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If you have a choice between running a budget deficit while avoiding a depression vs falling into a depression but having a balanced budget, any sane person would prefer the former.

A growing US economy can handle a budget deficit. We can control the prospect of inflation by restricting the money supply. The possibility of falling into a depression/deflationary spiral is a much scarier prospect. If we fall into that situation this isn't going to be a two-three year problem, it will be a 10+ year problem.

All of you who don't support the President maybe you guys should move to Europe....This isn't President's Obama mess this was here long before he got into office.

Correct, but robotic Obama is too arrogant, too thin skinned and too short on wisdom to hear!

If someone else has a better plan, I'd really like to hear it. Really.

March 25th, 2009 2:36 pm ET

This coming from a guy who just received a vote of "no confidence" from parliament and is now on his way out.

Obama has been as successful in increasing our World Wide Reputation as he has been fixing our economy!

What a Joke and Disappointment!

Dotty March 25th, 2009 4:54 pm ET

PageTurner

So, if you did not support Bush you should have been told to "love America or leave it".

Wow! You got the joke!

And yes, that's exactly what every liberal in America had to deal with for 8 years, people just like you, Dotty, telling us to get out, calling us terrorist sympathizers because we didn't want to be wire tapped, calling us socialists because we think that taxes on the most wealthy should be raised a measly 3%. We were called N-word lovers by you in the 60s and 70s, and homo-lovers in the 80s and 90s.

So yeah, we've heard it before. Page Turner was MOCKING you.

Funny...I thought that one of the main reasons for an Obama presidency was that we would "listen" to our partners? Now that they're not agreeing with us all of a sudden they're not imporant.

I hate to admit it, but I have to agree with someone from the EU.

This administration cannot handle the great responsibility that comes with being the most powerful nation on earth. So what do they do? They decide to make us a second world country – even the Chinese and Japanese today showed just how 'unattractive' it is to invest any more into this country by not buying more US bonds.

I was listening to Daniel Hannan awhile ago. New Zealand had the same problem with their financial system, but instead of the government bailing them out, PM of New Zealand told bankers they have to sort out problems they themselves have created. After three years their financial institution are all back in the game again without a penny from taxpayers. What Obambi had done is prolonging the problem and will take years for EVERY taxpayers to pay, adding another $1 Trillion deficit for the next decade. Obambi said he would cut the deficit in half by $533 billions. How can $533 billions be half of $10 Trillions? Are you libs and Dems know how to compute?

I thought having Obama as President would automatically make the rest of the world love us. I mean, isn't that what he said last night?

In a year from now when the economy is starting to turn around thanks to Obama's policys, will all you ranting and raving RepubliKlans be big enough to give the man his due, admit he was right and apologize for your hateful comments? I doubt it. You will find something else to criticize about him. You are all right wing nut jobs who need a moron like Limbarf to lead you.

Seventy years ago everyone was saying FDR was a Socialist and would lead us to ruin. Of course nothing of the sort happened and we had prosperity, strong regulations that protected us, and we became a world leader. Nothing like that (Socialism) will happen this time either. The GOP, led by the moron Limbarf are just trying scare tactics as usual. What we need to fear is their way of running the government. Wars built on lies, shredding of the Constitution, spying on our own people, torturing. Amazing how much damage these people did in just eight years. Now they complain because of changes that are meant to fix their errors are being put into place by a progressive and intelligent leader.

Hold up! The republicans have an idea. Did you see it?

Wait, isn't this rewarding bad behavior? Giving a tax credit to people who couldn't afford the homes so they can refinance? Giving tax credits to mortgage lenders who signed off on these loans in the 1st place and are probably already getting bailout money? I lived right, made the right choices, didn't live beyond my means. Where's my bailout?

Ohh, that's only if a democrat had proposed this. My bad, carry on……

stop throwing around the kool-aid term! seriously, it's degrading to the 913 dead at Jonestown!! Or are all of you idiots RIGHT AND LEFT too young or stupid to remember?!

MIND YOUR BUSINESS..

@ obama-mamma,

Let me ask you a question. If you took a job and your predecessor left it in a mess, would you tell your boss "it's not my fault"?

Try it... you'll get fired.

If BHO didn't want the mess, he shouldn't have run for the job.

PageTurner

So, if you did not support Bush you should have been told to "love America or leave it".

Change is coming, we just need to hold out until Jan 2013.

tony obama isn't doing much better considering the critism from the EU president thats why most countrys want to join the EU

Can we bring this guy over to take Obama's place as POTUS? He is certainly a lot more intelligent.

@What gives?
Did you stick up for President Bush when the world was running him down? Just curious.
So much for regaining respect from the world.

Good God, it's not about "looking back at history", THIS IS A NEW ERA, A NEW TIME, A NEW WORLD! We are prunning the tree before it can grow again. This old thought needs to be thrown out the window.

And his country's economy is going so well??? Clean up your own mess before you stick your nose in other people's affairs!

We can't shoot the messenger. Taking the politics out of the discussion. I like Obama personally but borrowing huge money is not the answer and will only hurt the country. I would say the same to Bush – - running up a deficit after the 2001 tech bubble recession and 9/11 was not the right answer either.

WE NEED FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY!

Cut the budget. Cut the deficit. Cut entitlement programs. Get people back to work. If more people work, more hours, save more, pay down debt more, spend less – - – then we will come out of this recession stronger. If we accelerate the borrowing we will pile on crazy amounts of debt that will smother our children's future. This guys from Czech happens to be right. Lets listen to him and think about it.

JAMES

HAs it right ...... Its funny how we hear nothing of this...The housing mess started this whole mess...It was led by the likes of Bill Clinton, Barney Franks, and Chris Dodd....Yet the president comes on TV and says it the fault of AIG ?

You Obama worshippers should wake up haha whoever said Obama should destroy the EU needs to get there mind of basketball The EU is powerful with most of the countrys wanting to join the union and unite there currency into one needs to realize that soon the EU can bankrupt the united states

Czech PM can eat it on this one.

Europe has been too over-reliant on exports to the US to fuel their economy. Similar to US total-capitalism, Europe's total-welfare will need to be rebooted if it is to survive into the next century.

Extreme philosophies are no one's friends.

Page turner

had you follwed the advise you are giving you would be writing this from another country, now wouldnt you !

@ Tina,

No, I'm not saying they never liked him in the first place. What I'm saying is that they see the rammifications of his policies and it scares the daylights out of them. Quite honestly, it scares the daylights out of me as well.

@ Rob

We are a sovereign nation and we don't want to be like no other country except us. So when the EU tries to make the Euro the international currency, your going to go along with that, huh? Although I do like the levee system in Europe. Thats about the only thing I want to model off of from Europe. And get thought out of your mind republicans will be in power of Congress in 2010. As a Virginian, I can tell you that Eric Cantor's job isn't safe. Chew on that.

Anyone with half a brain in economics know the end result of Obama's policies: default or hyperinflation.

President Obama's policies and spending ideas are great if it was the Clinton years, but the government estimates it will lose 25% of its tax revenue this year and spend $600 billion more than last year for 2009 alone.

You can't spend your way out of a recession.

Obama's plan is not the way to the Chec Republic silly rabbit, tricks are for kids!

laughing@theGOP March 25th, 2009 4:21 pm ET

and the UK is doing so much better.. I love all the people who says the plan won't work.. but don't have one of there own..

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Where did you get your info? The money of UK is now devalued at 30% that is according to Daniel Hannan, member of Parliament. In fact because of Gordon Brown, equity of UK now is NEGATIVE. Next time learn to read and understand what you're reading. UK Parliament is telling Brown to stop spending their money, they're out of it.

@Spencer,

You know something? Telling anyone to STFU isn't halping your cause any. You come across as being petty.

Yep, the Brits are "getting it". So, why aren't all Americans?

We are screwed ! If you owna business and you arent making money try going to the bank and telling them you need another 25000 to try and get back the 25000 you ahev all ready lost....Im sure they will gladly hand it over to you and wait for you to come back for more. !

Obama is runing is into the ground !

stop deleting my post CNN!!!! we have a right to free speech.

Just because I mention this man is a cronie for the NWO and is using the financial mess to advocate one world government.

It's hilarious how dems keep blaming Bush for a budget that was passed in a democratic house.
Now Dems have full control and are passing a budget bigger than hell..

When you look to the Czechs for advice you know Repugs are in deep trouble.

Republicans who do not agree with the President should remember:
"America, love it or leave it..."

Republicans know that the President can not control the economy. In a free market the economy is dictated by the market and when you mess with it you get what we have today.
If you are dumb enough to think that tax cuts caused this mess and hurt the economy then you will believe that Obama can spend his way out.

Barney Frank and the dems blocking regulation of Freddie and Fannie and pressuring them to make risky loans had nothing to do with this mess right?

For those Obama loyalists, France and Sweden came out critical yesterday on the proposed Treasury plan to seize and control financial institutions and banks if deemed in poor health.

Their main criticism focused on why government should even bother trying to take control of a private company due to the fact the government, in their opinion, has no business in private affairs, and these are two of the most socialized countries in the world.

