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Sick and Tired
Author: BobR    Date: 07/08/2011 12:34:40

As noted in yesterday's excellent blog by Raine, the immediate and far-reaching outrage over a headline in the newspaper is premature, and likely misplaced. Once again, the purveyors of anger on the left against The Left have sewn mistrust against the best president we've had in our lifetimes.

It would be one thing if my fellow liberals and progressives looked at them as the loons that they are. Have they ever written anything in support of the president? We know that some members of the "Professional Left" are making money from the professional right, but we've covered that one before. What irks me no end are the smart, informed people that should know better that start blasting their emotional shotguns in all directions every time one of these writers spews out yet another angry screed magnifying some tiny (or imagined) misdeed by President Obama.

Once the bile is foaming, there's no talking to these people. If you ask them to wait until all the facts are out, you're called naive or stupid. If you point out that the headline in question is misleading and the facts speak otherwise, you're told that the headline - not the facts - falls in line with all of his previous "transgressions".

And - ultimately - if you are proven correct, and point out that they got riled up over nothing, they will sullenly admit only that Obama did the right thing THIS time, but it he should have also done A, B, and C, and that doesn't negate all the previous misdeeds, and they are not going to be so easily won over, and warily state that they have their eye on him, and remember when he did THIS horrible thing??.... blah, blah, blah...

I have two words for you people:

FUCK OFF

I am sick and tired of your constant negativity. I am worn out by your addiction to outrage. I am way past your knee-jerk opposition carrying over from the previous administration. If you think President Obama is no better than Bush (or the same as), then you are a complete idiot. If you think President Obama has not accomplished anything worthwhile while in office, then you have blinders on, and you REALLY need to get over the fact that Hillary Clinton did not win the presidency (much less Dennis Kucinich).

I've written on more than one occassion about all of the accomplishments of his presidency. There's also the matter of what he can't accomplish as president. Sometimes, it requires Congress to take action. No "Public Option" in the health care bill? Blame the blue dogs in the Senate (and don't forget that what IS in that Act required using the budget reconciliation maneuver). DOMA? That's going to require the Congress or the Supreme Court to change (which brings up another important point as to why President Obama needs to be re-elected).

Now that he has to deal with a Republican-led House, the ability to get ANYTHING done is nearly impossible. All of you assholes that constantly denegrate everything the president does (and the firebagger "journalists") are to blame for that, for not voting and for inspiring others on the left to not vote. Ed Schultz once again proclaimed he will not vote for Obama in 2012 because of this perceived attack on Social Security. Ed is not very bright. Ed can fuck off too.

Our only hope against the goose-stepping well-(financially)-oiled Republican machine is a certain amount of solidarity on our side. Does the country really have to go into the shitter before you will grudgingly support a Democrat that isn't a progressive wet-dream? Really?...

If that's the case - our demise rests on your shoulders. I hope you're happy... not.
 

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Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2011 12:52:36
Morning

Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2011 13:02:30
Mornin' all & Happy Fridee!

Well said Bobber.. if outrage is the only thing these idiots are capable of understanding, throw it back at their face.

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 13:20:02
Well fuckyouverymuch too bobber!

Good Morning!

Comment by BobR on 07/08/2011 13:23:01


Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2011 13:34:02
Coffee awaits us.. indeed

Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2011 13:38:36
Morning, Comrades!

Well, let me put away my "Ambivalent on Obama" t-shirt here....

No, no...I know he's done all he can. The blame lays at the feet of Congress and their obstructionism. Curiously enough, my differently-winged friends agree with me that the Senate is where bills go to die. Of course, they are mostly thankful for it, while we rail against it. How quickly they forget; the same thing happened under the Bush regime. I doubt that will change anytime soon.

The true nature of all the histrionics is the media and the messaging; we all know that the liberal media is a myth, but somehow the rest of the US still believes it. Like a certain German said long ago, keep repeating a lie and eventually people will believe it to be the truth.



Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2011 13:56:45
Damn Bobber! Well said.

Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2011 13:59:55
Yes I know its Perez Hilton

Possible Replacement for NOTW

so does anyone know who owns MediaSpring?

Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2011 14:01:45
Should the shuttle actually get off today, I look forward to the last time my blood turns to ice at the phrase "Roger, go with throttle up".

Remember Challenger and Columbia today.



Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 14:07:32
Quote by wickedpam:
Yes I know its Perez Hilton

Possible Replacement for NOTW

so does anyone know who owns MediaSpring?
It's a graphic design compnay:


Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2011 14:23:08
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Yes I know its Perez Hilton

Possible Replacement for NOTW

so does anyone know who owns MediaSpring?
It's a graphic design compnay:



I'd done a simple google and found a MediaSpring (or 2) just wasn't sure which one it was

I'm curious to see if they use or sell it and to whom

Comment by forrest on 07/08/2011 14:24:42
Negativity can get to be a habit with some, and old habits can be hard to break. As far as the media pundits, I refuse to let any of them control what I think or how I react. There's far too many that make obscene amounts of money shooting off their mouths, and the only way they can keep getting those obscene amounts of money is to be controversial. But it is a contrived controversy, only for the sake of ratings and the almighty dollar.

