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Barack Obama doesn't know the meaning of the word "bipartisan."

From the L.A. Times (1/25/09): www.latimes.com/.../la-na-obama-stimulus25-2009jan25,0,6466321.story

"And some Republicans rejected Obama's claim that he is open to their initiatives, renewing complaints that GOP proposals were being brushed aside as the administration and congressional Democrats hammered out details of the massive legislative package."...

Obama showed no willingness to budge. "I won," he said."

Face it.  Democrats are not going to work with Republicans.  They have no desire to - never had and never will.  President Bush made honest attempts to "reach across the aisle" - and was continually stabbed in the back and never seemed to learn his lesson.  Yet, Obama, who has obviously no desire to let Republicans have a say (after all, HE WON!), is said to be "bipartisan?".  By whom?  The mainstream media - and they are clearly on Obama's payroll.

Wrong, wrong, wrong...and remember, it's the Congress that proposes and the President that disposes.  Obama cannot control what the content of bills are...he can only influence.  And his influence added tax breaks that the Republicans wanted.  As I recall, the frequent mantra of the Republicans in the early 80s in defense of Reagan and the budgets he signed was that the President doesn't make laws, Congress does.  The President can sign, or veto.  You can't say that then, and say what you are saying now, and not be...a hypocrite.

Actually since I didn't say that in the early 80's, I can speak about now and feel that Obama was not truthful in saying that he wants to work together.  In fact, the further we go with his administration we seem to be seeing nothing but contradictions in statements and actions.

Victor...do you really want to talk about hypocrisy and congress?

Recently President Barack Obama issued a critique of the $18 billion in bonuses paid by Wall Street calling it "the height of irresponsibility".  Later that evening, President Obama demonstrated his idea of restraint and responsibility by throwing an extravagant party at taxpayer expense to celebrate one of the most irresponsible “pork” bills ever passed by the House of Representatives.

Never mind this; what is really shameful is the use of hypocritical rhetoric that does nothing but further divide our nation.  

Why would President Obama ignore the fact that Wall Street bonuses fell by 44% in 2008, the largest dollar decline ever and the biggest percentage drop in more than 30 years (Source: http://money.cnn.com/)?  

Second, who is Obama to cast stones?  He has been an active participant in this nation’s most irresponsible fiscal government ever.  Since the democrats took control of congress in 2006, our debt has expanded by $1.5 trillion, by far the greatest expansion of debt in any two year period in the history of this nation (Source: treasurydirect.gov). This doesn’t even include the $1 trillion additional debt being proposed by President Obama under the fraud of economic stimulus.  And you want to lecture us about hypocrisy. Spare us all.

No.

Victor...I'm surprised at your comment. You blame Bush for all the ills of the earth especially over the past two years of his term. But it was the democrats that controlled everything. Here's your comment: "it's the Congress that proposes and the President that disposes."

Bipartisanship is pointless when one side has nothing to offer. The R's have not presented a single idea to get this economy going.

I get that they want to eliminate the income tax. That is not a valid idea. The R's have well earned their banishment.

They really need to stop whining and pitch in, or they will dwell there for many elections.

"DiNapoli said the average Wall Street bonus fell 36.7% to $112,000 in 2008." Must be tough getting by on such a paltry sum;-)

money.cnn.com/.../index.htm

Jeff...you first need to open up your eyes and your mind and then watch or read anything that's factual and accurate. Start by listening to something non MSM like FOX or Rush. You then just might be able to debate some of these issues

jmark...fact is a fact. But put thinks into perspective. And do you know what free enterprise means or capitalism? It might be your boss Mss. jmark

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