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Presidents Day
Author: Raine
Date: 02/16/2009 13:25:58
Happy day! I hope you are enjoying it so far. Let's Talk about our current President, who will most likely be signing the economic recovery bill tomorrow. He's doing pretty well, some say.
I am hesitant to compare Obama to the past, but I would have to say that under the circumstances, he is light years ahead of anything I expected. As a Dem, there was never going to be a honeymoon, and the idea of the first 100 days in office is a game for the media. We have a Man in charge that is doing exactly what he said he would do while on the campaign trail. We are getting what we hoped for. That is a good thing for this country. We are learning to maybe not so much Trust -- but to know that we have leadership in charge that listens to the people, I like that. Every day has been Presidents Day for me.
That said, it has been less than a month and we are truly a different country. Well not entirely, some people really want this to be a less divided union, politically. What we are seeing is a political party that needs division in order to remain relevant in their mind. I wonder what they will do with Lindsey Graham. Have we or has he? It wasn't a long time ago that people like John McCain were on the campaign trail, calling things like this socialism. I suspect Mr. Graham will find himself saying he was "mis-quoted" within a week.
Sorry, I just don't have the usual Monday Morning Outrage, and I kind of like that!! Bonus Click!
:peace: and :heart:
Raine
Feb. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Barack Obama has transformed American politics. His honeymoon is over. Bipartisanship has been revived, or killed. The White House is dominating the Republicans; the president doesn’t engender any fear. His financial-rescue plan is doomed, a “shock and ugh.”
This all after 25 days, according to conclusions reached by the Washington cognoscenti.
The reality: Obama is off to a good start, even as he has suffered personnel embarrassments and made mistakes. If the presidential campaign is a model, the Obamaites will quickly learn from the miscues. More importantly, he faces even more daunting challenges than was supposed last year -- the financial crisis at home and Afghanistan abroad.
The best perspective on the early stages may be from thousands of miles away and from those who understand the inside-the-Beltway political culture. None are better than Republican James A. Baker, a former secretary of State and Treasury and White House chief of staff, and now a Houston lawyer; and Peter Hart, the preeminent Democratic pollster of the last generation, now teaching at the University of California at Berkeley.
Baker says Obama is off to a pretty good start; Hart says a very good start. Split the difference.
That said, it has been less than a month and we are truly a different country. Well not entirely, some people really want this to be a less divided union, politically. What we are seeing is a political party that needs division in order to remain relevant in their mind. I wonder what they will do with Lindsey Graham.
This idea of nationalizing banks is not comfortable," said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). "But I think we've got so many toxic assets spread throughout the banking and financial community, throughout the world, that we're going to have to do something that no one ever envisioned a year ago, no one likes. To me, banking and housing are the root cause of this problem. I'm very much afraid any program to salvage the banks is going to require the government... I would not take off the idea of nationalizing the banks."
The remark prompted a bewildered smile of sorts from fellow panelist Maxine Waters (D-CA) who said, to no one in particular, "We have come a long way."
Sorry, I just don't have the usual Monday Morning Outrage, and I kind of like that!! Bonus Click!
:peace: and :heart:
Raine
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 13:36:02
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 13:36:02
Morning :hug:
Comment by 
Raine on 02/16/2009 13:56:30
Raine on 02/16/2009 13:56:30
Good Morning!
Comment by wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:08:33
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:08:33
Stop whining Chris or I'll support Steph's new bridle path I have to work too
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 14:10:38
Raine on 02/16/2009 14:10:38
Delta Dawn! 
Comment by wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:11:18
depressing but great sing-a-long song
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:11:18
Quote by Raine:
Delta Dawn!
depressing but great sing-a-long song
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 14:15:18
Raine on 02/16/2009 14:15:18
Comment by wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:15:26
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:15:26
ohh the Rich game -
Richie Valenz
Richard Pryor
Richard Burton
Richard Hatch
Richie Valenz
Richard Pryor
Richard Burton
Richard Hatch
Comment by wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:16:07
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:16:07
Quote by Raine:
Comment by 
TriSec on 02/16/2009 14:23:54
TriSec on 02/16/2009 14:23:54
Morning, folks. Not much going on today.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:29:21
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:29:21
I've had that same converstation when I drive by some of these homes out here with 4 and 5 expensive cars in the drive. What are they doing that I'm missing?
