Comments on: Dems give Obama aides 'barrage of criticism' on stimulus plan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227822 A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:15:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227822 No offense, but what is CNN's definition of a barrage? Does one Senator Harkin equal a barrage of criticism? Sometimes I think you guys write your articles to encourage a barrage of criticism from the posters on this website....Be it against Obama, Palin, or whomever the article might be about... No offense, but what is CNN's definition of a barrage? Does one Senator Harkin equal a barrage of criticism? Sometimes I think you guys write your articles to encourage a barrage of criticism from the posters on this website....Be it against Obama, Palin, or whomever the article might be about...

]]> By: Mikey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227821 Mikey Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:14:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227821 I say we vote for a third party next time around! I say we vote for a third party next time around!

]]> By: caitlin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227818 caitlin Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:11:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227818 Why the senators are so dumb? This is not set in tone. They will modify it. Why the senators are so dumb? This is not set in tone. They will modify it.

]]> By: to funny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227815 to funny Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:06:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227815 ha! alvino says 401k's are now worth 60% of what they use to be. That there is a smart left wing. Could have changed your 401k around mid last year when you seen the marketing falling. I did. And Im sooo not complaining. To bad your down. Barry can now give you your money back....thats whats its all about right? Just to have society to give you everything. Pays to play smart in this world and not sit on your lazy bum. ha! alvino says 401k's are now worth 60% of what they use to be. That there is a smart left wing. Could have changed your 401k around mid last year when you seen the marketing falling. I did. And Im sooo not complaining. To bad your down. Barry can now give you your money back....thats whats its all about right? Just to have society to give you everything. Pays to play smart in this world and not sit on your lazy bum.

]]> By: Brenda C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227810 Brenda C Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:54:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227810 Can't we just all get along? LMAO Can't we just all get along? LMAO

]]> By: Former Republican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227803 Former Republican Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:37:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227803 PRESIDENT-elect OBAMA WILL DEAL WITH IT. HE IS NOT "YOU ARE WITH ME OR AGAINST ME" PRESIDENT. HE IS MORE LIKE "IF YOU ARE AGAINST MY IDEA, WHAT IS YOURS". PRESIDENT-elect OBAMA WILL DEAL WITH IT. HE IS NOT

"YOU ARE WITH ME OR AGAINST ME" PRESIDENT.

HE IS MORE LIKE "IF YOU ARE AGAINST MY IDEA, WHAT IS YOURS".

]]> By: David In MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227797 David In MN Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:31:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227797 Its funny...people are saying Obama is too "left-wing socialist liberal" yet the reason liberals and democrats are mad at Obama is because of some of his conservative leanings in his policy...before you critisize...at least know what you are critisizing... Its funny...people are saying Obama is too "left-wing socialist liberal" yet the reason liberals and democrats are mad at Obama is because of some of his conservative leanings in his policy...before you critisize...at least know what you are critisizing...

]]> By: Stevo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227795 Stevo Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:29:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227795 > Be thankful for what you have. Just like us Americans. No wonder > the rest of the world thank we are a bunch of fools. Well said. The media is trying to scare the bejeesus out of Americans so that we'll support getting worked over by glorified thugs to redistribute our wealth to other people "for our own good". Be thankful for what you have indeed. Envy is poison, and it will lead to the self-destruction of this great nation if we don't stop this madness. Got a roof over your head, food to eat, and ready transportation? Congratulations - you're better off than billions of other people. Stop whining and claiming the sky is falling so that we must enact radical socialist policies that may indeed result in the twilight of the USA. > Be thankful for what you have. Just like us Americans. No wonder
> the rest of the world thank we are a bunch of fools.

Well said. The media is trying to scare the bejeesus out of Americans so that we'll support getting worked over by glorified thugs to redistribute our wealth to other people "for our own good".

Be thankful for what you have indeed. Envy is poison, and it will lead to the self-destruction of this great nation if we don't stop this madness.

Got a roof over your head, food to eat, and ready transportation?

Congratulations – you're better off than billions of other people.

Stop whining and claiming the sky is falling so that we must enact radical socialist policies that may indeed result in the twilight of the USA.

