View Full Version : "Most people think I'm cool" - Barack Obama
zippygaloo
01-11-09, 17:13
Quote of the day: "Most people think I'm cool". - Barack Obama (This Week with George Stephanopoulos 01.11.09)
citizensoldier16
01-11-09, 17:15
Well then I must not be "most people" because I think he's an idiot. :D
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usaffarmer
01-11-09, 18:47
I wounder if he ment "Most people think im a douchbag"
I bet the wahabists really think he is cool.
Yeah, and that appears to be the primary motivation for voting for the guy as opposed to personal politics, history in public policy.. They really don't care. Cool young guy or boring old guy, is the choice they saw.
Ridiculous, isn't it?
Cool is an understatement.
HE'S THE GREATEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD.
He's already the greatest president we've ever had.
He's already being compared to Lincoln and Kennedy.
He's already been put on a pedestal by the news media
and can do no wrong.
Trillion dollar deficits are suddenly OK and good for the
country. (Remember when they took Bush to the woodshed
for his tiny little deficit?)
Oh Yea, he's cool!
Yeah, and that appears to be the primary motivation for voting for the guy as opposed to personal politics, history in public policy..
My wife tagged it before the primaries were over: BHO is the first American Idol President.
Jay Cunningham
01-11-09, 22:00
My wife tagged it before the primaries were over: BHO is the first American Idol President.
Yep.
And the next four years will be a reality show.
Seth Harness
01-11-09, 22:07
Yeah, and that appears to be the primary motivation for voting for the guy as opposed to personal politics, history in public policy.. They really don't care. Cool young guy or boring old guy, is the choice they saw.
Ridiculous, isn't it?
I beleive your right, but on the other hand, I dont want to believe it. If thats the case, it sure says alot about our society... :confused:
photosniper
01-11-09, 22:32
I think they mis-heard him and he actually said "I'm a tool"
30 cal slut
01-12-09, 01:53
North Korea apparently thinks he's cool.
:o
Reports: N. Korea Wants to Send Envoy to Obama Inaugural
Monday , January 12, 2009
SEOUL, South Korea —
North Korea wants to send its chief nuclear envoy to President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, reports said Monday.
Pyongyang's proposal to send Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kye Gwan to Obama's Jan. 20 inauguration was made month through its mission to the United Nations, the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported, citing an unidentified South Korean government official.
Washington rejected the idea, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said. South Korean officials were not immediately available Monday to confirm the reports.
Aaron Tarver, a spokesman at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, said he had no information about any inauguration requests from Pyongyang.
The North's move, if confirmed, would be another sign the regime is eager to forge good relations with the next U.S. administration.
Pyongyang also refrained from its routine criticism of the U.S. in its New Year's Day statement in what analysts said was an overture to the incoming U.S. leader.
For years, Washington and Pyongyang have been locked in a standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions.
Six-nation talks aimed at resolving the dispute have been stalled due to the North's refusal to accept a protocol that would allow verification of its nuclear programs' list. The negotiations involve China, Japan, the two Koreas, Russia and the United States.
My wife tagged it before the primaries were over: BHO is the first American Idol President.
Yep. It would be funny if it wasn't so disturbing.
I just returned from Bolivia.
their president, Evo Morales is wanting to come to the inauguration also. He and Hugo want to welcome a fellow socialist to the ranks... :p
Army Chief
01-12-09, 06:33
There are statutory restrictions on a military officer expressing views that denigrate the chief executive, but even so, I've no ill will toward the President Elect. He's clearly done extremely well to make it to the White House when you consider that he is a relative newcomer to national politics. He presents himself well, speaks with a certain elegance, possesses a sharp intellect and he certainly reshuffles the deck in the Washington power base. I can live with all of that.
What I struggle with, of course, is the influence of his party, and the pressure that they will collectively exert to advance a destructive and irresponsible agenda. Obama without a commanding party majority in the House and Senate could actually be a step forward, but Obama with virtually unchallenged authority to bring a portside tilt to our nation's legislative and judicial processes (especially the Supreme Court) is something that I simply cannot view as progress.
It could be a rough ride until some semblance of equity is restored in the balance of power, but I'm not sure what we stand to gain by ridiculing the man that -- right or wrong -- our countrymen just elected. He may be right, or he may be wrong, but "coolness" is not really a political issue. ;)
AC
John_Wayne777
01-12-09, 06:52
At one time most people thought the earth was flat, jim crow was a good idea, and that lime green polyester suits with bellbottom pants were faboo....
