White House-Pelosi Face Off on Trade

Pelosi thinks she’s running the country.

Aston, wake up. The speaker of the house is supposed to be one of the ones running the country. it’s called checks and balances. Get a clue!
Good for you, Nancy. Again, it’s nice to see a Democrat with a spine in the face of ignorant Republicans who sling attacks alleging others are guilty of what they, the Republicans, are up to.

Does anyone have any information about Obama and Michael Pfleger?

Just Curious, could you tell us what is the position of “Hill the Bosnian General” and “Bill the money Man” on this Colombia/UrubeFTA? What is Penn’s position on this? He stepped aside after he was caught negotiating with Urube. Everybody knows that McNasty is in agreement with this trade agreement because it is coming from WBush-Cheney offices. God bless America and God bless Obama.OBAMA08.

Pelosi and Howard Dean – quickly becoming the biggest “turn offs” to the Democratic party. I honestly am questioning our ability to elect even mediocre leaders – why do we keep electing incompetence? Is it our fear of the far left and their ability to shame us and intimidate us into submission?

Has Aston finally grown a brain? The last post is right on. Pelosi has a backbone and would not put up with the crap that Dumbya is throwing around!

How dare the liberals do they! They should be dismissed from office now! A republican would never do such a thing!

Good for Pelosi. She is doing something Bush has been doing for years.
…Changing the rules.
I guess Bush and Cheney don’t like it when the show is on the other foot.
I’m not a Pelosi fan but by god, its good to see someone sticking it to these crooked pair for a change. They can dish it out to the public but when they receive it, they go crying “Boo Hoo”
“Go Pelosi”

Pelosi just recently became pushy.
she did not speak a lot before only recently.

Pelosi and Howard Dean – quickly becoming the biggest “turn offs” to the Democratic party
YOU’RE CORRECT.I CAN ADD:
THE WHOLE POLITICAL SYSTEM IS A MESS.

Peloski, hang in there, you can be tough as the males. None of these free trade agreements have benefited the American Worker. Look the number of employees without jobs within the first 3 months of this year along.
People need to understand that these agreements are done for the benefit of politics and not the people of the US.

Perhaps if this overly concerned WH would send reasonable requests to Congress things would get done. Oh yeah, and stop vetoing meaningful legislation. Here’s to hoping the country can survive until Feb.

Bcka13
What jobs would we loose to Columbia?
Please be specific.

Where was George Bush when Republicans in Congress were threatening to eliminate the filibuster with the “nuc-u-lar” option in the middle of the game???
Right-Wingnut hypocrisy knows no shame.

As Speaker of the House Pelosi is 3rd in line to be president at this point in time. Thank goodness Dennis Hastert is no longer in charge with all his “changing the rules” to suit his party. Most of what the Democrats have passed in the House did not get passed in the Senate because having a majority of 1 doesn’t pass anything — the Senate has to have 60 votes to override a veto by Bush. This is WHY the Democrats have not been able to accomplish what they have tried to do. This is why it is so important to elect more Democrats to the Senate in November — this is not just a presidential election. And by the way, for those who question Bill Clinton running the White House, don’t you know that Senator Clinton stated she was against the deal with Colombia even though her husband disagreed with her. SHE is the one running for president, not her husband and she is making her own decisions. And she came out with this before Pelosi did. She is intelligent and knows more about internationl problems than either Obama or McCain.

The unions are the ones driving jobs out of the country. When you force company’s to over pay their works and twist their arms into deals that hurt the company then you are hurting America. The auto works union is one of the main reasons that lead to the fall of the American car company’s. If we changed our tax laws and go to the fair tax company’s that left the the states will come flocking back bringing jobs and billions of dollars with them. I can not believe that the dem’s thinks taxing company’s will create more jobs and help the U.S economy.

