The State of the Union

[Mr. Rainman]

Agree with Pop Light Brown. We need to do the research for alternative energy. Sure, we found oil in North Dakota, and that's gonna last us for a little bit, but for how long? We need to find a viable source soon and find it right here in our country. And I'd check to see how much of your tax money is going to go to this research. There is a website out there that shows you, as Obama promised he would create last year.

I thought the reduction of government involvement was a Republican idea? Or did the party suddenly switch views? Sure, I'm doubtful that he's gonna pull it off, but he DID have ideas to do so.

The "power" was more of a threat in the case that Congress still decides to be uncooperative and prevent anything from getting done this year. "Inches away from being a dictator?" Yes, we are so close to being just like North Korea. 

[TampaMillTWC88]

The "power" was more of a threat in the case that Congress still decides to be uncooperative and prevent anything from getting done this year. "Inches away from being a dictator?" Yes, we are so close to being just like North Korea. 

Exactly. People are tired of the do-nothing Congress, and it is reflected in its barely double-digit approval rating. And ironically, part of the disapproval comes from many Republicans. As Pop Light Brown said, the GOP and Tea Party have been hoping and praying that our country fails under President Obama. McConnell and Boehner both said what their goal is. And if you're talking about dictatorship, how do you explain Newton wanting to put children to work as janitors, and Willard wanting houses to run its course and get foreclosed, then?

[toxictwister00]

The "power" was more of a threat in the case that Congress still decides to be uncooperative and prevent anything from getting done this year. "Inches away from being a dictator?" Yes, we are so close to being just like North Korea. 

Exactly. People are tired of the do-nothing Congress, and it is reflected in its barely double-digit approval rating. And ironically, part of the disapproval comes from many Republicans. As Pop Light Brown said, the GOP and Tea Party have been hoping and praying that our country fails under President Obama. McConnell and Boehner both said what their goal is. And if you're talking about dictatorship, how do you explain Newton wanting to put children to work as janitors, and Willard wanting houses to run its course and get foreclosed, then?

That was just as bad as his statement about Obama being the foodstamp president for blacks which bothered me no matter how much he tried to twist the words around to sound better than it did. I don't get why people are taking this guy seriously. I hate he won SC, that only fed into his ego and he's sure to win his homestate GA come Super Tuesday in March.

[twcclassics]

Obama will only work with the GOP if they compromise their values and do everything he wants. I'm sorry, but "working together" means that BOTH sides make compromises towards a COMMON GOAL. Smaller government is definitely at the core of the GOP or at least conservatism. Obama has done nothing conservative. It's been all liberal all the way. But it's not like I ever expect him to do anything else.

Saying that the Tea Party wants the country to fail is a flat out lie, as I've explained before. Just because you don't want your children and grandchildren crippled with debt, doesn't mean you hate the country. And anyone with more intelligence that a pile of dog crap knows that. I'm sure I'll get a spanking for saying something that, but come on! How much lower can you get than to say that I want my country to go under (I'm a Tea Party member). Needless to say, I've had enough of this conversation. As much as I love talking about politics, there's not much point in carrying on a conversation with someone that childish.

[TampaMillTWC88]

Saying that the Tea Party wants the country to fail is a flat out lie, as I've explained before. Just because you don't want your children and grandchildren crippled with debt, doesn't mean you hate the country. And anyone with more intelligence that a pile of dog crap knows that. I'm sure I'll get a spanking for saying something that, but come on! How much lower can you get than to say that I want my country to go under (I'm a Tea Party member). Needless to say, I've had enough of this conversation. As much as I love talking about politics, there's not much point in carrying on a conversation with someone that childish.

Childish?!  And what I said may not apply to you, but it applies to many people in your party. I am just stating facts. But too many conservatives simply cannot handle the truth! It is well documented what Rush Limbaugh, Mitch McConnell, and John Boehner all said. You can Google it. The President has gone out of his way to compromise with the GOP, and he has repeated been rejected and disrespected. Many of us liberals thought he was too compromising at times, but you have to give a little to get something done. I will say one last thing. The State of the Union further cemented the difference between him and Newton Gingrich and/or Willard Romney. 

[TWCToday]

Wow, that was an...interesting proposal. From CNN:

President Obama: "I call on every state to require that all students stay in high school until they graduate or turn 18."

Let your school system try it out and experience the misery I had to go through. This was the policy for my public school system and it was horrible. Kids who typically drop out don't want to be in school. Forcing them and holding their hand through a couple extra years does NOTHING. They degrade the classroom environment and could care less about academics. Sounds great on paper but in practice it sucks. In fact you will probably see failure rates increase per grade level.