There are statutory restrictions on a military officer expressing views that denigrate the chief executive, but even so, I've no ill will toward the President Elect. He's clearly done extremely well to make it to the White House when you consider that he is a relative newcomer to national politics. He presents himself well, speaks with a certain elegance, possesses a sharp intellect and he certainly reshuffles the deck in the Washington power base. AC
Surely you don't mean that....
Surely you don't mean that....
Chief is SPOT ON. Like it or not, BHO will be the President of the United States. Lets see what happens and then vote for "change" in 2012. :D
Chief is SPOT ON. Like it or not, BHO is the President of the United States. Lets see what happens and then vote for "change" in 2012. :D
In your book perhaps. In my book BHO is still only the President Elect until the 20th of January and I can and will say what I want about him. As for:
He's clearly done extremely well to make it to the White House when you consider that he is a relative newcomer to national politics.
He didn't make it there on his own. He had a powerful and corrupt Chicago/Daley machine get him there backed by tons money from a bunch of pie in the sky libs, truly dangerous Leftist/Statists and George Soros' money.
He presents himself well, speaks with a certain elegance, possesses a sharp intellect and he certainly reshuffles the deck in the Washington power base. AC
He is certainly smart, like many in the DC political game. And thats where it ends. Elegance? What does that mean? Oh, you must mean how well he reads from a teleprompter. Yep, I'll give him that. But off the cuff he sounds like a high schooler in his first debate. Of course, the baritone tone of his voice is quite enchanting and does help to disguise the card sharp that lies beneath.
Reshuffling the deck? I suppose if you are playing Clinton 52 card pick up. Its the same old tired song and leftist dance repackaged for the American Idol/MTV crowd.
YMMV. In the meantime I'll take BHO for what he has done in the past, his voting record and avoidance of voting when it was too controversial for him (the mark of a coward and/or someone just wanting to be a political player) and the things he has said pre-campaign, as well as the folks he hung with (one is truly known by the folks he hangs out with). No thanks, he can KMA for now.
Once he is President come Jan. 20th, I'll support him until he starts stepping on his crank with his actions or lack thereof and then I'll be right there to remind him of what a tool he is and always has been. I suspect that will last about 24 hours or less.
To be fair to those on active duty military service, I understand the requirement to remain apolitical as best you can. However, that doesn't mean you can't have an opinion. I've yet to see an NCO or a junior "O" have it held against him for his political views. (Disregarding a battlion commander who used to give a junior lt. a ration of crap for his loyal support to Klinton)...
The only time its gets to be a real issue is in the very senior ranks - mostly O6 and up. For a line dog, please. Especially on the internet under a nom de plume I believe that argument is a bit facetious at best or perhaps disingenious at worst.
FromMyColdDeadHand
01-12-09, 07:47
Two ways to be Cool:
To be cool and not realize it.
To not be cool and realize it.
Bush, the good old years.
He's clearly done extremely well to make it to the White House when you consider that he is a relative newcomer to national politics.
AC
You "clearly" havent lived in, or been here to visit the cesspool that his political carrer was forged, and promoted in.
The community that he USED to springboard his polital career here in Chicago is still one of the most violent & poor neighborhoods in the city, and is probably even worse off after his arrival & "community organizing" activities.
He has not accomplished anything in his short career thus far except "inspire" people to vote for him. I makes me laugh when folks talk about how he has "inspired" the youth of our nation. "Inspired" them to do what exactly, besides vote for him???
A taste of things to come:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/12/obama-climate-czar-has-socialist-ties/
Clearly BHO has some nice suprises up his sleeve coming our way.
Reshuffling the deck? I suppose if you are playing Clinton 52 card pick up.
Best (and dead on) post/line in this thread.
YMMV. In the meantime I'll take BHO for what he has done in the past, his voting record and avoidance of voting when it was too controversial for him (the mark of a coward and/or someone just wanting to be a political player) and the things he has said pre-campaign, as well as the folks he hung with (one is truly known by the folks he hangs out with). No thanks, he can KMA for now.
Agreed. He isn't magically some different person now that he has a new title and fake official logo on his podium now as opposed to the day before the election. He's still the same DB.
