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Comment on: "one eighty"

Will President Obama Govern As a Centrist?

45 Comments
Tuesday, November, 18, 2008 11:27 PM dawndawn writes:

In a Word -- No!

Hi, Sheila! I don`t think he will govern as a centrist. He`s way too radical. I read an interesting article at American Thinker that he will start governing slowly and please everyone and then sneakily tack to the left. Now how does anyone know what he is going to do? Doubt even if he or his handlers know. Obama is appointing/recruiting all the Clinton retreads. Read that is because he is too lazy to do any real work/vetting. I can see that! Just phone it in! Hahaha. Very interesting about what may happen with Pantsuit now. Billy Jeff is raking in all that foreign money and she does not believe in personal disclosure. Do you think he is out to include them, tease them or just flat out destroy them?
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Tuesday, November, 18, 2008 11:40 PM American Sweetheart writes:

oh! oh sheeeeila!

I don't see him being a centrist. What I see is him creating a facade of moving toward the middle and just pulling a lot of BS over us once his minions are completely braindead. (which his followers will be by June I wager from drinking to much koolaid)
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Tuesday, November, 18, 2008 11:40 PM American Sweetheart writes:

sheilalala

oh and I have a new blog up my dear :)
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Wednesday, November, 19, 2008 12:20 AM Sue writes:

Heck NO!

He made too many promises and they will coming to collect on them. Right now, there is the group that is up in arms that their mortgages are not being paid. You have the real lefties that are getting upset. He should have pushed Bush out of the way and closed Gitmo.

Now I was on some of the really left sites and guess what? They are not happy with the possibility of Holder and Clinton. Clinton has become extremely disliked.

I think in about 6 months or sooner, Obama is going to realize that being President is not easy and he will not be able to do what he wishes. He is going to really go up against Pelosi/Reid. Those loons have a huge agenda and they are going to collect and fight for what they want. I do not see UNITY any time soon.
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Wednesday, November, 19, 2008 2:47 PM KevInFl writes:

Sheila will Pres Obama....

He has a huge EGO, SO it would not surprise me to find him already looking at a legacy and place in History among the greats and that requires him to be more centrist. I dont think he has many hard core gut positions, I think most are from neccessity. Now he is in he can do what he wants. If ticks off far left it means he would have picked up middle of road support. We shall see!! Hillary at Stste would assure a balanced foreign policy
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 12:25 AM The Interface writes:

One of the strategies...

...of true leftists is to do whatever is necessary to get power and keep it. I think dawndawn probably has hit it one the head.
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 4:32 PM KevInFl writes:

Sheila re Obama as a centrist?

POne thing he will have to do is start making DECISIONS. They still playinng Hot Potato with the Auto/Union BAilout trying to pass it off to Bush. No matter where Obamy governs from he has to start making decisions that count
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 5:40 PM Sheila writes:

dawndawn...Ha!

Interesting question about Hill...maybe it is just a way to say shen was considered, without plans to actually nominate her, knowing the conflict of interest with o' Slick...

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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 5:43 PM Sheila writes:

American Sweetheart...;)

He could definitely pull the ol' bate and switch...
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 5:44 PM Sheila writes:

American Sweetheart! You do?????..;)

OK...be right over.
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 5:51 PM Sheila writes:

Sue...LoL

Hmmm...yeah he will have the far left pushing for radical policies, the anti-Clinton folks screaming...the I want a bail out lines growing...fights with Pelosi and Reid...this could be quite a show...wonder if the world will be surprised to find out the terrorists still are on the march, and unity and peace is still a fantasy...

and they thought it would be kumbaiasville...
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 6:04 PM Sheila writes:

Kev...what???Ego????

Ya think? LOL

The legacy thing...well, could be...but which legacy? The new America re-made in the Eurosocialist image... or the bipartisan legacy?
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 6:10 PM Sheila writes:

Hey The Interface!

Get power and keep it...the true leftist...based on how the campaign was run it would seem to be that is what we'll get...
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 6:13 PM Sheila writes:

Kev.. have to start.making decisions...

rather than being present?LOL

True. Then the tale will be told.
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 6:37 PM Dan at Minuteman1 writes:

NOT ONLY NO BUT H**L NO

There is absolutely zero chance of ol' Barry governing as anywhere near a centrist. I think it is very safe to say that if he had any intention of doing to you would have already seen him front of the cameras clearly stating that because the current economic down turn he will not raise taxes plus he will veto any tax increase that comes across his desk "at least" until we have cleared our present economic situation. That would be centrist. Instead he's hiding out until the whole thing implodes then he and his cohorts can assume control.
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 6:46 PM Sheila writes:

Hey Dan...

