Time for President Obama to pick out a pair of comfortable shoes.

[WilliamPitt]

"If American workers are being denied their right to organize when I'm in the White House, I will put on a comfortable pair of shoes and I will walk on that picket line with you as president of the United States."

-- Barack Obama, quoted by Slate, while making a campaign speech in 2007.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2011/02/24/flashback_quote_of_the_day.html

[babylonsister]

1. Rec'd. nt

[Jackpine Radical]

81. You surprise me.

Don't you think Obama has better things to do than get embroiled in some local labor dispute?

Won't this distract him from the grand chess game?

Wouldn't this jeopardize his masterful efforts at bipartisanship?

[Old Time Pagan]

90. You are a snarky guy

I respect that in a citizen dealing with our elected officials.:fistbump:

[FreakinDJ]

98. LMAOROTF - So True it hurts

[Liberal In Texas]

2. Nuts, I hit the unrec by mistake. Give you heart instead.

Yes, I would love to see that!

[emilyg]

38. I'll rec. for you.

[RedCloud]

46. As did I to give it its one up and not just equalize.

[Lyric]

3. K&R

It's good to be reminded of the standards our President has set for himself. We should hold him to those standards.

Edit: I see the original unrec was an accident, so I edited. :)

[TBF]

4. It will never happen, but recommended just the same. K&R nt

[DeSwiss]

152. I'm afraid you're probably right.....

...because that other time when he wore shoes which implied that he was working for the "little people" was mostly for the photo op:



- K&R

[Jakes Progress]

175. A rip off of an honest photo of Adlai Stevenson.

[Jakes Progress]

176. wrong place

[highplainsdem]

5. K&R

[meegbear]

6. What about good sex and a warm place to go to the bathroom?

[peekaloo]

8. that was my first thought,too.

glad I was wrong. }(

[Jackpine Radical]

85. You two are just evil.

Get your Butz out of here with that stuff. :evilgrin:

[gateley]

154. I don't think the song phrased these functions so carefully. :-) nt

[randr]

7. After reading the news on the EPA's decision to increase air pollution

I thought your subject was about Obama's retirement.
I think it is time for progressive liberal Democrats to start looking for a candidate for 2012!
The EPA article is in this mornings NYT. Here is a taste:
Responding to a changed political climate and a court-ordered deadline, the Obama administration issued significantly revised new air pollution rules on Wednesday that will make it easier for operators of thousands of industrial boilers and incinerators to meet federal air quality standards.
I am not sure I can embed the whole article.

[Godhumor]

9. Nah, I like this president

I don't see any need for him to retire before his eight years are up.

[ProSense]

12. The ease is

based on the cost assessment, but the safeguards are going to make a difference.

Sierra Club: EPA Issues Final Standard to Protect Americans from Boilers’ Toxic Air Pollution

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a final health standard that will limit emissions of mercury, lead, arsenic, acid gases and other toxic pollutants from industrial boilers. This commonsense air toxics safeguard, often called the “Boiler MACT (Maximum Available Control Technology),” will save thousands of lives, and prevent thousands of cases of asthma attacks, heart attacks and hospital visits.

Industrial boilers are on-site power plants at places like universities and industrial facilities like chemical plants, refineries and paper mills. By controlling these plants’ pollution, EPA’s air toxics safeguard will protect Americans from breathing some of the most dangerous and toxic pollutants known to us – arsenic, lead, acid gases and mercury. Even in small amounts, these life-threatening air pollutants are linked to cancer, birth defects, brain damage and even early death. Without this critical protection, millions of tons of air toxics will continue to be released into our air each year.

“Corporate polluters are literally making us sick, and these long overdue protections from EPA will save lives and improve the health of millions of Americans,” said Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club. “Though the announcement today is modest by comparison to the proposals put forth by the EPA last June, we urge Administrator Lisa Jackson to forge ahead to protect our children and families’ health.”

Not content with having weakened important protections like the air toxics safeguard, polluting industries continue to push their agenda to roll back and even block public health protections and clean air standards.

“If the corporate lobbyists succeed in killing these health protections, Americans will pay the price with the lives and health of their family members,” said James Pew, staff attorney at Earthjustice. “Controlling the toxic pollution from industrial boilers will save lives, prevent billions of dollars in unnecessary health care costs, and put thousands of Americans to work.”

