GOP’s Undeclared War Against Obama

What does the GOP stand for?

I remember Ms Pelosi publicly stating that they would not cooperate with George W Bush in his final 2 years so that they could wait until the Dems were in power. It seemed to set the tone.

Of course it’s a GOP undeclared war. They lost big over the years and can’t come to terms with the fact that the American people largely don’t agree with their party line.

I’m sure that Doug Kendall at Slate is a paragon of balanced information. There’s always three sides to every argument. Yours, mine, and the facts.

“What do you think?”
What do you think?!?! How about reporting REALITY. Geeze, this is not difficult fact checking folks. The reality, supported by facts in the article, is that Republicans are not content to just set a third consecutive record for filibustering. They are now shutting down the judiciary in an unprecedented fashion, and it is a direct tactic of causing harm to America’s institutions with the intent of blaming Democrats.
Why doesn’t ABC bother reporting the news? It’s OK to do your own reporting even if Slate is the one that broke this; some good folks have come out of Slate into ‘real’ news.

Hey Steffy, it’s about Socialism, it’s not about Emperor O’Babble. You think he’d be getting this opposition if he were a Conservative or even a so called Moderate ? Yeah,yeah,I know it’s hard for an old Clinton hack to understand.

I don’t see Prez Obama “portraying” himself as a victim….never! It doesn’t and Won’t happen….now to the story……These inept idiots continues to believe they are in the Civil War era. Of course… they declared War on this President before he even sat in the Oval office. When he attempted to build a working relationship with these idiots….they sat back with a “smirk” on their face…the “little boys” need to take their “toys” and go home. Their “strategies” have not, Will not work….the American people are not blinded by lies, fear, hate or anger. That is the Majority, I’m speaking about. After Obama gets through some of main agendas of the American people…more is to be revealed. I can’t wait. Slowly, strategic, focused and strong, Mr. President.

now its news when the republicans do it.

I think that the WH has a war going on with itself at this point.

First of all the President of the United States did not “banish” Faux News from the White House….Major still works as it’s White House correspondance. And if he did, that’s no more than Bush did to MSNBC, or Dan Rather…remember??? Now Faux News is just that a ‘fake’ arse station masqurading as a ‘news” station…MSNBC has Matthews, Maddow, Olberman, Ed but has never “presented” themselves as “NEWS”….what “news” person will ever call “the President of the United States” a Racist, Nazi, Hitler, Terrorist, Muslim (derogatory) and used “screaming” as an attention getter for the elderly who are hard of hearing, and “shout” fear, fear, fear to them…Now, if you know of a legitimately U.S. news media and organization that has EVER did this or said these types of things about the “President of the United States”, you need to be naming them so maybe you and the likes will be validated. I noticed you used Faux News lingo…”dictatorship” and Chavez in the same sentence….this is the SH! that you people do and then try and hide your hands…..They got it right!!!!! They’re NOT a NEWS Organization. They are a Republican arm broadcasting opinions and fear tactics over our airwaves…they are disgusting as Springer, Jerry that is, to take advantage of Ignorance and uneducated people for their gains.

Where is ANY evidence the GOP has taken the judicial nomination process to any different level than the Dem. Party? And for the Dems, I got news for you – the “folks” don’t like YOUR policies or your people, any better than they do the GOP. You are all pond scum. I’d like to see EVERYONE thrown out and let’s start over. Maybe we can find some candidates who will put their country first, their country second and their country third.

didn’t the democrats do this for like 8 years with bush? did george report on that? drivel and tripe!

What else would you expect from the “Party of No?”

? Undeclared war?
To the extent that Limbaugh is their spokesman, I’d say that the GOP War On Obama has been very well declared and advertised.
And even without that, their completely partisan approach to everything from a stimulus bill designed to stave off another Depression, to a health care option chosen by voters last November, and getting 65% support in the polls today, make it clear that their primary considerations about these issues have nothing to do with economics or health.
Instead, the Republican positions on these issues have everything to do with political pandering and posturing in their campaign to defy the will of the voters who elected this President last fall.

I usually don’t read the comments on stories like this because what I find is a whole lot of name-calling and very little discussion of the pros and cons on any particular issue. I don’t know why I would expect anything else. After all, name-calling seems to be what our elected representatives on both sides of the political aisle engage in most of the time. And that explains why our country is so polarized.
Why is it necessary to vilify anyone with an opposing viewpoint? Perhaps it’s because that’s what gets people fired up and willing to work or contribute money to something. But it certainly doesn’t bring us together as a people.
President Lincoln brought this into clear focus in his “House Divided” speech. Why not try reading it before posting any more hate and vitriole in this forum?
P.S.: If you think I’m just talking to the “other people”…….THINK AGAIN!

