The Republicans can take heart as Barack Obama staggers to the Left

[Jon]

Ivy league schools aren't anymore difficult than any other college. They all teach the same material, if you think about it. It's the prestige that comes with an ivy league diploma that sets it apart from others.

There are only two challenges that make ivy league and private colleges more prestigious: 1) getting in and 2) paying for it. If you're rich and powerful, those two things are pretty damn easy. Graduating should be a cinch.

 

[Peejay]

I'm not attesting to Obama's intellect or anything at all except to address the question of his grades. He graduated in the top 10%. That confirms that he got at least decent grades at Harvard. It means no more, no less.

 

[Zoom-boing]

It's becoming apparent that this adminstration has no clue as to what is going on, & or how to fix it. AIG & these new bonuse's are on Geithners watch--this after all the complaining over Wall Street's bonuses! Geithner still is completely understaffed by 17 people. I imagine it's because there are not 17 people in this country that can figure out this mess either.

But, as far as your point. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Nancy Pelosi has written all these spending bills. In fact, I doubt that Barack Obama has had time or the care to actually read the first 787 billion dollar stimulus bill. He kept stating that there were no earmarks in it--later we find out that 1/3 of this bill is not for economic stimulus but in fact all earmarks. Then Obama rails about ear-marks & 20 minutes later signs the Ominus bill that is loaded with more than 9000 earmarks--from both republicans & democrat "gimme those taxpayer dollars for my pet projects." Obama had no problem with signing that bill. He could have easily vetoed the bill--but instead chose to hide behind the claim that it was last years bill--even though the money is to be spent this year.

It this wasn't so serious--it would be laughable. Dick Morris--Bill Clinton's old campaign manager referred to Barack Obama as a socialist tonight--& then added that he kindly cannot even call him a good socialist, ha.ha. He's not even good at that.

I think we have elected a good speech giver. I don't give him a lot of credit for "know-how" or hands on management of a crisis. He is a person who can convince people who do not pay much attention to the politics--or have no clue as to how the economy works-- to follow him. Kind of like sheep to the slaughter.

my question is how long will the dems continue to be partisan and completely blame Bush for this?

You're kidding right. "I inherited this." How many times have we heard this comment from Barack Obama or people within his administration.

Yes Barack Obama we know you inheritied this. But President Bush inherited a recession also. Reagan inherited a recession that was worse than this one. Did they blame the preciding President, or continually mention it.? NO. In fact, never once did they mention it, they took it on & dealt with it.

This President is much different than past Presidents, & I am not giving Barack Obama a compliment when I say that.

When is Obama going to man-up? He knew what he was getting into when he ran for POTUS. He 'inherited' this? He campaigned for and won this, far and square.

 

[Zoom-boing]

Ivy league schools aren't anymore difficult than any other college. They all teach the same material, if you think about it. It's the prestige that comes with an ivy league diploma that sets it apart from others.

There are only two challenges that make ivy league and private colleges more prestigious: 1) getting in and 2) paying for it. If you're rich and powerful, those two things are pretty damn easy. Graduating should be a cinch.

I've always thought this too.

 

[rayboyusmc]

my question is how long will the dems continue to be partisan and completely blame Bush for this?

Show me where we have blamed Bush "completely" for this. Stating that he has been president for the last 8 years and inherits a lot of blame is not "completely."

As to my question, how long will the right continue to completely blame Bernie and Chris for this.?

These threads are becoming more and more partisan pulp fit only for regurgitation and composting.

 

[Zoom-boing]

my question is how long will the dems continue to be partisan and completely blame Bush for this?

Show me where we have blamed Bush "completely" for this. Stating that he has been president for the last 8 years and inherits a lot of blame is not "completely."

As to my question, how long will the right continue to completely blame Bernie and Chris for this.?

These threads are becoming more and more partisan pulp fit only for regurgitation and composting.

Ray -- I've never read a thread of yours that didn't blame Bush and the last 8 years.

 

[Cecilie1200]

Obama's dark skin quite likely played a far larger role in his approval to enter both Harvard and Chicago Law, than did his actual academic performance.

Unless you have proof for that statement you are bigotted blowhard.

Actually, it probably had something to do with his dark skin. Since his father was an alumnus of Harvard, he probably didn't have much trouble getting in.

I don't really think being a legacy gives you THAT much preference all by itself. There are lots of children of graduates, and a limited number of available slots. Given that Obama's grades from Columbia weren't good, there had to have been more to his Harvard admission than just legacy.

 

[Cecilie1200]

I'm not attesting to Obama's intellect or anything at all except to address the question of his grades. He graduated in the top 10%. That confirms that he got at least decent grades at Harvard. It means no more, no less.

Not that I much care, because I think his lack of common sense trumps whatever his academic intelligence might be, but I'm a bit suspicious of his sudden stellar grade performance at Harvard after having grades so bad in all of his previous schools that he won't release the records. I also wonder why he won't make any information about his time at Harvard available EXCEPT the magna cum laude thing.