NRDC: New EPA Boiler Standards Will Save 6,500 Lives Per Year

EPA: EPA Establishes Clean Air Act Standards for Boilers and Incinerators / Sensible standards provide significant public health benefits while cutting costs from initial proposal by nearly 50 percent

[randr]

15. Thanks for posting clarificaltion

The NYT article was a bit over the top.

[Ken Burch]

112. I think you're in the wrong thread with that one.

Interesting, but not what we were talking about here.

[Radical Activist]

55. No, he just made the rules stricter.

You're being mislead by the spin. The new rules are not as strong as an earlier draft of proposed rules. But they're STRONGER than what we have on the books today. So Obama is REDUCING air pollution, not increasing it.

[JuniperLea]

79. It's waaaaaaaay too late to "start looking for a candidate for 2012"

Way. Way way. WAAAAAAAAY.

[JDPriestly]

101. JuniperLea, I disagree.

When the weather is cool, fruits ripen slowly. But in the blazing summer sun and heat, they ripen more quickly.

If the anti-union, anti-progressive heat becomes hot enough and the torch of justice burns bright enough, a candidate who can win will not need long to establish him- or herself in the leadership position. It could be to our advantage that we have a candidate who has not been lied about endlessly by the Republican opposition before we even begin the campaign.

[JDPriestly]

100. Agreed, randr. We need to challenge Obama in 2012.

Hopefully, Obama will graciously cede the ticket to a committed progressive who can fight for what is right for our country.

A primary fight could be ugly and harm our party. In my opinion, it's up to Obama to cede to a true progressive in the interest of the majority of Democrats.

[tomp]

169. you're dreaming.

obama will never cede to a progressive on principle. he might cede if there was an amazing, unheard of groundswell for a progressive candidate challenging and incumbent democrat. maybe.
but dollars to donuts it would come down to the primary vote itself. if he actually loses the primary election, that is not ceding.

and such a progressive challenge is extremely unlikely to happen. if there were to be a challenge it would be more effective coming from a third party.

the question is WHO will challenge obama from the left. who can?

[grahamhgreen]

145. Amen!

[leeroysphitz]

10. This Obama sounds like a progressive, activist politician. I can't wait untill he takes office!

[Deep13]

11. +1

[QC]

13. +2

[Poll_Blind]

14. +2 1/2

PB

[Dragonfli]

16. +3

[Courtesy Flush]

17. Call him and tell him to join the lines. (you might have to claim to be David Koch) nt

[truebrit71]

24. +4

I wonder whatever happened to that guy?

[SammyWinstonJack]

127. He was just an illusion?

:shrug:

[somone]

27. The best friend a working person can have

[Raster]

63. I hear he also has Gay friends...

...and he'll be a "fierce advocate"

[Poboy]

132. This Obama guy is for a 'robust public option' too!

[russspeakeasy]

153. He said he fought for a public option...I must have missed the

fighting part...I will probably miss the "fighting for
working people too". If it happens, someone please tell
me about it.

[Johonny]

28. +1

[defendandprotect]

37. +1000% --

[arthritisR_US]

43. Waiting and hoping :-) n/t

[leftstreet]

52. +1

[Raster]

62. +10

:kick:

[Umbral]

72. So, this speech was before he won the primary? nt

[sabrina 1]

74. Yes, I was very impressed with candidate Obama ~

[Autumn]

126. He was pretty impressive.

What the hell happened there? Since the election it all been milquetoast, at least the action part, he has given a couple of nice speeches and some that I have found to be stomach turning.

[MissDeeds]

105. Oh yeah +1000

[Name removed]

171. Deleted message

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[Bluebear]

181. !

[swilton]

183. This Obama is also going to close Guantanamo

[msongs]

18. the no extension of tax cuts for the wealthy guy? nt

[Poboy]

133. And renegotiate NAFTA guy.

[tekisui]

19. Now's the time. knr.

[mmonk]

20. Yep. Put up or shut up time. Ignore the handlers and do what is right.

[KittyWampus]

21. You think it'd be a good idea for him to go to WI? Really? Or maybe your take on his statement

wasn't drawn out so literally?

[Lucky 13]

65. We're not supposed to take him literally?

[KittyWampus]

114. #1. there's no picket line. #2. Obama being there now would change the narrative which is working

in Labor's favor right now.

[Goblinmonger]

137. Oh the nits we pick...

So because it is illegal for teachers to strike in Wisconsin, Obama doesn't have to hold to his pledge to help labor when collective bargaining rights are being taken away? What do the kids say these days?

