Comments on: Gen. Jim Jones talks about achieving consensus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Thomas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134448 Thomas Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:41:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134448 Hey Rick, HES NOT IN OFFICE YET! CHILL OUT!! Hey Rick,
HES NOT IN OFFICE YET! CHILL OUT!!

]]> By: Rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134414 Rick Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:11:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134414 Obama's plan for Iraq is the same as Bush's and McCain's and is summed up by the phrase "listen to the generals". Obama strung along the left wing by promising (lying) to withdraw quickly from Iraq. And now that's he's been elected, his plan is no different than McCain's. The left wing has been screwed over again. Obama's plan for Iraq is the same as Bush's and McCain's and is summed up by the phrase "listen to the generals". Obama strung along the left wing by promising (lying) to withdraw quickly from Iraq. And now that's he's been elected, his plan is no different than McCain's. The left wing has been screwed over again.

]]> By: Greg Hodges http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134413 Greg Hodges Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:11:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134413 It says alot about both Barack Obama and Gen. Jim Jones that dispite their ideological differences; both these leaders of men want to do what is truely in the best interest of their nation. I believe that despite the enormous challenges facing the U.S. and the World these days; the American peple and the entire planet are in very good hands now that the 'Best and Brightest" are taking over from"Dumb &Dumber." I also believe that this is a return to the Democratic Party that once upon a time went eyeball to eyeball with the U.S.S.R. over missles in Cuba in1962; when the Russians blinked. It is as if the spirit of the New Frontier is returning. Jack and Bobby Kennedy would approve!! It says alot about both Barack Obama and Gen. Jim Jones that dispite their ideological differences; both these leaders of men want to do what is truely in the best interest of their nation. I believe that despite the enormous challenges facing the U.S. and the World these days; the American peple and the entire planet are in very good hands now that the 'Best and Brightest" are taking over from"Dumb &Dumber." I also believe that this is a return to the Democratic Party that once upon a time went eyeball to eyeball with the U.S.S.R. over missles in Cuba in1962; when the Russians blinked. It is as if the spirit of the New Frontier is returning. Jack and Bobby Kennedy would approve!!

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134393 James Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:56:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134393 Obama is doing this exactly the way I hoped, choosing the best person for the job, not the most qualified person willing to be a yes man. If you don't like his picks, take a long look at the people surrounding the current president, intelligent, experienced and spineless. To the guy eating pintos from the can, cold, why is that relevant? Obama is doing this exactly the way I hoped, choosing the best person for the job, not the most qualified person willing to be a yes man. If you don't like his picks, take a long look at the people surrounding the current president, intelligent, experienced and spineless.

To the guy eating pintos from the can, cold, why is that relevant?

]]> By: alan j. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134392 alan j. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:56:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134392 As a registered Democrat who voted for McCain, I LOVE Obama's cabinet picks. I am laughing out loud at my oh-so-smug-lefty-friends who berated me for voting McCain. Gee, not so smug anymore, are we? LOL!!!!! As a registered Democrat who voted for McCain, I LOVE Obama's cabinet picks. I am laughing out loud at my oh-so-smug-lefty-friends who berated me for voting McCain.

Gee, not so smug anymore, are we?
LOL!!!!!

]]> By: godzmainman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134385 godzmainman Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:53:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134385 People........this is change we voted for....pragmatism....I believe Obama is a smooth operator. He his making his cabinet picks to douse the fright of people who have been worrying about what change will look like. Now that people are comfortable with him, he has enoumous political capital to enact whatever policies he might wish......and I know the health care reform is not going to resemble a right wing reform, it may be centrist but it's sure gonna lean left...in 16months or by the end of 2011, the tropps are comming home.....whatever happens to the economy, regulations will be thightened on wall street...etc..so we win..... People........this is change we voted for....pragmatism....I believe Obama is a smooth operator. He his making his cabinet picks to douse the fright of people who have been worrying about what change will look like. Now that people are comfortable with him, he has enoumous political capital to enact whatever policies he might wish......and I know the health care reform is not going to resemble a right wing reform, it may be centrist but it's sure gonna lean left...in 16months or by the end of 2011, the tropps are comming home.....whatever happens to the economy, regulations will be thightened on wall street...etc..so we win.....