]]> By: tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227790 tim Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:27:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227790 Obama has never had a real job, never started a company, never made a payroll and always lived off the Govenment and donations. He can't give any advice about what hard workers do or don't do or how to create wealth. Don't give my hard earned money to a bunch of loafers Obama. Obama has never had a real job, never started a company, never
made a payroll and always lived off the Govenment and donations.
He can't give any advice about what hard workers do or don't do
or how to create wealth. Don't give my hard earned money to a bunch
of loafers Obama.

]]> By: Stevo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227778 Stevo Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:16:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227778 >"Free handouts to those that don't even pay taxes." That's not >socialism, that's pure capitalism. Did you already forget about the >bank bailout? What you describe is the complete antithesis of the free market. I'm tired of people trying to blame the failings of the most economically interventionist US regime in 60 years on the free market, which is what is usually meant by "capitalist" as opposed to "socialist" The free market would place the fraudsters on the curb, and the fraudsters would likely be going to jail rather than getting golden parachutes courtesy of taxpayers. That is, if they weren't lynched in the streets by angry mobs before making it to the prison. >"Free handouts to those that don't even pay taxes." That's not
>socialism, that's pure capitalism. Did you already forget about the
>bank bailout?

What you describe is the complete antithesis of the free market.

I'm tired of people trying to blame the failings of the most economically interventionist US regime in 60 years on the free market, which is what is usually meant by "capitalist" as opposed to "socialist"

The free market would place the fraudsters on the curb, and the fraudsters would likely be going to jail rather than getting golden parachutes courtesy of taxpayers. That is, if they weren't lynched in the streets by angry mobs before making it to the prison.

]]> By: Trollmaster http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227773 Trollmaster Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:13:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227773 Obama's plan is common sense, spending our tax dollars on America and Americans. Fixing our roads, schools, bridges, health care, and schools. We should be doing this already. Only in America there's too many morons that argue that this isn't basic common sense. Obama's plan is common sense, spending our tax dollars on America and Americans. Fixing our roads, schools, bridges, health care, and schools. We should be doing this already. Only in America there's too many morons that argue that this isn't basic common sense.

]]> By: Obama in Maryland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227772 Obama in Maryland Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:12:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227772 Tom Harkin is a smart and Good man, you should at least listen if he is airing concerns. I am a avid, Obama supporter, but he is not going tp do everything perfect, so when intelligent people speak up we should take a deep breath and listen. Tom Harkin is a smart and Good man, you should at least listen if he is airing concerns. I am a avid, Obama supporter, but he is not going tp do everything perfect, so when intelligent people speak up we should take a deep breath and listen.

]]> By: J.P.. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227770 J.P.. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:09:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227770 Yes, tax breaks are a failure, because those stupid "average" Americans are simply not cultured and nuanced as we high-and-mighty vaunted pointed-headed liberals... WE and WE ONLY know how to spend their money. I've often been flummoxed at how arrogant liberals truly are: "You're too dumb to have, keep, invest and spend your own money." That unspoken belief (and all good "fellow traveler" liberals share that belief) is arrogant beyond comprehension. Yes, tax breaks are a failure, because those stupid "average" Americans are simply not cultured and nuanced as we high-and-mighty vaunted pointed-headed liberals... WE and WE ONLY know how to spend their money.

I've often been flummoxed at how arrogant liberals truly are: "You're too dumb to have, keep, invest and spend your own money."

That unspoken belief (and all good "fellow traveler" liberals share that belief) is arrogant beyond comprehension.

]]> By: Charles from Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227766 Charles from Atlanta Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:03:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227766 This is a good thing. Balance of power, which is missing during Bush administration and led us to many disasters. Congress needs to oversight executive branch, put all opinions on the table and debate. Nothing wrong with it. This is a good thing. Balance of power, which is missing during Bush administration and led us to many disasters. Congress needs to oversight executive branch, put all opinions on the table and debate. Nothing wrong with it.