FAIL.

[eleny]

22. Here's the video...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x557265

[Enrique]

23. let me suggest Allen Edmond shoes

still made in Wisconsin. :patriot:

[eleny]

25. May I recommend the Eastport?

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/product_4770000_1_40000000001_-1?top_category=120552

[JDPriestly]

102. Hey! My husband just bought a great pair -- very comfortable, from Payless.

They would have fit better had they been made in the US. But, where do you find and affordable, comfortable shoe that is not made with slave labor? Corporations have to make megaprofits to feed their monkey CEOs, you know.

[Ghost in the Machine]

164. $175.00 for a pair of shoes??? Really??

That's just freakin' nuts! The economy must not be in too bad of shape, huh?

[somone]

26. All that walking for "a reasonable and responsible and toned-down conversation"?

[Kurovski]

29. K&R.

Yep. It's just that simple. :thumbsup:

[Name removed]

30. Deleted message

Sub-thread removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[flpab]

31. he sent that email to my husband

he was on strike for over three months at Kennedy space Center. He was running for office and said he would walk the line with them...

[Blue Owl]

32. Hold him to the fire

n/t

[bvar22]

33. He's going to do that...

...right after he passes EFCA and unilaterally re-negotiates NAFTA!!!

“If a majority of workers want a union, they should get a union. It’s that simple. We need to stand up to the business lobby and pass the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). That’s why I’ve been fighting for it in the Senate and that’s why I’ll make it the law of the land when I’m president of the United States.”---Obama, Lorain, Ohio

[somone]

36. And then there are the other free-trade agreements

he's working on.

Free trade always creates more jobs, just like tax cuts for the rich

[ChiciB1]

51. UNFORTUNATELY... His Boots Ain't Made For Walking! AND, Given That

"some" Repukes still think he can't be beat in 2012 it seems he feels no urgency on so many, many issues!

I've tried to "ignore" my disappointment about him, but SOMETHING always seems to pop up again and it's right back in my face! I have a hard time defending what has gone on and IS STILL going on to my family, friends and neighbors... so I find myself avoiding talking politics to others.

THIS IS NOT NORMAL for me, I've been a political junky since I was very, very young!

:cry: :shrug: :eyes:

[AzDar]

34. Well...there it is.

:patriot:

[dkofos]

35. Fax that to the prez and see if you get a response.

[bdamomma]

39. can we send him that quote to refresh his memory?

[mmonk]

40. My blog on the subject is on the front page of Firedoglake (with video).

[Enthusiast]

41. He is dishonest about other things too. nt

[harmonicon]

42. ok, fine, I like this post a lot, but I still have to add this:

that's it, I'm leaving DU.

[WilliamPitt]

44. Bye.

;)

[harmonicon]

48. I'm NEVER coming back! nt.

[WilliamPitt]

53. OK

[Liquorice]

45. Well, it sounded good... nt

[Ignis]

47. K&R for Candidate Obama.

He sounds like a stand-up guy. :thumbsup:

[Segami]

49. Hot air speech bravado. The sizzle without the steak! By the looks of it, he put on a pair of skates

and skated around the promises he made to those who elected him.

[Radical Activist]

50. Wrong. The protesters need to do things you don't do when an allied President is in town.

A Presidential visit with all the hassle that entails would basically shut the whole thing down. But hey, nice cheap shot.

[Lucky 13]

66. Posting the President's own words is a cheap shot?

What am I missing?

[Bluebear]

166. Ignored said this is a cheap shot?

his own words? :rofl:

[Segami]

172. Its funny how we are critical of so many people by the double-talk hypocrisy they promote with their

OWN WORDS but are criticized for using ' cheap shots ' when we remind our president of his wonderful, bold words he used that he would stand and walk alongside working people.

:rofl: :rofl:

[Rex]

54. Why do you hate Obama? Can't you see the man is working more harder and not less?

Why do you let the innocent kittahs die from all the hatred for our ladder? By pointing out his falseifications, you give further unrestricitivness on the birthers blight against him. See? Leave Obama alone!

[WCGreen]

56. If it's up there in the northern midwest, I think they require sensible shoes

as well...

K&R

[d_b]

57. ...

:rofl:

[OhioChick]

58. I wouldn't hold my breath on that "comfortable shoe" thing n/t

[johnnie]

59. Just asking because I may have missed it

Where are workers being denied their right to organize and picket?