]]> By: TyWebb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134380 TyWebb Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:51:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134380 Gotta be better than Condi Rice and Hadley! Gotta be better than Condi Rice and Hadley!

]]> By: Blue in FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134376 Blue in FL Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:50:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134376 For those Ron Paul fanatics who supported Obama .. stop your BS .. wait till Obama get into office before criticizing him ... you jump to all kind of conclusions by the appointments he has made so far .. And If you want another Ron Paul it's time to reform your Party (GOP) the party Ron Paul ran on ... you forgot Obama ran on the (DEM) Party .. The Powers that be in the GOP .. shunned him ... because he wanted to change the party ... i guess .. those folks hate change ... I'll give Obama some breather before i go holding him accountable for the promises he made ... I see him spending the 1st year focusing on turning around this failing economy .. before he goes focusing on Iraq & Domestic issues .. For those Ron Paul fanatics who supported Obama .. stop your BS .. wait till Obama get into office before criticizing him ... you jump to all kind of conclusions by the appointments he has made so far ..

And If you want another Ron Paul it's time to reform your Party (GOP) the party Ron Paul ran on ... you forgot Obama ran on the (DEM) Party ..

The Powers that be in the GOP .. shunned him ... because he wanted to change the party ... i guess .. those folks hate change ...

I'll give Obama some breather before i go holding him accountable for the promises he made ... I see him spending the 1st year focusing on turning around this failing economy .. before he goes focusing on Iraq & Domestic issues ..

]]> By: michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134375 michael Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:50:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134375 The team of rivals theory i think will actually work during this important time in our nations history. Brilliant minds do wonders when a good leader isn't afraid of their opinions. The last analogy that i'll use is "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer". I've witnessed a leader who has grabbed the bull by the horn who's ready to lead us back into the prosperous times that we've enjoyed in times past let's say the 90's era. Keep up the good work President-Obama, we're behind you all the way. Mike The team of rivals theory i think will actually work during this important time in our nations history. Brilliant minds do wonders when a good leader isn't afraid of their opinions. The last analogy that i'll use is "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer". I've witnessed a leader who has grabbed the bull by the horn who's ready to lead us back into the prosperous times that we've enjoyed in times past let's say the 90's era. Keep up the good work President-Obama, we're behind you all the way.

Mike

]]> By: keekers http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134366 keekers Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:42:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134366 He wouldn't work for the Bush Admin...saw the writing on the wall. He's an independent thinker, another great brain in the cabinet. He wouldn't work for the Bush Admin...saw the writing on the wall. He's an independent thinker, another great brain in the cabinet.

]]> By: Gobama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134357 Gobama Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:35:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134357 Whining Americans should recognize that it was Obama's call for a 'time table' out of Iraq that has gotten us the present Status of Force Agreement which signals ultimate closure to a wild bush McCaint 'war without end'. Only fools engage in an enterprise without plan and time line! Imagine building Empire State Building without plan and time line; there would have been no end in sight, including no end to the cost overrun! Bush is a fool; anything contrary to 'stay the stupid course' is success. Whining Americans should recognize that it was Obama's call for a 'time table' out of Iraq that has gotten us the present Status of Force Agreement which signals ultimate closure to a wild bush McCaint 'war without end'.

Only fools engage in an enterprise without plan and time line!

Imagine building Empire State Building without plan and time line; there would have been no end in sight, including no end to the cost overrun!

