Obama Explains Small Town America

[webdog]

It's not a stupid question, you just won't answer it.

Is too! How old are we exactly? What does Jesus call those who hate each other? I'm a follower of Christ. Put two plus two together...

 

[dragonfly]

What's wrong Webdog, can't you answer a simple question?

 

[webdog]

For proof just look at Webdog's reply to my question. Such bitterness is unseemly for a Christian.

Correct...I abhor homesexuality and the murder of our unborn. It's quite pittiful you do not.

 

[webdog]

What's wrong Webdog, can't you answer a simple question?

Can't add 2 + 2 can we?

Maybe mommy can help after nappy-nap time...

 

[dragonfly]

Can't add 2 + 2 can we?

Maybe mommy can help after nappy-nap time...

And you think this response is adult like?

BTW, I'm somewhat older than you, and probably much wiser! :laugh:

 

[webdog]

An adult would see sarcasm

Reading your views here on the BB, I'd hardly think you were wiser. More worldly, maybe.

 

[KenH]

BTW, I'm somewhat older than you, and probably much wiser! :laugh:

Definitely politically more astute. :thumbs:

 

[exscentric]

" The right-wing just hates, period, dragonfly. It may be a result of self-hatred."

How ignorant!

 

[TomVols]

Right wing? Hillary is the one jumping on this and calling Obama "elitist." Little did Hillary know that, according to those on the Baptist Board, that she's the Right Wing Conspiracy :laugh:

 

[KenH]

Little did Hillary know that, according to those on the Baptist Board, that she's the Right Wing Conspiracy :laugh:

The secret is out. :laugh:

 

[KenH]

Apparently, the Clinton campaign's effort to use these remarks for political gain in North Carolina is falling flat:

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/04/12/882730.aspx

 

[LeBuick]

And BTW...who in the democratic party is honest? Hillary and her trip to Bosnia?

AJ

Ok, you and WD got me for using of the word honest so I will have to resort to the Clinton defence...

It depends on your definiton of IS... :thumbs:

 

[dragonfly]

An adult would see sarcasm

Reading your views here on the BB, I'd hardly think you were wiser. More worldly, maybe.

Your need to belittle those you disagree with and the anger that drips from you postings belittle your supposed wisdom.

BTW, I'm twenty years older than you are, so shouldn't you at least speak respectfully to those who are your elder, even when you disagree?

 

[KenH]

Then you are four years older than me, dragonfly...sir.

 

[poncho]

Age doesn't make one wiser or smarter who are guys trying to fool anyway? Man, I'm older than dirt but I'm still here arguing the long time obvious with people who can't take their eyes of short term details.

Am I wise to do that? No! No by a long shot! I just can't give up on ya without trying to help at least a couple of ya see what's staring you in the face. And I ain't getting any younger so would a couple of ya just pick up the pace a tad bit?

Hmmmm?

 

[webdog]

Your need to belittle those you disagree with and the anger that drips from you postings belittle your supposed wisdom.

BTW, I'm twenty years older than you are, so shouldn't you at least speak respectfully to those who are your elder, even when you disagree?

Like I have asked you NUMEROUS time..."pot or kettle"?

 

[LeBuick]

I just read a series of articles which stated Obama was right even though they would have expressed it differently. Are frustrated and angry with business as usual.

I think he also meant many of us fall back on religion when times get tough, friends are few and all hope is lost. I'm not saying these are the good Christians but there are certainly those who do this. We also turn to our guns when we feel our security is at risk. This is opposed to execting the government to defend you.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/13/us/politics/13campaign.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2&ref=us&oref=slogin

 

[KenH]

Some people, especially on the conservative side of the aisle, get their noses out of joint over cultural issues that the president has very liitle impact on in this country.

 

[Dragoon68]

I disagree, the first part of understanding is listening. His comments also indicate he understands some of how they feel because he spoke truthfull to some of their feelings. The response from Hillary and McCain indicate they don't believe what he said is true. I have members who had jobs like customer service, phone technical support etc... sent over seas and now they have nothing.

I don't think anyone is looking to government to solve all their problems but when we import more than we export and give incentives for corporation to off shore jobs then it's hard to believe the hill understands the situation of American's. No one is looking for governent to give them a job but I think it's fair to ask that we not give tax breaks to someone sending a potential job over sea's. They're not asking for a handout, just an interview.

Then there was NAFTA...

I think there's truth in what you're saying. Certainly you have to listen before you can understand! But I think a lot of "listening" by politicians is done just to give people a warm cozy feeling for the benefit of getting their votes. They "understand" that!

The real agenda of the politicians like Obama is not to address these issues in the manner people believe he will. The "answers" will lead to more government and more taxes. In the long term we won't get anything but that. Politicians like this use hot issues to gain favor with the implication they'll do something to help but in the end they won't, can't, and probably have no real intention of doing so. It's all about buying votes with promises. This goes for all parties!

I don't disagree regarding some of the crazy things our government does regarding making it less attractive for business here in the USA. But, the most beneficial thing that could be done - eliminate all corporate income tax for example - will never be touched despite the fact that in the end all taxes are paid by individuals along with whatever handling fees - corporate tax accountants and lawyers included - have been added along the way.

The secret to a strong economy is money in the hands of the people with good ideas and a desire to make more money off them. People like this will generate work for others and build a platform from which they also can leverage their own ideas and risk taking. The best times in this country came about by the efforts of entrepreneurs and the workers for which their ideas provided jobs. Any money taken by the government works against that. It always has and it always will.

The less meddling the government does with free and fair trade the better. I think both aspects of that are equally important. If it's not fair because of a tax structure that favors one country, one industry, one product, one group, etc. over another then it's being subsidized to effect the outcome for some political reason. But if it's not free then it restricts competition in some way that will eventually bring about the downfall of those who think they're benefiting from the restrictions.

 

[rbell]

Souter is on borrowed time (87 years old), so I believe the next appointment will be drawing near. I have no idea why George I appointed a liberal. If he had appointed a conservative, R vs. W could have been history by now.

I think you mean Stevens...he's the Ford appointee.

Souter just looks 87.

No doubt about it though....whoever the next president is is overwhelmingly likely to appoint one justice...and possibly 2-3.