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 14:35:49
` I wonder too.
Part of me thinks they are deep deep in debt.
Raine on 02/16/2009 14:35:49
Quote by wickedpam:
I've had that same converstation when I drive by some of these homes out here with 4 and 5 expensive cars in the drive. What are they doing that I'm missing?
` I wonder too.
Part of me thinks they are deep deep in debt.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:42:01
In a lot of cases they have to be - logically there aren't that many high paying jobs its just people living above their means. But mean seriously, I have to save for a couple years to get big things done or buy a car or even to take a vacation. It's frustrating, feel like I'm treading the same ground over and over again
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:42:01
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
I've had that same converstation when I drive by some of these homes out here with 4 and 5 expensive cars in the drive. What are they doing that I'm missing?
` I wonder too.
Part of me thinks they are deep deep in debt.
In a lot of cases they have to be - logically there aren't that many high paying jobs its just people living above their means. But mean seriously, I have to save for a couple years to get big things done or buy a car or even to take a vacation. It's frustrating, feel like I'm treading the same ground over and over again
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 14:49:29
Raine on 02/16/2009 14:49:29
LOL!
Mike is reading DrudgeReport!
Mike is reading DrudgeReport!
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 14:49:54
Raine on 02/16/2009 14:49:54
Drudge headline: WHAT'S THE RUSH? 'URGENT' STIMULUS ON HOLD FOR OBAMA'S WEEKEND OFF...
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 14:51:21
You know, as frustrating as it seems, in the long run, you are making the best choices.
Raine on 02/16/2009 14:51:21
Quote by wickedpam:
In a lot of cases they have to be - logically there aren't that many high paying jobs its just people living above their means. But mean seriously, I have to save for a couple years to get big things done or buy a car or even to take a vacation. It's frustrating, feel like I'm treading the same ground over and over again
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 14:52:19
Raine on 02/16/2009 14:52:19
Comment by 
clintster on 02/16/2009 14:53:41
clintster on 02/16/2009 14:53:41
Ahhh, how nice that I get to listen to Steph live. *kicks back with a Bloody Mary*
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 14:57:02
Raine on 02/16/2009 14:57:02
Heya Clint!
Comment by wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:58:05
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 14:58:05
Holy crap! 
What a diva!
What a diva!
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 14:59:25
Raine on 02/16/2009 14:59:25
http://twitter.com/johnboehner Seriously...
How many new jobs is your state being denied by the trillion-dollar spending bill? http://is.gd/j5zh
How many new jobs is your state being denied by the trillion-dollar spending bill? http://is.gd/j5zh
Comment by clintster on 02/16/2009 14:59:30
clintster on 02/16/2009 14:59:30
Howdy, Raine-O! Sorry about the phone, but the cell ran outta juice as we were saying 'bye. Is it this Wednesdee that's open, or next week?
Comment by clintster on 02/16/2009 15:00:23
clintster on 02/16/2009 15:00:23
What a Boner!
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 15:00:34
Raine on 02/16/2009 15:00:34
EVEN better! John Boehner himself actually posted this!
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 15:02:24
That is alrighty. I figured it was soemthing like that. No need to call back to say goodby!
Yes Wednesday is the day!
:hug: Thanks!
Raine on 02/16/2009 15:02:24
Quote by clintster:
Howdy, Raine-O! Sorry about the phone, but the cell ran outta juice as we were saying 'bye. Is it this Wednesdee that's open, or next week?
That is alrighty. I figured it was soemthing like that. No need to call back to say goodby!
Yes Wednesday is the day!
:hug: Thanks!
Comment by clintster on 02/16/2009 15:04:00
clintster on 02/16/2009 15:04:00
Shane-O; is there any way to do a Boehner remix set to "Cry" by Godley and Creme?
