Obama on Thanksgiving: ‘A New and Brighter Day Is Yet To Come’
EmailABC News’ Matt Jaffe reports from Chicago:
The day after President-elect Barack Obama wrapped up his third press conference on the economy in as many days, he acknowledged on Thanksgiving that "times are tough" for the country, but harkened back to the successes of President Abraham Lincoln in reassuring Americans that "a new and brighter day is yet to come."
Listen to it HERE.
"Times are tough. There are difficult months ahead," Obama said in the weekly Democratic Radio Address, released two days early in time for the holiday. "But we can renew our nation the same way that we have in the many years since Lincoln’s first Thanksgiving: by coming together to overcome adversity; by reaching for –- and working for –- new horizons of opportunity for all Americans. So this weekend –- with one heart, and one voice, the American people can give thanks that a new and brighter day is yet to come."
Watch it HERE.
Obama is spending the holiday at his Chicago home with his wife Michelle and their daughters Malia and Sasha, after volunteering at a food bank in their hometown Wednesday afternoon.
Vice President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill headed north from their home in Wilmington, Del., to spend Thanksgiving with their family in Nantucket, off the Massachusetts coast.
Obama spent the first three days of this week emphasizing the "historic" economic crisis the country is facing, calling for "bold" government action, such as a massive stimulus package he wants Congress to have ready for him when he is inaugurated on January 20th.
On this national holiday, Obama not only acknowledged the nation’s financial troubles, but also paid tribute to the troops serving abroad in America’s two wars.
"This Thanksgiving also takes place at a time of great trial for our people," he said. "Across the country, there were empty seats at the table, as brave Americans continue to serve in harm’s way from the mountains of Afghanistan to the deserts of Iraq. We honor and give thanks for their sacrifice, and stand by the families who endure their absence with such dignity and resolve. At home, we face an economic crisis of historic proportions."
In order to overcome the financial problems, Obama reiterated, "It’s going to take bold and immediate action to confront this crisis."
But the Illinois lawmaker stated that government action alone will not be enough to revive the economy.
"This Thanksgiving, we are reminded that the renewal of our economy won’t come from policies and plans alone –- it will take the hard work, innovation, service, and strength of the American people," concluded the President-elect.
On Thanksgiving morning, Obama went to the gym to work off some of the Thanksgiving grub awaiting him later in the day. He is expected to spend the holiday weekend with his family in Chicago, with a trip to the stores possible as well.
Noting Wednesday that his two daughters had already submitted their wish-lists for Santa, Obama said he might even do some "extra shopping" on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year.
After the holiday weekend, it’s back to work for the suddenly media-friendly President-elect, who took a total of 13 questions from reporters in his tripleheader newsers this week and will face more early next week when he is expected to unveil his national security team.
– Matt Jaffe
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On Thanksgiving morning, Obama went to the gym to work off some of the Thanksgiving grub awaiting him later in the day.
So he was doing a preemptive “working off”? :)
Posted by: Ben | November 27, 2008, 11:58 am 11:58 am
I think the world needs to come up with a bounty for each terrorist they bring to justice. Freedom fighters would be a new occupation instead of bounty hunters.
I am so sick of extremist activities I dread looking at the news. I am christian by nature but something has to be done to stop agressibel behavior towards innocent people. Offer rewards (DEAD or alive) for the arrest and capture of known terrorist figure heads.
Right now it seems popular to kill yourself, either in car bombings airplane attacks etc., well if you take the glamour out of the equation they will stop this insane campaign.
Only a true FOOL could be stimulated to think that killing people is somehow the work of GOD. How absurd and how sad these idiots really are.
They should be ridiculed for their shameful behavior and radical ideals.
There is nothng sexy about taking an innocent human life for some insane ideaology.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Posted by: Lou | November 27, 2008, 12:01 pm 12:01 pm
Blah blah blah. Terrorists attacking Americans in India, stock market collapsing, world in turmoil, and what is Barack Obama doing? Giving rosey speeches about “brighter days” and “group hugs”. Hey, Obama, campaign is over. Oh yeah, and he’s working out too. Great.
Posted by: Jon | November 27, 2008, 12:19 pm 12:19 pm
Jon,
The campaign to convince us that we are a single people who by working togeather can solve our problems will be ongoing for the next several years.
Enjoy !!
Posted by: chuck | November 27, 2008, 12:31 pm 12:31 pm
jon,
you left out what is our current president bush doing?
bush is president, what is he doing jon?