Just think about that one for a second....

wow!! americans not sticking up for their president.instead siding with another pres from another country."wow"

I was going to post an angry nativist tirade against the EU. But after reading the other comments I realize that no matter what CNN wrote, commentators are either going to:

A. Make some nuanced racist comment about Obama and his policies, while blaming the other side for "pulling the race card" (btw, where can I get one of these cards? I am an African American woman and would love to protect myself against discrimination, prejudice, and violence that comes with racism and sexism) or for promoting every ism in the book (i.e. fascism, socialism, communism and Mccarthism...which goes to show they don't know what any of these terms means since a) their conception of fascism is Nazism–see references to obama as hitler–which if I'm not mistaken is only open to white people who hate jews, blacks, and gays; b)Mccarthism was a witchhunt against perceived communists...so how can you be both?; and c) there are different degrees of socialism, I for one do not believe there has to be this dichotomy between socialism and capitalism but what do i know)

or

B. shout down anyone who dares have a opposite point of view from the president or who express concerns for his policy. this is also followed by a comparison of Obama to Bush, which I feel is like comparing apples and oranges. Instead, compare obama to the "greats"–you know washington, lincoln, FDR, and reagan (which as a child of the 80's I don't get reagan's inclusion in this list) that way we can get the true measure of the man (when we get an incompetent black man in office then we can compare him to bush). This position is also accompanied with snide and dismissive comments about the intelligence of the opposition, which makes u no better than them during the bush years calling anyone who would oppose the then president anti-american.

basically what i'm saying is we need to stop blaming other people for their shortcomings whether it be the president or those who oppose him, and instead, take some initiative to make the world the way you want it be. I know I will, regardless of who is in power.

Fair is Fair said: "So nice to see that all the libs that thought Europe loved Obama soooo much are seeing the truth now."

1. this is one person, not all of Europe;
2. read the article, it appears the rest of the EU does not agree;
3. Where is your evidence that Europeans have "changed their minds" or "never really liked him" (which is what you are implying, am I correct?);
4. When Obama won, I received congratulatory text messages from European friends (yes, they were in Europe);
5. I believe the EU Pres was just ousted by his own country – is that a realiable opinion?
6. GET OVER THE LIB/CON BS!!! It is counterproductive and yeilds only hate and ignorance. (and please don't call me a Lib – I am a reformed Democrat . . . meaning I am sick of the bickering instigated by both parties and am now an Independent.)

...and CNN, this is lopsided reporting and misleading AT BEST. This is more proof that news is no longer news, it is merely sensationalism for ratings/viewership sake – nothing more (see the Fred Thompson article). You have created controversy and fueled anger and hate over and over again, and if the facts had been reported that would not have occurred. Shame on you.

well Europe has serious monetary issues and their only grace or salvation is the US dollar.
Even without recession, many Euripean manufacturers would still be in negative because of the US Dollar.

Mirek Topolanek is known to be a racist. So this is not different as an attack from the right wing.

Clearly Europe has their own currency for a while now and it is clear that they have absolutely no control over the EURO which is too stong for their economy. Europe is strongly dependent on exports and they have been trying to control the Euro but without success.
Europe should solve their own problems before they look elsewhere.

Can someone help me understand? Republicans are angry because Obama's giving billions to people who are too lazy, want a hand out and to underserving businesses. Yet we send billions of tax payer dollars to other countries per year and no one is saying anything about that. We spend billions of dollars in other countries and we receive no compensation for these expenditures as taxpayers.

Poeple just don't get it. If we allow some of these businesses to fail then our economy will implode and millions will suffer. If you don't have money saved then you will be in trouble. I for one believe I can make it thru the hard times, but so many people can't.

Why do we allow those with money to dictate to us what we argue about?

My intention is not to argue but have a constructive disagreement.

So much for bringing the US and Europe closer. His economic policies are so leftish that even welfare states in Europe think the US is acting too extreme.

The irony is that as the US moves from capitalis toward socialism...much of Europe is moving from socialism toward capitalism. Look at both Sweden and France. They are having second thoughts on their socialist economic system.

the way to hell???

Who knew there are some religious conservatives freaks still left in Europe.

Wow quite a statment with out adding any specifics about how Obama is doing this.

MMMM it looks like the poweful elite are scared of losing thier power.

Okay, so deregulating and just letting the market do what its going to do got us into this mess in the first place and all the GOP can come up with as a solution is to continue on that path?? In my opinion, I think they are just thrown off by having a president in office that actually tries to get things done, and (just as a side note) is actually communicating with the American people about what's going on and what he's TRYING to do...will it work? I don't know, I'm not an economist, nor would I ever claim to be one, but it seems like some kind of plan is better than no plan at all. Not to mention the fact that their memory seems to be quite short...I recall a budget surplus when Clinton left office, and Obama's hasn't been in there long enough to rack up the current deficit, so...who does that leave??

Jay C. Did the dems vote no on going to war against Iraq? Oh yeah their was a vote and the majority of the dems agreed with Bush.

Obama rose to power by bashing the very office he now claims. Good luck!

Perhaps the Prime Minister would like the Czech Republic to withdraw from NATO and provide for their own strategic defense? With all the United States has done to help bring Eastern Europe out of the trench they were in, these kind of ungrateful comments are repugnant to me.

If Prime Minister Topolanek wants to learn about hell, he is welcome to learn about it from the Russians.

You are soooo right-on the way to Hell in a handbasket, and Obama is leading the charge!

Kevin Denver Colorado March 25th, 2009 4:06 pm ET
"You got it exactly backwards buddy………. it's ALWAYS been the rights tactic to stonewall and backpedal and insult. Look at Your Goddess' Coulter and Limbaugh"
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Please consider that for every Coulter and Limbaugh there is a Maher, Franken, Huffington and Olberman. Then add in the biased media and the leftist Hollywood crowd with tons of press, TV shows and moves damning everything and anyone Republican and you will have to agree that the left spews way more venom.

There is no comparison to the hatred that Bush and Cheney took from your side.

Obama is fixing what has been broken. Things the republicans did not care about at all. Like education, making our kids smarter instead of drop outs. Planning for the future, not just today. I now know he is on the right track since they are all up in arms.They will never get back into the white house the way they are acting, like spoiled kids.Go Obama!

Anyone watch Frontline last night…. spot on!

Bush's failed presidency will be Obama's curse!

Tax cuts+much more spending= bush tearing us apart.

Thanks a lot, Bush!

This guy knows his stuff. I mean, look at Czechs blistering hot economy and way of life. Their history definitely supports the notion that they know what they are doing. They are, uhhh, yea...an economic power house in the world!

NOT!

Obama IS taking America on a fast track to hell. !!!!

Wow!! Mr. Topolanek is right! We should go back to the Bush policies; everything turned out rosy, didn't it!? Look inward at your own affairs, Mr. Topolanek. What are YOU doing to make your situation better? At least, with our new president, our country is TRYING to pull out of the mire. You are like our RePIGlicans: your head is stuck in the sand with no plan but with plenty of criticism.

and the UK is doing so much better.. I love all the people who says the plan won't work.. but don't have one of there own..

Where is it all going to end? Now the Europeans have turned racist and are not falling in line like they should. What gives this guy the right to say anything negative about Obama without first clearing it with the White House press czar? Is there no end to the conspiracy against this president?

WHERE WERE YOU WHEN BUSH WAS DESTROYING THE WORLD.
WHO ARE YOU TO ADVICE OBAMA ON ECONOMY. SOON YOU WILL BE A JOBLESS MAN FOR NOT HAVING THE TRUST OF YOUR OWN PEOPLE.

This Czech PM can Go To Hell himself. AIG has 74 million clients around the World. How many are in the EU by chance....hmmmm...Mr. EU Prez.

So in a way....the EU is getting a bailout of sorts from the US Gov right now....it's just not well documented in the media how much money is going to the EU nations.

So now we should listen to Europe for ideas ??? Who are they kidding ! They can protect their markets from our goods, but it would be wrong for the US to do the same thing ???

The US must stand for its sovereignty because powers like China, and the EU are seeking to replace the dominance of the US dollar with a global currency. They do not like the moral courage of the US government and its people to live free under God. I like the fact that Pres. Obama said no to a global currency in his press conference last night because the EU dictator to rise to world dominance is waiting in the wings.

Today we had a Nato President in the white house. Could this guy be set up by the republicans to counter him with that?

I don't trust republicans!

Just the typical libs and dem Obama worshippers blame bush and the GOP when the world is including the EU blast Obama over his policys you just blame it on Bush like Obama does nothing wrong

Ol' George W Bush really "united" this country didn't he? This country is more divided from the policies of the past 8 years than ever in my lifetime. Imagine what would have happened to this country if the "greatest generation" acted like people act today. There is no patriotism when one political party hopes for the failure of an American President. Nobody wished for the "failure" of former President Bush they just wanted him out of power and not in control of our future. You conservatives especially the evangelicals want this president to fail because you want your Bible prophecy to be fulfilled at any cost. If Bush had been paying attention, 9/11/01 might have been averted, if Bush had been paying attention, the aftermath of Katrina might not have been as devastating, If Bush had been paying attention for the past couple of years, the financial meltdown probably would not have been as severe, If Bush had not invaded a sovereign country based on bogus intelligence and lies, we would not have spent a trillion dollars on the war with no end. If, if , if...Well now we have another President and you naysayers need to be quiet if you have nothing to offer to help get us out of this mess that 20 plus years of trickle down economics and free markets have created.