No equivocating there, I see...;)I think you just might be right..LOL
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 6:54 PM Dan at Minuteman1 writes:

Sheila; Well maybe

Maybe I did get just a bit carried away there. It's just that all these folks who keep saying that there's every reason to expect him to be more ambitious than ideologue are just plain nuts!
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 8:09 PM ScarletPimpernel writes:

Told you so;)

Due to circumstances and the fact that Obama is smart, I really do think he'll work from the center or center-left until he gets re-elected. I just don't think he needs Pelosi and them. Look how the Blue Dogs ignore Reid and Pelosi. Where are the Dems gonna run to? Plus, there's no money. The Good Folks of America are about to blow - I'd tread lightly if I were the pols.

On the other hand, Obama might just be waiting until things get so bad that the GFofA will grasp to any huge program that he offers. hahaha

btw-you know that Obama could really help the market by declaring "Read My Lips No New Taxes" don't you?
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 8:56 PM Bobbie writes:

Oberman and Matthews are already nuts.

As for Obama operating from the center, please don't hold your breath. He's a dyed in the wool socialist. I just do not see him being able to be anything but left wing. He almost always SOUNDS good when he's lying.

Stop by my place and check out the invite to join our merry band of TH Bloggers. On the list so far are all our old familiar buddies that we read & love. C'mon down. We need all the conservative voices we can muster. Love to have you.
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 10:15 PM Sheila writes:

Dan...;)

Ha! Nothing like an opinionated blogger...LOL

It is interesting to hear people who think he is going to totally make a 180 after he's officially the pres...

After his 60 minute interview, people have been speculating on that...
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 10:25 PM Sheila writes:

Hey Scarlet...;)

Did you predict that he would? I forgot, sorry.

It's hard to say which way he will go, though I think the concensus is he'll start out more to the center, as you say, then watch out...after lulling people to sleep the real agenda will come out.

Others think he wants to have a legacy of working accross the isle, and getting things done, and not being so partisan...
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 10:28 PM Sheila writes:

Bobbie...LOL

I'm holding my breath...;)

I'm hoping he will lurch right, and become a Reagan clone!
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Thursday, November, 20, 2008 10:33 PM Sheila writes:

Bobbie,

Btw, on the news there was just a report of the hacking of Ob's personal cell phone information of a phone that he used a few months ago...billing records, I guess.

Verizon has apologized...
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Friday, November, 21, 2008 12:41 AM Sue writes:

Sheila

Is it time to hold hands and sing now? Please let me know when we are ready to harmonize.

Do I think that Obama is gonna go all left freaky? No, not at first. But, when the people come calling, you know the ones that gave tons of money and help push him through, it will get ugly. And thought Hillary was a pain, Pelosi is not going to let up.

They took down the story of her phone call with him and she did remind him of what her constituants want and were promised. Within 6 months they will start to implode and it won't be pretty.
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Friday, November, 21, 2008 2:37 AM Top writes:

Barack Hussein Enigma

Hello, One of my biggest questions remains the same; just who is this guy? Everything I know about him leads me to believe he is intent on changing the United States of America into the United States of Socialist America. The only remotely conservative thing I've ever heard him utter is in reference to fathers taking responsibility for their families but I think he was pandering to a crowd then. I didn't see the 60 Minutes interview, but CBS is known for honesty in reporting, right?
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Friday, November, 21, 2008 11:02 AM Sheila writes:

Sue...LOL

On inauguration day we can all join hands around the world and sing...it's going to look like the crowning of a king in DC.

AS to how he will govern...it's anyone's guess, but our enemy is betting he's weak. UBL's head terrorist is already bullying him...weren't they supposed to totally become peace loving citizens of the world as soon as the election was over and Bush was gone?



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Friday, November, 21, 2008 11:07 AM Sheila writes:

Hey Top!

It's true that he is an example of being a good and responsible Dad and husband...that is definitely a positive thing.

Who is he? We are all waiting to find out, though we got a few pictures of who he is..."citizen of the world" being one of the big hints...
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Friday, November, 21, 2008 3:48 PM bob's my uncle writes:

Sheila

IMHO, not if the Dems can wrangle a 60 vote Senate out of this election. And as you know they are certainly giving it the all-out try by crook or by crook. (yeah, just crooks, no hooks)
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Friday, November, 21, 2008 6:11 PM Sheila writes:

Hey bob's my uncle!

By crook or by crook...uhuh...;)that is a very good point...

