January 2009
222 posts
“Barack Obama. “Barack” means “blessing” in Swahili.”
– Who Is Barack Obama? - Essence.com
“Reports of a recent study by the Congressional Budget Office, showing that the...”
– Controversial CBO Report On Stimulus Turns Out Not To Exist
“Their political audacity, while never surprising, always seems to confound...”
– Bob Cesca: Obama Versus the Republicans: Chill Out, He’s Got This
Exactly. If you want to fight with the Democrats, cool. But earn some respect by doing it in a way that uses … I don’t know… Logic?! That presents, say, SENSIBLE DEBATE… or relies on, maybe Tactics That...
“If the Republicans weren’t stuck in a white man’s reactionary...”
– Frank Schaeffer: Republicans: “Go To Hell America!” 100% Partisan Vote
Four Things the Republicans Don't Want You to Know... →
lenxo:
In the past few weeks, I’ve heard lots of Republican talking heads make some pretty damning arguments about “liberal” Democratic economic policies and Barack Obama’s “wasteful” spending plans. The arguments may sound convincing at first blush, but the Republicans aren’t offering any serious alternatives. So I did some research and came up with a quick list of four things Republicans don’t...
After suspension for nodding at Obama, drum major... →
And I didn’t think there was going to be a “what a load of crap” feature today. :)
(Found the headline from @thedailywhat.)
A Strong Middle Class →
The new area of the White House site for the Middle Class Task Force.
“Yeah, I said it. If I use the same demented logic the Bush haters used during...”
– Getting Hot and Heavy: Obama hates white people.
Or why some people are in severe need of some JESUS.
“While discussing the stimulus package with top lawmakers in the White...”
– Obama: Quit Listening to Rush Limbaugh if You Want to Get Things Done - Presidential Politics | Political News - FOXNews.com
giggling.
Phillip Lim Says Having Michelle Obama at Fashion... →
“Three contributors who raised $300,000 or more for the inauguration said they...”
– Obama’s Security Alarms Some VIP Donors
And yet? No attack on our new president (that we know of).
“Rather than turning over his Web-powered campaign machine to the Democratic...”
– AFP: Obama retools campaign machine
“And I sign this bill for my daughters, and all those who will come after us,...”
– Pres. Barack Obama - Obama Signs First Piece of Legislation Into Law (via gimmick) (via shiningstar) (via apsies)
“Every Republican voted with Limbaugh — and against creating 4 million new...”
– From an ad by Americans United for Change, a liberal group, they will begin airing the radio ads in three states Obama won — Ohio, Pennsylvania and Nevada. via Politico (via apsies)
“The capital flew into a bit of a tizzy when, on his first full day in the White...”
– Obama: The “do as I say, not as I do” President.
Wow. I said it during the campaign and I’ll say it again: If that’s the best dirt you can come up with, he’s got my vote now and in four years.
I could find out worse things about my neighbor across the street for $250 using only...
WatchOMG it’s like he’s a REAL PERSON. Listen to how he greets people in the video and the way he talks. I have to meet the President one day in the next 8 years. I MUST.
“Rush Limbaugh is taking heat from all sides for his comments about hoping...”
– GOP House Member To Rush Limbaugh: Back Off
Yeah, I knew we had some Democrats with some huge ba—
Wait, what?
REPUBLICANS?
Either this is a huge jump in progress and there’s hope for the two-party system or the world is coming to an end.
“Cities and school boards are naming streets and buildings after President Obama,...”
– Renamed schools, streets mark early tributes | APP.com | Asbury Park Press
“Leftwich said he was even willing to give up more of his paycheck to help the...”
– Will Obama’s call to service trickle down to NFL? wcbstv.com - National Wire
“The Dow gains 200 points on speculation that the administration may set up a...”
– Stocks rise on reports of Obama plan for bad bank assets - Los Angeles Times
So, you mean it wasn’t a coincidence that the Dow rose when Obama spoke about saving us from a really bad recession or worse?
You don’t say.
“In a matter of minutes, President Barack Obama did what the previous...”
– Editorial: Obama signals end of polluting with impunity | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Opinion: Editorials
“Now Mr. President, please don’t get me wrong; we’re not seeking...”
– Njoroge Wachai: What Obama Owes Africa - PostGlobal at washingtonpost.com
Then why does the title include the word “owes”? As a first-generation American born African, I object to the word “owes”. Especially since most of us actually want to find ways to enrich Africa or at...
House denies Obama on digital TV delay - Triangle... →
Obama is amused that his daughters' school closed... →
“An incredulous Barack Obama, experiencing the hysteria that overtakes the...”
– Obama and the Wimps - PostPartisan - Quick takes from The Post’s opinion writers
Yeah, we Southerners are not friends with ice. It doesn’t snow here consistently. However, the situation is definitely mock-worthy.
Obama’s Outreach to Muslims - The Board Blog -... →
“Chief executives who met with President Obama Steve Appleton, Micron Technology...”
– Tech Industry CEOs Back Obama’s Rescue Package - WSJ.com
“As we discussed in our meeting a few minutes ago, corporate America will have to...”
– The White House - Blog Post - CEOs at the White House
I think maybe I just had an orgasm.
“Iconic American companies like IBM, Jet Blue, and Honeywell sent their...”
– The White House - Blog Post - CEOs at the White House
Hey, didn’t I just post an article from an opposer to Obama’s plan that said the stimulus package would Not go out quickly and Not be used to create jobs?
I wonder what it feels like to have egg on your face.
“Over the last eight years, the Department of Interior has been tarnished by...”
– The White House - Blog Post - Cleaning house
10 Reasons to Whack Obama's Stimulus Plan -... →
robot-heart-politics:
There are massive, massive holes in this.
1) A 2005 study by Andrew Mountford and Harald Uhlig “analyzed three types of policy shocks: a deficit-financed spending increase, a balanced budget spending increase (financed with higher taxes) and a deficit-financed tax cut, in which revenues increase but government spending stays unchanged. We found that a deficit-spending shock...
“Second, [Obama]’s setting up the Republicans to overtly and obviously look like...”
– Docudharma:: Don’t worry, they WILL learn.
I want to point out that Obama is really putting his balls on the line here by pushing this piece of legislation as hard as he is. If it fails to deliver, he’s going to be crucified and Republicans know it. I don’t think Obama would be backing this bill as...
Stimulus passes House without single Republican...
robot-heart-politics:
(via notthatkindagay)
Partisan politics: my favorite!
“The statistics every day underscore the urgency of the economic situation. The...”
– Obama, GOP Lawmakers Meet Face To Face On Stimulus
“President Obama is speaking to House Republicans right now on Democratic...”
– The Hill’s Blog Briefing Room » GOP-ers Swoon Over Obama Despite Differences
“Some 62 percent of informed adults aged 25 to 64 told the Edelman Trust...”
– Global Trust In Business Plummeted In 2008: Edelman Survey
“According to a report from ABC News, President Obama is not taking kindly to...”
– Obama Officials Tell Citibank To Ditch Plans For $50 Million Private Jet