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Drama McQueen.
Author: Raine    Date: 09/26/2008 12:27:36

The McCain Campiagn said there was never a deal:
To address our current financial crisis, John McCain suspended his campaign and returned to Washington, D.C., today to help build a bipartisan consensus for a proposal that would protect the American taxpayer.

Despite today’s news reports, there never existed a “deal,” but merely a proposal offered by a small, select group of Members of Congress. As of right now, there exists only a series of principles, including greater oversight and measures to address CEO pay. However, these principles do not enjoy a consensus in Congress.

At today’s cabinet meeting, John McCain did not attack any proposal or endorse any plan. John McCain simply urged that for any proposal to enjoy the confidence of the American people, stressing that all sides would have to cooperate and build a bipartisan consensus for a solution that protects taxpayers.

However, the Democrats allowed Senator Obama to run their side of the meeting. That did not work as the meeting quickly devolved into a contentious shouting match that did not seek to craft a bipartisan solution.
Interesting that this comes from a man who on Tuesday still had not read the Paulson Proposal, who, by Thursday still had not called or contacted Senator Shelby, who along side Senator Dodd and many others were working to come together, and who had by all accounts worked out a deal that looked a little something like this:

  • Two oversight boards would be formed—one with congressional representation, another would have the power to undo decisions by the Treasury Secretary.

  • The Treasury Secretary would be prohibited from acting in an arbitrary or capricious manner or any way inconsistent with existing law.

  • Regular, detailed reports would be made to Congress disclosing exercise of the Treasury Secretary's authority.

  • An independent inspector general would be set up to monitor the use of the Treasury Secretary's authority.

  • The Government Accountability Office would be required to perform audits to ensure proper use of funds, appropriate internal controls, and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.

  • Maximize and coordinate efforts to modify mortgages for homeowners at risk of foreclosure.

  • Loan modifications would be required for mortgages owned or controlled by the federal government.

  • A percentage of future profits from the bailout fund would be made available to the Affordable Housing Fund and the Capital Magnet Fund to meet America's housing needs.
Source.

That was the major Idea of the deal. Until John McCain came riding in to DC. The meeting was a disaster. According to Chris Dodd: [...]That bipartisan meeting with President Bush at the White House on the mortgage rescue plan was nothing short of a disaster. In an interview on the CNN cable news network, Dodd described a meeting in which Democrats were blindsided by a new core mortgage proposal from House Republicans, with the tacit backing of Republican presidential candidate John McCain. "I am not going to sign on to something I just saw this afternoon," he said. Dodd said Republicans and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson had to decide what they wanted to support. The whole meeting "looked like a rescue plan for John McCain," Dodd said. He said he was simply going to pretend that the meeting had never happened.

The Only deal that never was, was the one John McCain wanted, which actually includes cutting MORE corporate taxes and further de-regulates the industry. Still no word on what the blank check is supposed to be.

To say that there was never a deal is just a lie. There is no shading the truth here. I wrote a blog the other night about John MCCain being one of those guys who pulls the fire alarm to get out of a test? Well Last night, John McCain called in a bomb threat. He and the fringe right GOP are putting their party first in this very serious economic crisis. People still think he is a maverick? A moderate? A heroic POW?

I think he is a disengenuous politician that puts himself first, party second... and somewhere down the line, his country. And make no mistake, if he is elected, it will be his country, not ours.

Shame on you John McCain.
:peace: and

 

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Comment by velveeta jones on 09/26/2008 12:42:36
First?



Great post Raine! I LOVE the title :lol:

Comment by TriSec on 09/26/2008 12:45:10
Morning, comrades!



I'm curious about the deal-breaker yesterday. Our congressman (Barney Frank, D-MA) has been a bit bemused this morning about having to referee Republican infighting. But the way it was described on NECN this morning was that a group of "conservative Republicans" torpedoed the deal.



Conservative how? Non-Neocons? GOPers that don't march with Bush? Old-school republicans that think it cost too much?



If they've stopped it, perhaps for the good of the USA at the expense of the party, president, and candidate...that's pretty heady stuff.





Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 12:46:54
BobR has gone back to bed, It seems as tho my 1 MG Xanax pills and his Synthroid look remarkably similar first thing in the morning.

Comment by wickedpam on 09/26/2008 12:48:42
Morning



Took a couple days off and even avoided the computer yesterday but now I feel like I've missed so much - what the hell happened yesterday?

Comment by TriSec on 09/26/2008 12:55:42
Quote by Raine:

BobR has gone back to bed, It seems as tho my 1 MG Xanax pills and his Synthroid look remarkably similar first thing in the morning.












ATLANTA - September 26, 2008



Authorities are still investigating whether a drug mishap among the moderators of the noted national website "Four Freedoms Blog" was part of a power grab or attempted coup among the founders...









Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 12:56:23
I almost called the Post Drama McQuain.



I still am loving this part of the Press release:
At today’s cabinet meeting, John McCain did not attack any proposal or endorse any plan. John McCain simply urged that for any proposal to enjoy the confidence of the American people, stressing that all sides would have to cooperate and build a bipartisan consensus for a solution that protects taxpayers.



However, the Democrats allowed Senator Obama to run their side of the meeting. That did not work as the meeting quickly devolved into a contentious shouting match that did not seek to craft a bipartisan solution.


Yeah, sure I believe that one Gramps.







Comment by TriSec on 09/26/2008 12:59:29
:klaxon:



Announcer voice:



Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. There is a situation that requires that all persons please put on their lifebelts and report to the boat deck. We have called for emergency assistance, and the ship is not in danger of immediately sinking, as our fundamentals are still sound.



Please remain calm and do not panic; do not place money under your matress, and do not buy gold. The government will arrive soon with 700 billion lifeboats to assist.







And in pre-market trading this morning:



Dow Jones -203.00 10815.00 9/26 8:41am

Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 13:01:19
Quote by TriSec:

Quote by Raine:

BobR has gone back to bed, It seems as tho my 1 MG Xanax pills and his Synthroid look remarkably similar first thing in the morning.








ATLANTA - September 26, 2008



Authorities are still investigating whether a drug mishap among the moderators of the noted national website "Four Freedoms Blog" was part of a power grab or attempted coup among the founders...







I ws writing the blog, went out for a quick smoke, and when I came back inside, Bobber says "I F*cked up."



I asked concerned about a big F-up, and he says, "your pills look just like mine. I didn't know why I left them on the counter, and I didn't know my script was so low. and then as I swallowed the pill, I knew what happened"



Keep in mind the Dentist gave 4 of these pills one for each of my appointments. They are the MAx dosage in a pill. I have had friends that take about .10 mg for day to day anxiety. He'll be a gonner for most of the day. Bright side, he will be nice a calm for the debate.



Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 13:04:10
*ush will be making yet another statemnt this morning.







Comment by velveeta jones on 09/26/2008 13:04:30
I am off work today, well, working somewhere else. But tonight: popcorn to throw at the TV! I'm assuming there will be live blogging?



So, will there be a:

1. Debate

2. Townhall Meeting with Obama.

3. Obama answering questions quietly while Grampy naps at the podium.

Comment by wickedpam on 09/26/2008 13:05:12
AAwwww - poor Bob :D

Comment by velveeta jones on 09/26/2008 13:16:12
:rofl: CNN is playing the Clash "Should I stay or should I go" while talking about the debate, and whether McSame will show up.



:rofl:

Comment by wickedpam on 09/26/2008 13:16:38
Oh Mi Gawd! Thats hysterical! :rofl:





Run Polar Bears Run!



http://ventana.sierraclub.org/conservation/regional/images/images07no5/polarBear.jpg


Comment by TriSec on 09/26/2008 13:22:45
So, is the press starting to circle for the kill at last?



McCain jumped the shark with his "suspend the campaign" stunt....it's about time they smell the blood in the water.



Anybody remember 1984? This is the kind of landslide we need to see this year. (for our guy, of course!)



And for another comparison, here's 1932.