I guess it will depend on whether or not he wants to look bipartisan and like he is everyone's president...not just the far left's...
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Saturday, November, 22, 2008 3:40 PM jevica writes:

Shiela

Don't worry about the Democrats getting a 60 vote Senate, with the RINOs there Collins, Snowe, Specter, and the across the aisle chief McCain there the Democrats have no worry with the Senate.

Look at the Obama choices all Democrat retreads, He may surprise the left on some things [love to see it], but wait for single payer health care [will destroy our health system] his judicial appointments [Congress is going to vote new judicial seats, appellate and district] that "the one" can fill.

We have a very left liberal Socialist in the White House, so when push comes to shove that's the way he will go not to the center. Some of his appointments are bad for the right, the AG for one. Why do you think Daschle wanted HHS?
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Saturday, November, 22, 2008 7:02 PM MJSJR writes:

Sheila

The lamestream media version of a centrist is a liberal. Anything to the right of David Gergen is evil. I have a theory.. The reason that all these big name Democrats went with Obama instead of Hillary, is because they thought Hillary might be to moderate when she first started out under the advisement of her husband who got creamed in 1994 after two years of very liberal policies. They want to go far left right away and that is why they backed a radical communist. They are going far left believe me... Just think if the Clintons are to moderate for these people. The media will still say their left wing agenda is centrist.
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Saturday, November, 22, 2008 7:09 PM jevica writes:

Shiela

These media fools Keith and "leg tingle" Chris types have too much invested in Obama to ever call him so unless he turns into Reagan they will tell you he is a moderate [whatever that is].

We have to watch Obama and administration, watch out for ODS, but call them when they go bad.
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Saturday, November, 22, 2008 10:16 PM str8_talk writes:

Sheila

It would shock me! LOL

couldn't resist this one...

Bush should resign now. Then Dick Cheney becomes President.

He appoints Condoleeza Rice as VP.

Then Cheney resigns two weeks later and Condoleeza Rice, A Republican, becomes the first BLACK - WOMAN President! ;)

Also, new post at my place.
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Sunday, November, 23, 2008 12:00 AM Sue writes:

Sheila

The entire world was to join hands and sing, "We Are the World." Apparently the people that hate us did not get the memo.

Yes, everything is Bush's fault and Obama is going to make it all better. We are saved! Now let the clouds open up and cue the harp music!
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Tuesday, November, 25, 2008 1:53 PM Sheila writes:

Hey Jev....

Well, for now he seems to be headed to the center...

We shall see if the prognostications based on his senate record will come to pass...

I'm hoping for the best...but the folks that got him elected shouldn't be surprised if there is a leftward lurch at some point in his admin...;)
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Tuesday, November, 25, 2008 2:03 PM Sheila writes:

Hey str8t!

Right now he's sounding centrist...

Great idea about Bush! LOL! Don't think Condi would get the warm fuzzies Ob's getting...;)

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Tuesday, November, 25, 2008 2:08 PM Sheila writes:

Hey M!

The media...well, they will be extremely ticked if he doesn't do what you say, that's for sure!

Ol' tingle leg wants him to be BOLD! Not this "little stuff" like Slick Willie...

I notice Chris hasn't been asked to be on the cabinet yet...LOL
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Tuesday, November, 25, 2008 2:09 PM Sheila writes:

Jev...

The media want him to do their agenda, and fast. They won'nt be happy if he doesn't.
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Tuesday, November, 25, 2008 2:12 PM Sheila writes:

Sue...LOL too funny...

This is the dawning of the age of Aquarious, the age of Aquarioooouuuus!

The stars will be aligning on inauguration day!

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Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 9:02 PM MJSJR writes:

Sheila

New Post at my place... Stop by.
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Thursday, November, 27, 2008 2:17 PM Bobbie writes:

Sheila,

stop by my place. We need your conservative voice. Invited you once before but perhaps you missed it. come on down. (:-
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Thursday, December, 04, 2008 8:37 AM KevInFl writes:

Sheila re a Centrist?

Well SO far his cabinet appointments are good. We DID loose after all so I didnnt expect a conservative cabinet but so far I think he has done well. No hard left whackos so far!!
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Thursday, December, 04, 2008 11:15 AM Sheila writes:

Hey M!

I'll be by! Haven't had time to visit around...will do that soon. Thanks for the heads up!...;)
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Thursday, December, 04, 2008 11:16 AM Sheila writes:

Hey Bobbie!

Thanks for the invite! That's kind of you.
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Thursday, December, 04, 2008 11:21 AM Sheila writes:

Hey Kev!

It looks like right now he's not going off the cliff with moveon types..;)maybe being briefed has had an effect...however ol Hill isn't exactly sqeeky clean...

Not my picks in most cases, obviously, but better than expected...bet some folks are shocked at this point!...;)
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