Bush is a fool; anything contrary to 'stay the stupid course' is success.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134312 Mike Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:01:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134312 To all of those who post comments similar to "This is not the change I voted for": The change will come from Obama himself. If he proves to be a good President, he will set the tone and direction of his administration. It is both wise and pragmatic on his part to surround himself with smart, experienced people to help get the job done. It should come as no surprise that many of these people worked in the last Democratic administration (i.e., under Clinton). Who else were you expecting? A cabinet full of inexperienced newcomers? In the case of Hillary herself, I do agree that she pulled a few stunts in the primary campaign that turned me off to her and while I'm not one who is willing to write it off as just tough campaigning, I do have to acknowledge that she is still a smart, competent and committed public servant. I hope she will serve President Obama well. To all of those who post comments similar to "This is not the change I voted for":

The change will come from Obama himself. If he proves to be a good President, he will set the tone and direction of his administration. It is both wise and pragmatic on his part to surround himself with smart, experienced people to help get the job done. It should come as no surprise that many of these people worked in the last Democratic administration (i.e., under Clinton). Who else were you expecting? A cabinet full of inexperienced newcomers?

In the case of Hillary herself, I do agree that she pulled a few stunts in the primary campaign that turned me off to her and while I'm not one who is willing to write it off as just tough campaigning, I do have to acknowledge that she is still a smart, competent and committed public servant. I hope she will serve President Obama well.

]]> By: breeze http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134310 breeze Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:59:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134310 Gen. Jim jones and president elect Barack Obama I hope, they pull the soldiers out of Iraq ASAP. Gen. Jim jones and president elect Barack Obama I hope, they pull the soldiers out of Iraq ASAP.

]]> By: Staff Sergeant of Marines http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134307 Staff Sergeant of Marines Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:57:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134307 General Jones didn't get to wear 4 stars on his collar and become Commandant of The Marine Corps because he was well liked. he was choosen because of his leadership skills and way of thinking for our beloved Corps. He will bring all that and more to President Obama's team. I have two wrods; "Semper Fi" Sir. General Jones didn't get to wear 4 stars on his collar and become Commandant of The Marine Corps because he was well liked. he was choosen because of his leadership skills and way of thinking for our beloved Corps. He will bring all that and more to President Obama's team. I have two wrods; "Semper Fi" Sir.

]]> By: Phoney Express http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134304 Phoney Express Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:56:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134304 All I can say is there will be plenty of qualified, brilliant and intelligent personnel to take that 3AM call. All I can say is there will be plenty of qualified, brilliant and intelligent personnel to take that 3AM call.

]]> By: ZipWizard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134294 ZipWizard Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:53:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134294 Obama is showing every step of the way that he will do a great job as president. Yes, he is balencing out his cabinet with strong personalities...but running a good gov't is like a fine orchestra. You find the most brilliant instrumentalists, but it is the conductor who decides what songs are played, and how the audience sees the performance. If you get a smart president, his party is in power, plus a brilliant cabinet...what you get is a stunning success for moving the country back towards health, and a gov't that can effect change for the common good of the entire country. Obama is showing every step of the way that he will do a great job as president. Yes, he is balencing out his cabinet with strong personalities...but running a good gov't is like a fine orchestra. You find the most brilliant instrumentalists, but it is the conductor who decides what songs are played, and how the audience sees the performance. If you get a smart president, his party is in power, plus a brilliant cabinet...what you get is a stunning success for moving the country back towards health, and a gov't that can effect change for the common good of the entire country.

]]> By: lee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134293 lee Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:53:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134293 obama's national security team create an aura of a ' bullet-proof ' political security and high calibered political power obama's national security team create an aura of a ' bullet-proof ' political security and high calibered political power

]]> By: ChicagoSuz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134279 ChicagoSuz Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:48:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134279 Memo to Gen. Jones: DON'T temper your opinions. President-elect Obama picked you so he could hear ALL sides of an argument -- that way he'll be able to make a more informed decision. He's not looking for 'yes' men/women... Memo to Gen. Jones:
DON'T temper your opinions. President-elect Obama picked you so he could hear ALL sides of an argument - that way he'll be able to make a more informed decision. He's not looking for 'yes' men/women...

]]> By: bill for barack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134268 bill for barack Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:43:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134268 Good. This is the spirit that should move the whole country. Good. This is the spirit that should move the whole country.

