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Students and Unions Swoon for Obama and Obamacare
Jillian Bandes
Sep 17, 2009
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Jillian Bandes is the National Political Reporter for Townhall.com
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ramalack Wrote:
Sep 22, 2009 5:25 PM
lower case name, all caps post(look, i'm humble, LISTEN...YOU FREAKING MORONS!)here's somethin' for you to rue...MEG WHITMAN AND CARLY FIORINA (to the tune of "Bye Bye Blackbird") BYE, BYE, BARBARA!
Here's one for "Charlotte"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69GSIjUZ3RM
in which, for those disinclined to cut and paste, Jimmy Carter, on Hardball, refers to Barack Obama as "this black boy" and tells Charlie Rose that he, Obama, "does not yet have the experience or subtance to be President."
That was then, this is now. It's sort of poetic justice that, channeling Michael Medved here, "the worthless one" (Mr. Carter) has now come back to the stage. He destroyed any chance of another Democratic president for a...
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thinkoutsidethebox Wrote:
Sep 21, 2009 10:00 AM
The Chicago college students I was around were still in Obama Rock STar Raptures. Tho some were high level students in tough majors, guess the OL' LEFT BRAIN RATIONAL THOT side got turned off in pre election time!
NEXT TIME- use your ANALYTICAL SKILLS to RESEARCH both candidates' truth claims!
They acted as if the BEATLES had returned to Chicago!!!
The BEATLES (I mean any Rock Star Candidate ) are not necessarily good leaders...just because they have charisma and the BIGGEST and BEST FUNDED political machine around.
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william5161 Wrote:
Sep 20, 2009 8:08 PM
YOUR ARTICLE WAS DRBBLE. "IN A TONE MORE VIOLENT" , PLEASES GIVE ME A BREAK.
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Greyhawk Wrote:
Sep 20, 2009 11:08 AM
The following quotes from article:
After a loud standing ovation, Obama admonished the crowd: "You guys can sit down, by the way."
This is a Classic Display of a Narcissist being the Center of Attention as he prepares to read his Teleprompter Speech which is filled with Lies, Innuendo, and General Mis-Information and Propaganda.
This is how Obama campaigned for the presidency and he is still on the Campaign Trail.
And, as for his being the "Last President" to address Nationalized Health Care? Yes, he will be, because when this Power Grab is Defeated, New Congressmen/women and a New President in 2012 is going to Make It Final that the U.S. Government is not Going To Become a COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT. And,...
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Greyhawk Wrote:
Sep 20, 2009 11:01 AM
The following quotes from article:
After a loud standing ovation, Obama admonished the crowd: "You guys can sit down, by the way."
The President's speech was very similar to speeches he has given in the past, with slightly amped-up criticism towards detractors. He again said that while he's open to new ideas, he thought that all the alternative ideas that had been put forth were the "Same old same old," and that his detractors were playing "games." In a tone more violent than was used in previous addresses, Obama also said that he is going "to be the last" president who addresses the health care issue."
As usual, this Campaign Speech, was specifically Targeted at A Cheerleading Crowd. This is how all of Obama's...
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Methusela Wrote:
Sep 19, 2009 6:59 AM
"Obama's rally today was .....
AWESOME! They were "fired up and ready to go!" Obama is proving he is above the fray--all of the vicious right wing rhetoric and racial slurs are rolling off of him in spite of their non-stop sleazy efforts.
Regarding Beck's new book, "Arguing With Idiots," I guess he argues with himself a lot! Ha! Ha!"
I thought I recognized you by that persistent "O" shaped mouth. You're the President's blow up doll aren't you? Lack of rational thought was the other giveaway. Sychophants such as yourself are the only people tossing around racial slurs.
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Roy in WV Wrote:
Sep 19, 2009 12:33 AM
You asked about "swilling the hogs"??
That eluded me too; One of my REGULAR jobs while growing up was *Sloppin the Hogs*.. Slop was a mix of warm water and *Middlings* and whatever was left from the dinner table (usually NOT MUCH).."Middlings" U ask??? Bought it in sacks (100 lbs?) As to Composition--Looked like dirty, coarse flour..Probably the byproduct of the milling process (Oats, Wheat, etc??)