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227765 Ken Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:02:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227765 I think the fact that everyone is upset speaks well to how this plan works. Republicans get the tax cuts they crave. Democrats get the infrastructure spending they want. Everyone is pissed that the other side is getting something, but ultimately, it seems like a well balanced plan that rewards work, rewards hiring, and creates direct investment jobs all at the same time. As to the "those that don't pay taxes," there are sales taxes, payroll taxes, property taxes, and all kinds of other taxes that get paid by people who don't meet the threshold for income taxes. Those that don't pay taxes are the people who got rid of the cap gains taxes... we should reward work every bit as much as we reward investment and not create an uneven playing field through our tax structures. I think the fact that everyone is upset speaks well to how this plan works.

Republicans get the tax cuts they crave.
Democrats get the infrastructure spending they want.

Everyone is pissed that the other side is getting something, but ultimately, it seems like a well balanced plan that rewards work, rewards hiring, and creates direct investment jobs all at the same time.

As to the "those that don't pay taxes," there are sales taxes, payroll taxes, property taxes, and all kinds of other taxes that get paid by people who don't meet the threshold for income taxes. Those that don't pay taxes are the people who got rid of the cap gains taxes... we should reward work every bit as much as we reward investment and not create an uneven playing field through our tax structures.

]]> By: Bryce Norris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227764 Bryce Norris Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:01:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227764 Like itor hateit.Heres how it really is. h ow many times have we heard seen or experienceda big line for a movie the movie is dimwitted with clever special effects. It never stops the public as much as we like all us human beingsare so smart from going back and back again to waitin line.So what could all this mean in relation to Obama"s stimulus package.Do i think he"s wrong for it.This answer will surprise you Ithink he is a bit wrong but like Hollywood the public gives him no choice . i in his postion would probally do the same. We shold use the money tohelp find away to keep utilities lower and help Joe the disabled. whowrote his message above. Thathe only way Icanseeit. Like itor hateit.Heres how it really is. h ow many times have we heard seen or experienceda big line for a movie the movie is dimwitted with clever special effects. It never stops the public as much as we like all us human beingsare so smart from going back and back again to waitin line.So what could all this mean in relation to Obama"s stimulus package.Do i think he"s wrong for it.This answer will surprise you Ithink he is a bit wrong but like Hollywood the public gives him no choice . i in his postion would probally do the same. We shold use the money tohelp find away to keep utilities lower and help Joe the disabled. whowrote his message above. Thathe only way Icanseeit.

]]> By: phil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227761 phil Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:59:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227761 i have never seen a nation that whines like ours. dam. i have never seen a nation that whines like ours. dam.

]]> By: Xavier http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227756 Xavier Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:57:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227756 Its shocking to hear what are republican mouthpieces trying to say what should be done about the economy. The last eight years have shown us just how good republicans are at running our economy. You all need to just shut your mouths and take a good look at the mess you have created. Also, dont go throwing Bush under the bus. You guys wanted him. He was your dream candidate. He was what you all felt reprented the embodiment of your party. Claim him! Its shocking to hear what are republican mouthpieces trying to say what should be done about the economy. The last eight years have shown us just how good republicans are at running our economy. You all need to just shut your mouths and take a good look at the mess you have created. Also, dont go throwing Bush under the bus. You guys wanted him. He was your dream candidate. He was what you all felt reprented the embodiment of your party. Claim him!

]]> By: Proud American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227752 Proud American Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:54:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227752 There nothing here, move on Idiot republicans. I think George needs help packing. 12 more days folks There nothing here, move on Idiot republicans. I think George needs help packing. 12 more days folks

]]> By: Slider http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227748 Slider Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:50:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227748 Allen - "George W. Bush not only had this much authority, but he also claimed much more than the Constitution granted him." This lie is sore, and it gets sorer. Look, son, if you know for a certainty that Bush exceeded his Constitutional authority then make your case in court. You will set yourself apart from every leftist judicial organization, such as the ACLU, and be a paragon among men. You'll also have every leftist dumb enough to draw a breath singing praises to your name. But, until you do so, and are successful, may I kindly invite you to keep your foolishness to yourself? Allen – "George W. Bush not only had this much authority, but he also claimed much more than the Constitution granted him."

This lie is sore, and it gets sorer. Look, son, if you know for a certainty that Bush exceeded his Constitutional authority then make your case in court.