It's possible that he merely grew up a little and decided to buckle down and take his studies seriously. But he certainly gives the impression that there's something he's not telling with all this secrecy.

 

[Peejay]

I'm not attesting to Obama's intellect or anything at all except to address the question of his grades. He graduated in the top 10%. That confirms that he got at least decent grades at Harvard. It means no more, no less.

 

[PoliticalChic]

I actually believe that Obama has very little intellectual curiosity beyond his own immiediate and ongoing autobiography. He is not nearly so bright as was portrayed over and over again by the media. In fact, I am convinced that this portrayal by the media is yet another example of its inherent racist bias. It was a reaction to a man of color with the ability to give a speech, devoid of the race-baiting anger that has been so common in the black leadership voices of the last 30 years, that created white members of the media to fall over themselves in praise of this "brilliant" politician. A true accounting of Obama's actual message though shows platitudes and broad generalizations, devoid of substance, and the very possible fact of a mind and/or personality incapable of forming such substance.

That being said, Obama has shown a decided change in message of late - a far more pro-business, tax cut, economically sound message. Clearly someone reached the President and convinced him such a change was in order - and Obama, ever watchful of his created self-image, appeared quite responsive.

That's right, no one who worked their way through Harvard Law School and rose to become Head of the Harvard Law Review could be very smart. Besides what could being a Constitutional Law Professor qualify one for other than being an expert on how the Framers intended the government to work...

You are woefully misinformed, and frankly, you are the epitome of the American voter fed and nourished by the clearly left-wing news media.

President Obama did not list any loans for Law School on Senate Disclosure forms, and we don't know who paid for same.

He didn't rise to become "Head of the Harvard Law Review," rather he was selected by a vote along the lines of affirmative action.

In my experience, many professors are of average intelligence. As noted before, President Obama will not release his grades. Which indicates...what?

Finally, he is not an expert on how the "Framers intended the government to work..." since he has stated as follows: "Obama also remarked that the Constitution “reflected the fundamental flaw of this country that continues to this day.”
Newsmax.com - Obama: Constitution is 'Deeply Flawed'
HIs views of the Constitution differ from that of the Framers. You will see this clearly over the coming years.
You can find him saying this on Youtube.

 

[007]

I've asked numerous people to explain where they get their opinion of his intelligence, and never seen to get an answer. He has never released any of his school transcripts that I am aware of, so we've never had any indication of how he did in school. Has there ever been a release of scores from an IQ test that I am unaware of, maybe? Or is all of this opinion based solely on how well he gives a speech? If so, that's a scary thought. Who even knows if he wrote any of them.

He apparently writes very little of his own message. Those he has done some work on tend to be a bit "rambly" and fall even shorter on substance. He is given a script, appears unable to memorize said script, but does deliver the lines with a certain "authority".

Then the media says, "Well done!" , and the cycle is repeated again...

You gotta love the good ole media. Can you imagine if it had been a republican candidate that had refused to release any of their grade transripts? The guy is running for POTUS, has never held any kind of a position even remotely close to an executive position and on top of that, refuses to release any of his grades while in school to the public. There's not even any voting record left behind for the little time that he had held office prior to the campaign. The entire premise of his capability is being based on how well he delivers a speech. Very scary.

Can you imagine if it was a republican candidate who refused to release his "original" birth certificate, and continues with a team of high powered attorneys to KEEP it hidden?

 

[Zoom-boing]

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He apparently writes very little of his own message. Those he has done some work on tend to be a bit "rambly" and fall even shorter on substance. He is given a script, appears unable to memorize said script, but does deliver the lines with a certain "authority".

Then the media says, "Well done!" , and the cycle is repeated again...

You gotta love the good ole media. Can you imagine if it had been a republican candidate that had refused to release any of their grade transripts? The guy is running for POTUS, has never held any kind of a position even remotely close to an executive position and on top of that, refuses to release any of his grades while in school to the public. There's not even any voting record left behind for the little time that he had held office prior to the campaign. The entire premise of his capability is being based on how well he delivers a speech. Very scary.

Can you imagine if it was a republican candidate who refused to release his "original" birth certificate, and continues with a team of high powered attorneys to KEEP it hidden?

Why, I'd imagine he'd be drawn and quartered!

 

[007]

You gotta love the good ole media. Can you imagine if it had been a republican candidate that had refused to release any of their grade transripts? The guy is running for POTUS, has never held any kind of a position even remotely close to an executive position and on top of that, refuses to release any of his grades while in school to the public. There's not even any voting record left behind for the little time that he had held office prior to the campaign. The entire premise of his capability is being based on how well he delivers a speech. Very scary.

Can you imagine if it was a republican candidate who refused to release his "original" birth certificate, and continues with a team of high powered attorneys to KEEP it hidden?

Why, I'd imagine he'd be drawn and quartered!

He/she most assuredly would be, figuratively, by the zealot, left wing, liberal MSM. The attack machine would be in full swing. But no, they have their little black messiah, and they're going to do absolutely EVERYTHING in their power to PROTECT him. You see it even happen here on this board.