To all you haters of President Obama, just sit back or it is going to be a long 4 years like it has been a very long 8 years for those of us who did not support former President Bush.

Republicans are shooting from all fronts. Remember 1500 people died in georgia last year so that Mccain can show foreign policy?

How pathetic!

I like how everybody assumes because he's European he's a socialist. He's actually a hardcore conservative – they do have them over there.

The Russian president thinks Obama is a idoit Chevez thinks Obama is a idoit and now the EU President doesn't like Obama plans live with it libs and Dems you voted for the idoit
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Yea Matt, what a distinguished group of scholars you are citing.

Unlike with the Bush Administration, the present spending has a purpose.... to avoid a depression.

Anyone who thinks a large budget deficit is a bigger problem than falling into a depression, may be qualified to serve as President of the EU.

Judging by the results of the last election, I think he just might be correct.

People, people....can't you see that it's not about President Obama's policies that they want to fail....it's about President Obama failing as a person to them and they are USING his policies as a scapegoat. Obama is a black American who has succeeded in obtaining the highest office in this country. No where in the conservatives wildest dreams did they think this would be possible. And now that it has become a reality, they can't stand it and are sick and weaken behind it. This is why they are against everything he's trying to propose....no black man has ever obtained that position in this country's history until now....talk about a "change coming to America".....and that's a change the conservatives can't adapt to.

I think my plan for economic recovery – I didn't graduate from Harvard- would be more efficent and quicker to solve the problem much better that what Obama's is doing. He is just rewarding bad companies for bad peformance.. The $4T (he has spent / will spend this year) could have been refunded to the 50M who filed tax returns in 2007. That would equate to $80,000 each. Of course the Government would recover $1T right away for tincome tax withholding leaving a net of $60,000 per tax filer. You give my wife and myself $60,000 and you can be assured that we are going to do some spending. Don't you think that would turn the economy around overnight.? We then could let all the bad performing companies go out of business

It is bizzare that Socialistic states think we are heading down the wrong road. Now that bloggers is scary.

Here we are a democracy heading for even worse socialistic programs than the EU countries who practice socialism.

We better get a little balance back in Congress. A democratic Senate and a Republican house (something like that). This may force Congress to work together and also force Obama to come down off his high horse and start keeping some of the campaign promises lol he made over the last year.

John, Brooklyn, New York March 25th, 2009 3:43 pm ET – Compared to Obama, Pelosi, Geitner, Reid, and Frank, yeah, the Czech Republic are friggin' geniuses. Heck, a group of preschoolers could do a better job than the boobs in Washington.

Oh and to Spencer – Who do you think the idiots in charge in Washington want to model the US after? The Europeans! All that's missing is our French lesson. Repeat after me: "I surrender"

Obama and the lot are taking the US straight down the toilet. 2010 (when the Republicans re-gain control of Congress) cannot come soon enough. Followed by Obama's disgraceful exit in 2013.

@ "FRED" – Make sure you write that note buddy.....it is his fault!

@ "Johnny DC" – Drop the "R" word dude, it doesn't fit and if it doesn't fit......DON'T SAY IT DOES! They may not be "the r word", but it sure sounds like you are! Why are you bringing it up?! Oh, wait, that's what idiots do! I take back my first charge against you, you are not a "R" you are an "I".

All the republicans need to shut the H-ll up! Your party has been running this country since the ancient of day, and now they want to back up like crabs and dodge the arrors. Bottom line is they are the ones who got in the bed with any country who was willing to make a deal with them, sell to them, make money for them and now the crap has hit the fan and everybody draws are in a bunch because they don't know where they are going to get money from. Republicans and Dems, more so the Repubs broke this country by investing overseas, instead of keeping jobs here with the American people.

The republican party is full of white, rich, bigots, who are out for themselves. They strive off fools like most of you on this blogg, who probably is making less than 30K a year. It's fool like you they love, they tax the hell out of you, and then turn around and take your benefits and savings. They love your kind, because they know you are to dumb and blind to know any better and can't seek out information for yourself. They lead you like dumb blind idiots. Most republicans who support these old fools, don't have a pot to piss in and window to through it out, yet they vote for them. When you hear them say cut taxes, do you really believe it is for you? Fools wake up! It is for themselves and their wealthy friends, they hike your taxes so you can pay for them, dummies. These fools only have to be in the senate seat for one year, and they get to collect their pension for the rest of their life. How many of you can say the same? You ever went on a job and worked one year and collect your pension afterwards? Let me help you, NO! They will tell you you must wait until you are 67 years old, and god forbid if you become disabled, it will take God from heaven to bound these fools up in order for you to get a percentage of the money you paid into this stupid country. Keep voting repubican and you willeventually find yourselves in a hut like those in Africa.

Matt: The Russian president thinks Obama is a idoit Chevez thinks Obama is a idoit and now the EU President doesn't like Obama

Sound like we're RIGHT ON TRACK!!!!!!!!!! I wouldn't have it any other way.
Matt your a dingbat

There are those around the World who are not bathing in the daily media PR from Obama.

It is fun to see the cartoon universe of Obama blind supporters trying to force everyone on the planet who questions the Messiah into a Republican box or a racist box.

Beieive it or not, the world is a much bigger place than the cartoon.

So much Right Wing lunacy appears above. So you lost because #43 was a disaster of the highest order and now you are praying for #44 to fail. Relax folks, the sky isn't going to fall. We finally have an adult in control. I understand the Right's panic though. It must be very scarey for you to see such a brilliant President taking over the reigns from your buffoon. The Right shoved their ideology down the throats of the rest of us and look where it got us. Step aside Righties, have you forgotten (or did you even know) that #43 outspent all 42 Presidents who preceeded him, COMBINED? Did you know that if we spent as much money as we've already spent on the bogus Iraq war on social security instead, it would be solvent for the rest of the century? Talk about idiotic spending and bankrupting America. That is the Bush/Cheney legacy. Thanks a lot for the fine mess you created for us to clean up.

@Fred
it's going to rain today, note to self blame Bush for that also.
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Well, remember Pluto did cease to be a planet on Bushs' watch. Boy, President Obama must of done an awesome job because oh, the unnecessary hate.

I'm having a lot of laughs over the comments from the right. Conservatives have discovered sarcasm, it seems. Yay! Hopefully, a sense of humor will come next.

President Obama has repeatedly made fun of his image among some as a Savior, etc. These jokes are not new. What I still haven't heard from the right is a plan to unfreeze the credit markets and get the economy moving again. Jobs, healthcare, energy. Things that are important.

Ron: Liberals have always relied on make fun of anyone who doesn't agree with them rather than just debating the issues.

You got it exactly backwards buddy.......... it's ALWAYS been the rights tactic to stonewall and backpedal and insult. Look at Your Goddess' Coulter and Limbaugh

Yes, Topolanek is certainly welcome to his opinion. On the other hand, his government just fell, which doesn't give one confidence about his political acumen.

Ah! The usual right wing lunacy is rampant I see. Topolanek has as much right as anyone to criticize the President's plan but, again, other than bluster, I don't see anything constructive.

Frankly, most leaders are agreeing that drastic steps need to be taken. And I am sure you right wingers must hate that the stock market is going up dramatically. I mean that takes away one of your right wing whiner talking points.

Guess that must be why we are back to the Furher comments. No wonder you guys don't believe in evolution. It never seems to happen on your side.

Well since he is European I don't really think he knows what he's talking about. However, neither does Obama, so if that's what he's saying, then maybe he is right after all.

For those of you that couldnt be bothered reading,the Czech republic has become a very prosperous country since being released from the shackles of comunism some 20 years ago.

The man is spot on in his analysis.When the republicans say its wrong,they obstructionists and unpatriotic.

When a foreigner says it,they dont know what they're talking about.

Sooner or later you're going to find out that everyone else was right.

Now i know president obama is on the right track. Because opposition is coming from all fronts.

There is a sucker and a democrat born every minute.

@Johnny

I guess the EU is just as evil as the "Repugs" right? Let's criticize all of Europe now for not drinking the Obama Kool-aid. Right?

Or maybe they're all just racist?

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It's not all of Europe, it's just this one guy. Yes, they do have the tradition of being racist. His approval ratings worldwide are outstanding, again its just this one guy. Stop drinking the haterade.

The EU President is right. The European and the former Soviet states that are most successful states are the ones who have become more capitalist. Look how China is growing, they are becoming more capitalist everyday. The differance is in our country the average person has the oppurtunity to have their desired share but with these socialist and communist nations only the people with whom the government deems worthy can obtain wealth and privalige.
Look at Al Gore. If he had his way you'd be riding your bike while he flies around in his private jet!
Just pull out Reagans old bills, adjust for inflation and run them back through congress. Only this time enforce the regulations on the books, especially the anti-trust ones and we will be just fine!

lol, his country is in ruins and he throws stones.....and now is removed from office.. One day they will understand we have the best and brightest and when we recover, we'll still help them, even if they do not want it

THE FUNNY PART IS , NONE OF THESE JOKERS HAS A SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM! DOING NOTHING AT ALL IS THE ANSWER! WOW!