Nope, all that the GOP has is fearmongering while greasing the “brains of ignorance”. Oldest trick in the book…when you are ignorant and FEARFUL, you are soooo Powerless… (the GOP play a mean “game” with their followers) if you are powerless, I have Control….but in the mean time, I “stroke” what has made you SCARED, and you will be my supporter. THIS IS THE GOP PLAY BOOK. TAKE NOTE.

It all a game and the lives of ordinary Americans are on the line while politicians posture to support their interest! Those who don’t support the public option of healthcare reform are protecting the cut they are getting from the Insurance companies and the drug companies. Every year according to a study done by Harvard..44,500 people die in this country simply because they do not have health insurance..Thes politicians don’t care..fox don’t care..its about ratings and kick backs..Its real sad..If the Scandinavian countries, Canada and England can provide comprehensive health care for all their citizens..Why can’t we?

“Just so thankful for the awesome example of working together the Dems showed for President Bush. Oh, but that’s right, he was wrong so you didn’t have to suppport him.”
kay | Oct 27, 2009 12:21:02 PM
Meanwhile, in DOCUMENTED REALITY, the Democrats let Bush’s signature Bush Tax Cuts through. They also allowed the No Child Left Behind Act, despite the howls of the teachers unions. Bush has the highest approval ratings of any President ever seen after 9/11, and Democrats have come to regret the faith they put in him when they approved everything he asked for to deal with Iraq. In regards to this specific issue, the reference article documents the fact that even at the lowest point of his popularity, in 2007-2008, Democrats approved far more of his appointments in far less time than Republicans have done for Obama.
Again, what is it with Republicans constantly lying? Don’t they understand what their lies and exageration are doing to their credibility?

“didn’t the democrats do this for like 8 years with bush? did george report on that? drivel and tripe!”
davidfrat21 | Oct 27, 2009 12:34:05 PM
No, as DOCUMENTED BY REALITY and clearly laid out in the article, they did not.

I’m compiling a list of the buzzwords, catchphrases and talking points used incessantly by the right wing in their war against Obama. Feel free to add to the list.
Arrogant, Barry, The bias [sic] MSM, BO, Communist, Competition across state lines, Dear leader, Dictator, Elitist, Empty suit, Fascist, Fishy, In over his head, Leftist, Marxist, The Messiah, Narcissist, The One, Socialist, Stop blaming Bush, Throw under the bus, Tort reform, Tyrant, Zero

This should be more prominent news.

Sara, oh and you were there? Did you see the smug look on Bamy’s face as the repubs were holding their healthcare ideas up to show everyone they did have ideas but Bamy was not interested. Either way, Bamy’s out, and I would just about bet that another dem will be a long time before he/she would be elected again if ever. Bamy will finish destroying the dems! Bout time!

GOP is spending too much time catering to the extreme right and doesn’t realize how much media outlets like Fox News and Rush Limbaugh undermine their own credibility while whipping up a storm in the middle of under-educated America.
The GOP would win lots of Democratic converts in addition to stabilizing its own base if they got back to the true roots of the party: fiscal conservatism. There are plenty of good ideas from the likes of Ron Paul, but they are being heavily overshadowed by ludicrous arguments from others. Talking loud is not the same as leadership. Neither is disagreeing with something purely because the Democrats suggest it.
Republicans might also do well to publicly admit that the George W Bush presidency had more than its fair share of mistakes, and move on. The window for that is probably closed, but it doesn’t make it less due. While Obama has made more promises than he can likely fulfill, a lot of the reasons he couldn’t are because he’s also shouldering immense problems inherited from the last GOP president.
I think Democrats need to get with it too. We aren’t in some new golden age. We have a lot of problems to fix, but that doesn’t mean you should. Some things that are being fixed (ie. banks and the auto industry) were better left to fail for the sake of our future.

I hope everyone sees exactly what the GOP is doing. They do not care about this country, they care about themselves. They had eight years to fix it and instead spent billions in a war that cost thousands of lives. Now they are screaming for Pres. Obama to fix their mess! Shame on them. They are like spoiled three year olds.

I think Republicans are playing a game with severe consequences for the country and their own political future. Picking fights on issues most Americans do not understand is a national travesty and politically stupid.