Posted by: sugar | November 27, 2008, 12:36 pm 12:36 pm
jon
‘Terrorists attacking Americans in India, stock market collapsing, world in turmoil’
yep…thank you not soon enuff former
president Bush
Posted by: instersing | November 27, 2008, 12:40 pm 12:40 pm
Obama has no power. He has only words at his disposal at this point, and he is using them to try to reassure a a very nervous populous. Financial collapse and terrorist attacks before he even takes office! He hasn’t taken a day off since the election. Give him Thanksgiving weekend to de-stress and be with his family. When he is inaugurated, the buck will stop in his Oval Office. Right now, he’s doing all he can as President-elect.
Posted by: Annie B. | November 27, 2008, 12:41 pm 12:41 pm
How in the world can anyone rationalize that Obama is to blame for this? last time i checked, he was not the president, but i see the critics will jump at anything. obama will win again in 2012, so get over it. he would actually have to lose quite a few of states to lose the next election so let it go.
Posted by: danny | November 27, 2008, 12:45 pm 12:45 pm
Happy Thanksgiving to the Obama’s and everyone one else. Peace
Posted by: rachel | November 27, 2008, 1:11 pm 1:11 pm
So what’s Obama going to do different to give a new and brighter day, put his fellow democrat, Barney Frank in jail, where his ugly butt belongs!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Anna | November 27, 2008, 1:23 pm 1:23 pm
I am thankful this day for our troops fighting overseas. I do not agree with the war but they have earned our support. I am thankful also for Obama and his message of hope. We all need to realize that his election is a reality and we will get a lot further by working together than by splitting apart. Forgive his predecessors and remind ourselves to work for our common good.
Posted by: Brad | November 27, 2008, 1:28 pm 1:28 pm
The democrats caused all these financial crisis so what makes anyone think, Obama is going to help, LOL. This guy raises taxes, he will RUIN the economy big time. Who does he think does most of the investing in this country and keeps us going, the wealthy class! You don’t need a GED to know that!
Posted by: Dave | November 27, 2008, 1:28 pm 1:28 pm
We are all EXTREMELY THANKFUL to Bush, for keeping us safe for the past 7 years! Obama had better keep it that way or he’s out the door!
Posted by: Anna | November 27, 2008, 1:31 pm 1:31 pm
FOLKS, WE HAVE HAD 25 recessions in our country; it will not be The Messiah who will pull us out of this one any more than it was FDR who did so during the depression. We will come out of this just fine in time and though the leftwing media will give The Chosen One the credit, remember that he wasn’t around during the other 25.
Posted by: Ron | November 27, 2008, 1:35 pm 1:35 pm
From the looks of this board, many of us have forgotten the meaning of Thanksgiving and would prefer to bash someone who hasn’t even taken office yet. Where is the hope ? Where is our pioneering spirit ? I suppose all the naysayers would prefer a dictatorship where Bush could appoint his successor because a democratic election dosen’t seem to impress you. If we don’t stop behaving like this the future will look a lot like the past.
Posted by: Brad | November 27, 2008, 1:41 pm 1:41 pm
NICE write up, Jake.
To the negative Obama bloggers, naysayers and Bush kept us safe(LIE – hundreds are still dying in Iraq and thouseands have lost limbs) people; I am GRATEFUL that BUSH is LEAVING and that we have a NEW POTUS, Barack Obama, who will be one of the greatest PRESIDENTS our country has EVER seen.
Posted by: Independant Woman | November 27, 2008, 1:43 pm 1:43 pm
Jon,
President elect Obama is precisely that. He’s entitled to rosy speeches it’s his right but he’s not entitled to the presidency of the United States until January 20th. Can’t wait! We need some change and his not magician-it’s going to take time.
Posted by: t42 | November 27, 2008, 1:57 pm 1:57 pm
My goodness – All these “feel good” speeches from Obama. As Obama said one time “it is just words” – My take is save the speeches Obama and tell us what the secret plan is that Bush and team hasn’t figured out yet – then I’ll listen.
Posted by: JB | November 27, 2008, 1:58 pm 1:58 pm
Thanksgiving is what this man is talking about. My greatest hope is that we can remember that both parties have a say in what course this country will track notthose most Jingoistic. My prayers are with President-elect Obama and the efforts he is making to bring this country back from a precipace we (in looking at other posts in this blog) are getting too. Lets try to come to consensus in this country for our childrens good. It will not happen overnight but it will not happen at all if we are all not openminded.