]]> By: clifford http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134263 clifford Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:42:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134263 Semper Fi Sir!!! Semper Fi Sir!!!

]]> By: Jaye http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134258 Jaye Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:41:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134258 This man will be incredible help in the Obama Administration. This man will be incredible help in the Obama Administration.

]]> By: FreeNLovIt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134254 FreeNLovIt Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:39:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134254 Learn from Hillary. In that deep dark hole, when Bill messed up, she fought through - vision, patience..... Learn from Hillary. In that deep dark hole, when Bill messed up, she fought through – vision, patience.....

]]> By: FreeNLovIt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134252 FreeNLovIt Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:38:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134252 From watching her, she's a strong woman, but by popular demand, she will bow for the good of America. She did it for Bill. She did it for Obama. She'll do it for America. From watching her, she's a strong woman, but by popular demand, she will bow for the good of America. She did it for Bill. She did it for Obama. She'll do it for America.

]]> By: FreeNLovIt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134238 FreeNLovIt Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:30:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134238 I dont think J Jones will have a problem with Hillary. She's STRONG but she knows when to back down. (You can always have multiple opinions from outside groups. It will help with the decisions. Majority RULES..) I dont think J Jones will have a problem with Hillary. She's STRONG but she knows when to back down. (You can always have multiple opinions from outside groups. It will help with the decisions. Majority RULES..)

]]> By: FreeNLovIt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134234 FreeNLovIt Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:27:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134234 We need persistency, vision and patience. The most important recipe for success: STAY TOGETHER AS ONE!!! We need persistency, vision and patience. The most important recipe for success: STAY TOGETHER AS ONE!!!

]]> By: FreeNLovIt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134230 FreeNLovIt Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:26:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134230 to "This is not what i voted For" Friend, think LONG TERM... we must execute this correctly or we WILL all be going to Iraq to STAY there permanently. It's good to dream like Obama and reach and try for that dream and plan for that dream of complete withdrawal. This is the first step toward pulling out. (Better than staying there 100 years.) to "This is not what i voted For"

Friend, think LONG TERM... we must execute this correctly or we WILL all be going to Iraq to STAY there permanently. It's good to dream like Obama and reach and try for that dream and plan for that dream of complete withdrawal. This is the first step toward pulling out. (Better than staying there 100 years.)

]]> By: arlene, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134217 arlene, CA Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:17:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134217 Frankly I am disappointed in the way his cabinet is being staffed. I can not see how Clinton can be SOS. She ran a failed campaign, her lies now are being brushed off as just a tuff campaigner. She has no foreign affairs experience other than in her dreams of landing in Bosnia under sniper fire, lieing & exaggering thru the whole campaign, that is a serious deficiency for a SOS. The way she tried everything possible to destroy Obama & kept all the dirt alive & well to the very bitter end. Now we have a cabinet all re-treads of Clinton, and SOS is a Clinton herself, & getting high praise from Obama. This is not change I voted for. If I wanted Clintons I would have voted for one. For me, I worked very hard against the Clinton Machine & I will not be giving one cent to any prez campaign ever again. I have no confidence in our politics that the voters will win anything. even when you win, you lose. (the voters). This must be the change we can believe in - None ! Frankly I am disappointed in the way his cabinet is being staffed. I can not see how Clinton can be SOS. She ran a failed campaign, her lies now are being brushed off as just a tuff campaigner. She has no foreign affairs experience other than in her dreams of landing in Bosnia under sniper fire, lieing & exaggering thru the whole campaign, that is a serious deficiency for a SOS. The way she tried everything possible to destroy Obama & kept all the dirt alive & well to the very bitter end. Now we have a cabinet all re-treads of Clinton, and SOS is a Clinton herself, & getting high praise from Obama. This is not change I voted for. If I wanted Clintons I would have voted for one. For me, I worked very hard against the Clinton Machine & I will not be giving one cent to any prez campaign ever again. I have no confidence in our politics that the voters will win anything. even when you win, you lose. (the voters). This must be the change we can believe in – None !

