what they
themselves were willing to offer.....???
GWB | 8:48 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
"markets decline", you say "The stock market fell almost 500
points yesterday on news of Obamas election, it is tanking again today! It is
all Obamas fault!"
I suppose reality doesn't matter, but with headlines like:
CNN: Number of Americans filing for unemployment insurance reaches 481,000, those continuing to receive benefits at 25-year high.
Fox: NEWS Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch yesterday flagged "extremely challenging" times for the global media sector in the coming year, after a deteriorating international advertising market caused a sharp fall in first-quarter profit and a cut in forecast earnings.
Bloomberg: Macy's, Target Monthly Sales Fall.
Bloomberg: Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus Group Inc. said sales sank 27 percent (even with Palin's big purchases:)
I guess it is easier to blame Obama because it supports your preconceived notions, in spite of other relevant facts.
I suppose reality doesn't matter, but with headlines like:
CNN: Number of Americans filing for unemployment insurance reaches 481,000, those continuing to receive benefits at 25-year high.
Fox: NEWS Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch yesterday flagged "extremely challenging" times for the global media sector in the coming year, after a deteriorating international advertising market caused a sharp fall in first-quarter profit and a cut in forecast earnings.
Bloomberg: Macy's, Target Monthly Sales Fall.
Bloomberg: Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus Group Inc. said sales sank 27 percent (even with Palin's big purchases:)
I guess it is easier to blame Obama because it supports your preconceived notions, in spite of other relevant facts.
Re: C'mon people | 8:50 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
I'm not sure where you are living, but it getting people united for any
common idea will never happen. This is an extremely divided country and always
will be, so get used to the negativity.
Just like the Bush haters can't let go and even give him some credit, Obama haters will never give him a chance. That's just the way it is.
Just like the Bush haters can't let go and even give him some credit, Obama haters will never give him a chance. That's just the way it is.
see n bee see | 9:04 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
re: markets decline | 7:34 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
The Dow fell a little over 400 yesterday because the unemployment numbers die to W's "stellar" economic/fiscal policies.
The Dow fell a little over 400 yesterday because the unemployment numbers die to W's "stellar" economic/fiscal policies.
Timmy | 9:14 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Obama is the down fall of America.
Utah | 9:20 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
There are many times that I have been told to leave Utah if I do not like the
type of people elected to this hate filled state.
I do enjoy reading the comments on the desert news, with it being a church news paper most of these comments must be from good standing people of the church.
When the church leaders ask its faithfull to love your neighbors and to be good examples of what a christian should be like. LOL
The true examples are here in the comments.
If you do not like the leaders of this country then leave. I for one will stay in Utah and wonder how so many people would support people like Butters and say such hatefull things about your soon to be President?
I do enjoy reading the comments on the desert news, with it being a church news paper most of these comments must be from good standing people of the church.
When the church leaders ask its faithfull to love your neighbors and to be good examples of what a christian should be like. LOL
The true examples are here in the comments.
If you do not like the leaders of this country then leave. I for one will stay in Utah and wonder how so many people would support people like Butters and say such hatefull things about your soon to be President?
KJ | 9:20 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Unite? Never. It's Obama's fault from here on..
Pete | 9:23 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Americans don't know what the heck they are doing. McCain and Obama were
dumb people to pick for this race. Americans nowadays are a bunch of dummies
running around without 2 cents worth of a brain. I think Americans today were
all dropped on their heads as babies. I think we are in for stupid results for
all our mistakes. Good morning America--your GONNA need it!
And after 4 years... | 9:23 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Vote Mitt Romney in 2012! :)
Re: USMC retired | 9:24 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
McCarthy was right. Communist had indeed infiltrated many institutions from the
highest levels of government, i.e. Alger Hiss, to Hollywood. McCarthy was a
great and courageous man for never wavering and the documented evidence of his
assertions have been proven spot on and accurate.
As for getting behind our new leader, it has been said before but is worth repeating, I plan on supporting Mr. Obama every step of the way. Just like democrats supported Mr. Bush.
As for getting behind our new leader, it has been said before but is worth repeating, I plan on supporting Mr. Obama every step of the way. Just like democrats supported Mr. Bush.
Agree | 9:47 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
I also am a conservative republican (and LDS) and voted for McCain/Palin. I am
extremely disappointed and frustrated with the direction I think this will
likely take us. But I can't condone any talk of assassination. Let it
go!