Posted by: Gene Brown | November 27, 2008, 2:08 pm 2:08 pm
How can people say Bush kept us safe? Under whose Presidency did Sept 11th happen? Let’s not forget that.
Peace
Posted by: Lisa | November 27, 2008, 2:16 pm 2:16 pm
I am waiting when Bush and all those
Republican “cowboys” are leaving.I hate
this people and of course 60-70% of all americans. They proved it and Voted fot it.Now we are all “Democrats” and will rule our country for Eight years of course for sure and may be next 12-16 years.Republicans are”Dog and Cat food”.
From 2050 onwards whether Republican can Win “White House”is Questionable ??
Posted by: mksyed | November 27, 2008, 2:18 pm 2:18 pm
Hey Man, Say President Obama.Your President. If Bush can be President with “Stolen election” and do all this crap and you can say him president ..ss.
why you cant say PRESIDENT OBAMA who won LANDSLIDE. I know some of you redneck do not like that,Ha. Dont make us laugh.Open your eyes,come back to reality.world is changing.This is just the begining. I respect the GUTS of President BARAK OBAMA.He is a “SON OF A GUN” President of USA.
Posted by: mksyed | November 27, 2008, 2:30 pm 2:30 pm
Got bless Barak Obama.
Posted by: Gerry | November 27, 2008, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm
to mksyed:
What are you talking about?!
Posted by: vince vaughn | November 27, 2008, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm
Isn’t it about time that some of you leave the party politics at the door? For those of you who still insist upon continually bashing Mr. Obama may I remind you that he has yet to take office. For someone who is President-Elect, I feel he is already doing an excellent job of uniting a fragmented country and bringing the opposition into the fold. What other President-Elect has had to shoulder so much, so soon, prior to even being sworn in? I look forward to the Obama administration! This guy is good and I am even more confident in his abilities to lead and provide a vision. As for Mr. Bush, well.. history shall be his judge. Who knows what one would have done given the events and circumstances at the time. However, he should be given many kudos for his graciousness in welcoming the new administration with such openess and a willingness to work together. There’s A LOT to be credited for that alone. For the still impossible naysayers, I ask you to ask yourself; “Could John McCain AND especially Sarah Palin have done any better?” Ms. Palin continues to underline her ineptness on a daily basis! …Remember, she was John McCaine’s choice of which I would say is a direct reflection of his decision-making ability.
Posted by: FS | November 27, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm
America is already a brighter place, having elected Barak Obama as our president. His vision for a future inspires us to achieve it. Yes, it will take much energy and determination to undo the damage of the past eight years, but Yes We Can.
I for one am proud again to be an American.
To a reinvigorated and uncorrupted America. Happy Thanksgiving.
- Arye Michael Bender -
Posted by: Arye Michael Bender | November 27, 2008, 3:18 pm 3:18 pm
Mr Obama , blah, blah , blah, blah blahhhh.
Posted by: Frank | November 27, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
President elect Obama was chosen by 52% of voters. An even larger percentage around the world is happy he won. I hate to tell you Obama-haters, but you guys are in the minority.
Posted by: Edwin L. Jones | November 27, 2008, 3:33 pm 3:33 pm
Lets see what everyone things an him this time next year or when these problems don’t miraculously disappear on January 21
Posted by: Brent | November 27, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm
To that person who wasn’t grateful to Bush for keeping us safe after 911, maybe 911 would not have happened if Clinton had done something, ANYTHING, after the UN was bombed! Anyone who has faith in these democrats better pray that they change, trust me.
Posted by: Anna | November 27, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
Hey Brent, Take away the college kiddies and the blacks and Obama would NEVER have won…….
Posted by: Anna | November 27, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm
The election was a landslide if all you count is people 30 and younger. Looking at it from the GOP side it IS too bad you can’t take them away. The real scary part is voters who were 30 and younger for this election will include all the voters 34 and younger for the next election, and their numbers are only going to grow as a percentage of the voting population going forward. This is the beginning of a generational shift in politics.
Posted by: snodman | November 27, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm
no matt , hes not going to be trapped by unfriendly reporters pre-biasing the gullible american readers/voters.
your questions will all get answered once he effectively gets his hands on the levers that run this country.
hes going to let his actions do the talking… just sit back and watch.
also of note…you republican whiners remember , dont forget about april 15th!