The Women-Folk made garments from the "Feed-sacks"..I'm sure not everbody lived that way, but we *Shanty Irish* and *Tallies* did.. Ur History Lesson for today.. CU CHEERS
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Bruce2142 Wrote:
Sep 19, 2009 12:26 AM
No, I actually don't care about UNION jobs, because they are their own worst enemies! They are largely responsible for the costs of goods and services rising over the years to support their stupid retirement policies and keep their officers paid in triple digits. There is something drastically wrong with a system where 2.5 people need to be working to allow one of their brothers to retire at 45 or get 90% of their pay when striking.
Ironically, they don't always support themselves or their union brothers when they make their purchases, either. Ask retailers why they have to stock goods made in China, India low cost labor countries. Because people want to buy cheap! I will call you a liar to your face if you tell me that you...
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Greg1351 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 9:57 PM
If anyone used the term "Obamacare" you know they are BSers.
There is no "Obamacare"
Obama has not proposed any bill.
He is waiting for the Dems and the GOPs to propose one. (That's the way American legislative process works, in case you got a D in civics class.)
Again, if anyone uses the term "Obamacare" you know they are making crap up. Don't listen to them.
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Greg1351 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 9:23 PM
>> John Location: VA
All minor or useless proposals, but I'll take them one at a time:
>> Medical savings accounts,
One major illness and your saving account is wiped out. So is your house. Then you die poor, leaving a widow deeply in-debt.
>. Tort Reform,
A maximum savings of a a few percent -- which the health care industry will pocket. This is exactly what has happened in regions where tort reform was tried -- the consumer saves no money and looses some of his ability to enforce good healthcare.
>> a ban on illegal aliens receiving health care,
A "solution" that just causes more problems.
Think about it -- emergency rooms are forced to turn away Mexicans with Swine Flu. The childen...
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John6445 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 8:51 PM
Medical savings accounts, Tort Reform, a ban on illegal aliens receiving health care, increased competition between insurance companies are just a few examples of amendments that the Republicans have proposed to keep the costs of health insurance down. Yet, for some unknown reason, the Democrats keep voting them down. Which party wants to destroy the system?
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Greg1351 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 8:51 PM
Why are cons so in-love with commies?
>> Jim Location: CO
>> Take the new tariff on tires imported from China, that the whizzers and moaners over at the United Steel Workers union screamed for. Of course, the dear leader has to repay the campaign support, so he signed it. Now, China is going to increase tariffs...
I have to say, one of the dangdist strange developments in conservatism is their love for the communist Chinese. How that heck did that happen?
Listen to the tone in Jim's post -- he seems both afraid of the Chinese but also very eager to side with them over the American worker.
Seriously, why where the conservatives SO EAGER to ship American jobs (and MASSIVE AMERICAN WEALTH) to the communists?...
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Greg1351 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 8:29 PM
Soon, under conservative health care, your premiums will be more than your wage!
This is not economically sustainable and the whole damn system will collapse. It will cost AN INSANE AMOUNT OF MONEY to fix the system then, making "Obamacare" seem cheap.
For some insane reason, conservatives INSIST on this total system collapses happening.
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Wesley14 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 8:02 PM
I think that obamacare is completely ridiculousa. Not only will there be a rationing of healthcare and yet another failed government run program. The fact is that regardless of what barney the dinosaur says the government is a failure at running companies (btw Barney please TUCK IN YOUR SHIRT) and yes as one comment said my generation will regret their decision (if they ever grow up) but Maryland is one of the most liberal campus in the US and i would know I have been there countless times and know many people there.
Fact the US post office is 7 Billion in the Red.
Fact Fannie and Freddie went Bankrupt.
So what do you think? you think they will be able to run the insurance industry any better.
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Jim5522 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 7:26 PM
Bruce
Location: MN
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Date: Sep 18, 2009 - 3:36 PM EST Unions are just like
the dumbocruds. They come up with solutions to one "problem" (or a perceived problem) that ultimately cause six other consequences of that solution!
