So we are finally getting a chance to see the head of our govt. coming together, and there do not seem to be any: brownies,paulies,or rummies, or cheneys or condies on the horizion.
thank god.
this young man, being the first president of color-KNOWS the weight on his shoulders, he will not fail.
and the people working for him, will not fail. they also understand the importance of this.
so ALL american’ can rest easy, this will be good for the country, especially after what we have just been through this last eight years.
but praise god, it is almost over.
bush and is crew after all of their fingers up to the american people
they have now thrown in the towel.
and that is ok by me.
for all i can, bush and crew can turn out the lights and go home for christmas and not returen.
they have done just about all of the damage they can do.
jpt you should smile sometimes
Posted by: northsidemessenger | November 22, 2008, 9:12 am 9:12 am
Apparently experience did matter!
Posted by: angry black democrat | November 22, 2008, 9:23 am 9:23 am
I remember when the ‘Bushies’ came to D.C.
They were the ‘adults’ and were going to bring the ‘CEO’ business mentality to the government. They did, but they used the wrong business model.
Bush & Co. ran the government and made decisions just like the car companies, a massive extravagant narrow sighted spending spree, wrong direction and eventually bankrupt, begging for money in debt.
Obama maybe, is a type of CEO who knows how to use smart proven people to get ideas and opinions and then formulate a policy that’s good for everyone, not just the corporate elite.
Posted by: dewde | November 22, 2008, 10:31 am 10:31 am
You will wish, as we all will, that we had a President like President bush back by the time Obama and Hillary are through. They each have their own personal Agenda and Hillary is for Hillary and Obama doesn’t bave a clue so they will all just run over him. I guess Hillary is more experienced to get at 3:00 a.m. call. But he sold us a bill of good, CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN, there is no change. The Clintons were rejected because of who they are and here he goes and puts one and by putting one he will get both of them back in. It is truly a shame for him. I really believe Hillary now that he did not and does not have the experience to be President. Why did’nt we vote for her. So much for all the talk. Well, goodbye Obama come 2012.
Posted by: Janice | November 22, 2008, 10:55 am 10:55 am
The republican party’s house is on fire and they obsessed with picking apart where Obama sends his kids to school or who one of his appointees had dinner with 15 years ago.
Fine with me. That means another net 20 House seats in 2010!
Janice: Just because some of Obama’a picks are from the WJCs administration, doesn’t mean there will NOT be change. He has to hit the road running and in order to do that, he must have people who know their way around DC and know how to get things accomplished. Obama promised CHANGE and he will deliver it via his POLICIES. Obama’s POLICIES will NOT be like WJCs; they will be his own and therefore different. JC Give him time to get things done since he has not yet taken office. You are expecting something that is impossible for mere men to deliver. Be patient. If he then does NOT deliver with the change he promised, we have 2012 to chose another POTUS and he will have to leave office! I have faith that he will NOT let us down because as our first Black POTUS he wants his place in history to reflect his ability to be GREAT, [not just 'good'], and the only way this can be accomplished is if he ACTUALLY ‘DOES GREAT WORK’ in helping all of us!
Ah yes, the where’s the change line. No, let’s not give the man a chance to actually get into office to see what he does for change. Oh heck no, that’s plain silly.
And I can tell you I will never wish for another Bush administration.
I think most Americans are just counting the days down until Bush and his cronies are all out of the White House. I also think we know that, no matter who becomes a part of Mr. Obama’s cabinet, under-performers will be replaced. Personally, I cannot wait to get out from under the weight of GWB’s administration. We will all be the better for it!
I think the Republican party would be better served by “introspection” instead of “inspection” of our not-yet-sworn-in President-elect Obama. As my mother used to say when I was younger, “Those who cannot DO kvetch!” Repubs – stop the finger-pointing, excuses, complaining, and criticism of the Democrats. Get your house in order!
Peter Schiff or Ron Paul for Treasury Secretary. They have predicted this collapse in the face of ridicule and laughter. Seems to me they are the only ones with a clue.
After seeing what the Democrats have done to this country over the past year.