Posted by: bal | November 27, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm
President-elect Obama is love and America incarnate, we can all learn from him. Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by: SB | November 27, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm
One more thing we need to get straight. Mr. Obama is not the President-elect. He will not be until the electoral college votes and that won’t happen until December. If we are going to be so accurate about things on here lets start with who Obama even is.
Posted by: Jeremy | November 27, 2008, 5:47 pm 5:47 pm
Hey Brent, Take away the college kiddies and the blacks and Obama would NEVER have won…….
Posted by: Anna | Nov 27, 2008 3:50:34 PM
That’s not even close to the truth Anna. Obama won in all catagories. Check the facts.
Posted by: d | November 27, 2008, 5:48 pm 5:48 pm
Yes, PEBO – in about 4-8 years!
So: If God’s people will humble themselves and pray, and cease from their wicked ways,… God will heal their land! :)
Posted by: aware2u | November 27, 2008, 7:28 pm 7:28 pm
Just hearing president elect Obama speak, as compared to president Bush gives me hope that he can in time turn around this mess that the Bush lead Republican Party has gotten us in.
Posted by: marty | November 27, 2008, 7:57 pm 7:57 pm
Does a new and brighter day yet to come mean that things can’t get much worse? But tis better to have holiday cheer than none!
Posted by: kat | November 27, 2008, 9:13 pm 9:13 pm
the last 16 years have done wonders to our country—–slick willy and his trade sellouts and bush with his freaking war.now obama is expected to correct it all before he is even sworn in as pres. it is no wonder this country is in such a mess.
Posted by: rodney | November 27, 2008, 9:47 pm 9:47 pm
Hey bal
I have some for you? You reap what you sow. Fact is that either Obama puts out or shut up! If you want respect & support, then he better show some decisive ACTION. It speaks louder than words and don’t forget respect. Time will tell? And I am also independent.
Posted by: marty | November 28, 2008, 12:31 am 12:31 am
>>To that person who wasn’t grateful to >>Bush for keeping us safe after 911, >>maybe 911 would not have happened if >>Clinton had done something, ANYTHING, >>after the UN was bombed!
Posted by: Anna | Nov 27, 2008 3:48:33 PM
Anna, you suffer the same vices as the Bush administration. You’re too damned confident about things that you know nothing about, but you only want to look at mirrors of your uninformed opinion. When hubris meets ignorance you get elitists: democrats and republicans.
Attention GOP puppets: read Tenet’s newest book and Bob Baer’s book to understand exactly what’s wrong with our intelligence agency and what’s right with it. If you are literate, honest, and have any firing neurons you would know the CIA lost its ways under REAGAN! And even then take the time to actually learn what the agency told the BUSH administration about Iraq and then think. I know it makes you uncomfortable, but your country needs your patriotism, not your chauvinism. You might began to answer the question about how “safe” we all are today, with an iota of fact.
Try cracking a book you don’t want read with an open mind. Maybe the _Iraq study group report_? Don’t worry its short. We were all born imperfect and will die imperfect, but unless you try to grow every day of your life you might as well be dead.
Posted by: Patriot | November 28, 2008, 12:49 am 12:49 am
Anna,
Yeah, Bush kept us safe alright. 911 happened on HIS WATCH.
Yeah, he invaded the WRONG country and only stoked up resentment among Middle-Easters. I personally would be pretty angry if my family member got killed in a mis-targeted air-strike.
Yeah, he kept us safe alright. The Americans in Mumbai aren’t very safe now. The troops in Afghanistan aren’t very safe now either.
Yeah, we haven’t been attacked on home soil since after 911, but the whole world pretty much hated us (until Obama won, that is).
Posted by: Grey Matter | November 28, 2008, 5:23 am 5:23 am
If hussein holds another press conference to announce his plans I’m going to vomit. When will this lying tool (he’s already gone back on or repositioned himself on every campaign promise since he won) stop campaigning and realize he will have to make decisions and stand on his positions as a president. Too bad he’s never lead anything.
