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Originally Posted by chelsea24
Bucco, you've been hell bent on the character assassination of President Obama since day one. I'm quite sure you don't even believe he was born in America. Well, that's your prerogative.
But here's the thing you're reeeeeally wrong on. I'm not a radical. And as stated before, I'm not cynical. And I'm not an extremist. In fact, I'm not even sure what the difference is between a radical and an extremist. I'm a realist. I'm not looking for conspiracy theories around every corner. I don't for one minute think this country is being steered toward socialism or communism. I don't for one minute think anyone wants to "pull the plug on Grandma." This kind of silly rethortic makes my toes curl!
My hope is that when Obama lays out his plans on Wednesday, he will indeed, include such things as allowing people to buy insurance across state lines, boosting competition. (Romney) and some tax credits for businesses (McCain) and especially pay-for-performance. If you don't think our doctors and health care system in general has gotten slovenly and greedy, you're not looking hard enough. However, I'm not going to give up on a Public Option and I will be very disappointed in him if he does. I won't mind if it's delayed and not taken on at this time, but brought up again in the near future. I get it, give and take. But, I do believe that good Health Care should be a right of every American.
I guess my point is that I sincerely feel that President Obama tries to work across party lines and my guess is his final decision will be something from both sides of the aisle. And that's OK. My grip is with the Republicans (and don't fool yourself, they're out there) that will categorically oppose any and everything put out by this Administration. The Republicans haven't been labeled the party of "NO" by accident.
I'm not going to sit here and defend Van Jones. Quite frankly, he could have been the best man for the job, but I personally don't know that. What I can't tolerate is all of this character assassination. It's slimy and insulting to the American public in general. I don't care what side of the aisle does it.
And before you say it, yes, I stand guilty of the same thing. I will take that responsibility for some of my previous posts. I've always been the kind of person that when proven wrong will be the first to admit it, or the first to apologize.
But, lately I've been wondering.... When did this country get so mean-spirited? Maybe that's a question we should debate.  |
The first thing I will say is that I have
NEVER EVER said anything negative about this President's CHARACTER....NEVER !!! I have made it very clear at all times that I oppose and have opposed his entire ideaology and his entire plans for my country which have been evidenced by his past.
I have
NEVER EVER brought up on here or anywhere else
ANY KIND OF CONPISRACY THEORY or questioned his citizenship...
NEVER EVER NOT ONE TIME !!
I certainly have questioned MOST of his relationships (From Rev Wright to Van Jones) as they speak VOLUMES about what he really believes.
I have tried to call attention to the many lies he told during the campaign,
ESPECIALLY those about not playing politics, as it is not a matter of opinion but of fact that this is thus far the most political WH in many many years.
I agree, as do most on both sides of the aisle, that there is a problem in health care costs and I will also agree with you that a lot of misinformation is being spread, and ON BOTH SIDES....Example the President constantly saying how many uninsured there are and he is not even close especially when he includes statements about NOT insuring illegals but then including them in his count.
One more thing...you constantly allude to Fox news or commentators from the network. I do not think in all the posts I have made here with sources I have ever used Fox news...I am sure I never quoted a commentator from ANY NETWORK !
And as for character assassination I oppose that also, and without using the tactic you use all the time, but simply bringing up the calls of our President as a drunk....accusations about dope...his intelligence,and that is simply the start.
I HAVE NEVER MENTIONED ONE SINGLE THING ABOUT THIS PRESIDENT ON A PERSONAL LEVEL..NOT ONE TIME !
In addition, it is not character assassination when it is true ! If you want a man who is an avowed communist(speaking of Van Jones), and he is...and all the other baggage he carries in any postion in your government then you can make your point about how that is ok, but I cannot. There are others in this administration hidden behind the Czar tag so they never have to face any questioning that are going to be brought out also as time goes on.
I understand your comment saying that the Rep party is the party of NO...I think that saying began during the last administration and refered to the Democrats, however having said that I am against that kind of political game 100%.
What you just do not understand is that there are folks who were not happy with George Bush, but are not filled with hate and did not vote a negative vote in November. Much of what you are referring to as the party of NO is many folks in congress DID NOT AGREE with Bush, and not feel much more free to contest the big massive spending, WHICH BUSH DID ALSO but not even in the same ballpark as this administration !
You see I absolutely am not what you folks call a Bushie...I am also not someone who attacks ANYONE personally....I also have been saying the same thing about this President since before he was a candidate (when you called him an "empty suit). I have not changed my mind, nor has he given me any reason to consider that !
Please...I do not make PERSONAL attacks as you call them. Whatever I have said I welcome your input to show me where I am wrong !