As far as Obama, I live in Illinois, heard him speak in person many times when he ran for the Senate, and followed his record while in the Senate. Why people ever thought he was a flaming progressive, I'll never know. Much of what he said has been what he has tried to do as President, stepping up the war in Afghanistan as an example. But until you hear this man speak in person, you really don't know the charisma he has. He can really grab your attention, he's got the ability to reach out to people in a group as if he's talking to you individually. That some were caught up in that charisma is to be expected, and when that happens what Obama actually said was lost in the beauty of how he said it.





Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 14:30:02
Quote by forrest:
Negativity can get to be a habit with some, and old habits can be hard to break. As far as the media pundits, I refuse to let any of them control what I think or how I react. There's far too many that make obscene amounts of money shooting off their mouths, and the only way they can keep getting those obscene amounts of money is to be controversial. But it is a contrived controversy, only for the sake of ratings and the almighty dollar.

As far as Obama, I live in Illinois, heard him speak in person many times when he ran for the Senate, and followed his record while in the Senate. Why people ever thought he was a flaming progressive, I'll never know. Much of what he said has been what he has tried to do as President, stepping up the war in Afghanistan as an example. But until you hear this man speak in person, you really don't know the charisma he has. He can really grab your attention, he's got the ability to reach out to people in a group as if he's talking to you individually. That some were caught up in that charisma is to be expected, and when that happens what Obama actually said was lost in the beauty of how he said it.



I know that Bob posted it in his blog, but it worth a repost again, especially wrt to what you mention as the paid punditry.

Mercenary Ideologists
In particular:
The bottom line is that the "Professional Left" does not make money by being happy clappy Kum Ba Ya liberals. They make money by dashing off angry screeds that end up raising similar emotions in their readers. Their targets are whoever is in power, regardless of ideology. There may be some purists out there, but from what I've seen, they're mostly mercenaries.


Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 14:30:51
and it's nice to see you forrest!

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 14:38:10
For those that want to, you can watch the Shuttle launch, here.

Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2011 14:41:30
Quote by Raine:
For those that want to, you can watch the Shuttle launch, here.



has the weather cleared down that way? Last I heard they were socked in by clouds.

Comment by clintster on 07/08/2011 14:43:14
Quote by TriSec:
Should the shuttle actually get off today, I look forward to the last time my blood turns to ice at the phrase "Roger, go with throttle up".

Remember Challenger and Columbia today.



I'm actually hoping for one final scrub so I can see it live Sunday or Monday. We're headed to Tampa for the annual gathering of the clan Mrs. Clintster.

I do agree with you on the throttle up moment, Tri. I always hold my breath between that moment and SRB sep.

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 14:45:36
The Show, the launch and the Potus... I am totally multitasking this morning's ass out!

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 14:48:05
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by Raine:
For those that want to, you can watch the Shuttle launch, here.



has the weather cleared down that way? Last I heard they were socked in by clouds.

They are still a go. Waiting for a storm to pass just north I think they just said.

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 14:50:00
Actaully, Dick Cheney does not have a beating heart... that is a fact.

Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2011 15:11:56
Looks like it's still a go; calling for about an 11:26 launch.



Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2011 15:12:50
Looks kinda overcast down there..

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 15:19:55
Quote by TriSec:
Looks like it's still a go; calling for about an 11:26 launch.

the countdown hold was liofted



Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 15:20:27
this is really it, huh?

Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2011 15:24:53
Heeeeere we go...

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 15:26:21
Love that I get to share this with you guys.

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 15:27:44
Oh dear.

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 15:31:01
So beautiful.



Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2011 15:33:16

OK, I think we can all start breathing again.



Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 15:33:46
Did the stream just go quiet??? or is it just us here at ahome?

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 15:34:33
Whew it's back.

Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2011 15:44:34
Your Florida correspondent seems to be about two steps away from a break down. He is very confused by this.

Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2011 15:45:57
Quote by Mondobubba:
Your Florida correspondent seems to be about two steps away from a break down. He is very confused by this.



? you okay?

Comment by clintster on 07/08/2011 15:46:20
That was amazing. If I didn't get to watch it in person, I am glad that I got to share it with my family, and my friends.

Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2011 15:50:35
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Your Florida correspondent seems to be about two steps away from a break down. He is very confused by this.



? you okay?



Umm yes, no. I don't know I have been on the edge of tears for the past half hour or so. I don't know why. I don't like it.

Comment by clintster on 07/08/2011 15:53:11


The one song I can think of that was written about the Shuttle. Go STS-135!

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 15:53:28
Quote by clintster:
That was amazing. If I didn't get to watch it in person, I am glad that I got to share it with my family, and my friends.



Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 15:54:25
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Your Florida correspondent seems to be about two steps away from a break down. He is very confused by this.



? you okay?



Umm yes, no. I don't know I have been on the edge of tears for the past half hour or so. I don't know why. I don't like it.

Come on over here, ya lug.



Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2011 15:56:07
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Your Florida correspondent seems to be about two steps away from a break down. He is very confused by this.



? you okay?