You will set yourself apart from every leftist judicial organization, such as the ACLU, and be a paragon among men. You'll also have every leftist dumb enough to draw a breath singing praises to your name.

But, until you do so, and are successful, may I kindly invite you to keep your foolishness to yourself?

]]> By: Arden http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227743 Arden Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:39:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227743 Harkin is only one of those who should have retired years ago and cannot except any kind of change. Their to old and to set in their ways. However given that I do hope that Pres. Obama hasn't forgotten that he promised that seniors on social security will not have to pay taxes on their social security. They need the extra money for their medications, food, and keeping a roof over thier head. Harkin is only one of those who should have retired years ago and cannot except any kind of change. Their to old and to set in their ways. However given that I do hope that Pres. Obama hasn't forgotten that he promised that seniors on social security will not have to pay taxes on their social security. They need the extra money for their medications, food, and keeping a roof over thier head.

]]> By: alvino http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227730 alvino Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:26:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227730 Scott L- Since you are right wing supporter of the most socialist president ever ( George W. Bush), this may be difficult for you to comprehend: our 401k plans are worth 60% of what they were a year ago. You really screwed us by electing the most inept individual as president since Hoover. Scott L-

Since you are right wing supporter of the most socialist president ever ( George W. Bush), this may be difficult for you to comprehend: our 401k plans are worth 60% of what they were a year ago. You really screwed us by electing the most inept individual as president since Hoover.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227729 Anonymous Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:26:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227729 It seems to me that Obama is having more problems out of member of his own party in congress that he is with Repthiglicans. Fienstein, Kerry, Conyears and now Harkin...............who is the next Democrat on the list to come out with a big foot in his or her mouth? The IDIOTS!!!! It seems to me that Obama is having more problems out of member of his own party in congress that he is with Repthiglicans.

Fienstein, Kerry, Conyears and now Harkin...............who is the next Democrat on the list to come out with a big foot in his or her mouth?

The IDIOTS!!!!

]]> By: Patriot http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227727 Patriot Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:25:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227727 "Free handouts to those that don't even pay taxes." That's not socialism, that's pure capitalism. Did you already forget about the bank bailout? "Free handouts to those that don't even pay taxes." That's not socialism, that's pure capitalism. Did you already forget about the bank bailout?

]]> By: Apples for sale http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227721 Apples for sale Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:16:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227721 I knew that McCain would not be any change and I didnt expect Obama to be any real change either,I now I see him as the Globalist he truely is.One world government here they go.Ron Paul was right.I would have voted for Dennis Kucinich or Ron Paul,but the owners of the media made sure they never had a chance. I knew that McCain would not be any change and I didnt expect Obama to be any real change either,I now I see him as the Globalist he truely is.One world government here they go.Ron Paul was right.I would have voted for Dennis Kucinich or Ron Paul,but the owners of the media made sure they never had a chance.

]]> By: TCM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227719 TCM Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:15:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227719 I think the dems should all get together for a big hug...and Obama could lead them in a song....wake up! The honeymoon's over! I think the dems should all get together for a big hug...and Obama could lead them in a song....wake up! The honeymoon's over!

]]> By: Bill Charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227710 Bill Charlotte Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:11:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227710 Well we got rid of the Republicans for not being able to resolve anything, we can get rid of these "do nothings." Well we got rid of the Republicans for not being able to resolve anything, we can get rid of these "do nothings."

]]> By: carol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227705 carol Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:08:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227705 PE Obama's plan sounded perfectly alright to me, of course it's not going to appeal to everyone on both sides of the isle....but he has to do what is right for the country as he and his economic advisers see fit. Nobody said this task would be easy, but it has to be done so those who oppose it will have to get on with it and go with the flow. PE Obama's plan sounded perfectly alright to me, of course it's not going to appeal to everyone on both sides of the isle....but he has to do what is right for the country as he and his economic advisers see fit.
Nobody said this task would be easy, but it has to be done so those who oppose it will have to get on with it and go with the flow.