Posted by: Rob | November 28, 2008, 8:06 am 8:06 am
they hated us before Bush. they are jealous as we were the richest most powerful nation on earth
Posted by: al | November 28, 2008, 11:05 am 11:05 am
Barack Obama has set the bar too high and his supporters are expecting miracles in a very short period of time, but his greatest challenge is going to be lifting the tens of millions of inner-city voters out from a life of crime and poverty. African-Americans in particular have always felt that they were not represented and therefore, neglected. Now, one of their own is going to be President and Democrats will have overwhelming control of both the House and Senate…so expectations are that NOW they will expect their fortunes to be reversed. Unfortunately, their hopes and dreams will be crushed by the reality that government is not going to change their fortunes for them. There are some who will continue to work their way to a better life, but not much more than in years past. For almost all, their situation today will still exist in 2012. My only question is…will they continue to be the victims of the Democratic Party, or will they expand their political views? Telling people what they want to hear may get their attention and in the short-term may inspire them to initiate action; but over the long haul, they must see significant progress to sustain that movtivation…or they will fall into despair and quit. Barack Obama has achieved the initial inspiration part and he has the Congress in his hip pocket, but can he sustain that momentum as Republicans attempt to undermine him at home (like Democrats did to President Bush) and our enemies undermine us abroad? I think we are in for a long four years, but I hope I am wrong.
Posted by: Gary | November 28, 2008, 11:44 am 11:44 am
To Posted by: Brent | Nov 27, 2008 3:40:37 PM
President elect Obama was chosen by 52% of voters. An even larger percentage around the world is happy he won. I hate to tell ————————
The ones around the world don’t live here and have him to be the President of a great country that will never be the same after he puts his unqualified hands on the control. Just because the percent was 52 doesn’t mean the other 48 percent are not wrong about him. All the followers of Jim Jones were 100 percent behind him. So happy I am part of the 48%.
I will not have egg on my face when Obama falls flat on his monkey face. BO
should have this USA turned around within one week with his arrogance and
the way all of his supporters thinks he can turn water into wine. You need to get your head out of the clouds. We are so doomed under this president-elect
mentality and brainwashed worshipers.
Posted by: SUE | November 28, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm
Listen people, you can love or hate Obama all you want.
But the fact of the matter is that he is going to be our next President, whether or not you like it.
This country turning around has as much to do with the American people as it does with the President. If we don’t change bad living, thinking, and spending happens, then change will not happen anyway.
So instead of bashing Obama and the people that support him and instead of saying you can’t wait to sit back and watch everything fail blah blah blah, why don’t you get off your butts and actually DO something to make the US better!
Eat healthier food and don’t eat out as often!
Don’t buy an SUV!
Conserve water and electricity!
Don’t waste gas and spend as little on gas as you can!
Don’t buy plastics needlessly!
Don’t go into debt!
Read some books and educate yourself about the world, about history, and about everything you can so you can make INFORMED DECISIONS and have INFORMED opinions!
There are a million and one things to do that if each person did them, it would be better for the economy and the country as a whole.
Don’t place all your doubts or hopes or whatever on the President, regardless of who the President is.
WE have to start being better!
Also, please note that this article along with some of the comments have been posted on the blog Obama IS America!.
ONE LOVE, PEOPLE!
Posted by: Obama IS America | November 28, 2008, 6:57 pm 6:57 pm
Political cycles like the efficiencies of the free-markets calibrate and self correct to most reasonable and acceptable prices or choices, given the temperaments of the buyers or voters.
So President-elect Barack Obama is absolutely correct that, ‘A New and Brighter Day Is Yet To Come,’ because the historical economic data proves it so. By comparison, this economic down turn is not the Great Depression by any measure. Most business cycles down turns, if not all, on average last only 18 months and so will be the case here as well.
The most critical problem with the financial meltdown, the credit crisis among banks is now fixed and working with plenty of cash on hand to loan. The rest of the business sectors that are hurting now may take up to 18 months to come back depending on consumer confidence.
I would not under-estimate the optimism, intelligence and labor of the American people, and look to see the biggest economic growth and expansion in world history to take place in the next ten years. After all, we are Americans.