Umm yes, no. I don't know I have been on the edge of tears for the past half hour or so. I don't know why. I don't like it.

Come on over here, ya lug.






Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 15:58:24
Clint I just had the strange opportunity to listen to the beginning of that song, at the same time that NASA re-showed the lift off... Kept watching after the rockets were realeased -- the music is perfectly in line.

I have effin' goosbumps!



Comment by clintster on 07/08/2011 16:01:32
Quote by Raine:
Clint I just had the strange opportunity to listen to the beginning of that song, at the same time that NASA re-showed the lift off... Kept watching after the rockets were realeased -- the music is perfectly in line.

I have effin' goosbumps!



It is an amazing song, and the fact that they pretty much timed it to the real time events of a liftoff makes me love Rush even more.

I hadn't listened to "Countdown" in a while; think I'll go get a new copy (off to the iTunes store)

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 16:05:37
Quote by clintster:
Quote by Raine:
Clint I just had the strange opportunity to listen to the beginning of that song, at the same time that NASA re-showed the lift off... Kept watching after the rockets were realeased -- the music is perfectly in line.

I have effin' goosbumps!



It is an amazing song, and the fact that they pretty much timed it to the real time events of a liftoff makes me love Rush even more.

I hadn't listened to "Countdown" in a while; think I'll go get a new copy (off to the iTunes store)
It was quite amazing. I had chills, and it was a total coincidence.. for me at least.

It would be pretty cool to see it put to video. It's times that like that make me appreciate good music even more.


Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2011 16:10:27
So who will be taking over missions to the International Space Station now? France?

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 16:10:49
There is a certain sad irony (and karma coming... ) for someone who would steal a statue of a laughing Buddha.


Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2011 16:12:33
Quote by Raine:
There is a certain sad irony (and karma coming... ) for someone who would steal a statue of a laughing Buddha.



ugh...Manassas PARK....

Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 16:13:04
Quote by Scoopster:
So who will be taking over missions to the International Space Station now? France?

I think the idea now is to transition those trips to go to the private sector.

After listening to what the President said about this at the twitter town hall, I don't disagree. Lemme see if I can find those comments.




Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 16:13:34
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
There is a certain sad irony (and karma coming... ) for someone who would steal a statue of a laughing Buddha.



ugh...Manassas PARK....
I wondered what you thought...


Comment by Raine on 07/08/2011 16:18:27
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Scoopster:
So who will be taking over missions to the International Space Station now? France?

I think the idea now is to transition those trips to go to the private sector.

After listening to what the President said about this at the twitter town hall, I don't disagree. Lemme see if I can find those comments.


Here:
"Frankly, I had been pushing NASA to revamp its vision," the president said. "We're still using the same models for space travel that we used for the Apollo program 30, 40 years ago. Now what we need is that next technological breakthrough."

NASA is currently preparing for the 135th and final mission of its 30-year shuttle program, scheduled for Friday.

Even while praising the recent accomplishments of NASA, Mr. Obama contended that it was time for the program to push for new technological achievements.

"Rather than keep on doing the same thing, let's invest in basic research around new technologies that can get us places faster, [and] allow human space flight to last longer," he said. "What you're seeing now is NASA, I think, redefining its mission."

The ultimate goal, he said, was to "get to Mars."

"A good pit-stop is an asteroid," he added, before noting that "we haven't identified an actual asteroid yet."
Here is from a direct transcript:

Q So a slight deviation from the economy -- we have a lot of questions, and this will be our last before we start reading some responses to your question -- about the space program. And this one from Ron: "Now that the space shuttle is gone, where does America stand in space exploration?"

THE PRESIDENT: We are still a leader in space exploration. But, frankly, I have been pushing NASA to revamp its vision. The shuttle did some extraordinary work in low-orbit experiments, the International Space Station, moving cargo. It was an extraordinary accomplishment and we’re very proud of the work that it did. But now what we need is that next technological breakthrough.

We’re still using the same models for space travel that we used with the Apollo program 30, 40 years ago. And so what we’ve said is, rather than keep on doing the same thing, let’s invest in basic research around new technologies that can get us places faster, allow human space flight to last longer.

And what you’re seeing now is NASA I think redefining its mission. And we’ve set a goal to let’s ultimately get to Mars. A good pit stop is an asteroid. I haven’t actually -- we haven’t identified the actual asteroid yet, in case people are wondering. (Laughter.) But the point is, let’s start stretching the boundaries so we’re not doing the same thing over and over again, but rather let’s start thinking about what’s the next horizon, what’s the next frontier out there.

But in order to do that, we’re actually going to need some technological breakthroughs that we don’t have yet. And what we can do is for some of this low-orbit stuff, some of the more routine space travel -- obviously no space travel is routine, but it could become more routine over time -- let’s allow the private sector to get in so that they can, for example, send these low-Earth orbit vehicles into space and we may be able to achieve a point in time where those of you who are just dying to go into space, you can buy a ticket, and a private carrier can potentially take you up there, while the government focuses on the big breakthroughs that require much larger investments and involve much greater risk.
Hope that helps, Scoop.