Comment by TriSec on 09/26/2008 13:30:07
Comment by starling310 on 09/26/2008 13:32:31
Comment by starling310 on 09/26/2008 13:34:10
:rofl: Bobber!!!



That is awesome. And, a little scarey. Sleep well Bobber. Sleep well.

Comment by TriSec on 09/26/2008 13:38:36




Michaela Heyer, a police spokeswoman, said that, contrary to initial reports, the airplane was not stormed by police. “The arrest was entirely unspectacular,” she said. There was “no indication” that either man was carrying explosives or weapons.




Ah, and I wonder if the M$M is going to issue a retraction? Every story I heard about this today states that the plane was "stormed" and there was a dramatic confrontation...





Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 13:39:30
Synthroid:

http://www.walgreens.com/images/drug/0100074659413.jpg




Xanax:

http://www.drugs.com/images/pills/mtm/Alprazolam%201%20mg-ACT.jpg


Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 13:40:18
*ush is talking now.

Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 13:41:16
and he is now done.

Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 13:41:55
Bush Basically said we need to take the time to do this right...



:rolleyes2:

Comment by Scoopster on 09/26/2008 13:43:38
Morning all.. I've prepared tonight's drinking game:



If McPresent shows up for the debate - take a shot, then an additional shot every time he says "my friends..."

If McBueller doesn't show up - take a shot and then start up a collection to buy him a new liver.

Comment by starling310 on 09/26/2008 13:43:57
Quote by Raine:

Synthroid:

http://www.walgreens.com/images/drug/0100074659413.jpg




Xanax:

http://www.drugs.com/images/pills/mtm/Alprazolam%201%20mg-ACT.jpg






Was it dark in the kitchen?

Comment by Scoopster on 09/26/2008 13:45:34
And by the way Bob enjoy that trip! And careful if you decide to stay awake and walk around a bit, 'cause from what I hear those things make you feel like you're walking on stilts incredibly slow.

Comment by livingonli on 09/26/2008 13:47:53
Good morning all.



Since it's basically going to rain here all weekend. It's not going to do much for my mood plus I'm working. At least I won't be in a drug induced stupor.



Mala, I missed you. I need to get some people in my Space Raiders crew.

Comment by Scoopster on 09/26/2008 13:49:46
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/skewpster/fbdo2.jpg


Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 13:52:14
Quote by starling310:



Was it dark in the kitchen?
Yes, and the first thing he does in his slumber is take that synthroid. They are the same size and shape.







Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 13:53:21
Isn't it treasonous to overthrow America?



Cause this seems to me like we are watching a Coup.

Comment by Scoopster on 09/26/2008 13:54:33
This rain sucks man.. I think my trip to New Hampshire for canvassing is off.

Comment by livingonli on 09/26/2008 13:55:38
Quote by Raine:

Isn't it treasonous to overthrow America?



Cause this seems to me like we are watching a Coup.


It could be. I think the right-wing have been trying to seize power and make this country a one-party state since 1994.

Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 13:58:21
http://archives.cnn.com/2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/03/02/gop.debate/mccain.bush.jpg




I wish it were a bigger phto, but THAT is John McCAin in 2000, on a TV screen on a podium.





HE tried to skip the debate in LA in 2000.

Comment by wickedpam on 09/26/2008 14:00:57
Quote by livingonli:

Good morning all.



Since it's basically going to rain here all weekend. It's not going to do much for my mood plus I'm working. At least I won't be in a drug induced stupor.



Mala, I missed you. I need to get some people in my Space Raiders crew.








Yeah, just need a day away from everything.



I think Mondo and i have snagged so many. If you want go ahead and take Chris, Daneille, and Bob C from my crew if that helps ya



Comment by m-hadley on 09/26/2008 14:08:17
Excellent Post Raine-O,

I have a veddy, veddy tedious project ahead of me at work today, so I may even have to turn off Momma - Gotta get to it (I have been putting it off for months ).

Have a great Fridee, everybody :P

Cheers,

mfaye

:gobama:

Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 14:09:28
So the question is , will I get thru to the show today?



The lines have been off the hook lately. :(

Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 14:10:55
:xfingers: I am on hold!