Comment by wickedpam on 02/16/2009 15:13:08
That's what I'm thinking - at this point I'm not upside down in my house, value comes down anymore and I'll basically just be even. My car is paid off bought it in 2001 a week after 9/11. I combined somethings and got a realistic loan with a low fixed rate and paid off my high interest credit cards and so far I've been pretty good about keeping them paid off.
So ya I think I got ahead of it before things went totally nuts.
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 15:13:08
Quote by Raine:You know, as frustrating as it seems, in the long run, you are making the best choices.Quote by wickedpam:
In a lot of cases they have to be - logically there aren't that many high paying jobs its just people living above their means. But mean seriously, I have to save for a couple years to get big things done or buy a car or even to take a vacation. It's frustrating, feel like I'm treading the same ground over and over again
That's what I'm thinking - at this point I'm not upside down in my house, value comes down anymore and I'll basically just be even. My car is paid off bought it in 2001 a week after 9/11. I combined somethings and got a realistic loan with a low fixed rate and paid off my high interest credit cards and so far I've been pretty good about keeping them paid off.
So ya I think I got ahead of it before things went totally nuts.
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 15:14:20
Raine on 02/16/2009 15:14:20
OMG. Jim!
Comment by wickedpam on 02/16/2009 15:17:18
:lol:
Kim as Yul Brenner
Hills as Deborah Kerr
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 15:17:18
Quote by Raine:
OMG. Jim!
:lol:
Kim as Yul Brenner
Hills as Deborah Kerr
Comment by clintster on 02/16/2009 15:18:49
clintster on 02/16/2009 15:18:49
I have missed me some K to the J to the IL. And the "who'd ya think I am, Tom Blokaw?" line had me rollin'.
Good on ya, Jim!
Good on ya, Jim!
Comment by 
starling310 on 02/16/2009 15:21:15
starling310 on 02/16/2009 15:21:15
Good morning all. 
Not sure if anyone posted this, but for those of us wondering:
Nova M Meltdown.
Not really an explanation; more of a confirmation of what we kind of already knew.
Not sure if anyone posted this, but for those of us wondering:
Nova M Meltdown.
Not really an explanation; more of a confirmation of what we kind of already knew.
Comment by 
livingonli on 02/16/2009 15:22:29
livingonli on 02/16/2009 15:22:29
Good morning everyone. 
So, how's tricks? I managed to get to bed a little earlier last night. I am trying to get up earlier so I can listen to Momma and the mooks in full. At least I can now just flip it on the XM machine before I hit the computer.
So, how's tricks? I managed to get to bed a little earlier last night. I am trying to get up earlier so I can listen to Momma and the mooks in full. At least I can now just flip it on the XM machine before I hit the computer.
Comment by livingonli on 02/16/2009 15:24:03
:rofl:
livingonli on 02/16/2009 15:24:03
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
:rofl:
Comment by livingonli on 02/16/2009 15:35:37
I'm wondering if she will end up on Dial Global as well.
livingonli on 02/16/2009 15:35:37
Quote by starling310:
Good morning all.
Not sure if anyone posted this, but for those of us wondering:
Nova M Meltdown.
Not really an explanation; more of a confirmation of what we kind of already knew.
I'm wondering if she will end up on Dial Global as well.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/16/2009 15:40:30
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 15:40:30
I didn't know that about the Veep and the Smithsonian
Comment by starling310 on 02/16/2009 15:41:04
At this point, she should do a "Thom Hartmann" and start her own radio company.
starling310 on 02/16/2009 15:41:04
Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:
Good morning all.
Not sure if anyone posted this, but for those of us wondering:
Nova M Meltdown.
Not really an explanation; more of a confirmation of what we kind of already knew.
I'm wondering if she will end up on Dial Global as well.
At this point, she should do a "Thom Hartmann" and start her own radio company.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/16/2009 15:49:41
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 15:49:41
okay what happened with Burris? :scratchhead:
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 15:51:59
I am wondering, Is Dial Jones radio under a new name?
The reason why I ask is thgat Jones actually also Syndicated Neil Boortz.
Raine on 02/16/2009 15:51:59
Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:
Good morning all.
Not sure if anyone posted this, but for those of us wondering:
Nova M Meltdown.