]]> By: legal in nc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227700 legal in nc Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:05:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227700 BWAAAAAHHHHAAAAAAA! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Can't wait for the inauguration if it is this much fun already watching this machine implode!!! The horrible part of all this is that all of America suffers for it, not just the kool-aid drinkers that voted for it. BWAAAAAHHHHAAAAAAA! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Can't wait for the inauguration if it is this much fun already watching this machine implode!!!

The horrible part of all this is that all of America suffers for it, not just the kool-aid drinkers that voted for it.

]]> By: Freeboot http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227697 Freeboot Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:05:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227697 Instead of debating all this junk we should be asking how he and Congress are going to lead us out of this mess. I tell you a welfare state and spend, spend is not the answer. We should be demanding that he provide adult leadership and shout down special interest groups, the ACLU, NAACP, black and white racist group and do what is right even if it costs him the next election. If some of you are so short sighted and think that we can get through this without some pain - shame on you. Oh, I get it let the other person hurt, not me. Or maybe it is “time to get even because I have been wronged and repressed” - bull - you don't know what repressed is - go live in Russia or some other welfare state - you will find out. Be thankful for what you have. Just like us Americans. No wonder the rest of the world thank we are a bunch of fools. Oh, by the way I believe now that he is not so liberal after all. So goes campaign promises. Instead of debating all this junk we should be asking how he and Congress are going to lead us out of this mess. I tell you a welfare state and spend, spend is not the answer. We should be demanding that he provide adult leadership and shout down special interest groups, the ACLU, NAACP, black and white racist group and do what is right even if it costs him the next election. If some of you are so short sighted and think that we can get through this without some pain – shame on you. Oh, I get it let the other person hurt, not me. Or maybe it is “time to get even because I have been wronged and repressed” – bull – you don't know what repressed is – go live in Russia or some other welfare state – you will find out. Be thankful for what you have. Just like us Americans. No wonder the rest of the world thank we are a bunch of fools. Oh, by the way I believe now that he is not so liberal after all. So goes campaign promises.

]]> By: (Former) Lifelong Republican for Obama, Columbia, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227695 (Former) Lifelong Republican for Obama, Columbia, TN Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:04:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227695 I'm afraid to say this but what the only thing that will defeat Obama is the cynical Dems and Republicans that refuse to acknowledge that this nation requires a new direction! I'm afraid to say this but what the only thing that will defeat Obama is the cynical Dems and Republicans that refuse to acknowledge that this nation requires a new direction!

]]> By: conservativemaverick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227680 conservativemaverick Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:57:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227680 citizenmateo, don't be so naive. Reagan's influence on American politics is alive and well. He consistently ranks as one of the best Presidents in history. "Trickle down" economics is apparently alive and well if Democrats are opposing that part of Obama's plan. Maybe you're the one who needs to do some research. citizenmateo, don't be so naive. Reagan's influence on American politics is alive and well. He consistently ranks as one of the best Presidents in history. "Trickle down" economics is apparently alive and well if Democrats are opposing that part of Obama's plan. Maybe you're the one who needs to do some research.

]]> By: 3strikes http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227676 3strikes Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:56:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227676 nobama is probably goin to fail and the repubs are goin to put you bottom feeding nobamacrats in your place. you praise and worship that clown, he got americas hope all riled up on "change" and he aint goin to be able to deliver it, so, HA!!! nobama is probably goin to fail and the repubs are goin to put you bottom feeding nobamacrats in your place. you praise and worship that clown, he got americas hope all riled up on "change" and he aint goin to be able to deliver it, so, HA!!!

]]> By: down & out http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227673 down & out Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:54:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227673 bring our food prices down, milk is still 5 dollars a gallon in most places, i'm afraid 500 dollar tax cuts won't help this major problem, you can't put money back in the economy when you don't have any, i've been without health insurance for 3 years,and some people have never even had any, we've wasted trillons of dollars on a useless war and yet the republicans and some dems. begruge us even the 500 dollars, well, i say just give mine to them, maybe they can get a few extra cups of what ever it is they drink. bring our food prices down, milk is still 5 dollars a gallon in most places, i'm afraid 500 dollar tax cuts won't help this major problem, you can't put money back in the economy when you don't have any, i've been without health insurance for 3 years,and some people have never even had any, we've wasted trillons of dollars on a useless war and yet the republicans and some dems. begruge us even the 500 dollars, well, i say just give mine to them, maybe they can get a few extra cups of what ever it is they drink.