Take the new tariff on tires imported from China, that the whizzers and moaners over at the United Steel Workers union screamed for. Of course, the dear leader has to repay the campaign support, so he signed it. Now, China is going to increase tariffs on OUR imports, creating less demand, then costing jobs! In addition, 50 additional countries are ticked off about it and are also set to increase tariffs on our imported goods! Brilliant move, osama! Help to eliminate more jobs on top of...
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Reba5 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 7:18 PM
Your comment puzzled me, "Let's go back to those Founding Fathers you folks like to quote all the time."
Does that mean that you don't like to quote them? You called yourself a teacher. What did you teach? The Manifesto Doctrine?
Another one of your comments puzzles me, "Hello, we big cities are here too, we definitely are Real, and we tend to vote Democrat."
That is a true statement and that is why most big cities have more people living in poverty, crime and corruption. Just check with ACORN, they know exactly where to find a home for the criminal element.
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Reba5 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 6:34 PM
Aside from ACORN and SEIU, there are still many radical activist groups in the country who are stumping for Obama's programs. They are promoting Obamacare and environmental issues. They speak of being energized by the election of Obama. It's time to know our enemy.
A few are: Tides Foundation whose website is: http://www.tides.org/
Progress Now - one speaker on their website stated their program is not about advocacy, but more about progress and networks to compete against the right. The speaker's name was Bobby Clark from Colorado. In another on the TIDES website they speak about preventing a Christian group from building a church in a community. Most are young people under 40.
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Rowly Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 6:29 PM
http://www.politico.com/singletitlevideo.html?bcpid=1155201 977&bctid=40852055001
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Arch5 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 6:22 PM
I thought I was sick of it back in the 1990s, but the Dems were just warming up. At least back then it was just an ongoing campaign for personal popularity. Now it's a nonstop political rally for socialized medicine and unthinkable levels of debt.
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SHARON601 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 6:06 PM
young people can be involved in accidents where they are handicapped. How valuable will they be as taxpayers to the government?
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Standshisground2 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 5:07 PM
The young people will stop swooning, if Obama's health-care proposals get passed with the "public option", that is, and start screaming when they find themselves facing big fines in a few years unless they buy health insurance - and therefore having to devote precious dollars to a commodity they DON'T value at their age, health insurance, and therefore having to forego commodities they DO: designer clothes, fancy cars, other creature comforts, partying, etc.
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Merle22 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 4:39 PM
Why shouldn't they swoon? They have everything to gain and nothing to lose.
It's the old people who will lose when their health benefits are decreased by 1/2.
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darren20 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 3:51 PM
Does Obama ever do or say anything that isn't "highly choreographed"? He is lost without a teleprompter. Most of the things the telepromter tells him to say are outright lies.
Read this piece on Obama's health care speech:
http://www.examiner.com/x-20909-Columbia-Independent-Examin er~y2009m9d18-Was-President-Obama-lying
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Bruce2142 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 3:36 PM
the dumbocruds. They come up with solutions to one "problem" (or a perceived problem) that ultimately cause six other consequences of that solution!
Take the new tariff on tires imported from China, that the whizzers and moaners over at the United Steel Workers union screamed for. Of course, the dear leader has to repay the campaign support, so he signed it. Now, China is going to increase tariffs on OUR imports, creating less demand, then costing jobs! In addition, 50 additional countries are ticked off about it and are also set to increase tariffs on our imported goods! Brilliant move, osama! Help to eliminate more jobs on top of the 100,000 plus that you eliminated from car dealerships!
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Bruce2142 Wrote:
Sep 18, 2009 3:30 PM
God lilly, someone needs to put you in a home, because you have lost it!
You see everything one sided and spend all of your waking hours making up and searching out little sniglets to support your spew! Sorry, but the messiah's goons are sign making experts and they do indeed bus in supporters, paid by ACORN or moveon.org. They are masters at taking advantage of college students, homeless and unemployed, offering $20 per hour, plus lunch to go protest something. Just look on craigslist for christ's sake!
Oh and one more thing, you demented troll. The messiah was in MN last Sat at the Target Center. Entrance was supposedly based on a first come, first served basis. Yea! Right! They had dumbocrud party losers at each...
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