I truly am Afraid.
The way they raped and pillaged the Government.
The way they divided the people and pitted americans against americans.
Set up for some bad things to happen.
if ron paul had a clue, he should have sounded the alarm on george bush a long time ago, if he had maybe more reps. would have taken up the call and helped him get the word out to the american people that bush was no good.
ron paul did not have a clue then
and he does not have a clue or a crystal ball now.
give obama a chance.
he will not be as bad as bush has been on the country.
cuz they say two thousand zero zero party over,
Oops out of true
So tonight Im gonna party like its 1992
It’s the Clinton administration all over again!
A MESSAGE TO AMERICA FROM THE REST OF THE WORLD:
THE WORLD THANKS YOU AMERICA
YOU ARE THE LAST SUPERPOWER
AND WE ARE GLAD YOU DID THE RIGHT THING
59 DAYS AND COUNTING.
NO MORE BUSH!
YEAH! O-BA-MA!, O-BA-MA!, O-BA-MA!
THANK YOU AMERICA!
Keep in mind, folks of all political stripe, that NO human being can, overnight, undo the damage the past 8 years have inflicted upon America by the Bush administration. President-elect Obama is making selections for his cabinet based on a number of criteria, i.e., that they be individuals of proven ability; that they’re willing & able to work as a team; that they are true public servants, that they aren’t yes-men/women; that they are willing to be “open books” re any skeletons or ghosts in their closets; that he needn’t fear to turn his back, etc. Obama isn’t a formal sort of person, so it’s equally important that his relationship with his cabinet extends beyond the confines of the Oval Office, say to the basketball court, or, if they have kids the ages of the Obama girls, their kids will likely be playmates with them, so the Obama as parents may relate to those cabinet members as parents all over do to the parents of their kids’ playmates. Remember, the Obamas are humans; humans are imperfect beings, just as their critics are.
Yes, experience does matter! That is why the very inexperienced Obama is choosing experienced people to guide his presidency!
Another Clinton presidency or two might be work! :)
Yes, experience does matter! That is why the very inexperienced Obama is choosing experienced people to guide his presidency!
But character matters too! Will the real Obama please stand up?
Let’s put everyone America voted down in the primary in the cabinet. Great creative idea. Edwards can be Sec of Morality !
Posted by: nuts for obama | November 22, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
We should be so lucky if Obama replicates the Clinton years! Sure he campaigned on “change” but change is going to take more than being an idealist. I would have rather seen Hillary be the president, but since she’s not, I’m happy to see Obama’s handling things the way he is. Good grief people ANYONE’s better than who we’ve had for eight years. And if you (are old enough) remember the Clinton years, they were the best of our lifetime. So if Obama brings back the Clinton years. YIPEEEE !!!!
Posted by: Texas Lil | November 22, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm
Just another Clinton presidency. With all the drama, immorality, lies and we thought Obama would be his own man. Well, now we see that he did not have the experience. I think he could be but he want be so his experience will show again and again but Hillary will be the president and I truly think that is sad. I don’t care that Obama is liberal, I just think Hillary is awful, always have and always will.
Posted by: Jane | November 22, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm
Finally a team of truly capable people. We are really seeing the end of the Bush Error (Era). How nice!
Geez…imagine that. A President-Elect surrounding himself with competent, experienced people who know their way around Washington and the Congress and will be able to hit the ground running.
And there are an alarming number of pragmatic Centrist Democrats, too! Where are all the radical left wing terrorist sympathizers who were going to lead us down the road to a Marxian Dictatorship of the Proletariat?
Given that the GOP has a 61% disapproval rating, I think the spleen venters would be better off finding a way to broaden the party’s appeal to people other than rural, southern and aging voters.
On the other hand, it’s probably better for the rest of us that they content themselves with spreading vitriol on the internet.
These are not his family friends ala Bush. He isn’t appointing Brownies that have no clue what they are doing (See FEMA and Katrina). These are experience people that can hit the ground running which is exactly what this country needs. Obama is not putting in yes men, but rather those that can think for themselves and give him input. How anyone could think this is a bad thing is beyond me. But then how anyone can think that Bush’s policies were good things is as well.