Oh, wait......

I thought that the rest of the world only LOVED Obammy????? You mean that they may see that he's not really all that qualified either!!

What does this guy have in common w/ the Republican Party? He just got ousted by his own Parliament. Yeah, Republicans want to follow him... right... straight to their own hell.

Maybe now he can be their next guest speaker at their next "We want Obama to Fail" meeting.

"We boil at different degrees." after this recession. Just give us time!

Virginia Slim get yourself a life and move out of your mental rascist ghetto. When African Americans shouted down George Bush were they racists? The man is making a huge mess and it is not the color of his skin that is making the decision. Even China which is America's lending bank is concerned with the mess he is creating with Chuckles Pelossi and Dopey Reid. If you didn't notice they are white. If you have a problem with Obama's skin color don't blame us, work on your racial stereotypes.

the road to hell is always paved with good intentions

Mirek Topolanek must be speaking up now because the modern day white slavery sexual exploitation market in his backyard must be experiencing a downturn.

This freak from former Russian satellite sates should first comb his hair before speaking to the level of Obama's intelligence:)

It seems libs and Dems have lost their minds like Obambi. It is not only President of EU criticizing Obambi. Chavez called Obambi ignoramus, Prime Minister of China called Obambi irresponsible. Putin called Obambi weak after sending Russia a secret love letter. I mean, it can't get any better than this! More to come, world leaders would be reaming Obambi a brand new hubcap, shiny like slver. This is what happens when libs and democraps can't think for themselves, when they do not use what God had given them – COMMON SENSE.

LMAO...your economy is in a state of recession. All major foreign currencies (British Pound, Euro, Canadian Dollar) are all worth MORE then the US dollar. Your in a war costing billions of dollars (That you have borrowed from other Countries)...While your in Trillions of debt. You depend on Oil from all your enemies. Your people aren't allowed to travel to certain territories in fear of being killed...What kind of sorry nation do YOU think is the greatest?

Don't ever bet against America...
YOU ARE GOING TO LOSE!

Czech republic .... a long history of free market capitalism there ... Yeah right!

BHO just sold a major chunk of this country to China – and he plans to sell them more. Figure it out you idiots!

We really don't need your input!

BEFORE YOU COMMENT, PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ ABOUT THE CZECK REPUBLIC AND YOU WILL BETTER UNDERSTAND WHY THEIR PRESIDENT IS MAKING SUCH A NEGATIVE STATEMENT.

Another EU honcho bad mouthing the US? Big surprise.

The only time Europe ever considered itself allied with the US is when Europe was over-run with fascist troops and required military aid. Otherwise, Europe used the US as a dumping ground for its undesireable citizens. No American should ever get sentimental about Europe. They're not our "friends" and they never have been. They're competitors who occasionally share common economic interests with the US, nothing more.

Besides, Europeans eat smelly cheese with goose entrails and they smoke everything in sight. They're haughty and arrogant snobs.

RAY RAY THE GUY IS YOUR PRESIDENT! AND YOU CAN'T CHANGE THAT! I'LL BETCHA YOU WOULD RATHER HAVE PALIN!

My god. How many stinking times will we hear it is all Bushes fault. Clinton started the damn housing fall by giving out loans to every person who wanted one, even if they had NO way of ever affording the loan. In other words, lower income people living higher than they could afford.

As far as this article,, read the damn thing all you liberals. It is one man making an opinion, and since it does not agree with you and your messiah,,, he is stoned.

As far as all of this comments about Kool Aid,,, I am willing to bet the majority of people tossing that comment out have no idea where that phrase originates from.

I am simply amazed at all the one line stupid comments, it really shows how well educated and thought out some of the comments are.

Ken Sanders, No it's not treason; we want the policies of Obama to fail because if his policies are effective we will end up losing any remaining freedoms that we have. Quite simple and quite sad that so many people don't see the writing on the wall. Obama is working with his cronies to bring about the demise of the U.S. as we have known it for over 200 years. THAT is treason.

Sigh, why can't all the Republicans mirror themselves in John Wayne? You know, that guy who made movies and is still an icon and all. When John Kennedy was elected he stated 'I didn't vote for him but he's my president, and I hope he does a good job', but no... 'He's socialist', 'He's NOT my president', 'I hope he fails'... etcecetera...
As for the (still) EU president' comments, the guy got a 'no confidence' vote just yesterday, and people from HIS OWN PARTY voted for it. He's about to become the former Czech Republic's prime-minister and is not going to be present at the next G-20 summit. But he's so important for the Republicans...

The G20 Summit should be pretty interesting with Obama there withOUT his teleprompter...huh?? Wow...this should be quite interesting.

The supporters of Obama are nonsensical. They relate being against Obama's policies as being something wrong with the individual who is making the statement, instead of simply a disagreement with the leader of our country. Liberals have always relied on make fun of anyone who doesn't agree with them rather than just debating the issues. I guess if you don't have anything to stand on, it makes sense that you would try to deflect attention from the issue and hope to make everyone laugh at the person raising the isse.

Remember when all of you liberals would praise those who spoke truth to power. Humm. Guess you don't like it so much when truth is spoken to your guy!

This is one guy's opinion. Yeah, we all know how successful the Czech Republic is. Who would listen to this guy?

WAKE UP mister, we are not on our way – we are already there. Obama is trying to remove the charcoals but the devil, aka Repubs and their sympathizers at home and abroad, are shoving them right back. Neverthless the heavens will prevail.

The current president of the European Union sounds like he's from the old guard royalty families. If he's such a great thinker on world economic affairs, why is the Czech Republic not a great economic power?

As everyone says....As goes the Czech Republic, So goes the world!!!

No? Really? According to their president they apparently are the keepers of all fiscal wisdom.

That fool was actually removed from office today ! He should look into his OWN country going down hill. If it was not for the European Union helping this stupid country, they would not even exist.

it's going to rain today, note to self blame Bush for that also.

If Obama keeps spending and spending and taxing and taxing, he's right. What a mistake electing Obama!

where was this clown when Bush was around?

I can not believe how strong drinking Kool-aid is, you all liberals drank so much that you cannot see what is right from wrong and true from lie. Obama has lied in front of all of you and it is like nothing... All the world leaders are starting to notice what a BAD job he is doing because it will AFFECT the whole world...can't you see that? And if you all liberals lose your jobs because your Republican boss/owner cannot continue with the business please DO go cry to your messiah! see if he will bail you out.

does this europian guy know, that in paris, one apple costed me 3 dollars....silly, and ridiculous...america, we will win...we will win...we will win.....be optimistic and pray god...god bless our nation, the USA

Tim March 25th, 2009 2:52 pm ET

@ all GOP posters..

Got a plan?

If you dont have 'one, then STFU
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Actually, we do. Yet in an effort at "reaching across the aisle", democrats have been blocking republican attempts at proposing such a plan before the house and senate.

Yeah, and I understand his country's politics well enough to contribute to a discussion too. He probably gets his news interpreted by actor Fred Thompson and radio personality Rush Limbaugh.

I hope Obama DOES destroy the EU....it will be the best thing since sliced bread.

Please consider that the political ellite of the former Eastern Block (the President of EU) tends to hold extreme right wing views of the world, in response to the left dictatorship that these people had to endure for years. If this was coming from someone who did not go for that extreme perspective, it would make a more compelling and powerful criticism. Coming from some guy who is just pushing the pendulum in the other direction is only the opinion of someone who is lacking the insight to know that the right and the left extremes are just as sickening.

OBAMA GOT IT WRONG WHEN HE TALKED ABOUT RACE, 95% OF THIS NEGATIVE STUFF IS BECAUSE HE'S NOT WHITE. THE US HAS RACE ISSUES AND WE ALL KNOW IT! IT'S ALWAYS HAD THIS PROBLEM, AND WHY NOW WOULD WE THINK THAT IT'S A DONE DEAL! I FEEL BAD FOR THE GUY B/C HE'S TRYING TO WORK WITH PEOPLE WHOM CLEARLY DOESN'T LIKE THE COLOR OF HIS SKIN.

Not everyone is is against Obama Martin Schulz the Chair of the Party of European Socialists is backing Obama on this issue. How refreshing that the Socialists are on board with Big Gov. spending and taking over the banks. Big suprise!

@ Rick March 25th, 2009 3:18 pm ET

lolol..hilarious to see you dumbocrats go berserk and spew your hate when anyone dares to criticize Der Fuhrer Obama.
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Loved your comment. I found it so funny because my parents were critizised when they left Germany in the late 30's and said they wished for Hitlers policies to fail. They were called bad Germans and unpatriotic.

Would you believe someone who got a no confidence vote, and whose country is deep in debt itself. If the USA is going to hell, than this is where I still want to be. I have been to Europe, and this is still the best country around. Why does the USA always have to bail out other thankless countries. Let them all dry up and go to hell themselves.