I was saddened to see Pelosi cozying up with the enemy during wartime when she visited Syria. I believe that is known as treason! These divided states of America. Dem against Rep. We are shooting ourselves in the foot and have become a joke to the rest of the world. No dem has ever gotten behind our president during his entire presidency. Maybe if we would have supported him, we would have the respect of the rest of the world. It is like a bad marriage when one spouse is constantly running the other down. Divided we will stand!

hay NIcholas I’m with you is there anyone els to vote for.

right, so did you have an abortion and now feel guilty about it? If thats the case I understand, will pray for you and our party, Dems used to stand up for what was right, protecting the people and workers. Now, well, sad state of affairs, can’t even beat the likes of George Bush, TWICE! And we’re gonna loose it again because of the far lefties who can’t COEXIST (could it be that maybe mods and conservatives have a few good ideas too?). Ya’ll need to stop making fun of how George pronounces nuclear etc., true immature colors, and focus on electing some leaders who will stand up for whats right no matter what the far left or right screams. McCain is the only one, where are the moderate dems?

Where do you think the Dems learnt to bend the rules. Remember when the republicans threatened to change the filibuster rule so they could get a vote on Roberts??? Sorry Dubbya and Perino… I believe the saying goes “You sow the wind… you reap the whirlwind” and No I am not a Democrat!!! We, the republicans ( i have voted that way since I could vote) played fast and loose when we had the power. i am afraid this time we get to lie in the bed we made!!!

Change the rules? It figures. This particular trade issue aside, I am very often dismayed that Pelosi just won’t stick to her job duties. All the time she’s posturing and doing things outside of her responsibilities. From house vote manipulations to inserting herself into foriegn affairs.

did not the dems start the north american free trade agreement under clinton

The only way any one can make Trade so that it is right… We have to get the other Countries to pay the same way as we do in the United States… we also have to make sure that the goods that come to this Country… Has the same standards that the goods are made here… We also have to get the Big Corporations to pay their fair share of taxes… after all they are making 10 times more than the small business… Why should their share holders be making more money than the People making the goods… We have to make sure that the salory is brought up to the cost of living… even if it’s means the Rich don’t make such a big profit!!!

After several minutes of Perino’s criticisms of Pelosi, ABC’s Ann Compton noted that the Press Secretary seemed “a little angry” about the sequence of events today. Perino responded, “I think we’re pretty fired up about it. It is the right thing to do. The Free Trade Agreement with Colombia is the right thing to do and they know it. And that’s why they don’t want to take a vote on it because their special interests are pressuring them not to let this deal go through.”
okay what part of this am I suppose to believe?? How is the “trade agreement w/Colombia” the right thing for America??could it be that they want more unemployment for this country, more factory’s to shut down,ummmm could it be their own “special intrest group” pulling the strings here? I just cant see how this will benefit me and mine, myself! and as far as “their” special intrest groups not liking it..well what part of “special intrest group” am I suppose to LIKE. Their hasn’t been ONE SPECIAL INTREST GROUP on the face of this PLANET that has done the USA ANY GOOD.
She called Pelosi’s suggestion “awful precedent” and said it was “terrible” for this administration and all future administrations.
HELLO?? WHAT PART OF THIS CURRENT ADMINISTRATION HAS DONE THIS COUNTRY ANY GOOD? THEY WONT BE HAPPY UNTIL THEY MAKE THE USA A 3rd WORLD NATION WITH THEIR OUT OF CONTROL SPENDING AND BIG CORPORATION BAILOUTS AT THE EXPENCE OF THE US TAX PAYOR, AND AS FOR THE NEXT ADMINISTRATION “GOD HELP US ALL”

Brian – you’re right on. There are many working class Christians who would never have thought of voting Republican, but even more, can’t vote for a party that makes killing babies in the womb a part of their platform. These voters have no place to go, but in the end, as I believe you have, will make the absolute moral choice over a politicized economic one.

Pelosi is the best example of why the ratings for congress is so low. Lower approval ratings that Bush.
What does that tell you?

The problem is working class jobs and men that know how to use thier hands are looked down upon but that is how every bridge, building, street, Hoover dam etc got built not every one can build things we need to clean up are country it is falling apart we need a clean up and fix up plan now before we all fall off of a bridge.Unions were busted back in the 80′s thanks to Regan but I would like to see some paper pusher hanging from abridge and think its unskilled work that is just bull Shi?