I agree with several comments about supporting our leaders. Agree with his politics or not, he'll be the president for at least four years. We should recognize the need to be subject to presidents, rulers, etc. and obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law. (to paraphrase an LDS article of faith.)
Of course we, as citizens, have the right of free speech and can vigorously oppose issues upon which we disagree. If President-elect Obama does things we disagree with, we are free to (and should) speak up and oppose (in legal, civilized ways).
Yet on the other hand, we'd also be well-served in supporting and praying for him than continuing the tired bipartisanship that so many of us have come to loathe. At least respect the office.
I agree with several comments about supporting our leaders. Agree with his politics or not, he'll be the president for at least four years. We should recognize the need to be subject to presidents, rulers, etc. and obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law. (to paraphrase an LDS article of faith.)
Of course we, as citizens, have the right of free speech and can vigorously oppose issues upon which we disagree. If President-elect Obama does things we disagree with, we are free to (and should) speak up and oppose (in legal, civilized ways).
Yet on the other hand, we'd also be well-served in supporting and praying for him than continuing the tired bipartisanship that so many of us have come to loathe. At least respect the office.
He could always call you up. LOL | 9:57 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
To: So Much For Change,
"Wasn't President Bush criticized for cronyism? With every person mentioned being from Chicago/Illinois or being a Harvard buddy, sounds like the cronyism is getting worse. So much for change."
First, a transition team is a transition from his campaign to the White House. He wouldn't pick any random person off the street, who he has never met, or known. This is why the majority of the team is made up of people he knows. He doesn't have time to start all over and get to know new people.
That's not cronyism since they have the experience to serve on the transition team. Cronyism means he would appoint friends and family without any regard to their experience. What do you want? Him to pick up a phone book, randomly flick through the pages and point at the first name he sees and say "so and so will be the Chair of my transition team."
He's already vetted these people, has worked with them and new their responsibilities include what they have already been doing on the campaign. Some will go on to serve in the White House while others won't but this appointment was wisely handled.
"Wasn't President Bush criticized for cronyism? With every person mentioned being from Chicago/Illinois or being a Harvard buddy, sounds like the cronyism is getting worse. So much for change."
First, a transition team is a transition from his campaign to the White House. He wouldn't pick any random person off the street, who he has never met, or known. This is why the majority of the team is made up of people he knows. He doesn't have time to start all over and get to know new people.
That's not cronyism since they have the experience to serve on the transition team. Cronyism means he would appoint friends and family without any regard to their experience. What do you want? Him to pick up a phone book, randomly flick through the pages and point at the first name he sees and say "so and so will be the Chair of my transition team."
He's already vetted these people, has worked with them and new their responsibilities include what they have already been doing on the campaign. Some will go on to serve in the White House while others won't but this appointment was wisely handled.
Anonymous | 10:01 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Democrats - for years and years we had to listen to your hatred and holding Bush
accountable for every little thing that was wrong in your life. You are
constantly name calling anyone who says something that does not bow down to you.
You make ridiculous comments like Bush believes in slavery and then shriek like
a banshee when someone says something a little bit off the wall about Obama. You
want unity now. Why couldn't you have cooperated a little bit under Bush?
Does the golden rule need not apply to a democrat?
The hypocrisy and the sheer hatred that the democrats have displayed have me in chills.
Be prepared for Obama to be severely critizised
The hypocrisy and the sheer hatred that the democrats have displayed have me in chills.
Be prepared for Obama to be severely critizised
Amulek | 10:03 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
I did not support Obama. I will work in two years to get Repubicans back in
office. However, I do respect what he has accomplished. I never thought I
would see a black man in the office of President of the United States. This is
truly an amazing development for our nation.
Gestapo | 10:05 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
I have an uneasy feeling about Obama. As seen with events that have occured in
the media, if you say anything bad about him or any other Democrat, you are
subjected to "being punished" by his people or the Democratic
establishment.
wrz | 10:08 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
"Barack Obama's win was only hours old on Wednesday when he began
construction of his administration, by day's end putting in place a
transition team of friends..."
Friends?
Like William Ayers, Father Pfleger, Jeremiah Wright, Tony Rezko, Lewis Farrakhan, Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson?
Friends?
Like William Ayers, Father Pfleger, Jeremiah Wright, Tony Rezko, Lewis Farrakhan, Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson?
DasRipper | 10:11 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008
Hilarious you repubs think Obama was going to ask Todd Palin or somebody to be
his Chief of Staff, it's one appointment, deep breathes.
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