The Russian president thinks Obama is a idoit Chevez thinks Obama is a idoit and now the EU President doesn't like Obama plans live with it libs and Dems you voted for the idoit

Tim March 25th, 2009 2:52 pm ET

@ all GOP posters..

Got a plan?

If you dont have 'one, then STFU
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Actually, we do. Yet in an effort at "reaching across the aisle", democrats have been blocking republican attempts at proposing such a plan before the house and senate.

As the saying goes: " What goes around , comes around!"
The democrats, who now control the US presidency and US Congress are now feeling the wrath from the American public. I am a naturalized citizen and love this country. I have experienced dictatorship and free press censorship. What the democrats in congress and this current president is a move towards socialism and disinformation of the media. No different from press censorship. If you think socialized medicine is the answer, think again. Canada, Australia, New Zealand and UK can afford socialised medicine due to its low population compared to the USA.. When a government of this country starts socialising health care, one can see the quality of health care drop dramatically. Those doctors will only see patients as another number! The same goes with the economy. Too much government laws will definitely stipend economic growth!

@.........AJL

What the hell are you talking about, you sound like a politician.... alot of words but nothing said.

Is the EU president speaking for the EU or for his country? I am very disappointed at his rash comments – Is he really competent to be president?

Johnny DC...all of Europe didn't agree...just the Hugo Chavez of Europe.... This man is a loonie that just lost a no confidence vote. Don't put the rest of the EU in with him.

And the Czech's are already in hell. Check out this guys economy and you will wonder what he knows about economic recovery!

@ Tim

I agree with you 100%

@ Fair is Fair

This is what most people will call a cleanup job. The most spending of a U.S. President due to the fact the previous administration bruoght the country to the brink of disaster and the new administration had to pay booku bucks to get the country back on track. I think that's how history will tell the story. We left you guys with a surplus, and in 8 years you guys managed to dissolve that and put us in the biggest deficit ever. Does that baout sum it up?!? STFU

@Fair is Fair – Well Bush made the big hell hole and something has to be done to get us out of it. Just sitting back and doing nothing won't do the trick. That's not rocket science.

I dont think he is accurate, because i dont think there is a hell. Were gonna be ok....

Rick,

You do realize that LBJ actually balanced the budget?

Excuse me but this country had a dictatorship the past 8 years. At least the current administration is trying to solve the economic issue – apart from cleaning up the bush mess – which is a handful and a job in itself.

Who the heck is this guy anyway? His own country wants him out. Speaks volumes about his own policies.

Does anyone even read anymore. The article is about one person in Europe who disagrees with Obama's economic recovery policies. Even his own people disagree with him and the overwhelming percentage of Europeans embrace Obama as a person and his policies.

Republicans are really reaching for straws if they're using this statement to support their argument.

Off to a great start in "Renewing America’s standing in the world."
Maybe now you libs will understand that some times what is best for us is inconflict with what is best for others.

Basically the European Union is saying that just because we are spending away our future to aid the present doesn't mean they have to!

Bush may have been bad but Obama is way worse! Can't wait to see how much funding he takes away from our Military!

I'm pretty sure the road to hell was paved nearly a decade ago with beginning of the bush administration. When we were spending all our cash on third world countries and nasty wars, nobody minded, but now that we are trying to clean up our system, Europe is worried?

He is right, Obama's plan to accelerate the borrowing even faster (and higher) than Bush did is economic suicide. We are spending too much money, please cut spending, please balance the budget. We need a 3rd party that is committed to financial responsible policies.

Kill the messenger.

@ Tim:

Nope. I don't have a plan. To quote your savior, "That's above my pay grade".

But I will tell you this. With the speed BHO and his looney lefties have implemented HIS disaster, it simply must have been preconceived. There is no way on earth he could have come up with this mess of a plan in this short a period of time.

Virginia Slim shouts,

"BARACK OBAMA IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT !"

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Not my President, Slim. I didn't vote for him, don't support his ideas, and think he's a fraud. His popularity is contributed by 3 factors: Liberal ideology, Affirmative Action, and a Biased Media.

After completing my taxes – I am getting a full refund of taxes paid in '08. He won't be playing with my money.

Suddenly the American Left doesn't like what Europe thinks of the White House? First time in 8 years.

Get used to it – more to come.

@ obama-mamma, who wrote:

"Why didn't anybody tell Bush he was taking the country to hell? I just don't get it. All these problems we are now facing is because of Bush and Wall Street. Our current President hasn't been in office long enough for any of these clowns to blame anything on him"
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He's been in office long enough to spend more than any president prior. That speaks volumes. No rocket science there.

This guy would love that. He's an NWO cronie and just wants a world government to unfold due to the financial crisis. That what it's all for anyway.

I am concerned that Obama is following the path of Lyndon B. Johnson, a massive spender whose policies we are still paying for today.

Folks, the guy is famous for his statements, and not in a good way. He is also out of office since the 'no confidence vote' (on his government) passed. So he's going to be the FORMER Czech Republic's prime minister ina matter of days or weeks. He's PAST history, and according to the Czechs themselves!

Most EU countries during good economy times have 10% unemployment and they work at most four days a week.

What could they possibly teach us about economics? Maybe they should fix the world economy.

They can't! That is why President Obama and his administration cannot fail.

THIS MANS OWN COUNTRY DOESN'T WANT HIM, HOW IS HIS OPINION WORTH ANYTHING.

You know who is NOT going to be in the Big 20 Summit?

THE CZECH.

I love comments from leaders of a country that if it wasn't for the EU would be buying us out of Tube TVs and selling them off as the greatest technological invention.

What is MADE in AMERICA? GM no its all done in China, Korea, Europe and Mexico.
Peanut Butter Salamonella, Beef brainiacs, bank bailed out or broke and guns; Lots and lots of American made mexican cartel owned guns and explosives.
We need to start making American products good again. We can start with the Banks whicj corrupted our whole country.

REPUBS KEEP ON LOOKING FOR YOUR CHAMPION! HIS COMMENTS DOESN'T CHANGE A THING , BARACK OBAMA IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT ! YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIKE IT, AND WISHING HE WASN'T WON'T CHANGE THAT FACT! JUST SUCK IT UP A DEAL WITH IT! KEEPING THOSE MCCAIN & PALIN STICKERS FLYING SAYS ONE THING. SORE LOOSERS! OBAMA IS YOUR COMMANDER AND CHIEF!

I became an American by choice and I am a proud American. President Obama is a proud American. This Country was dragged down for a number of years. Our President is working hard to bring this Country back on top, Many politicians as well as President of EU would like for our Country to stay at the bottom. I can understand EU because they want their money to worth more than our money. But what about these Republicans? It is so un American to wish our President to fail in his effort to bring our Country back on its feet.

Jonathan March 25th, 2009 2:33 pm ET
I guess its time for the liberals to start bashing Europe now.
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Liberals know where Europe actually is....you should visit.

Unlike red state America, It's the place where people don't weigh 350lbs and you can't hear them yappin' 100 yards away.

Should a guy from the Czech Repuclic, a relatively poor EU country with a currency not on par with the Euro be criticizing the US on its economic policy?

If a President is going to be judged on the policies that are put in place on his watch, what is really wrong with putting a policy in place that he actually believes is in this country's best interest? There are those that feel that policies put in place by previous adminstrations (Bush, Clinton, Bush) were terrible not only in the short term (eg jailing people without evidence, spying on Americans without cause, invading 2 countries for dubious reasons) but also long term (repealing many if not ALL of the government oversight of the banking and investment industries). However, all felt that they were in the best interests of this country. Were they actually best ? From a financial standpoint, running up a huge debt financing a war everyone (here and over there) feels cannot be "won" cannot be called wise. Since we are trying to setup a government WE can get along with without the full support of the population people who are to be governed, there is no way we can claim victory unless those peoples say thank you for our efforts. Bailing out private enterprises because THEY say they are too big or important to allow to fail (done by 2 different administrations by the way) cannot be proven to be wise unless all those companies that received help actually recover. And that will be clear for years to come. It took Japan (a major economic force at the time) 10 years to recover completely. And their corporate leaders were honestly ashamed and apologetic for the collapse and did everything they could to right the wrongs that occured. Since our corporate leaders do not appear to have the same moral fiber it will probably take us longer to recover completely. Like Bush's policy of fight them over there as a response to 9/11, I didn't want it to fail. I believe in the long run that it will do us more harm than good. At the time I hoped it was the right decison. If it was, at least those that died did not die in vain. President Obama's economic plans MAY be a financial burden that will take us years to pay down, But so is the $1 Trillion in debt generated by the Iraq and Afghanistan military operations. An amount not included in any voted on budget by the way. Budget deficits are all that are noted in the press. SPENDING deficits count too and a huge spending deficit has been around for at least a decade.

If you're spending so much money and increasing government power to the point it scares European Socialists...

The poor people in the USA are going to find out what it's REALLY like to be poor and you can only blame your idiot in Washington.

Bring on the Revolution.

We can see the Czech Republic is doing so well – oh wait, they are pretty much bankrupt, right? Yeah, he should give advice to maybe Russia (LOL)!