]]> By: Frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134206 Frank Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:10:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134206 Gen. Jim Jones is an outstanding pick by President Elect Obama! Anyone who had any doubts about how well President Elect Obama would or could run our great country is finding out. Brilliantly! Our country is in excellent hands. Gen. Jim Jones is an outstanding pick by President Elect Obama! Anyone who had any doubts about how well President Elect Obama would or could run our great country is finding out. Brilliantly! Our country is in excellent hands.

]]> By: Joshua Maye http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134198 Joshua Maye Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:01:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134198 I've watched Gen. Jones at work when he was NATO Allied Supreme Commander, & I know he will serve the nation while as National Security Advisor. I've watched Gen. Jones at work when he was NATO Allied Supreme Commander, & I know he will serve the nation while as National Security Advisor.

]]> By: Don http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134193 Don Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:58:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134193 All of these Cabinet selections seem enlightened, and I for one hope that they will work out for our country and for our President. But before we celebrate, let's try to remember when another President was very highly praised during his transition for his Cabinet picks. To wit, he chose a highly regarded former Secretary of Defense to have a key role in his Administration; a highly regarded former member of Congress to serve in a key post in his Administration, and a brilliant former General (stop when any of this sounds familiar) to be a key member of his Administration. That's right, Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Powell were no less well thought of (arguably they were considered better even) when G.W. chose them prior to his inauguration. I'm not saying that Gates, Clinton, and Jones will fail us, I'm simply pointing out that they haven't performed yet, let's watch what they can do before anointing this team the best ever. All of these Cabinet selections seem enlightened, and I for one hope that they will work out for our country and for our President. But before we celebrate, let's try to remember when another President was very highly praised during his transition for his Cabinet picks. To wit, he chose a highly regarded former Secretary of Defense to have a key role in his Administration; a highly regarded former member of Congress to serve in a key post in his Administration, and a brilliant former General (stop when any of this sounds familiar) to be a key member of his Administration. That's right, Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Powell were no less well thought of (arguably they were considered better even) when G.W. chose them prior to his inauguration. I'm not saying that Gates, Clinton, and Jones will fail us, I'm simply pointing out that they haven't performed yet, let's watch what they can do before anointing this team the best ever.

]]> By: bethnva http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134184 bethnva Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:53:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134184 I'm glad General Jones is on board, but he really has to get over his Carbon fix. Wind, tide-energy, hydrogen, solar, whatever, just get off the carbon fuels so happily promoted in your Chamber of Commerce days! I'm glad General Jones is on board, but he really has to get over his Carbon fix. Wind, tide-energy, hydrogen, solar, whatever, just get off the carbon fuels so happily promoted in your Chamber of Commerce days!

]]> By: Mike Dallas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134167 Mike Dallas Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:46:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134167 The beauty of Obama is he wants folks on the team to argue their point, but make no mistake, he will always be the final voice and then win or lose, your job is to the facilitate the decision. The beauty of Obama is he wants folks on the team to argue their point, but make no mistake, he will always be the final voice and then win or lose, your job is to the facilitate the decision.

]]> By: Ohio for Obama- Suburbs http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134154 Ohio for Obama- Suburbs Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:38:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134154 President Obama gets my 2012 vote. I see that a lot of people don't want to see Obama succeed, that's why we are seeing a lot of people complain about "What Change". I see the change and the world outside of the United Stated see it. The united states is on the right path. I'll like to see some poster on here tell us there picks???? President Obama gets my 2012 vote. I see that a lot of people don't want to see Obama succeed, that's why we are seeing a lot of people complain about "What Change". I see the change and the world outside of the United Stated see it. The united states is on the right path. I'll like to see some poster on here tell us there picks????