Comment by livingonli on 09/26/2008 14:12:34
Quote by Raine:

So the question is , will I get thru to the show today?



The lines have been off the hook lately. :(


Hang in there, Raine.

Comment by wickedpam on 09/26/2008 14:13:22
:rofl: I haven't that last clip since they over did it on the Don and Mike show. It fits so perfectly!

Comment by Scoopster on 09/26/2008 14:13:35
Quote by Raine:

:xfingers: I am on hold!






Comment by livingonli on 09/26/2008 14:13:38
Why am I thinking of that old Andy Kaufman bit on SNL when he lip-synched the Mighty Mouse theme.

Comment by m-hadley on 09/26/2008 14:13:55
Excellent work Shane-O!!!

I love me some mighty mouse :P

Cheers,

mfaye

:gobama:

Comment by Scoopster on 09/26/2008 14:15:18
Comment by m-hadley on 09/26/2008 14:15:37
Quote by Raine:

:xfingers: I am on hold!




Hang in there Raine,

I'm sure that Momma will take your call, you are one of Momma's favorite babies after all :D

Cheers,

mfaye

:gobama:



Comment by Scoopster on 09/26/2008 14:18:33
"You can’t just say, ‘World stop for a moment. I’m going to cancel everything...`"



- Mike Huckabee, on McCain's "big mistake" i.e. even saying that he might skip the debate

Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 14:18:41
Bottom Ten reasons why Gramps is skipping the debate.



10. I have to wax all 13 cars that night.



9. I found a set of house keys, and I have to try them out in each of my 8 to 12 houses.



8. 9/11



7. Taller candidate usually wins and these podiums don’t let me hide my orange crate



6. Debate Commission disallowed use of the phrase “My Friends”



5. Lobbyists don’t work past 6 on Fridays, so he has no staff available.



Comment by livingonli on 09/26/2008 14:22:36
Quote by m-hadley:

Quote by Raine:

:xfingers: I am on hold!




Hang in there Raine,

I'm sure that Momma will take your call, you are one of Momma's favorite babies after all :D

Cheers,

mfaye

:gobama:



So you have the inside track on all this?

Comment by m-hadley on 09/26/2008 14:28:22
Quote by livingonli:

Quote by m-hadley:

Quote by Raine:

:xfingers: I am on hold!




Hang in there Raine,

I'm sure that Momma will take your call, you are one of Momma's favorite babies after all :D

Cheers,

mfaye

:gobama:



So you have the inside track on all this?




Livin,

RB and I are just like this :xfingers:, so I do have an inside line and I hear that Momma and the mooks love them some 4Fers :P

Cheers,

mfaye

:gobama:

Comment by wickedpam on 09/26/2008 14:30:27
Quote by m-hadley:

Quote by livingonli:

Quote by m-hadley:

Quote by Raine:

:xfingers: I am on hold!




Hang in there Raine,

I'm sure that Momma will take your call, you are one of Momma's favorite babies after all :D

Cheers,

mfaye

:gobama:



So you have the inside track on all this?




Livin,

RB and I are just like this :xfingers:, so I do have an inside line and I hear that Momma and the mooks love them some 4Fers :P

Cheers,

mfaye

:gobama:






That's always nice to hear :D



Comment by TriSec on 09/26/2008 14:33:02
" I hope an agreement is reached in time for me to fly to Oxford "



KIAD (38°56'51"N 77°27'36"W)

KUOX (34°23'04"N 89°32'13"W)



Heading: 248° (W)



740 mi



The Senator's campaign plane is a Boeing 737-400, rated with a cruising speed of 514 mph.



So, direct flight-time is 1:25. Since he'd be on a priority flight, he'd have preference in both takeoff and landing, so factor in at most another 45 minutes total. That gives me a complete cycle time of 2:10.



With the debate scheduled for 9pm, McCain would have a wheels-up time of 6 pm if he's to make it. (factoring in ground-travel and TV prep time.)









Comment by Raine on 09/26/2008 14:34:29
Awww jeepers... I gotta follow Naomi Wolfe? :kickcan:



I love the book, the beauty myth.