"I'll be enjoying the deficit left by your president for the next 50 years.."

Actually you will be paying for Bush's deficit at 50 years. It will be the next 100 we wil be paying for Obama's.

At least Obama is spending the money of America's future instead of killing people half a world away.

lolol..hilarious to see you dumbocrats go berserk and spew your hate when anyone dares to criticize Der Fuhrer Obama.

Read the article – the Socialist Party is agreeing with BHO. They love his plan for American to become less entrpreneurial, so they can have their 20 hour work weeks and 8 weeks of vacation and be able to compete with our products.

Democrates and Republicans alike..they are all in bed together and you can't trust any of them.....They will all do whats good for their agenda and if it helps the American people good and if not...oh well

Some people in this world just thrive on tearing down the victims of the "(darned) if you do, (darned) if you don't" scenario.

Obama (or Bush, for that matter) could save the world from nuclear holocaust and discover eternal life, and there would still be some coward standing there, ready to turn into a mouth with legs.

But I guess that's why most of us are on this forum, right?

When I buy things i want it to say Made IN USA i know then I'm getting good quality that made in China crap never last.

Who cares what they think !!!! They're the ones who have helped to ruin our Econonmy and ...now we are wise !!! They and other off-shore bandits dumped TRILLIONS into this economy causing it to overheat . Since August these very same countries have been dumping stock and taking monies out as quickly as the FEDS can pump it in. Remember, were broke ...we have nothing to sell..!!! These countries diliberately over-inflated this system to continue to sell us goods. Remember we are the consumer nation .....all we HAD left was credit ....now that has dried up and the rest of our global FRIENDS are leaving us high and dry. I say lets review who's getting paid what and when....we need to take care of our own first !!!! They took the risk...it is not the responsibility of the American taxpayer to make sure outside interests get ANYTHING back.

Great relations we have. BO is ruining all of our allies. Wake up people he is isolating us. We're a joke. HUGE DEFICITS, BEGGING FOR MORE LOANS TO FUND SOCIALISM, CARBON CREDITS ARE JUST BIG BONUSES TO THE TRADERS. THEY GET THE COMMISSIONS WE PAY MORE FOR EVERYTHING....

It seems that everyone but obama and the liberal democrats (which is most of you here) realize that

Mr. EU President

Putting it politely...We are just ignoring you.

How dare this man have a different opinion than Obama!
This man is clearly not elevated to the same intellectual level as Obama.
We are lucky to be living in a time when a truly blessed intellectual being is among us; I mean the very air around Obama is thought to have healing powers.
To question Obama’s policies is sacrilege I tell you!
You may never admit it publicly, but you Obama cool-aid drinkers WILL one day have to realize the empty suit you have elected. A president should never be decided on popularity and that is what we have. Very few “news” organizations even scratch the surface in vetting this man and it was not due to them not having enough time.
I love it when the emotionally challenged people scream about the last 8 years. It must be beyond the comprehension that the last two years of Bush’s presidency was with a Democratic Congress (you know the people with the power to write laws, pass budgets, regulate banks etc…). I wonder when the economy started to weaken? Hmm, seems to me it was about two years ago.

I thought Mirek Topolanek was now the former pres of the EU after the no confidence vote.

The EU president apparently should be replaced with someone who can extend more respectful composure required of the position. Fortunately, it appears not all of his colleagues share Mirek's misguided approach. Our countries are not going to agree on everything, but we could at least show each other some mutual respect.

A lot of voters bought in to the rosy "hope and change" mantra; about 52%, I guess. A lot of other voters didn't – essentially the other half of the electorate. Just because everyone in the world isn't spouting the same hope/change/patience as Obama supporters doesn't necessarily mean they're evil/stupid/unpatriotic (or even, dare I say, racist). As I recall the Bush-haters (who are now incredibly begging for support with pleas of patience and undying trust in their completely untested president) did nothing but whine about being persecuted because of their "patriotic" and unending criticism of the president. You can't be patriotic to criticize one president and then turn around and attack everyone for not unquestioningly supporting yours. A lot of Europeans love Obama; they express it freely. I think the ones who aren't as in love with him also have a right to say it. Live with it.

THANK YOU MR. EUP!!!!!!!

It seems to me that Mirek Topolanek has his own set of problems and would do well to deal with them instead of sounding like an idiot. President Obama is on the right track.

Topolanek is free to voice his opinion......... even when its an ignorant one!

Yeah........ the EU...... is doing swell!

Czech Republic was Bush administration's best friend in Europe. Europe loves Obama. This guy does not represent us. The Czecks can't solve its own problems.

It's funny that everyone that is being negative towards President Obama's plan does not have a better alternative. No one has stepped up yet with any other ideas. Bush ran the country in the ground and no one said a word, now all of sudden everyone has an opinion.

I intend to put Mr. Topolanek's opinion in the same very special place I keep Hugo Chavez's opinion of my President.
Back off! Let Obama do his job!

Jonathan is right. We should not bash this guy for this statement. But how can we think he knows or even cares about what is best for the US. Are we to take his judgement over our President's. He might be a nice guy but how well can he possible know our economy?

This guy's government collapsed yesterday because the parliament gave a vote of "no confidence". Why is even talking much less making headlines?? The guy obviously can't run his own country much less ours, so he really just needs to shut the hell up.

Mississippii Mike,

You must of gotten some of those GW/Cheney tax cuts! So what did you invest in.....guns and ammo?

@ Freenlovinit, who said:

"EU and all those regions are cowards. While we print money to jumpstart the economy, they too, should be doing the same to reduce the value of our debt. IF everyone prints 3 trillion dollars, our debts will be averaged and it wouldnt look so bad. WE need global help from our global greedy EU. While we're fighting wars to bring peace, EU is sitting on its butt. Peace in Iraq means peace to EU."
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So now you're FOR the war in Iraq?

This guy is an idiot. Straight from the mouth of the Party of European Socialists.....

He is miffed as we will rebuild as the world's superpower once again with the changes we are making right now. Road to hell? Come on man. Have a drink.

Denver Dan:
Not saying Obama's the saving grace but atleast he's trying. GW sold the country down the river by spending insane amounts of money and lowering taxes at the same time. Anybody with a brain knows that that kind of fuzzy math spells doom.

Anytime you purposely omit the cost of something in your budget, something's wrong. Now ask yourself why GW failed to include the cost of his two wars in his budget. Yet he kept giving tax breaks that mainly affected the rich. Hmmmm.

Get a clue.

The European Union president went head-to-head with Washington over the global economic crisis Wednesday, condemning President Barack Obama's economic recovery plan as "a way to hell****."Mirek Topolanek I am personally sending you to HELL and Take The American Repubs With -U-*****

Right.... I supposed we should try to model ourselves after the Czech Republic's bussling economy? Their GDP is $217 Billion... America's GDP is $14 Trillion. I think we'll do it our way.

YOU CAN'T COMPARE THIS COUNTRY TO A PLACE YOU'VE NEVER BEEN! HE'S NEVER BEEN TO HELL! PLEASE, SAY SOMETHING LIKE, A PATH TO POVERTY OR A ROAD TO FAMINE , BUT HELL! PLEASE GIVE ME A BREAK!

isn't this the same EU that's apart of the NWO who are hell bent on creating open boarders, one world leaders, currency, police, and religion?

PFFFT who cares what the EU wants or thinks.....last time i checked the people didn't want a European union.

Its a sad, sad day when the Europeans are right.

America hates obama. America hates obama. America hates obama.

IMPEACH obama IMPEACH obama IMPEACH obama before our country is sent directly to hell.

The challenge with dealing with the world is that they all feel the world revolves around their nations and they always want something from the USA but they fail to understand that America is on our ass at present having been sucked dry by every nation, politician, business, beggar, deadbeat and terrorist around the globe!!! We must have a chance to rebuild our economy by rebuilding our industrial base and that means Buying American!!! Once America rebuilds we can again be the provider for all the world's needs but we must have a chance to repair ourselves FIRST or nobody recovers!!! For as America goes, so goes the World!!!

The EU, the Chinese, the Russians, the French. All are sending the same message. Obama is way out of wack with the insain spending.

It will not work.

The new bubble that is being created and will burst in disaster down the road is Obama's Big Government bubble with incredible 1 trillion dollar a year deficits for the next decade and beyond. And when the Government bubble bursts there is nothing left to bail us out.

Americans should be scared. Americans should want Obama to fail in his effort to push forward this out of control spending. He must be stopped.

So nice to see that all the libs that thought Europe loved Obama soooo much are seeing the truth now.

So that's Europe, South America, and China.

Next up – Japan.

This guy has some nerve...... although his only point in saying this is to warn the U.S. against protectionism..... the buy American clause within the stim bill, which Obama's team did tweak so that it won't cause protectionism...... For those who don't know, protectionism is the stop of imports from foreign countries in order to buy from more american made manufacturers..... We do need a bit of protectionism, but too much will set other countries on the same path, which would cause products from everywhere to remain shelved in each respective producers country....... so all made in China, Taiwan, etc. products would sit on these countries shelves....... It is a way to hell, however Obama has already spoken against protectionism.... By the way we will never take advice from the EU on how to run a free country.