[WilliamPitt]

61. (facepalm)

[johnnie]

64. That's helpful

[Ignis]

106. Visit GDP, and you'll see this talking point repeated ad nauseam.

Those fax machines are working overtime today!

[Lucky 13]

67. Google: Wisconsin, Union, Protests, State Capital, and Living Under a Rock

[johnnie]

69. OK, I did

Got this

"More than 50,000 demonstrators poured into the state capital of Madison over the weekend to protest against the plan. If Republicans prevail in Wisconsin, several other states could be inspired to take on the powerful public unions."


And this:

"For the second week, tens of thousands of protesters are flocking to Madison, some sleeping in the capitol building. Fourteen Democratic senators, alternately dubbed the "Fighting 14" and the "Fab 14," acquired their own brand of folk hero status by fleeing the state to ensure the absence of a quorum to vote on Walker's union-busting budget. "


I can find a lot more.

And why Google "living under a rock"?


I'm guessing this is just another fun way to bash Obama because I can't find anything about people being denied their rights to organize. And since all i get is a "facepalm" and a google request I am guessing other people can't find anywhere where people are being denied this right.

[Lucky 13]

70. WTF do you think "union-busting" means?

It's in the very quote from the article that you posted! Part of his bill is to prevent collective bargaining - in other words - the right to organize.

All the OP did was post the President's own words on the subject.

Where is the disconnect here?

[walldude]

71. Hmm. are you being purposefully obtuse?

The protest in Wisconsin is about taking away workers rights to collective bargaining. Yesterday an Indiana Assistant AG was fired for posting on Facebook how he wanted to use deadly force against these "thugs" you know.. teachers. If you think rights aren't being threatened you are asleep.

And this looks like an attempt to get Obama to keep his word not to bash him.



K&R for You Will Pitt. There is now a vid of this speech on the political video page..

[Bluebear]

96. 'just another fun way to bash Obama' - that line of thought is becoming comical.

[liberation]

151. Apparently for the Obama puristas, even pre-2008 Obama manages to bash himself.

Candidate Obama never loved president Obama :cry:


This is becoming surreal, really...

[Bluebear]

156. 'Candidate Obama never loved president Obama'

ExACTly!!!

[Name removed]

104. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[demmiblue]

86. Here is a very comprehensive source:

http://motherjones.com/mojo/2011/02/whats-happening-wisconsin-explained

[JDPriestly]

103. Ohio, Madison, Indiana (woops! already denied there), Georgia

It's like a spreading virus moving across the regressive states. The Obsoletes like Kasich and Walker are leading the ostrich pack.

[liberation]

150. Add this to the pile of things you must have missed in your quest to make Alfred E. Neuman proud...

I guess.

[Bake]

60. I'm sure he'll get around to that

Right after he finishes kissing the Chamber of Commerce's ass.

:sarcasm:

Bake

[RoccoR5955]

68. I'll even get him a pair, if he doesn't have one! n/t

[Iris]

73. argh!!! I just posted this in Gen Dis -Presidency!

but I recommended this one, anyway!

[Fuddnik]

75. Maybe he couldn't find comfortable snowshoes.

[MannyGoldstein]

76. What if we all sent shoes to the White House?

What size does Obama wear?

[CLANG]

82. I think you're confusing him with G.W. Bush.

[hay rick]

148. I can't tell them apart either.

Way too often.

[slay]

77. Oh Will. Don't you see - that was CANDIDATE Obama - not PRESIDENT Obama

who have turned out to be two totally different people - and one's not really on our side I'm afraid.

[Annabella]

78. LEAD

When is he going to actually lead on something other than a watered down health care bill that the conservative dominated SCOTUS can't wait to get its hands on?

Gitmo--No
Afghanistan--No
Iraq--No
civil rights--other than stopping the DOMA defense nothing. Why was he defending that in the first place?

It seems like after the landslide that he has become either timid or just another DINO.

[upi402]

80. He needs to tame the propaganda media, then he can do something Democratic

Welcome to DU:fistbump:

[slay]

84. +1

and welcome to DU! :hi:

Only analysis I saw talking about this last night was how he's too worried about stepping in right now and pissing off Wisconsin voters in 2012? HUH? WHAT? How about if he would just stand up for what he believes in - but he won't even do that. Obama is more worried about getting re-elected than doing the right thing - and you're right - he's like that more and more these days. He is nothing like the man who worked the campaign trail that's for sure. :(

[Poboy]

135. We gave him a landslide, and he he gave us quicksand.

[Bluebear]

182. !

