Originally Posted by chelsea24

Strictly my opinion, I think the only mistake that President Obama is making is to try the "high road" to bi-partisanship. Seriously, why bother. Listening to McCain and the rest was a joke. These are the same people that presided over and got us into the fragile place we are today. Ya, Like I'd really want their input. They are showing themselves for what they are. "Fiscal Responsibility" HA! Don't make me laugh.

Let's keep our eye on the ball. This is a global crisis and not just an American crisis. And Bucco, if I'm understanding you correctly, and that's always a big "IF", one prediction of yours might be right. If I know my Chicago homies, and I think I do, there will come a time --- not far down the road, when President Obama will say "OK, I've tried. Enough! Let's get this done with or without you" (Referring to the ultra right conservatives.) The Republicans are taking a big gamble here. And I don't think they're going to win come election time. Yes, the American people would like the parties to work together, and Obama said "We will extend a hand, if you unclench your fist." He meant that for this country too, not just others. Well, he extended a hand and got it slapped. The great thing is, he will learn from this mistake. The Republicans did not unclench their fists. And now they can shove them where the sun don't shine, because President Obama is intelligent enough to now change his negotiating tactics. Just watch.

President Obama is looking ahead, far reaching. There are some on this board that are so myopic they cannot possibly find anything supportive to say about him. As I said on another board, you should be praying, PRAYING, that your President succeeds.