Posted by: threeriverscrossing | November 28, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm
seems I heard what these swaps and derivatives did was allow you to bet that these bundled mortgages were not going to be paid off. so anyone who saw the banks forced to stop red lining, saw the appraisers fudging and people not putting $ down, and not proving they had an income, could make a bet that this mess was going to crumble. and they had to put up very little money to make that bet. so a few people made billions on these bets when the banks paid off. the bail out just went to pay them off, and make a few billionaires. why we tax payers had to do this is beyond me? the banks should have said they didn’t have the $ to pay. only people hurt would be a few billionaires. now us tax payers are suffering and the whole world economy. rather take the money and charter a new bank
Posted by: al | November 29, 2008, 12:12 pm 12:12 pm
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Ok..checking the facts…according to interviews with voters exiting the polls on election day, a HUGE percentage of Obama voters had no idea which party currently controlled congress. They didn’t know who Obamas running mate was. They knew very little, if anything about Obamas policies. Basically, they didn’t know what they were voting for. Most of them stated that they voted for Obama because they didn’t like Bush. Although they couldn’t give reasons for their dislike. The fact is…Obama got a huge number of uninformed votes. Too many people weren’t voting the issues…they were voting for a “historic event”. (ie…first black president) That is a fact no matter how you look at it.
I’m scared of Obama personally. I’m praying that he moves to the center and distances himself from these socialist left wingers. I’m afraid that with the leftists controlling congress and a leftist president, a lot of socialist policies are going to be put into place that will badly damage this country. All it takes is a look back at history to realize that socialism/communism has never worked. Every nation that has ever embraced it has ended up with a horribly poor and oppressed population.
Obamas supporters believe that he will be the best thing that has ever happened to this country. I hope they are right. Republican..Democrat..whatever..I’m an American…and I’m concerned for this country first and formost…I honestly hope that I’m wrong about Obama.
That being said, I have to agree the post from “Obama Is America” above. We as a people need to take action to improve our country. We’re not supposed to be looking to the government to fix things. Our government is “For the people, By the people”. We need to take our country back and start running it as a people like our Founding Fathers intended us to. We shouldn’t be looking to Obama or Bush or any other president to take care of us. We’re free Americans…and Freedom means being responsible for ourselves and not being dependent on the government.
Just my thoughts. Maybe they dont’ mean anything.
Posted by: MJ | November 29, 2008, 6:05 pm 6:05 pm
your boys and girls bush-chainey-rumsfield-Mc/pain-gonzales-9/11-war-bomb-bomb with taxpayer money.Who gave you the authority.Now recession.Voters are not going to vote this people.So bye bye HA HA HA…. Blah..blah..blah…Just see What President Obama and Demoratic congress and senate do for you next 8 years or next 16 years ???? sound good HA. Some of “Republicans” are funny ??
Posted by: mksyed | November 29, 2008, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm
To “Obama IS America”
Obviously not accurate at all, given the ongoing divisiveness. But in keeping with “the King IS England” mentality. He is temporary. Something of a new nature, but temporary.
And I take offense at the inference that those who oppose your views are unread and ignorant of history. I have a collection of history books back to the first recorded societies. It’s a fascination of mine. I understand the methods that Great Leaders use to control the masses. And that “For power and empire” (fascism) and “For your own good” (socialism) are exactly the same. I want to be ruled by neither.
What you consider to be “living right” is your own opinion. And you’re welcome to live your life the way you want. Enjoy that freedom. Just don’t take other people’s freedoms away because you “know” they’re living badly and need to be “set on the right path.” That is the ultimate arrogance. I see that trait in Obama, as clearly as I see it in Bush, Cheney, and all the rest. The absolute certainty that what they believe is what everyone should believe. Not attractive on either side of “the aisle.”
And…”One love, people”? For whom?
Posted by: Laughing Cynic | November 29, 2008, 11:40 pm 11:40 pm
There is always hope for us, yet it is hard to maintain hope when all you see is chaos errupting into your daily life in the great country.
BECAUSE:
1. The Government does not defend us against the invasion of illegal aliens.
2. The government is tilted toward helping the rich and influential, and even foreigners interests are often ahead of the common ordinary citizen.
3. The government spends money to bailout businesses who should be allowed to fail because they are poorly managed and organized.
4. Government taxation and federal policies have historically driven many firms off-shore, so our own people can’t find jobs. Now the Government’s studpid interference in the mortgage loan market has caused horrible damage to our stock market investments and IRA’s. We’re now poor and suffering.
5. Government sustains the teacher’s union, and other unions which suck up immense expense education dollars, when a good education ought to be bought from the best provider, not exclusively just the failing public education system.
6. The Government does not protect us against predatory litigation by lawyers who distort the truth, and have caused an immense rise in health care costs just because of the legal industry.
7. No Government employee should ever be allowed to unionize.
If the government would invest in the people, uphold and defend the laws already on the books, we would start healing as a nation immediately, and widespread prosperity would return.