[ClarkUSA]

83. Fail. Let us know when there's a picket line. Unless you expect every President to show up...

... prior to every state legislative vote.

[grahamhgreen]

108. There is a war on the middle class. It's time for him to choose a side.

[Better Believe It]

124. He's already chosen.

[The Blue Flower]

87. www.whitehouse.gov

Time to start reminding him. Thank you, Will.

[krawhitham]

88. Tell me where the picket line is?

Don't worry I'll wait

[Gold Metal Flake]

89. How will this reminder be elevated into his view?

He will have to be led, and the conditions must be right. He is a politician, no reason to expect that he would simply drop everything and go to Madison without a lot of planning and without a clear view that it will garner him support and votes in 2012.

[Vinca]

91. You couldn't find a better quote. It's time.

[Hutzpa]

92. What happen to this Obama?

Where is he?


:evilgrin:

[PoliticAverse]

95. The worst thing to happen to a politician...

he got elected.

[Hutzpa]

97. I think this Obama is there

just that his plate is full at the moment.

[Hubert Flottz]

93. But now that he has our votes...

He will do as he pleases.

[pam4water]

94. Beat money on him not owning a comfortable pair of shoe!

[Riley18]

99. I am disappointed that he has not said much, if anything, to

encourage all the working people in Wisconsin and the other states.

[MissDeeds]

107. K&R

[DRex]

109. I used to think he actually thought that way...

instead of just talking the talk.

Maybe he's been crushed by pragmatism, maybe he was just lying. Who knows. Either way his response to the protests hasn't exactly been equivalent to walking the picket line.

[Ramulux]

110. Who is this weird imposter in the white house?

All I know is that the guy who said that isn't around anymore.

[closeupready]

111. K&R

nt

[hulka38]

113. I want you guys to know

that if we ever get into really heavy combat...I'll be right behind you guys...every step of the way.

[WilliamPitt]

115. Lee Harvey

You-u-u-u-u are a ma-a-a-a-ad-man.

[hulka38]

117. .

[Corruption Winz]

116. I would recommend..

Comfortable. Reliable. Affordable. Basically, they are what we ask of our government...

[Number23]

118. I'd love to see this happen, but I am thrilled with his response already

It's win/win for anyone genuinely concerned about this issue and not looking to score cheap and thoroughly unnecessary points against our president.

[glinda]

119. K & R n/t

[mdmc]

120. r

[WillyT]

121. K & R !!!

:kick:

[no limit]

122. Awesome find! K&R

[me b zola]

123. K&R

[slipslidingaway]

125. President Obama disagrees with Candidate Obama ...

knr - same as with health care, great speech, but just a few months later the WH was cutting a deal with the same lobbyist who was the subject of an Obama campaign ad.

:(

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=433&topic_id=133612&mesg_id=133666

Candidate Obama ...

"And we are tired of watching as year after year, candidates offer up detailed health care plans with great fanfare and promise only to see them crushed under the weight of Washington politics and drug and insurance lobbying once the campaign is over.

That is not who we are, that is not who we have to be, enough is enough, it time for us to change."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8wmN3wvhNM
This part is from the 4:55 mark, Newport News speech, late 2008.


A new campaign ad from Democrat Barack Obama... early 2008.
Obama - Billy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCRO0g9CfAw

Tauzin got a good deal IMO, Medicare and seniors not so much.

From the Obama/Biden HC plan ----

http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/issues/HealthCareFullPlan.pdf

"...Allow Medicare to negotiate for cheaper drug prices. The 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug
Improvement and Modernization Act bans the government from negotiating down the prices of
prescription drugs, even though the Department of Veterans Affairs’ negotiation of prescription drug prices with drug companies has garnered significant savings for taxpayers.32

Barack Obama and Joe Biden will repeal the ban on direct negotiation with drug companies and use the resulting savings, which could be as high as $30 billion (per year),33 to further invest in improving health care coverage and quality."

President Obama ...

Obama's $80 Billion Deal with Pharma Is a Very Bad Deal for Us
By William Greider

http://www.alternet.org/health/141856

"The White House has cut a deal with Big Pharma that smells like the same old rotten politics that candidate Obama regularly denounced.