Also agreed that he absolutely sucks at extemporaneous speech. Horribly.
Army Chief
01-12-09, 09:29
My personal disdain for a man's politics does not prevent me from at least trying to make a fair-minded assessment of his basic qualities as a man -- odd that I should find myself in the minority in that.
I would have expected thinking men to quickly realize the dangers inherent in demonization. Yes, we may gain a temporary respite from our anger today, but we will surely lose the power of our voices for tomorrow. I would prefer to retain enough objectivity to at least be heard, whether it ultimately makes a difference or not.
Lest there be any confusion, I am vehemently opposed to virtually every facet of this man's agenda, and I happen to think that the American Idol comparison sums up the situation rather well; that said, I see no reason to berate him on a personal level. There is surely no gain in this.
AC
... I see no reason to berate him on a personal level.
AC
I wasn't aware that anyone in this thread had done that?
Army Chief
01-12-09, 09:57
Especially on the internet under a nom de plume I believe that argument is a bit facetious at best or perhaps disingenious at worst.
El Mac,
Without going into my seniority, or the level at which I work, I suspect that you've at least partially missed where I'm coming from. There is no certainly harm in espousing a particular political view, nor in making a strong and compelling argument in defense of one's position(s). When that crosses over the line between debating the issues and expressing open loathing for our elected officials, however, we're now treading into Court Martial offense territory under UCMJ.
Hard to believe?
Article 88 - Contempt Toward Officials. Any commissioned officer who uses contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, the Secretary of Transportation, or the Governor or legislature of any State, Territory, Commonwealth, or possession in which he is on duty or present shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Now, I suppose that one could debate the wisdom or ethical implications of engaging in this kind of talk anonymously via the internet, but as a practical matter, I think is it just a lot easier to be consistent and steer clear of openly insulting the people behind the policies.
AC
Army Chief
01-12-09, 10:11
I wasn't aware that anyone in this thread had done that?
Brother, I have no interest in splitting hairs here, and I think it is worth remembering that we are, without question, on the same side. We may differ on whether calling someone an idiot, douchebag, tool, or socialist would qualify as a personal attack, but I've already admitted that I prefer to focus on policies -- not people. Believe me, I've been biting my tongue about guys like Barney Frank for years. LOL
AC, out. :)
Brother, I have no interest in splitting hairs here, and I think it is worth remembering that we are, without question, on the same side. We may differ on whether calling someone a douchebag, tool, or socialist would qualify as a personal attack, but I've already admitted that I prefer to focus on policies -- not people. Believe me, I've been biting my tongue about guys like Barney Frank for years. LOL
AC, out. :)
Do keep in mind that many labels that have been applied to the man in this thread are either indirectly (douchebag, tool, etc) or directly (socialist) because of his policies. Socialist, in particular, really isn't a personal attack, it is simply a definition of an ideology that the man really doesn't even beat around the bush about. I, personally, called him a douchebag earlier in this thread because of his policies and past actions in the political realm. Is douchebag a personal attack? Yeah, I guess so...guess it's a good thing I'm no longer under the UCMJ.
Now, I suppose that one could debate the wisdom or ethical implications of engaging in this kind of talk anonymously via the internet, but as a practical matter, I think is it just a lot easier to be consistent and steer clear of openly insulting the people behind the policies.
AC
AC,
I track ya with the UCMJ thing. Been there and all. It would be interesting to know the history of when that particular language was added...I'd put money on during Lincoln's reign. I respect the position you are in, and am glad I'm no longer held to that bullshit.
I try and refrain from personal attacks even on the likes of the douchepump Barney Frank...but sometimes I just can't help it! ;) At any rate, I know what those assclowns in DC think about me and I can assure you, the feelings are quite mutual.
diving dave
01-12-09, 12:16
Yeah we'll see how many people think he's "cool" a few years down the road. I predict theres going to be alot of buyers remorse.
FromMyColdDeadHand
01-12-09, 14:44
Yeah we'll see how many people think he's "cool" a few years down the road. I predict theres going to be alot of buyers remorse.
Withdrawn.
When they hold "congress" to the same standard as article 88, then I'm in - until then, I'll treat Kerry, Frank, Durbin, Murtha, Kennedy, et al to the same high standard to which they treat us.
As far as slamming the jug-eared indictment of affirmative action - we have until the 20th. He ain't president yet....
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