Palin to resign

[saden1]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

A very good opinion article. We should all take note of these words:

"Here are a few examples of what we may face in the next 10 years: a profound and prolonged American crash, with the admission of bankruptcy and the spread of deep social unrest; one or more American cities getting hit with weapons of mass destruction from an unknown source; faint glimmers of actual secessionist movements as Americans for various reasons and in various areas decide the burdens and assumptions of the federal government are no longer attractive or legitimate.
The era we face, that is soon upon us, will require a great deal from our leaders. They had better be sturdy. They will have to be gifted. There will be many who cannot, and should not, make the cut. Now is the time to look for those who can. And so the Republican Party should get serious, as serious as the age, because that is what a grown-up, responsible party—a party that deserves to lead—would do."

She paints a very good worst case scenario. Fortunately some of us were smart enough to elected Obama to help us navigate these troubling times. It's a shame you guys don't have a capable leader.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by saden1

She paints a very good worst case scenario. Fortunately some of us were smart enough to elected Obama to help us navigate these troubling times. It's a shame you guys don't have a capable leader.

LOL...Obama has done nothing to make this country better at this point. You need to tread carefully cause there are a ton of opinions out there that Obama is failing miserably. I will take slinging sammy's advice and wait til his term is over.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by jsarno

LOL...Obama has done nothing to make this country better at this point. You need to tread carefully cause there are a ton of opinions out there that Obama is failing miserably. I will take slinging sammy's advice and wait til his term is over.

What do I need to tread carefully on? I'm not a big opinions guy, I mean like assholes they're dime a dozen. You know what's funny? You say "Obama has done nothing to make this country better at this point" and then proceed to tell me to "wait 'til his term is over."

The comedy writes itself.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by jsarno

LOL...Obama has done nothing to make this country better at this point. You need to tread carefully cause there are a ton of opinions out there that Obama is failing miserably. I will take slinging sammy's advice and wait til his term is over.

As someone who votes Dem, I agree. Let's give the man his four years. There isn't gonna be a drastic improvement over a year. I would give McCain the same time as well.

And all you Obama bashers, you really think McCain-Palin would be doing a dandy job right now? Come on, Bush Jr.'s terms and the economic downturn are huge potholes to get out of. Rather than trying to insult Obama, I think the Republicans should spend time trying to re-tailor their image and try to get back to restricted fiscal spending, not the hypocrisy that was Bush.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by saden1

She paints a very good worst case scenario. Fortunately some of us were smart enough to elected Obama to help us navigate these troubling times. It's a shame you guys don't have a capable leader.

If only Reagan could channel himself into Obama I'd feel a great deal better about your statement. LOL

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

A very good opinion article. We should all take note of these words:

"Here are a few examples of what we may face in the next 10 years: a profound and prolonged American crash, with the admission of bankruptcy and the spread of deep social unrest; one or more American cities getting hit with weapons of mass destruction from an unknown source; faint glimmers of actual secessionist movements as Americans for various reasons and in various areas decide the burdens and assumptions of the federal government are no longer attractive or legitimate.
The era we face, that is soon upon us, will require a great deal from our leaders. They had better be sturdy. They will have to be gifted. There will be many who cannot, and should not, make the cut. Now is the time to look for those who can. And so the Republican Party should get serious, as serious as the age, because that is what a grown-up, responsible party—a party that deserves to lead—would do."

I'm starting to wonder why that would be such a bad idea...

[Beemnseven]

Speaking of those inept, bumbling fools, -- you know, the Republicans, -- here's another take on where the GOP should go from here.

[George W. Bush] remarkably enough, managed to combine every anti-individual liberty idea from the right with every pro-big government policy from the left. From the right, Bush acquired: a super-hawkish foreign policy; contempt for civil liberties; and religiously informed positions on gay marriage, abortion and end-of-life issues. And from the left he got: high-spending ways, including the massive drug entitlement for seniors; expansive ideas about the federal government's role in education policy; and the chutzpah, just before leaving, to engineer a massive government bailout of banks and auto companies.

[jsarno]

Excellent posts slingin sammy!

Back on track, here seems to be more evidence as to why Palin resigned:
Levi Johnston: Palin resigned to cash in on fame - Yahoo! News

I'm still scratching my head as to how this kid is 19 (looks a lot older) and why in the world he has been offered a movie deal! he seems to be trying to cash in now, but I do think he's telling the truth about Palin.

[CRedskinsRule]

You know, I just realized, we need to make Afghanistan the second Switzerland! Somehow, get them to avow neutrality (minus the Taliban). Establish world class banking and resorts, and then all our problems will be solved. Man life is easy!

[firstdown]

Funny how people think that Bush imposed on their liberties but have no problem with what OBama has done taking over the private market.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Funny how people think that Bush imposed on their liberties but have no problem with what OBama has done taking over the private market.

Well, you won't here that from me. Politicians on both sides of the ideological spectrum want more power and will infringe on our liberty in one form or another. Democrats want what's in your wallet, Republicans want to control your bedroom and your body.

[SmootSmack]

Obama's a juggernaut? In what way?

[saden1]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Obama's a juggernaut? In what way?

Compared to Republicans out there? Especially Romney? No contest, might as well not even run. Did you not see how much money the man raised (744 million)? The kind of crowd he pulled? The trouncing of McCain by 192 electoral votes?

If Obama isn't a political juggernaut, I don't know who is. Again, good luck.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by saden1

Compared to Republicans out there? Especially Romney? No contest, might as well not even run. Did you not see how much money the man raised (744 million)? The kind of crowd he pulled? The trouncing of McCain by 192 electoral votes?

If Obama isn't a political juggernaut, I don't know who is. Again, good luck.

Got ya. Kind of like how H.W. Bush trounced Dukakis by over 300 electoral votes and had an approval rating close to 90% just over a year before his 1992 re-election bid. You're right, I tend to forget how that complete dominance in 1988 helped secure a guaranteed win for him in 1992.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Got ya. Kind of like how H.W. Bush trounced Dukakis by over 300 electoral votes and had an approval rating close to 90% just over a year before his 1992 re-election bid. You're right, I tend to forget how that complete dominance in 1988 helped secure a guaranteed win for him in 1992.

LOL...that's not a fair comparison of the political and electorate landscape is it? If you think Obama is Herbert Walker by all means, indulge yourself. Besides, I don't see someone as capable as Slick Willy on the other side that can come in and play the hero. Oh, and Romney wouldn't even win his home state...Dukakis at least managed to do that.

Times done changed bro, times done changed...and it take decades for change not 4 years. Good luck mon ami.