...In effect, Obama wants to give away one of the principal objectives of strong reform. The details were spelled out in today's New York Times and revealed by Big Pharma's top-dog lobbyist, Billy Tauzin, a former Republican congressman who leads the industry association. Tauzin called it a "rock-solid deal," and the White House did not dispute as much. But that is not the last word..."

[Poboy]

138. !

[slipslidingaway]

147. Would be nice if the words and actions matched ... thanks. n/t

[Bluebear]

189. indeed

[slay]

128. Ed just quoted this exactly - not once, but TWICE on his show just now!

per MSNBC.

[unkachuck]

129. hey Mr. Prez...

....if money's tight, I believe Penny's has a sale on loafers....

[joshcryer]

130. Damn.

[mochajava666]

131. +1

[Pryderi]

134. k&r Adlai's shoes.

[OwnedByFerrets]

136. K and R

[Pryderi]

139. In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.-MLK

[bhikkhu]

140. I wonder what size her wears

I'm sure somebody would be willing to send him a pair, along with a reminder of his quote!

[DeadEyeDyck]

141. .

[SHRED]

142. Yeah...good luck with that

[grahamhgreen]

143. If he doesn't get out there, he's a liar, and he should resign.

[BetsysGhost]

144. he needs those shoes

to take a hike.

[chill_wind]

146. "But he's doing exactly what he said he would do!"

"You just weren't paying attention!"

[Bluebear]

157. +

[hay rick]

149. K&R

[Gr8Dem]

155. Sure wish THAT Obama was our president! nt

[applegrove]

158. The union's message & dreams are getting through the MSM filter, Obama should stay quiet.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x504106

[Bluebear]

186. dreams??

[applegrove]

187. Dreams of a middle class life with a union job and the 'relative' security collective barganing

will get ya.

[Joe Fields]

159. Hell yes. Mens deeds should follow their words...

K&R

[pengillian101]

160. Thanks for the reminder, WilliamPitt - yes that was his pledge, eh?

"If American workers are being denied their right to organize when I'm in the White House, I will put on a comfortable pair of shoes and I will walk on that picket line with you as president of the United States."

-- Barack Obama, quoted by Slate, while making a campaign speech in 2007.

[AKDavy]

161. I believed candidate Obama in 2008

Do I believe candidate Obama in 2012?

Mr. President, you made a commitment. This is sort of important.

[avaistheone1]

162. K&r

[Norrin Radd]

163. kr

[Raine]

165. K & R

:kick: :thumbsup: :applause:

[Major Hogwash]

167. Must have been a slow news day.

I'm sure there will be something to criticize Obama about tomorrow.
The bottlomless pit of criticism.

[Roci]

168. He

hasn't got the guts to do it.

[Little Star]

170. I wish Obama was our president! He'd be great!

:shrug:

[TatonkaJames]

173. I sent the video to the White House

I figured they might want to be reminded of all the promises he's broken so far.
I have no more faith in our political system, I'm done with politicians.
My bud saw one in the mall last week shaking hands and while passing him the
guy stuck out his hand and my bud asked him if he was looking for his payoff.
Then he walked away biting his tongue for what he wanted to say.

[blindpig]

174. Don't hold your breath... n/t

[Jakes Progress]

177. But, but he's got 'portant thing to do, like

meet with timmy to see how those poor boys on Wall Street are getting by. Oh and a 2 oclock with arne to help trash the teacher unions all over the country.

[Bucky]

178. But it's probably still too early for anyone to throw comfortable shoes at his press conferences

Right?

[SHRED]

179. Why did he say that??

For that matter why did he say this?

"...including a public option to increase competition and keep insurance companies honest - and choose what's best for your family."

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/07/obama-demands-the-bill-i-sign-must-include-public-option.php


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[Hubert Flottz]

180. I'll bet the man has never owned a pair of workboots.

He needs to put on his hard toes and kick some republican ass ASAP, if he ever wants another vote from working people in America.

You can't have bipartisanship with political terrorists and corporate nazis.

[dionysus]

184. yes. he's lazy.

:eyes:

[WilliamPitt]

185. ahem

[Bluebear]

188. .

[WilliamPitt]

190. .

[mochajava666]

191. I'm afraid those shoes belonged to candidate Obama

President Obama has been the complete opposite, which explains why expectations are low that he would pick a confrontation on behalf of the less empowered.