To sad, To bad, To Late. GOP goes down in Karmic flames. How foolish to be so infantile and petty. What the hell happened to unity of the people for the betterment of the collective whole. Those who think they are superior and above the ordinary citizen are beyond foolish. The people have spoken and they mean business. GOP distortion machine can try to lie, fabricate and falsify all they wish because the people will decide. The people have witnessed and the people will judge accordingly. GOP leaders have led the members in the senate and congress down a slippery road that they will not be able to climb up ever again. Dont they get everyone in the world,is now saying the GOP is the biggest embarrasment to humanity, the U.S. and they insist on showcasing their true ignorant colors. How dare they hold the country and the advancement of good positive long over do change hostage. It is over GOP rover, cant fetch a nasty spirited ol dog a bone no more. Food thought. AMA wanted Pot kept legal, in the 30s because the medicinal properties where very apparent but GOP senators back in the day decided their personal puritan conservative agenda was more important and the burgeoning pharma giants would have lost mega billions had Pot remained legal. How sad that they are devoid of true logic. Do the math, the citizens are speaking loud n clear. Pot will put over 1 billion in taxes per state in the federal coffers every year.Moron GOPers that is 50 Billion a year to our much needed and depleted coffers. Additionally, Google Morris Fishbaum and then Google Royal Richard Rife and learn the hoax that has been played out on the citizens of humanity. Much dark action occureed in the early 30s that set the stage for the greatest crime against humanity. Wake up earthlings and read, Google does not hide, expunge or conceal the truth. Read the shocking and absolute despicable truth about Morris Fishbaum and how he bought up secretively and quitely 100% of the AMA and then expunged and erased from history and the medical journals most likely one of the greatest discoveries, inventions and gifts to all humanity. How sad, how very sad that the greed of a few absolute low souls decided their profits were more important than Royal Richard Rife getting divine inspiration from the creator and coming up with a pain free device that virtually cured every disease know to mankind. You will also find the GOP had there “Party of No” hands deep in the tyranical conspiracy against mankind. Merchants of disease, death and pain be damned your days are numbered and your myth will be exposed. Angels in the outfield are lining up by the legions and the truth will be revealed. Guarentee when the american people finally get wind of the actions that were orchestrated by Morris Fishbaum and company, the people will rightly demand reversal of decades of dispicable actions. Pray to the high creator, for it is time for pure unadulterated truth to take the stage.

GOP has a reason to be very scared. Mid 2010 elections will throw them one heck of a surprise. Fools when the honorable president of the United States offers to work with you, behind closed doors you rant n you rave, but then you bring out to the american people assuming we are idiots and dont have clue. If you think you gained one iota of increased support for all your whacked out town hall scream sessions you are so sadly mistaken. Not only will go down in flaming defeat in the mid 2010 elections you have insured that a president will be ushered in a 2nd term with the largest landslide victory ever and history will show the collective body of work under the honorable commander in chief of this great nation will portrayed by historians as the single most polarizing figure along side washington, lincoln, truman and kennedy. Go President Obama Go !!!! The world leaders recognize that U.S. has a thoughtful, kind hearted, compassionate and highly intelligent leader that has been overdue for decades and will effect sweeping change for the betterment of all citizens of the U.S. and more importantly of this grand majestic planet called earth.

jhw, the no child left behind bill was co-sponsered by Ted Kennedy and had overwhelming support by both the dems and the repubs. Look it up! You need to stop blindly following the talking points of the left and do your own research. You seem to leave out that little bit of info every time you whine about Bush. Which by the way is getting way tooooo old. For all you lefties who don’t seem to know, Bush has left the building. Obama now ownes it!

When the GOP does it, it’s vicious and damaging partisan politics. While the Dems were doing it throughout the last administration, it was necessary to protect the judiciary from a permanent conservative taint. Do you want some double-mint gum to go with that double standard?

You liberals make me sick. It was fine when the Democrats tanked the judicial process for six year during the Bush administration. Liberals by their nature are hypocrites. Strong arm tactics are fine when they go your way but as soon as the other side does it you get angry and write how conservatives are cry babies. You liberals need to find a sense of reality before you allow the socialist democrats to take away all our freedoms.

To me, the GOP stands for Greedy Old Party.
On second thought, that acronym should be changed to GCOP: Greedy Corrupt Old Party.

What goes around, comes around. Good for them…!!!

Sara, Have you ever heard of freedom of the press.Does it ring a bell? Grow up and turn the channel to Fox to get the real news not the Democrats propaganda provided by ABC and George.

Pelosi and Reid declared war on tens of millions of American citizens when they decided to deny them their constitutional right to have their voices heard, through their elected representatives, in the United States Congress.

You know if someone would have the guts (media included) to broadcast the child trafficking that has been going on for years within the political ring (mostly republicans but some democrats) then see how much the GOP power would be smashed. There is a huge paper trail that links many of the high profile idiots that have been trying to block anything good would have to face up that they abused many of America’s children. WAKE UP AMERICAN’S…read Franklin Scandal or better yet google it. Triple fact checked with a ton of documentation but none of the media wants to touch it because they are controlled by the same idiots that run our country.

Man I’m so sick of these right-wing self-important whining GOP babies. Every time they don’t get their way they throw a temper tantrum. What happened to being loyal to your country and your leader even if you don’t agree with everything. Oh I forgot, the GOP way is the ONLY way.

I don’t think George S. should be hosting a major network news show since he is a former Clinton Admin stooge. Just imagine the uproar if Rove was hosting a program on Fox. Georgie has no credibility about party politics since he was a key clinton admin stooge.

