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34. I admit
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 01:52 PM
Jan 2012

I like the President's economic proposals more than I like what Congress ultimately does with them. It has taken a mass protest to get these legislators attention. I don't believe the main problem has ever been the President and his initiatives. Congress has the responsibility for allocating our money and debating his proposals. They've acted like they could just stall until this election. I think they're going to feel a backlash for that.

I do think pressure behind this election is going to bend the legislature toward our Democratic initiatives and toward the President's as well. It's still going to be a challenge to get them working together. If we achieve that, we will move toward fixing much of what's been broken and given away to those who don't need or deserve it.

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Not 1 word about Corp Tax Loopholes that Outsource American Jobs FreakinDJ Jan 2012 #1
He has been talking about that emulatorloo Jan 2012 #2
When - show me the transcripts FreakinDJ Jan 2012 #9
so you have some evidence, anything, to show bigtree Jan 2012 #12
You say he's on it woo me with science Jan 2012 #19
you don't want to know bigtree Jan 2012 #22
Your post is disruptive and baiting FreakinDJ Jan 2012 #25
this doesn't show that the President 'ran' from anything bigtree Jan 2012 #29
MINOR Rule change that didn't provide any relief from Outsoursing FreakinDJ Jan 2012 #32
it's from the link you posted bigtree Jan 2012 #36
Sitting back and Waiting to see what happens - does not a Leader make FreakinDJ Jan 2012 #38
that's just not supported by any facts bigtree Jan 2012 #39
process of social influence FreakinDJ Jan 2012 #40
I'm not running for anything bigtree Jan 2012 #41
so you have a full transcript of the speech? bigtree Jan 2012 #3
So what's the plan woo me with science Jan 2012 #5
and he didn't say a word about Whisp Jan 2012 #8
IIRC the President set up a seminar on "insourcing" (bringing jobs back) recently CJCRANE Jan 2012 #44
I don't think it will have much effect if at all FreakinDJ Jan 2012 #46
Tomorrow's "ponies". nt Romulox Jan 2012 #4
hehehe SammyWinstonJack Jan 2012 #16
I think it's a good strategy for him. TransitJohn Jan 2012 #6
Fine. Just be sure to follow up the big talk with ACTION, Mr. President. kestrel91316 Jan 2012 #7
Put on your walking shoes and see you at the barricades and all that. TransitJohn Jan 2012 #11
Yup, talk is cheap, ESPECIALLY in an election year -- Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #20
that,s right Kestrel! hang a left Jan 2012 #31
he hasn't been all in until now? Enrique Jan 2012 #10
Romney called, he wants the President in the 'quiet room'. Kingofalldems Jan 2012 #13
Let us hope that he will stay this course. nt ladjf Jan 2012 #14
What course? woo me with science Jan 2012 #18
let's see bigtree Jan 2012 #21
C'mon, don't get nasty. You posted an article that says woo me with science Jan 2012 #23
pm bigtree Jan 2012 #24
Edit: Woo Me, I apologize for posting the snark I posted here earlier today. emulatorloo Jan 2012 #47
boom AtomicKitten Jan 2012 #26
Did he realize he's a Democrat? immoderate Jan 2012 #15
he never been anything other bigtree Jan 2012 #17
But has he realized that? immoderate Jan 2012 #30
I admit bigtree Jan 2012 #34
I would like to see other than Wall Street bankers on his staff. immoderate Jan 2012 #35
Now if he'd only carry that campaign into actual policy whatchamacallit Jan 2012 #27
I asked about policy above. woo me with science Jan 2012 #28
Well I guess lip service is better than nothing.......... socialist_n_TN Jan 2012 #33
Good ProSense Jan 2012 #37
So he wants to parrot #Occupy ideology while accepting coporate donations? Fire Walk With Me Jan 2012 #42
K & R Scurrilous Jan 2012 #43
Smart politics. kentuck Jan 2012 #45
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