"That man is gambling with our very soles and you idiot liberals are cheering him on!"
Wait...Obama's gambling with our shoes?!?
Stop him!
...Further proof of needed education reform.

I do not care what a bunch of liberal Europeans have to say.
But in this case there is a real irony between this statement
and Obama and his agenda.

I am sure the Democrats are a bit taken back by this guy

This guy should be our president, instead of our Teleprompter-In-Chief president.

THINK AMERICA, IT IS BEST IF WE BUY AMERICAN, AND ANY EU LEADER SAYING THE ABOVE IS JUST WRONG!

The United States is on a path that will eventually enslave us to higher inflation and higher interest rates. We will then turn inward to fix our problems after giving China ownership of many of our major assets (bought with our money). We then become marginalized while the rest of the world finally overcomes the disaster we put on them.

This guy knows this because he grew up in a socialist/communist environment. Go ahead and dis this guy, puff out your proud American chest, and think we can't fail because we're AMERICA. But remember...every great civilization eventually implodes. Watch the nightly news and remember....you were there.

I want to thank the people on the left and the right who worked so hard to warn us against Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska, and the things that would happen if she ever got close to the presidency.

She might have surrounded herself with Clintons, caused the stock market to plunge over 2,000 points in six weeks, appointed tax cheats to cabinet positions, appointed lobbies to cabinet positions, number of cabinet withdrawals, unable to fill important post in the Treasury, described as overwhelmed by the office, signed 700 billion dollar bill without reading it, signed 400 billion dollar bill loaded with earmarks, spent billions on mortgages, spent hundreds of billions more on banks, first press conference with TELEPROMPTER, approved bonuses for AIG and lied about it, sent A C O R N out to h a r a s s people, diss the British Prime Minister on his first state visit, give head of state set of DVDs from WalMark, unable to play on TV in Britain, made fun of Special Olympics, called punch drunk, sent a letter to the wrong French president, second press conf with big screen teleprompter, pushing 3.6 trillion dollar more down our throats,……Just a few…………….

Thank you again for getting the word out that it is not rational to place limited trust in a proven reformer that is a quick study, or to breathe fictional traits into an unknown quantity, who has never run anything, or ever done much besides talk.

But we do have Mr. Cool running the country. Not a moose-hunting reformer from Alaska that is For the People, By the People, Of the people.

Everyone on this post who agrees with this moron go take a look at his standing in the Czech.

Vote of no confidence and he just handed in his resignation.

Congratulations on siding with another sinking ship.

Naysayers, alarmists and critics.
Rang the market bell
Naysayers, alarmists and critics.
Say the plan won't sell,
Naysayers, alarmists and critics.
Said we're going to hell.
Naysayers, alarmists and critics.
But who did they tell?
Naysayers, alarmists and critics.
Their plan didn't gel
Naysayers, alarmists and critics.
Before the market fell.

Georga: The American people are not patient. We are easily lead/misled by anyone and complain pretty quickly.

Anthony R. Seta: Unions have ruined the reputation of production made in America. Kick out the unions and bring back the quality. Also, I don't want to hear about how unions have helped us by creating the 5 day work week etc. They are cancer on productivity and quality.

It's amazing to see obammy's liberals come out of their holes when any comment, good or bad, comes across the airways.

Get real, no one is perfect, not even your precious obammy. Remove the blindfolds from your eyes and earplugs from your ears!

Let's all pray that everything gets better, not worse, as is the case now.

WE could pay for our debt in one day if the Europeans paid us back for everything we've done for them over the years. The cost of protecting them from the Russians all those years with men and missiles. Without us the Chechs would be under Putin's control again.

Hey,

I was in Berlin when the wall came down. This guy does not know well the History is talking about!

As the current President of EU, he is trying to show he can stand up to the USA.

Just pitiful

To Johnny DC's comment:

If you actually have read the article it says, that other member of the EU do not support EU president's statement.

PLEASE IF YOUR GOING TO BLOG AT LEAST MAKE SURE YOU READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE SO YOu DON'T MAKE YOURSELF LOOK STUPID AND IGNORANT!!

No Mr. E.U. President, Hell is where you've been under the Nazi's and the former Soviet Union. How quickly we forget...

When you have an outsider whose interests are served by the success of the U.S. economy saying something like this, the President is in trouble.

Conservative or Liberal, it's OUR national debt and I think tripling it is a bad idea. The way I understand it, Clinton said most people deserve a house even if they can't afford it, loan them the money. (i actually voted Clinton both times) Bush allowed it to carry on and even allowed less oversight on Wall Street, compounding the problem. (didn't vote for bush EVER) Now, Obama says we're in trouble, print money! If anyone can explain it better, or if I'm mistaken, please correct me. In any case, previous administrations made a mess, Obama is trying to clean it up. He is totally misguided in his attempt tho. I fear that our country is crumbling before our eyes.

Nice to see the libs pulling a complete 180 and sacrificing their principles in support of the party line. It shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, given the history of liberals in this country. Had Mirek made these comments while Bush was in office, the Libs would applaud his comments in full support. Yet since he has dared criticized Obama's spending plans, he must be thoroughly criticized. Nice duplicity, libs, it suits you so well.

Didn't Topolanek just receive a no-confidence vote from his own parliament?

I'm confused. Wasn't it the Republicans who said Europe was irrelevant? Now you think they are great! Didn't the Republicans say it was unpatriotic to criticize the president during wartime? You have called OUR president horrible names, and said openly you hope he fails. You have done NOTHING to support him. Hmmmm. The comments from the majority of Republicans are very interesting. Your true colors are showing, and its not pretty.

Didn't Topolanek's government just receive a vote of no confidence by the Czech parliament and collapse? Seems like he doesn't have room to criticize right now.

Let's boycott imports from the Czech Republic. You go to hell!!!!

America doesn't answer to you!!!!

So, he's looking for a scapegoat for his own country's floundering economy? Idiot. We fail, they fail. The entire world is holding its breath hoping this works....except for a few million idiots in our own country who can't see past party designation.

GIVE credit, where credit is due. Obama is probably the best sleight of hand, flim flam performer who ever made it to the BIG STAGE. He had his "budget' written YEARS ago and is using this legitimate financial crisis to put forward his socialist, YES socialist agenda, NOT fix the American economy. There are NONE so blind as THOSE who will not see.

Yup, I'm gonna take advice from the guy who's Gov't just voted no confidence and has handed his resignation.

I'm also going to take global warming advice from oil companies

The EU President is a down right idiot. What does he know about North American politics. He needs to stick to European politics. He is on a band wagon of share ignorance.

@ all GOP posters..

Got a plan?

If you dont have 'one, then STFU

sad, even people across the ocean realize BHO is a very inexperienced leader with a hate for caucasian europeans, I guess BHO would listen if it came form Kenya, or Ireland (cause you know he is Irish) seems like europe has already been where we are, maybe BHO should stop talking long enough to listen. Gee that's a new one BHO actually shut up and listen...the guy has not shut his mouth long enough since the election to even catch his breath. Didn't BHO ever learn, if you don't have something to say....be quiet and listen. But as usual, he takes the liberal high road(do as I say not as I do)

I am not sure how these people can criticize the current administration...so do you really believe the bush administration was great....get a life... the bush administration was the reason we are in this predicament...

people who have no solutions to offer to cure this mess should just "SHUT UP"... AND THOSE WHO GOT US INTO THIS MESS DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO CRITICIZE...

We would do well to think hard on what our customers have to say.
There are plenty of other countries the EU can buy from and practicing fiscal irresponsibility is no excuse.

The man is just jeleous as is the GOP. President Obama has all the ideas(good and bad), working his tail off and a great staff to work with! Also the basic world population LOVES OBAMA!!

Mr. Mirek Topolanek should remember that he was not elected the EU chairman on merit but because he hails from Czek Republic, and therefore he is just a poster boy i.e. a product of "Affirmative Action".

His words carry no merit. USA does not need to be another Czek Republic.

Why Doesnt he worry about his Own Country Instead of ours?

I think I have read different history books than this man.

And all you people that voted for Obama were worried how the world viewed the United States. Look at how short sighted and ignorant you truly were. I guess you shouldnt have voted for one of the most liberal senators of all time. Tax and spend just like the true Socialist he is.

So....GOP....if a Socialist disagrees with Obama's policies....then how can he be a socialist?

Alo, what exactly does the CHech republic produce that we should buy?....nothing

Denver Dan,

While you probably will not live past another fifty years to even see let alone pay off a deficit I'm enjoying the deficit your Party left for us to pay off NOW!

Sorry tiger, we don't take advice from the people who ran our economy into the ground and can only criticize solutions instead of create them.

Now thats simple!

I'm still waiting for the brilliant republican plan to get us out of this mess. Still working on it? Wow, it must be a really good plan!

not only is the whites in america wants obama to fail but the entire white nation in the world wants that. white people , do not hope and wish for what you want.

At a time when most of Europe and even Russia and China are embracing capitalism, we're running 180 degrees into what they're leaving behind.