]]> By: Larry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134132 Larry Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:26:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134132 I knew it !! Obama is going to make a lot of mistakes,get us in deep trouble,and the have Jim Jones step in and make us all drink Kool Aid. Oh... My... God... !!! Run-- LOL I knew it !! Obama is going to make a lot of mistakes,get us in deep trouble,and the have Jim Jones step in and make us all drink Kool Aid.
Oh... My... God... !!! Run– LOL

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134120 Farrell, Houston, Tx Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:23:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134120 Thank God Obama is picking people our country can respect for their educational achievements as well as their proven successes. The GOP still picks from the bottom which includes such uneducated people as Palin and her crew. Palin and her crew are no more than welfare receipients supported by the state of Alaska. Thank God Obama is picking people our country can respect for their educational achievements as well as their proven successes. The GOP still picks from the bottom which includes such uneducated people as Palin and her crew. Palin and her crew are no more than welfare receipients supported by the state of Alaska.

]]> By: KG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134119 KG Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:23:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134119 Oh, so now the liberals are loving the selection of a military officer. It seemed during the election all I heard from the libs was how military personnel were war-mongers. Are you sure now you can support a war-monger?? Oh, so now the liberals are loving the selection of a military officer. It seemed during the election all I heard from the libs was how military personnel were war-mongers. Are you sure now you can support a war-monger??

]]> By: Gary of El Centro, Ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134105 Gary of El Centro, Ca Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:16:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134105 A distinguished Marine Corps General advising the President? I like it........I like it a lot. This man will bring the kind of leadership into the White House that it hasn't seen in a very long time. Obama is putting together the best leadership team this country has ever known. Good things are in store for the U.S. in the coming years......... A distinguished Marine Corps General advising the President? I like it........I like it a lot. This man will bring the kind of leadership into the White House that it hasn't seen in a very long time. Obama is putting together the best leadership team this country has ever known. Good things are in store for the U.S. in the coming years.........

]]> By: Proud American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134095 Proud American Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:11:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134095 Get with the program people... the elections are over Obama won. Put the thoughts of Ron Paul and the past to rest. Lets move forward here. Give Obama a chance, so far he gets an A+. Get with the program people... the elections are over Obama won. Put the thoughts of Ron Paul and the past to rest. Lets move forward here. Give Obama a chance, so far he gets an A+.

]]> By: peakarack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134074 peakarack Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:04:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134074 Bobby Jindal 2012! Bobby Jindal 2012!

]]> By: peakarack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134072 peakarack Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:04:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134072 Bobby Jindal 2012! NOBAMA! Bobby Jindal 2012!

NOBAMA!

]]> By: Texas Teacher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134071 Texas Teacher Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:03:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134071 Steve A., I hate to show my ignorance.... but what is this Semper Fi stuff? :) If I am not being rude to ask? Steve A., I hate to show my ignorance.... but what is this Semper Fi stuff? :) If I am not being rude to ask?

]]> By: Texas Teacher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134062 Texas Teacher Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134062 Now this is the mark of a leader.... Barack Obama has chosen people who are intelligent, logical, and thoughtful. I like this man's attitude about his role in the administrational team. :) Now this is the mark of a leader.... Barack Obama has chosen people who are intelligent, logical, and thoughtful.

I like this man's attitude about his role in the administrational team. :)

]]> By: Paul http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134060 Paul Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:58:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134060 Market made a record drop today, does this mean that wall street is reacting to Obama's choices today? Market made a record drop today, does this mean that wall street is reacting to Obama's choices today?

]]> By: Chad (Gainesville, VA) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134048 Chad (Gainesville, VA) Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:53:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134048 Obama is learning fast that he know everything there is to know. There is a lot of behind the scenes stuff that is never reported and you have to do what is best based on information that only you know about. He has made several decisions (or non decisions) now that are in line with what Bush was doing. He has already swayed away from what he campaigned on towards Bush so much that you realize that anyone elected are just puppets for the real people in charge. Obama is learning fast that he know everything there is to know. There is a lot of behind the scenes stuff that is never reported and you have to do what is best based on information that only you know about.

He has made several decisions (or non decisions) now that are in line with what Bush was doing. He has already swayed away from what he campaigned on towards Bush so much that you realize that anyone elected are just puppets for the real people in charge.