Aston,
There are a whole lot of republicans in the congress and senate.
Seems you only want to recognize the congress as being democrat.
Congress can’t get things done because bonehead keeps vetoing everything.
Republican majority – no vetos.
Democratic majority – lots of vetos.
He is a uniter not a divider obviously!
He has really shown his bi-partisenship
while in office. Almost as much has he has been in touch with the American public and has tried to let our voice be heard around the world.
NOT

Good for her, Bush has changed the rules everyday to suit his own needs, including ignoring the Constitution. So WAWA, Jr. cry on Cheney’s shoulders.

Pelosi is famous for stopping the vote.
She doesn’t believe in voting. Is she a Dem or an Independent?
I wonder how her 48 state strategy for the general election is going?
Oh I long for the days when primaries were primaries and all votes were counted in every state and caucuses were not in play.
This may be our very first convention with only 48 states represented. Obama the divider! way to go ya think?

Most of you posters haven’t bothered to read the article.
The issue isn’t whether or not the trade agreement is a good agreement, the issue is if the Congress should change its rules regarding whether or not the vote should be held.
For christ sakes, think before you write. We know you have a public school education, you don’t need to show it to us at every opportunity.

Pelosi finally understands her job description: protecting everyday Americans from Bush.

S-
Not sure how to take you last comment?
It would be sad for anyone to lose their job to someone in a different country, no matter how you belittle the job.
People have kids to feed and bills to pay.
If they can’t do it then we have to do it.
Not a good option.
I really can’t understand why anyone would back this administration after they have disgraced this country so badly.
The total disregard for truth, respect, and honor is apolling to me.
How about Cheny’s comments on:
70% think the war is a mistake -
So!
4000 American men and women have died and 10′s of thousands injured.
Well that’s what they signed up for.
The voice of a leader that can’t care less for human life while filling his pockets.
Heres another one from Cheney.
I have not recieved money from Haliburton.
Oh, you mean that 250,000 dollar check I got from them last week. It’s such a small amount I did not even know I got it.
NUTZ!

Nhale623,
Bush writes his own rules on every law he signs, why shouldn’t the congress follow suite?

tejasoutlaw,
Are you seriously saying “If he can do it, so can I?”
Don’t most people grow out of that behavior in, I don’t know, fifth grade?

Pelosi is a fraud. I hope that the Senate remembers this stunt and filibusters every legislation that comes up if a Democrat is elected White House. The Democrats won’t even come close to getting a Super-Majority in the Senate.

Toby,
Spoken like a true partisen republican.
If we can’t have it our way then it will be no way at all.
Like children throwing a fit because they can’t have the candy they want.
We will see just how many fillabusters happen.

“Pelosi is a fraud.”
…and you’re a stooge, Toby. Since the Democrats will be taking more seats in the Senate in November, the Republicans won’t even mention the word fillibuster, lest they be reminded of that little thing they tried to pull a couple of years ago called the “Nuclear Option.” Remember that? That when the GOP believed Karl Rove’s fascistic vision of a ‘permanent Republican majority,’ the Founding Fathers be damned!

I suppose that all of you opposed to free trade with other countries would rather sit at home and do nothing, rather than making goods for export.

This Whitehouse has used hysteria and shrill warnings to railroad Congress into disasterous legislation like the bill authorizing the invasion of Iraq, the bill creating the Dept. of Homeland Security, the various unconstitutional acts premitting government spying, opening mail, etc. This time, STOP and think about what Bush and his corporate cronies are asking for. Then KILL IT and begin the process of dismantling every piece of free trade legislation that was passed over the past 16 years. The “global economy” is precisely to blame for the current economic and political mess we are facing. It is repsonsible for declining wages and benefits, for corporate corruption (outsourced, I might note, to politician’s, too), for the declining dollar, hign oil and gas and other energy prices, for the transfer to India and CHina of our most critical and sensative technologies. End it. End it. End it! And we can begin to recover. Don’t end it and you will drive a stake through the heart of this country. Hereafter, refer to “free traders” as “free traitors” and treat them like pedophiles.

tejasoutlaw, learn to spell and your name indicates you’re not real bright.

bigtex
You are 100% wrong.