Strange the appointment of Geithner helped the market more than the election of BHO.
Posted by: Richard Nelson | November 22, 2008, 5:33 pm 5:33 pm
When world leaders retires or quit the stage they travel the world.Could anybody tell me what President G.W.Bush will do after leaving the White House in January 2009.
This is food for thought!!!
It sure wouldn’t hurt my feelings if any of these candidates decided to put some real-life people into cabinet positions. I’m not talking about the ‘insiders’ group that is being assembled, rather top picks from all areas of consideration. The best CEO’s, the best educators, the best scientist, and etc. I’d close the doors on the old crew from a failed economy and install new ‘change’ based choices.
For example; I would put Thomas Sowell and Walter Williams in place to cover the economy advisor positions and some qualified NASA scientist to watch over the global warmming deal so that we don’t get bamboozeled by the rest of the world. You know, a gang of ‘common sense’ Americans that actually have respect for the Constitution’s purpose and the spirit in which it was established and would actually uphold the oath to protect the American idea. Lots of yankee doodle stuff!
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So we are finally getting a chance to see the head of our govt. coming together, and there do not seem to be any: brownies,paulies,or rummies, or cheneys or condies on the horizion.
thank god.
this young man, being the first president of color-KNOWS the weight on his shoulders, he will not fail.
and the people working for him, will not fail. they also understand the importance of this.
so ALL american’ can rest easy, this will be good for the country, especially after what we have just been through this last eight years.
but praise god, it is almost over.
bush and is crew after all of their fingers up to the american people
they have now thrown in the towel.
and that is ok by me.
for all i can, bush and crew can turn out the lights and go home for christmas and not returen.
they have done just about all of the damage they can do.
jpt you should smile sometimes
Posted by: northsidemessenger | November 22, 2008, 9:12 am 9:12 am
Apparently experience did matter!
Posted by: angry black democrat | November 22, 2008, 9:23 am 9:23 am
I remember when the ‘Bushies’ came to D.C.
They were the ‘adults’ and were going to bring the ‘CEO’ business mentality to the government. They did, but they used the wrong business model.
Bush & Co. ran the government and made decisions just like the car companies, a massive extravagant narrow sighted spending spree, wrong direction and eventually bankrupt, begging for money in debt.
Obama maybe, is a type of CEO who knows how to use smart proven people to get ideas and opinions and then formulate a policy that’s good for everyone, not just the corporate elite.
Posted by: dewde | November 22, 2008, 10:31 am 10:31 am
You will wish, as we all will, that we had a President like President bush back by the time Obama and Hillary are through. They each have their own personal Agenda and Hillary is for Hillary and Obama doesn’t bave a clue so they will all just run over him. I guess Hillary is more experienced to get at 3:00 a.m. call. But he sold us a bill of good, CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN, there is no change. The Clintons were rejected because of who they are and here he goes and puts one and by putting one he will get both of them back in. It is truly a shame for him. I really believe Hillary now that he did not and does not have the experience to be President. Why did’nt we vote for her. So much for all the talk. Well, goodbye Obama come 2012.
Posted by: Janice | November 22, 2008, 10:55 am 10:55 am
The republican party’s house is on fire and they obsessed with picking apart where Obama sends his kids to school or who one of his appointees had dinner with 15 years ago.
Fine with me. That means another net 20 House seats in 2010!
Posted by: Yvonne | November 22, 2008, 12:03 pm 12:03 pm
Janice: Just because some of Obama’a picks are from the WJCs administration, doesn’t mean there will NOT be change. He has to hit the road running and in order to do that, he must have people who know their way around DC and know how to get things accomplished. Obama promised CHANGE and he will deliver it via his POLICIES. Obama’s POLICIES will NOT be like WJCs; they will be his own and therefore different. JC Give him time to get things done since he has not yet taken office. You are expecting something that is impossible for mere men to deliver. Be patient. If he then does NOT deliver with the change he promised, we have 2012 to chose another POTUS and he will have to leave office! I have faith that he will NOT let us down because as our first Black POTUS he wants his place in history to reflect his ability to be GREAT, [not just 'good'], and the only way this can be accomplished is if he ACTUALLY ‘DOES GREAT WORK’ in helping all of us!