Back in Rahm’s good graces in the morning meeting George?
Good boy, now sit up, now roll over!

delays I’m in slower demise of what we all know and love

First of all the whole thing makes me sick. On one side people are holding their hands ready for that handout. And on the other side people are being put out of their homes, and can’t find a job. And yes, they made too much money last year to collect welfare or foodstamps, just untill they can get back on their feets, cause their kids have to eat. Then with pride they go back to work, and start all over again.
They don’t a hand out from the government, they get needed a hand up.

George,
You can afford to agree with Obama….whatever he gets through Congress won’t affect you….you have so much money you can afford to go anywhere in the world for anything, be it medicine, fuel, etc.
Your an elitist, like the rest of Congress and you are probably getting it all free and laughing at the rest of this nation over the rim of the martini glass.

The real Undeclared War….Is by the leftist/marxist in this country on any that oppose their agenda. Homeland Security has declared conservative Americans as the greatest terror threat to America. Never mind that lately we have seen several Islamic Extremist terror plots stopped by the FBI and not Homeland Insecurity. Nevermind, that no conservative American has spoken or attempted violence. Okey, the conservative Americans have held PEACEFUL protest in the form of Tea Parties voicing their concerns over the direction of the current fiscal INSANITY in this country. Gee…go figure. Oh…the whitehouse has declared the Republicans the real enemy of the American people. I thought the Republicans were made up of…American citizens. Gee….what do I know. (sigh) Oh…then there is the whitehouse tour de’force declaration of war on the Fox media group. Well that will teach Fox to report the TRUTH, and how dare Fox Media ask challenging questions of the Obama administration. Most of the questions were not on the APPROVED media question list issued by YOUR whitehouse to the media. Also, there is the attempt by the Obama administration to silence talk radio, because yah just can’t have people telling the TRUTH when your administration is trying to sell INTELLECTUAL DISHONESTY, and outright LIES. Now if you open your eyes a little bit, question some, and take the time to get news from multiple sources your gonna find out that the Obama administration has ALOT in common with Stalinist and Maoist tactics. Gee…..Neo-Marxist in America ….go figure. After all….Anita Dunn a working member of the Obama administration has clearly stated that Mao Tse-Tung is one of her favorite political philosophers. Oh, for those of you how can’t remember who Mao was….he was the Communist revolutionary in China around the time of Stalin, and is best known for the mass murder of 20 -50 million of his own people in the name of his political marxist vision. Hail Obama and the DNC.

I think the GOP is waging a WAR ON AMERICA and their pawns are their counterparts in the Congress.
WE the PEOPLE are the victims of their treason.
They are traitors. It feels like the South Confederacy is rising again and we are sitting here helpless to stop it.

Republicannots. No plan, no ideas, Both parties need to go. Get ready for Tea Party vs. Progressive Party

Wow, Jack Trent, such big words!
I’m the real Republican Party.
I believe in civil liberties and limited government intrusion.
I believe I can make better decisions for ourself than the government.
I believe in fiscal responsibility. If the money isn’t there, prioritize and do what you can til the money IS there.
I believe in loyalty to country over party.
I vote my conscience and my priorities. If the GOP candidate matches me, it will get my vote. If the Democratic matches me, that’s the way I vote.
I do not believe in tearing down my elected officials, regardless of party. But if I disagree with them, they will hear about it.
Yes, I’m the real Republican, and I’m not alone. We’re not evil; we don’t hate for the sake of hating. But you push us, and we will push right back.

“Doesn’t anyone remember when Pelosi called the american public Nazis?”
Nope… because she never said it. Rush Limbaugh lied.

GOP Greedy old party

The Republicans SHOULD use every delay tactic, every procedure available at their disposal. This democratically controlled congress, senate and white house have shown no love for republicans or any desire to work in a bipartisan fashion. It takes two to tango, but you can’t say “We (the dems) have been reaching across the aisle”. That’s B.S. and you know it. Dem’s have been reaching across the aisle saying “It’s our way or the highway”.
Screw ‘em…..republicans should screw the socialist government at every turn. Every freaking turn.

Undeclared. How loud do they have to shout before it is declared? The GOP is definitely the spoiled brat who decides that if they won’t play “My way, I’ll take my ball and go home.”

If democrats expect to win both houses again in 2010, they need to stop calling those who don’t agree with them “the Party of No”. It’s become grating to many who said “Yes, we can” and are now regretting they didn’t say “No way, anyday”…like me and my family of voters.

Hmmmmmm…Since the Democrat Party has become completely dedicated to stealing as much money as possible from those who produce and buying votes with it by giving the funds away to the unproductive to maintain their political power…..maybe we NEED a “Party of NO!” to prevent a complete collapse of the United States.