Seems very sad that Government people, who govern, live in such a vacuum of blindness they cannot see and understand the ones being governed are loosing the last shreds of hope everyday…
Posted by: Vince | November 30, 2008, 5:29 am 5:29 am
Obama is to be the next president. With that said we need to move on from there. As American citizens we should hold or elected officials accountable for actions and inactions. We should protect our constitution and our nation from all enemies, foreign and domestic. Some of those are in our congress now, some are on the courts. When laws are interpretted by feelings are what I think is best then our constituion is being harmed. I have spent many years defending this nation and will do so until my last breath. I do hope Obama does well and proves me wrong as nothing would please me more. Our nation’s well-being depends on it. Barack, prove me wrong!!
Posted by: 1post3 | November 30, 2008, 11:51 am 11:51 am
Yeah, we haven’t been attacked on home soil since after 911, but the whole world pretty much hated us (until Obama won, that is).
Posted by: Grey Matter | Nov 28, 2008 5:23:49 AM
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“Until obama won, that is”, can I throw up. The only reason the world is happy about the election….they think he will knuckle under to them. And, I am not sure they aren’t right. He promises everyone anything…go figure.
Posted by: Moline | November 30, 2008, 2:00 pm 2:00 pm
These guys (Obama and Bush) really crack me up. They’re twins. A new day is coming when you spit in the face of the privately owned, secretive, federal reserve.
Tell me how you will deal with a 10 trillion dollar increase in the money supply? Are they all too stupid to understand inflation? I think not… Have they not read about pre-WWII germany? What will they do when people flock to gold and silver because the dollar turns worthless…confiscate it and give it to the scum sucking government as payment for wise decisions? Try it partner!!! There are a lot decent, hard working, honest, people that will call you out.
Tell me how you will deal with deflation? How will you solve the problem of companies falling apart, main street stuck with a 330k mortgage while their job disappears, farmers not able to plant crops because they can’t get moeny for seed and equipment. Food shortages and prices increases to boot.
George Step on top of us,
Why don’t you ever ask these questions on your show?….why do you waste our time on so many meaningless discussions.
Posted by: kennedy | November 30, 2008, 2:58 pm 2:58 pm
I hope you 48% percent people realize that the 52% percent that voted for OBAMA are tired of the inconsiderate bull we have put up with for 8 years. And since Mr. Obama IS the president elected by the people I wish you 48% would shut up at least for 4yrs. We put up with Bush Administration crap for 8 years and see where we are. Give the man a chance he hasn’t even taken office yet.
Posted by: truthseeker | November 30, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm
“truthseeker”:
Puleeeez. People who were against Bush (myself included) were hardly silent during the last 8 years. Entire retail companies sprang up with antiBush merchandise that was and is freely displayed.
Sitting down and shutting up isn’t going to happen now, though I doubt that displaying antiObama merchandise is going to be tolerated by those whose cars are peppered with ancient antiBush stickers.
Your “truth” isn’t everyone else’s. Just continue to jeer and flaunt your 52 status and accuse those who speak out of being Rethuglicans and poor losers. It reveals a person who is just as inconsiderate, abusive and power-happy as any of the people now running the country.
Obama is temporary. And I’d wager that the “52″ is dropping daily.
Posted by: Laughing Cynic | November 30, 2008, 6:47 pm 6:47 pm
Yes our new president elect Barack Obama will be challenged to change the course this country is on. As a United States Army soldier I have 100% confidence in him to be honest and do the right thing.
I’m very proud to have him as my new Commander in Chief 20Jan08.
I however voted for the former CIC’s G.H.Bush, G. W. Bush, B. Clinton and served under all of them with pride.
I’m old and this is about the future of America and the younger generations to come after me. There will be “A New and Brighter Day” yet to come. We as Americans by supporting Barack Obama can see to it that day is not to far from the present. We as US citizens have that instinct to pull together in a time of need.
Yes We Can!!!!
Posted by: thatbrighter day | December 9, 2008, 9:46 pm 9:46 pm
What I wish for most right now is that Obama would take a break for one day. Just one day off of my tv set. Please, for the love of humanity. SHUT UP FOR 24 CONSECUTIVE HOURS… YOU NON STOP JABBERING FREAK!!!!
Posted by: A - noid ! | July 23, 2009, 2:14 am 2:14 am