]]> By: Perusing-through http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227672 Perusing-through Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:54:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227672 YOU PEOPLE ARE MISSING THE MAIN REASON WHY SOME DEMOCRATS ARE COMPLAINING . . . People like John Kerry and Tom Harkins who are complaining about the $3,000 tax credit for businesses are really not that oppose to it. The tax credit is designed to keep businesses from shipping American jobs overseas. Obama & Biden promised this on their campaign and the Democrats never complained at that time. What the Democrats "really oppose" is Obama & Biden's strict adherence to NO EARMARKS in the stimulus package which leaving the Democrats furious. Both the Left and Right (especially the Democrats) were looking for a train load of pork but are shock that Obama & Biden are sticking to their NO PORK stimulus package. So the Democrats are using the tax credit (something the Republicans like) as an excuse to lampoon the Obama-Biden economic stimulus package. YOU PEOPLE ARE MISSING THE MAIN REASON WHY SOME DEMOCRATS ARE COMPLAINING . . .

People like John Kerry and Tom Harkins who are complaining about the $3,000 tax credit for businesses are really not that oppose to it. The tax credit is designed to keep businesses from shipping American jobs overseas. Obama & Biden promised this on their campaign and the Democrats never complained at that time. What the Democrats "really oppose" is Obama & Biden's strict adherence to NO EARMARKS in the stimulus package which leaving the Democrats furious.

Both the Left and Right (especially the Democrats) were looking for a train load of pork but are shock that Obama & Biden are sticking to their NO PORK stimulus package. So the Democrats are using the tax credit (something the Republicans like) as an excuse to lampoon the Obama-Biden economic stimulus package.

]]> By: Diane http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227664 Diane Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:51:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227664 I expected for arguments and concerns raised about any economic stimulus plan. The more, the better so that hopefully at the end, the president will be able to learn, and acquire all the information he needs to make the best decision for this country. I don't want the next 4 years to be like the Bush administration, where the citizens knew nothing about anything, and then suddenly 2 million jobs lost, stock market crashed, and now college students like myself are left with little means to pay for tuition. I expected for arguments and concerns raised about any economic stimulus plan. The more, the better so that hopefully at the end, the president will be able to learn, and acquire all the information he needs to make the best decision for this country. I don't want the next 4 years to be like the Bush administration, where the citizens knew nothing about anything, and then suddenly 2 million jobs lost, stock market crashed, and now college students like myself are left with little means to pay for tuition.

]]> By: conservativemaverick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227633 conservativemaverick Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:43:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227633 Harkin needs to wake up. Harkin needs to wake up.

]]> By: Chris in Va. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227624 Chris in Va. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:41:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227624 Once sworn in President Obama needs to go in and shine his shoes on some Congressional butts and put these do nothing idiots in their place. Still waiting on YOUR plan Harkin. Once sworn in President Obama needs to go in and shine his shoes on some Congressional butts and put these do nothing idiots in their place. Still waiting on YOUR plan Harkin.

]]> By: sandee in Portland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227617 sandee in Portland Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:37:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227617 @Scott,,,"Free handouts to those that don't even pay taxes..." I didn't read anywhere that PE Obama wants to give free handouts to anyone; he does, however, want to cut taxes for those of us that are working. WAKE UP SCOTT @Scott,,,"Free handouts to those that don't even pay taxes..." I didn't read anywhere that PE Obama wants to give free handouts to anyone; he does, however, want to cut taxes for those of us that are working.

WAKE UP SCOTT

]]> By: Partisan quagmire http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227614 Partisan quagmire Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:36:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227614 I understand oversight and I understand we can't just give Obama a blank check. But I think he understands it too. People on the hill are going to have their objections but we can't let it stop the ball from rolling. Obama is right. We need a strong economic stimulus package and fast. I understand oversight and I understand we can't just give Obama a blank check. But I think he understands it too. People on the hill are going to have their objections but we can't let it stop the ball from rolling. Obama is right. We need a strong economic stimulus package and fast.

