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Post by Dasani on Sept 30, 2009 15:49:38 GMT -5
So what if the President pitches Chicago for the Olympics? Was it a bad move on his part with everything going on? I say people just want to complain. www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/29/obama.olympics.politics/index.htmlwww.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27742.htmlJohn Boehner blasts Barack Obama's Olympic moveHouse Minority Leader John Boehner torched President Barack Obama Wednesday for his European trip to pitch the Chicago Olympics bid, criticizing the president for "going to go off to Copenhagen when we've got serious issues here at home that need to be debated." Obama's trip has been maligned by most Republicans as the health care overhaul remains in a continued state of flux in Congress and the top general in Afghanistan awaits word on a troop increase. The White House first said it was unlikely that Obama would go to Denmark because he thought it important to help push health care through Congress. But earlier this week, the White House announced Obama thought the health care debate was far enough along that he could escape for the day to lobby the International Olympic Committee's voters to bring the games to his home town. Boehner clearly isn't in that camp. "Listen I think it's a great idea to promote Chicago but he's the president of the United States, not the mayor of Chicago," Boehner said. "And the problems we have here at home affect all Americans and that's where his attention ought to be." |
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Post by DamieQue™ on Sept 30, 2009 16:02:49 GMT -5
So what if the President pitches Chicago for the Olympics? Was it a bad move on his part with everything going on? I say people just want to complain. www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/29/obama.olympics.politics/index.htmlwww.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27742.htmlJohn Boehner blasts Barack Obama's Olympic moveHouse Minority Leader John Boehner torched President Barack Obama Wednesday for his European trip to pitch the Chicago Olympics bid, criticizing the president for "going to go off to Copenhagen when we've got serious issues here at home that need to be debated." Obama's trip has been maligned by most Republicans as the health care overhaul remains in a continued state of flux in Congress and the top general in Afghanistan awaits word on a troop increase. The White House first said it was unlikely that Obama would go to Denmark because he thought it important to help push health care through Congress. But earlier this week, the White House announced Obama thought the health care debate was far enough along that he could escape for the day to lobby the International Olympic Committee's voters to bring the games to his home town. Boehner clearly isn't in that camp. "Listen I think it's a great idea to promote Chicago but he's the president of the United States, not the mayor of Chicago," Boehner said. "And the problems we have here at home affect all Americans and that's where his attention ought to be."
...when THEY aren't actually seeking solutions?
If they are so suddenly so concerned about the public and Healthcare - here's a thought. Give us YOUR plan. Jacka$$ |
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Post by Noble Work on Sept 30, 2009 16:19:13 GMT -5
President is just being the Community Organizer/Leader that he only knows how to be.
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Post by Oldskool on Sept 30, 2009 20:33:19 GMT -5
The President can go to the bathroom in the East Wing and someone would complain. He makes the negative news by just blowing his nose.
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Post by Sapphire on Sept 30, 2009 21:42:17 GMT -5
I'll bite. If he's doing it because the Olympics would be great for the U.S. economy, I'm all for it. Meaning I would support if he would do this for any U.S. city that's a serious contender.. If he's doing it simply because it's Chicago, I'm against it. But the Olympics usually have a long lasting positive impact on the city that hosts so bringing them to Chicago would be good for us.
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Post by Southie on Oct 1, 2009 7:12:46 GMT -5
I am still on the fence about this situation.
It has it good and bad points.
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Post by Noble Work on Oct 1, 2009 10:02:27 GMT -5
I'll bite. If he's doing it because the Olympics would be great for the U.S. economy, I'm all for it. Meaning I would support if he would do this for any U.S. city that's a serious contender.. If he's doing it simply because it's Chicago, I'm against it. But the Olympics usually have a long lasting positive impact on the city that hosts so bringing them to Chicago would be good for us. Totally agree |
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Post by DamieQue™ on Oct 1, 2009 10:41:33 GMT -5
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Post by Robelite on Oct 1, 2009 10:59:05 GMT -5
[quote author=damieque board=seritalk thread=7862 post=240179 time=1254344569
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How can Boehner (or any wingnut for that matter) complain about Obama leaving while Healthcare solutions are being sought...
...when THEY aren't actually seeking solutions?