(Mark my words, Pelosi will politically regret this move.)
Not as much as the nation itself is regreting ever hearing the name George W. Bush! When Bush won again in 2004 the English said it best: “How can 59,054,087 people be so dumb?”

Yes rhis is so sad indeed, poor WH can’t get this Colombian Trade Deal fast enough. Never mind all the Americans out of jobs. Never mind the raising gas prices! We must help the Columbians NOW! Man I can’t wait to get rid of these republicans from the white house!

People attack Bush because the cannot effectively attack McCain.

G. Tate
My My — a temper tantrum. I’ll bet your mother is proud.

Bush is a better president on his worst day than Obama will be on his best day.

(Bush is a better president on his worst day than Obama will be on his best day.)
HA!HA!HA!HA!HA!HA!HA!HA!HA! Who let the Jerry’s kid post? Obama’s taken dumps that were more intelligent than Bush!

We know what kind of president he would be because we can see what he has done in the state and federal governments. He’ll just vote ‘present’.

What is with the thought process that overtaxing big government is the key to the kingdom? I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t mind deciding how to spend my money than to give half of what I make to a “democratic congress and house spending” government. Get it people… Dems = spending. And to all you
pro choice, woman’s right to decide life or death, we foot the bill for all those abortions. Planned Parenthood is big business. Why do you think they go into the schools teach them about sex and then take them to abortion clinics to abort the “fetus” (not a baby) and we pay?!!! Hey and moms and dads… you don’t have a right to know you just paid to kill your grandbaby! Just keep those taxes a rollin on in!

Thank you Ms. Pelosi. Finally a Democrat told this fraud of a BOBBLE HEAD President we have to “Shove it Where The Sun Don’t Shine”..This sorry A** excuse of a President has 284 days left and we don’t need him to destroy this country any further than he already has. KILL THE BILL-KILL THE BILL-KILL THE BILL…THANK YOU..

Bring it to a vote – that is what congress is supposed to do, vote.

I see Bush has some softness but whenever I see Pelosi on tv ,she is so fierce and bossy.

If you voted for bush why dont you move to the middle east to be with him and his oil after he leaves office. I still want to see the nukes bush said Iraq had. Come on other wise the war was for OIL!!! Iraq has nothing else to take. If you dont think so then your a pawn of bush who is a pawn of Satan just like the president of Iran. You adults that have been running the country have been messing up for years. My generation is going to fix this country and then dig up your graves and put you trashy people in a box and give it the ocean. why we dont want to be near your stupidy, and bull. Stop playing by the old play book because CHINA will nuke the USA the day they get thier chance. Dont trust Japan either, they told us after WW2 they will attack us throw out back down. Playstation.

I don’t like the trade deal. Pelosi however is demonstrating her elitist thinking. She doesn’t want a vote in the House. Presumably she thinks the vote might not go the way she wants it. In other words, “Democracy be damned”. If our representatives are not allowed to represent us, why have them? Do Pelosi and her elitist friends think they should run everything in spite of our wishes and the votes of Congress? What’s the deal? This kind of garbage as well as filibusters need to be seen as treason and a threat to Democracy. …. Hail Queen Nancy! That’s the only thing she wants to hear.

Pelosi is taking away U.S. jobs, including many union jobs, with her arrogant unilateralist foreign policy.
…Since 1991, Congress has given Colombian products almost complete duty-free access to the US market while US products going into the Colombian market place still face stiff tariffs. The Colombia agreement finally allows American workers to compete on a level playing field. Eighty percent of all tariffs on US goods will go to ZERO on day one of the agreement entering into force (the tariff on cars is 35%, furniture is 20%, high quality US beef is 80%, etc).
Since 1991, U.S. workers and businesses have paid over a BILLION in tariffs to sell their wares in the Colombian market. Colombian workers and businesses have paid close to zero to sell in the U.S. Every day we delay enactment of the Colombia FTA we hurt U.S. workers, farmers and entrepreneurs who will benefit from opening the Colombian market to U.S. exports in manufactured goods like tractors from Illinois, TVs from Pennsylvania, washers from Ohio and agricultural goods like beef, pears and rice – all the time while the U.S. market is almost totally open to theirs.