]]> By: Obama supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227613 Obama supporter Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:36:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227613 Some of you are having difficulty understanding what democracy and bipartisanship is. It is about dialogue, conflicts on contents and a compromise. This key role of Congress hasn't been a part of American gov't for so long it seems strange hyped also with the media's desire for controversy through their use of hyperbole. (barrage). Some of you are having difficulty understanding what democracy and bipartisanship is. It is about dialogue, conflicts on contents and a compromise. This key role of Congress hasn't been a part of American gov't for so long it seems strange hyped also with the media's desire for controversy through their use of hyperbole. (barrage).

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227609 John Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:34:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227609 The Democrats need to fall in line and support their President! The Democrats need to fall in line and support their President!

]]> By: citizenmateo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227589 citizenmateo Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:26:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227589 To Scott L(oser) & Sara the DUMB American, You guy and your thoughts are DEADER than reagan. Get a grip. Give the guy a chance. You guys don't have a clue. Obama is far from left wing. Look at the RECORD and what he has said publicly. Do your homework before you talk out of your browneye M To Scott L(oser) & Sara the DUMB American,

You guy and your thoughts are DEADER than reagan.
Get a grip. Give the guy a chance.

You guys don't have a clue.

Obama is far from left wing. Look at the RECORD and what he has said
publicly. Do your homework before you talk out of your browneye

M

]]> By: SMR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227585 SMR Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:23:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227585 Trickle down economics is when Gov. gives tax breaks to the rich (big oil )ext..Am I right? Tax breaks for the hard working Americans that are suffering are the people that make this economy thrive.This tax break would give us extra money to help now when we really need it, at the same time, this money would go right back into the system to help the economy , RIGHT? maybe just more disappoinment because of oversight and strict accountability. Can't get their hands on our tax payer dollars!!! Trickle down economics is when Gov. gives tax breaks to the rich (big oil )ext..Am I right? Tax breaks for the hard working Americans that are suffering are the people that make this economy thrive.This tax break would give us extra money to help now when we really need it, at the same time, this money would go right back into the system to help the economy , RIGHT? maybe just more disappoinment because of oversight and strict accountability. Can't get their hands on our tax payer dollars!!!

]]> By: Allen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227580 Allen Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:22:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227580 Sara for America wrote: "The public has never granted so much authority to someone with so little experience in the history of the world." ************************************ Huh! Where have you been? Every newly elected president had this much authority, and not one of them had any experience at the job. Very few of them faced the difficulties that Obama faces, and very few of would put their place in history on the line in order to straighten out the mess that George W. Bush and ten years of a Republican-led congress left us. George W. Bush not only had this much authority, but he also claimed much more than the Constitution granted him. Too bad he wasn't a leader, to make good use of his stolen authority. Sara for America wrote:
"The public has never granted so much authority to someone with so little experience in the history of the world."
************************************
Huh! Where have you been? Every newly elected president had this much authority, and not one of them had any experience at the job. Very few of them faced the difficulties that Obama faces, and very few of would put their place in history on the line in order to straighten out the mess that George W. Bush and ten years of a Republican-led congress left us.

George W. Bush not only had this much authority, but he also claimed much more than the Constitution granted him. Too bad he wasn't a leader, to make good use of his stolen authority.

]]> By: gl, Pittsburgh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227555 gl, Pittsburgh Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:11:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227555 This is a wake up call. All the old headS in Washington all act the same wheter they are Democrate or Republicans very evil to the poor. They didn't have any problem giving our taxes dollars away to the fat cats of Wall Street that didn't need it. I was never for the Bailout for them becasue I knew it was the trick of the devil. NO BAILOUT FOR THE POOR AS USUALLY. From here on I hope all the CEO GET THEIR PAID BACK FOR THE MAN UP STAIR (GOD) ! Don't mess with God's love one which is the poor! This is a wake up call. All the old headS in Washington all act the same wheter they are Democrate or Republicans very evil to the poor. They didn't have any problem giving our taxes dollars away to the fat cats of Wall Street that didn't need it. I was never for the Bailout for them becasue I knew it was the trick of the devil. NO BAILOUT FOR THE POOR AS USUALLY. From here on I hope all the CEO GET THEIR PAID BACK FOR THE MAN UP STAIR (GOD) ! Don't mess with God's love one which is the poor!