If they are so suddenly so concerned about the public and Healthcare - here's a thought. Give us YOUR plan. Jacka$$[/quote]
And THERE ^^^^ it is!! I think the last line in Damie's post says it all..."GIVE US YOUR PLAN, JACKASS!"
BTW, did y'all see the freshman congressman from Florida let the jackass repubs have it on The Situation Room, yesterday? I'mm send that man a contribution....seriously! FINALLY a dem who will speak and call these clacks out for what they are! If you didn't see it, I'll find the link and post it! Mofo WALKED ONTO the set of The Situation Room and lashed into these right wing fools...and shut that damned Gloria Borger and Alex Castellanos up in the process!!
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Post by Sapphire on Oct 1, 2009 11:13:02 GMT -5
I'll bite. If he's doing it because the Olympics would be great for the U.S. economy, I'm all for it. Meaning I would support if he would do this for any U.S. city that's a serious contender.. If he's doing it simply because it's Chicago, I'm against it. But the Olympics usually have a long lasting positive impact on the city that hosts so bringing them to Chicago would be good for us.
...unless you're a wingnut.
@sapphy:  Reading is Fundamental, Damie... RIF. LOL But I agree, it's not the day or two that bothers me. I just think sometimes Obama gets in the weeds which makes me nervous, which is why my opinion depended on his motives. |
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Post by DamieQue™ on Oct 1, 2009 11:18:14 GMT -5
[quote author=damieque board=seritalk thread=7862 post=240179 time=1254344569
...when THEY aren't actually seeking solutions?
If they are so suddenly so concerned about the public and Healthcare - here's a thought. Give us YOUR plan. Jacka$$[/quote] And THERE ^^^^ it is!! I think the last line in Damie's post says it all..."GIVE US YOUR PLAN, JACKASS!" BTW, did y'all see the freshman congressman from Florida let the jackass repubs have it on The Situation Room, yesterday? I'mm send that man a contribution....seriously! FINALLY a dem who will speak and call these clacks out for what they are! If you didn't see it, I'll find the link and post it! Mofo WALKED ONTO the set of The Situation Room and lashed into these right wing fools...and shut that damned Gloria Borger and Alex Castellanos up in the process!! [/quote] You're talking about Rep. Grayson. Seriously if you find the link post it. It's about time someone took an offensive posture against this idiots. It's about time someone has spoken up and called a "spade" a "spade" and not apologized for it. If you find that link post it. Cause I seriously WILL contribute. |
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Post by DamieQue™ on Oct 1, 2009 11:22:36 GMT -5
Reading is Fundamental, Damie... RIF. LOL But I agree, it's not the day or two that bothers me. I just think sometimes Obama gets in the weeds which makes me nervous, which is why my opinion depended on his motives.
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Post by Sapphire on Oct 1, 2009 12:40:06 GMT -5
Yes, negus… the “if” in my post was in reference to his intention, not whether the Olympics had an impact on the U.S. economy. So I said it before and I’ll say it again: RIF. Now you drop down and give me 20. LOL.
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Post by Robelite on Oct 1, 2009 13:23:35 GMT -5
You're talking about Rep. Grayson. Seriously if you find the link post it. It's about time someone took an offensive posture against this idiots. It's about time someone has spoken up and called a "spade" a "spade" and not apologized for it. If you find that link post it. Cause I seriously WILL contribute. That's him...and here's the link! www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTrDF0Gszck |
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Post by T-Rex91 on Oct 2, 2009 10:10:41 GMT -5
Bottom line, the world loves him. for this type of pitch you send in your A team. I agree with him going as it is in fact good for the American economy. And you're right, had he not gone, the headline would have been "Obama refuses to support American Olympic dream". Give me a break!
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Post by Sapphire on Oct 2, 2009 10:48:07 GMT -5
LOL @ Damie's inability to quote correctly jacked up this entire thread. :-)
I just go the CNN breaking news flash:
Chicago loses bid to host 2016 Olympics. Winner still to be announced.
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Post by Cambist on Oct 2, 2009 11:16:12 GMT -5
He's the President of a country that is trying to attract a world wide competition during a world wide recession.
The leaders of the other countries were there so for this....I think people are just blowing hot air.
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Post by DamieQue™ on Oct 2, 2009 12:35:45 GMT -5
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