Look, when the Chinese are giving you lessons in capitalism, you KNOW you're in trouble.

Do Obama detractors realize what they are saying?

Last time I looked, we were all in the same boat rowing like hell trying to get to land so we could get out of the boat and continue our journey. Seems as though some folks think we arrived during BushCo.

Have a great life,

Bob

WE NEED to bring home every American soldier and close every American military base in Europe. We'd save some money there and they're not necessary!!

@ Jon in CA who slandered Obama by saying
"Considering Obama has been an ACTIVE MEMBER of the American Socialist Party during his days in Chicago… it all makes sense.
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JOn, why do you hate and tell lies? Obama as socialist is a lie.
Got Proof?
Got any ideas as a conservative?
Got a plan?

...didnt think so...

I'm glad atleast someone internationally gets it

When people say that they hope the President fails,as did his predecessor,they are,in fact,cheering the failure of America. Mister Bush's was a failed presidency and look at the position he has left this country in. Continued presidential failure can only produce a longer,more intense national failure in the areas of the economy,education,world peace,healthcare,or the lack of it,and innumerable other fronts on which the President and congress must take the lead!

If the Country Fails, and that's what this selfish individual is wishing, then God help the republican party. They only care about the President failing. they never consider all of us who work and have families. Fred is rich but morally he is impoverished.

Funny they fail to mention this man was kicked out of power by his own parliament the day before. What is his opinon worth, when his own country votes "no confidence"? Why is the EU allowing him to be there leader when he can't lead his own country?

When the Party of European Socialists supports Obama's reckless spending and programs, then you know what path the US is heading down.

It's nice to see at least one European whose lips are not firmly planted on Obama's backside.

Why didn't anybody tell Bush he was taking the country to hell? I just don't get it. All these problems we are now facing is because of Bush and Wall Street. Our current President hasn't been in office long enough for any of these clowns to blame anything on him

Leaders need to grow up and mature. Disagreement should be treated with level headed behavior. This EU president sounds reactionary at best and lacking in leadership language. He shames the whole EU community. He should step down to pave way for a constructive leadership. At time of global economic anxiety level headed leadership is critical, and the EU is lacking.

I find it ironic that one of the many things (and most rightfully so) Bush was bashed for was lack of backing from the EU. Now the EU bashes the golden child and suddenly what they say doesn't matter. Typical Dem hypocrisy.

I agree with Mr. Topolaqnek, Obama is going to set the U.S. back to the stone ages.

Oh, and WE don't love our president. Some of us do but not all. Just like some liked Bush and some didn't.

Why would any American want America to fail.... What an Idiot.. But we all know 1st hand that Republincans are sore losers!!!!
If they dont win no one does and they certainally dont want a Democrat to win,

Europeans: A pack of irrelevant, snobbish, elitists who usually offer lots of patronizing advice but little actual help.

Go back to your three hour lunch break and smoke a cigarette.

it is so fun reading the overly sensitive democrats bemoan anyone that challenges them; but this sounds very familiar. both the repubs and dems are the most insanely corrupt selfserving bunch this planet has ever seen and with you is ruin for all, you sheep. come down off the pirch and swallow what you push.

At least someone on the face of this planet doesn't believe in political correctness. Maybe we all need to take lessons from him and say what we think rather than sugar coating it for everyone around us.

@Zago you must be talking about Bush

Who the hell is that guy?

How can you say Mirek Topolanek is is right with a straight face? How can you say Mirek Topolanek at all for that matter. The Check Republic is the European Zimbabwa. Didn't we just free them from Russia?

This one is bad enough but I am commenting on the previous article where some Republicans are stating that they want Obama's policies to fail. THAT'S TREASON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Think all you want but do not word it like that. Why not just say that you do not agree and leave it at that. Then pitch in and try to convince the Pres. that he COULD BE wrong. Bad bad attitude. Were I an American I certainly would not be a Republican. Thank you.

Hey... people... this guy had a vote of no confidence for his own Presidency. Pull your heads out of the sand. He's not exactly a person you want to be taking advice from.

It's hard to fault the average American for engaging in "Buy American" campaigns. I see the signs (hand-crafted) all of the my community. The slogan "Buy made in the USA" is the modern day equivalent of "Let's give him enough and on time" which was epitomized during WWII with famous Norman Rockwell painting. I personally plan on buying as much material that is manufactured in the USA – whether that offends the EU or not.

president Mirek, American economy is really different from ya economy. It is really dynamic and the people in America are very Patient. We love our President and his policies towards American citizens.......

Please go away!

Funny, This would have been national headlines if the EU would have condemned any Republican or would have applauded Obama...

Too bad there hasn't been a whole lot to applaud. I hope all you simpletons who got blinded by the smoke and mirrors campaign are enjoying your "Hope and Change" I'll be enjoying the deficit left by your president for the next 50 years..

Topolanek should just be grateful the Czech Republic is now a member of the EU, even more that he is amazingly the current holder of the EU presidency. Whatever set Topolanek's hair on fire, the more experienced leaders of Europe understand that, while the US and Europe will not agree on every point, the issues- particularly economic – that we currently face will require serious efforts to identify common interests and where we can find common ground, not immaturely engaging in name calling and irrational diatribes.

At least the EU knows a crappy administrator when it sees it. Now if only the Americans would put down the koolaid and wake up. If you have a job now, thank the Republicans, they probably own your and most other companies.

Johnny DC, you keep telling yourself that as your rethuglican party goes to hell and hopefully won't ever come back.

Interesting that it appears to be working the Conservatives are still saying its going to fail. Are they incapable of actually learning anything?

Mississippi Mike is wrong as usual. Obama hasn't made any mess. He's trying to rescue us from the failed legacy of your savior GWB. Stop drinking the Republican kool-aid, it's rotting your brain

I don't want to hear a peep from any conservative endorsing this guy. Wasn't the conservatives who said that we shouldn't listen to Europe? Well this is a European spouting his views. That must mean we are doing something right.

No Johnny..they aren't racist, just stupid...

Leslie Anne – you can't blame Bush for Nobama's proposed economic recovery plan that is the riskiest in history, bar none! That man is gambling with our very soles and you idiot liberals are cheering him on!

WOW – glad to see SOME Europeans haven't drank the Obama Kool-aid!!

Isn't it telling... When EU President made these critical remarks... the Socialist Party jumped to Obama's defense.

Considering Obama has been an ACTIVE MEMBER of the American Socialist Party during his days in Chicago... it all makes sense.

I think EU is being advised by the republicans what to say. Let's ask Brown and zakosky. That would be different.

This coming from a guy who just received a vote of "no confidence" from parliament and is now on his way out.

All this, coming from the guy who's own country made a vote of no confidence in his administration.

The European Prime-Minister then is a representative from hell himself

I hate it when my good intentions backfire.

At least one person in the world tells it like it is.

I guess its time for the liberals to start bashing Europe now.

Who is this prime minister of the Czech Republic? Is he not one the verge of a vote of no confidence by his own people. He is upset becasue Americans are buying American products and hurting his economy. Why should we care? The bottom line is that Americans overwelmingly have confidence in Obama and he has already started making major gains in turning the economy around, even after a very short time in office.

I wonder what he thought of Bush's policies?

Ofcourse since Czech is almost loosing its entire econmoy!

And let demonization start. This guy need to stick to his country and not lecture our President!

...and your detailed play is what? If you know so much why didn't you do something about it during the previous adminsitration so that we would not be in this mess. An 8 year head start on correcting the problem would have been welcome. But wait, we added trillion or so during this past administration. Where were you then?

Well, that should give us encouragement that Obama is doing the right thing. Now, the Socialist hate Obama. Now what are the Republicans going to call him?

Mirek Topolanek is right, as usual. Obama's plan, if you can call it that, has been disastrous so far and he's just getting started. It's going to be rough living through the reign of Obama and cleaning up his mess. The Czechs have been down the path we are on and their point of view is important.

ALL you right wing pundits and reublicanS;;;;;;;; drop dead for all i care....

WHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVE PLAN!!!!!!
OH WAIT????? WE ALREADY TRIED FOR 8 LONG YEARS!!!!

EU and all those regions are cowards. While we print money to jumpstart the economy, they too, should be doing the same to reduce the value of our debt. IF everyone prints 3 trillion dollars, our debts will be averaged and it wouldnt look so bad. WE need global help from our global greedy EU. While we're fighting wars to bring peace, EU is sitting on its butt. Peace in Iraq means peace to EU.

CNN is at it again. The headline was "Actor wants Obaam to fail" but Thompson never said that. Will there be an apology to Thompson and the CNN readers for misleading the public in the networks zeal to push forth the "republicans want Obama to fail" narrrative?

We dont need a plan from president Obama to take us to hell. President has already taken us there

Well the President of the EU can go to hell. I don't trust the Europeans because I believe they want to make the Euro the international currency. That sounds like the beginning of the end if you ask me.

I guess the EU is just as evil as the "Repugs" right? Let's criticize all of Europe now for not drinking the Obama Kool-aid. Right?

Or maybe they're all just racist?

i wouldn't wish Obama's problems on anyone.