]]> By: CH in Maine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227554 CH in Maine Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:10:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227554 Okay people, lets take a step back from the way George W Bush did things. So Sen Harkin disagrees with parts of the stimulus plan. Will Obama attack him? Challenge his patriotism? Will he be blasted on some moronic radio show? No he will not. Here is what will happen. Obama and his people will listen to the concerns of the Senator. They will not address them all but they will be respectful and agree where they can. Eventually Harkin will vote for the stimulus and it will be better for his input. That is what the founding fathers had in mind and although the Bush administration represent the pinnacle of straying from this ideal Obama will be returning to the process. And here is the kicker: He will listen to Republicans too! Now that is change I can believe in. Okay people, lets take a step back from the way George W Bush did things. So Sen Harkin disagrees with parts of the stimulus plan. Will Obama attack him? Challenge his patriotism? Will he be blasted on some moronic radio show? No he will not.

Here is what will happen. Obama and his people will listen to the concerns of the Senator. They will not address them all but they will be respectful and agree where they can. Eventually Harkin will vote for the stimulus and it will be better for his input.

That is what the founding fathers had in mind and although the Bush administration represent the pinnacle of straying from this ideal Obama will be returning to the process.

And here is the kicker: He will listen to Republicans too!

Now that is change I can believe in.

]]> By: bc canadian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227553 bc canadian Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:10:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227553 Put people back to work by creating jobs by building infrastruture, that we need,. finding ways to make enviroment friendly electicity, make efficient electric cars etc. These are all needed anyway, why not do it now. This will not create much of a deficit anyway, because it will replace people collecting unemployment insurance to people paying taxes. People who are part of the problem [unemployed] will become part or the solution [employed]. Reducing taxes only increases the deficit. If we don't care about the future than large deficits don't matter I guess. I am a tax payer who is employed at this time. I want to be part of the solution. If I become unemployed than I would like help. But because I am employed than I wnat to be a Helper. T Put people back to work by creating jobs by building infrastruture, that we need,. finding ways to make enviroment friendly electicity, make efficient electric cars etc. These are all needed anyway, why not do it now. This will not create much of a deficit anyway, because it will replace people collecting unemployment insurance to people paying taxes. People who are part of the problem [unemployed] will become part or the solution [employed].
Reducing taxes only increases the deficit. If we don't care about the future than large deficits don't matter I guess.
I am a tax payer who is employed at this time. I want to be part of the solution. If I become unemployed than I would like help. But because I am employed than I wnat to be a Helper.

T

]]> By: Ray Fisher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227547 Ray Fisher Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:07:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227547 I am 100% disabled however, have refused all bailouts till now and will refuse this also. People on disability should not accept any bailout since it is targeted to boost the economy of which we are simply a drain. I'm hoping those who don't need any money will refuse any bailouts. I am 100% disabled however, have refused all bailouts till now and will refuse this also. People on disability should not accept any bailout since it is targeted to boost the economy of which we are simply a drain. I'm hoping those who don't need any money will refuse any bailouts.

]]> By: Allen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-aides-hear-barrage-of-criticism-from-dems-on-stimulus-plan/#comment-2227544 Allen Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:05:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34952#comment-2227544 After rolling over from 2001 thru 2006, and playing dead from 2006 thru 2008, now the Senate Dems. are going to grow a pair? I suppose they are trying to make up for not taking on Bush! Maybe they just want to say that they actually accomplished constructive during this decade. Impeaching Bush and Cheney would have impressed me a lot more than this. After rolling over from 2001 thru 2006, and playing dead from 2006 thru 2008, now the Senate Dems. are going to grow a pair?

I suppose they are trying to make up for not taking on Bush! Maybe they just want to say that they actually accomplished constructive during this decade. Impeaching Bush and Cheney would have impressed me a lot more than this.

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