Posted by: InWantofaUnitedNation | November 22, 2008, 12:03 pm 12:03 pm
Ah yes, the where’s the change line. No, let’s not give the man a chance to actually get into office to see what he does for change. Oh heck no, that’s plain silly.
And I can tell you I will never wish for another Bush administration.
Posted by: AnaB | November 22, 2008, 12:07 pm 12:07 pm
I think most Americans are just counting the days down until Bush and his cronies are all out of the White House. I also think we know that, no matter who becomes a part of Mr. Obama’s cabinet, under-performers will be replaced. Personally, I cannot wait to get out from under the weight of GWB’s administration. We will all be the better for it!
Posted by: dlh | November 22, 2008, 12:11 pm 12:11 pm
I think the Republican party would be better served by “introspection” instead of “inspection” of our not-yet-sworn-in President-elect Obama. As my mother used to say when I was younger, “Those who cannot DO kvetch!” Repubs – stop the finger-pointing, excuses, complaining, and criticism of the Democrats. Get your house in order!
Posted by: dlh | November 22, 2008, 12:15 pm 12:15 pm
Peter Schiff or Ron Paul for Treasury Secretary. They have predicted this collapse in the face of ridicule and laughter. Seems to me they are the only ones with a clue.
Posted by: Huh | November 22, 2008, 12:21 pm 12:21 pm
After seeing what the Democrats have done to this country over the past year.
I truly am Afraid.
The way they raped and pillaged the Government.
The way they divided the people and pitted americans against americans.
Set up for some bad things to happen.
Posted by: seah | November 22, 2008, 12:29 pm 12:29 pm
if ron paul had a clue, he should have sounded the alarm on george bush a long time ago, if he had maybe more reps. would have taken up the call and helped him get the word out to the american people that bush was no good.
ron paul did not have a clue then
and he does not have a clue or a crystal ball now.
give obama a chance.
he will not be as bad as bush has been on the country.
Posted by: northsidemessenger | November 22, 2008, 12:30 pm 12:30 pm
cuz they say two thousand zero zero party over,
Oops out of true
So tonight Im gonna party like its 1992
It’s the Clinton administration all over again!
Posted by: drjohn | November 22, 2008, 12:35 pm 12:35 pm
A MESSAGE TO AMERICA FROM THE REST OF THE WORLD:
THE WORLD THANKS YOU AMERICA
YOU ARE THE LAST SUPERPOWER
AND WE ARE GLAD YOU DID THE RIGHT THING
59 DAYS AND COUNTING.
NO MORE BUSH!
YEAH! O-BA-MA!, O-BA-MA!, O-BA-MA!
THANK YOU AMERICA!
Posted by: northsidemessenger | November 22, 2008, 12:43 pm 12:43 pm
and as annie lenox said,
“and it feels, WONDERFUL”
Posted by: northsidemessenger | November 22, 2008, 12:44 pm 12:44 pm
Keep in mind, folks of all political stripe, that NO human being can, overnight, undo the damage the past 8 years have inflicted upon America by the Bush administration. President-elect Obama is making selections for his cabinet based on a number of criteria, i.e., that they be individuals of proven ability; that they’re willing & able to work as a team; that they are true public servants, that they aren’t yes-men/women; that they are willing to be “open books” re any skeletons or ghosts in their closets; that he needn’t fear to turn his back, etc. Obama isn’t a formal sort of person, so it’s equally important that his relationship with his cabinet extends beyond the confines of the Oval Office, say to the basketball court, or, if they have kids the ages of the Obama girls, their kids will likely be playmates with them, so the Obama as parents may relate to those cabinet members as parents all over do to the parents of their kids’ playmates. Remember, the Obamas are humans; humans are imperfect beings, just as their critics are.