]]> By: Always Bet On The Smartest Guy In The Room http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134039 Always Bet On The Smartest Guy In The Room Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:49:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134039 Obama is an Excellent Chief Executive / Manager. This is why we picked the smart guy! With this guy, Gen Jones and Rahm Emmauel .... stuff is going to get done ... and it will be the stuff Obama wants done, not what some BIG EGOs might have in mind .... there won't be any "going rogue" with NO DRAMA OBAMA. No disrespect intended to Hillary or John McCain but based on how poorly their campaigns were executed, do we REALLY think either of them would be operating this crisply ... or this quickly? Mr. President, we've got your back! Obama is an Excellent Chief Executive / Manager. This is why we picked the smart guy!

With this guy, Gen Jones and Rahm Emmauel .... stuff is going to get done ... and it will be the stuff Obama wants done, not what some BIG EGOs might have in mind .... there won't be any "going rogue" with NO DRAMA OBAMA.

No disrespect intended to Hillary or John McCain but based on how poorly their campaigns were executed, do we REALLY think either of them would be operating this crisply ... or this quickly?

Mr. President, we've got your back!

]]> By: bruce FORMER REPUBLICAN FROM MA. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134024 bruce FORMER REPUBLICAN FROM MA. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:46:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134024 General... I for one welcome you aboard... perhaps you were on board befor I was... but it wasn't know to me... I appreciate that you will give to President Obama, after he takes the oath of office ,the very best, candid, and informed advice that you and you staff can accumulate. You are a General of the Marine Corp. You have gained and deserved the honor of wearing four stars, you can eclipse your military career and the honour you have gained for same by being the best National Security Advisor possible to the Next President of our United Statres. Thank you and.. God Speed General... Bruce General... I for one welcome you aboard... perhaps you were on board befor I was... but it wasn't know to me... I appreciate that you will give to President Obama, after he takes the oath of office ,the very best, candid, and informed advice that you and you staff can accumulate.

You are a General of the Marine Corp. You have gained and deserved the honor of wearing four stars, you can eclipse your military career
and the honour you have gained for same by being the best National Security Advisor possible to the Next President of our United Statres.

Thank you and.. God Speed General...

Bruce

]]> By: Ricky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134022 Ricky Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:46:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134022 So the Republicans keep on complaining but if McCain would of named these exact people they would be lovin it....funny. Excellent job President Obama! So the Republicans keep on complaining but if McCain would of named these exact people they would be lovin it....funny.

Excellent job President Obama!

]]> By: Kim J http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134017 Kim J Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:45:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134017 I agree about Ron Paul being our best shot. I agree about Ron Paul being our best shot.

]]> By: gregg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2134008 gregg Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:42:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2134008 this has nothing to do with who got what,,, people , its the freakin holidays,, so u cant eat,, dont fat people..call your nutrinist,, my goodness,, a fat chick to take care of another fat chick... and , all the others,, im eatin pintos in a can,,, cold... so stop whining.. obama , your god,, aint gonna save you.l............ genesis 4.3 obama was raised as your god,, he will feed you.. cloth you ,, birth you,, good luckm,,,,,,,,,,,, i like food from the can this has nothing to do with who got what,,, people , its the freakin holidays,, so u cant eat,, dont fat people..call your nutrinist,, my goodness,, a fat chick to take care of another fat chick... and , all the others,, im eatin pintos in a can,,, cold... so stop whining.. obama , your god,, aint gonna save you.l............ genesis 4.3 obama was raised as your god,, he will feed you.. cloth you ,, birth you,, good luckm,,,,,,,,,,,, i like food from the can

]]> By: TFJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/gen-jim-jones-talks-about-achieving-consensus/#comment-2133976 TFJ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:32:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31624#comment-2133976 The gold standard? A sound money system? Don't make me laugh. The Federal Reserve is far from flawless, but a fiat money system is better in the grand scheme of things than the gold standard. The gold standard? A sound money system? Don't make me laugh.

The Federal Reserve is far from flawless, but a fiat money system is better in the grand scheme of things than the gold standard.

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