Posted by: nanameow | November 22, 2008, 12:59 pm 12:59 pm
Yes, experience does matter! That is why the very inexperienced Obama is choosing experienced people to guide his presidency!
Another Clinton presidency or two might be work! :)
Posted by: aware2u | November 22, 2008, 1:11 pm 1:11 pm
Yes, experience does matter! That is why the very inexperienced Obama is choosing experienced people to guide his presidency!
But character matters too! Will the real Obama please stand up?
Posted by: aware2u | November 22, 2008, 1:14 pm 1:14 pm
Let’s put everyone America voted down in the primary in the cabinet. Great creative idea. Edwards can be Sec of Morality !
Posted by: nuts for obama | November 22, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
We should be so lucky if Obama replicates the Clinton years! Sure he campaigned on “change” but change is going to take more than being an idealist. I would have rather seen Hillary be the president, but since she’s not, I’m happy to see Obama’s handling things the way he is. Good grief people ANYONE’s better than who we’ve had for eight years. And if you (are old enough) remember the Clinton years, they were the best of our lifetime. So if Obama brings back the Clinton years. YIPEEEE !!!!
Posted by: Texas Lil | November 22, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm
Just another Clinton presidency. With all the drama, immorality, lies and we thought Obama would be his own man. Well, now we see that he did not have the experience. I think he could be but he want be so his experience will show again and again but Hillary will be the president and I truly think that is sad. I don’t care that Obama is liberal, I just think Hillary is awful, always have and always will.
Posted by: Jane | November 22, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm
Finally a team of truly capable people. We are really seeing the end of the Bush Error (Era). How nice!
Posted by: teddymaniac | November 22, 2008, 4:55 pm 4:55 pm
Geez…imagine that. A President-Elect surrounding himself with competent, experienced people who know their way around Washington and the Congress and will be able to hit the ground running.
And there are an alarming number of pragmatic Centrist Democrats, too! Where are all the radical left wing terrorist sympathizers who were going to lead us down the road to a Marxian Dictatorship of the Proletariat?
Given that the GOP has a 61% disapproval rating, I think the spleen venters would be better off finding a way to broaden the party’s appeal to people other than rural, southern and aging voters.
On the other hand, it’s probably better for the rest of us that they content themselves with spreading vitriol on the internet.
Posted by: Brooklyn Democrat | November 22, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm
These are not his family friends ala Bush. He isn’t appointing Brownies that have no clue what they are doing (See FEMA and Katrina). These are experience people that can hit the ground running which is exactly what this country needs. Obama is not putting in yes men, but rather those that can think for themselves and give him input. How anyone could think this is a bad thing is beyond me. But then how anyone can think that Bush’s policies were good things is as well.
Posted by: Ordermonger | November 22, 2008, 5:12 pm 5:12 pm
Strange the appointment of Geithner helped the market more than the election of BHO.
Posted by: Richard Nelson | November 22, 2008, 5:33 pm 5:33 pm
When world leaders retires or quit the stage they travel the world.Could anybody tell me what President G.W.Bush will do after leaving the White House in January 2009.
This is food for thought!!!
Posted by: AdeWALE aJUMOBI | November 22, 2008, 7:28 pm 7:28 pm
It sure wouldn’t hurt my feelings if any of these candidates decided to put some real-life people into cabinet positions. I’m not talking about the ‘insiders’ group that is being assembled, rather top picks from all areas of consideration. The best CEO’s, the best educators, the best scientist, and etc. I’d close the doors on the old crew from a failed economy and install new ‘change’ based choices.
For example; I would put Thomas Sowell and Walter Williams in place to cover the economy advisor positions and some qualified NASA scientist to watch over the global warmming deal so that we don’t get bamboozeled by the rest of the world. You know, a gang of ‘common sense’ Americans that actually have respect for the Constitution’s purpose and the spirit in which it was established and would actually uphold the oath to protect the American idea. Lots of yankee doodle stuff!
Posted by: sbirdog | November 22, 2008, 9:09 pm 9:09 pm