Not really an explanation; more of a confirmation of what we kind of already knew.
I'm wondering if she will end up on Dial Global as well.
The reason why I ask is thgat Jones actually also Syndicated Neil Boortz.
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 15:53:01
I hope she does.
I just don't see her not on the Radio dial.
Raine on 02/16/2009 15:53:01
Quote by starling310:Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:
Good morning all.
Not sure if anyone posted this, but for those of us wondering:
Nova M Meltdown.
Not really an explanation; more of a confirmation of what we kind of already knew.
I'm wondering if she will end up on Dial Global as well.
At this point, she should do a "Thom Hartmann" and start her own radio company.
I hope she does.
I just don't see her not on the Radio dial.
Comment by starling310 on 02/16/2009 15:54:30
I think it is...I vaguely remember Momma mentioning that a little while back.
starling310 on 02/16/2009 15:54:30
Quote by Raine:I am wondering, Is Dial Jones radio under a new name?Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:
Good morning all.
Not sure if anyone posted this, but for those of us wondering:
Nova M Meltdown.
Not really an explanation; more of a confirmation of what we kind of already knew.
I'm wondering if she will end up on Dial Global as well.
The reason why I ask is thgat Jones actually also Syndicated Neil Boortz.
I think it is...I vaguely remember Momma mentioning that a little while back.
Comment by livingonli on 02/16/2009 15:56:22
She has to do something. Apparently Randi posted a reply to the Drobny's statement on the Green 960 website so it sounds like at she's at least shopping for a new distributor. IF Dial Global snatches her up that would make them the absolute leader in progressive talk since they already have Bill Press, Stephanie Miller, Ed Schultz, and starting in March, Thom Hartmann.
livingonli on 02/16/2009 15:56:22
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310:Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:
Good morning all.
Not sure if anyone posted this, but for those of us wondering:
Nova M Meltdown.
Not really an explanation; more of a confirmation of what we kind of already knew.
I'm wondering if she will end up on Dial Global as well.
At this point, she should do a "Thom Hartmann" and start her own radio company.
I hope she does.
I just don't see her not on the Radio dial.
She has to do something. Apparently Randi posted a reply to the Drobny's statement on the Green 960 website so it sounds like at she's at least shopping for a new distributor. IF Dial Global snatches her up that would make them the absolute leader in progressive talk since they already have Bill Press, Stephanie Miller, Ed Schultz, and starting in March, Thom Hartmann.
Comment by starling310 on 02/16/2009 15:57:57
starling310 on 02/16/2009 15:57:57
Looks like "Triton Media Group" owns Dial Global, Jones and Waitt Radio Networks.
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 15:58:25
Raine on 02/16/2009 15:58:25
Imagine them having sex... 
Comment by livingonli on 02/16/2009 15:58:50
livingonli on 02/16/2009 15:58:50
All these right-wing wenches do sound very nasally. mAnn Coulter sounds like a valley girl.
Comment by Raine on 02/16/2009 15:59:28
Triton, huh? That is interesting.
you see what I have liked about Jones is that they are not so much focused on Lefto ro right, but rather a good working radio show.
Raine on 02/16/2009 15:59:28
Quote by starling310:
Looks like "Triton Media Group" owns Dial Global, Jones and Waitt Radio Networks.
Triton, huh? That is interesting.
you see what I have liked about Jones is that they are not so much focused on Lefto ro right, but rather a good working radio show.
Comment by starling310 on 02/16/2009 16:07:11
It would be nice if someone got it right, AND managed to get good Progeressives on. What a concept.
starling310 on 02/16/2009 16:07:11
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310:
Looks like "Triton Media Group" owns Dial Global, Jones and Waitt Radio Networks.
Triton, huh? That is interesting.
you see what I have liked about Jones is that they are not so much focused on Lefto ro right, but rather a good working radio show.
It would be nice if someone got it right, AND managed to get good Progeressives on. What a concept.
Comment by livingonli on 02/16/2009 16:08:15
livingonli on 02/16/2009 16:08:15
Who got to check out my note I posted on facebook? Just let me know if you ever want me to post it here as a blog entry at some point.
Comment by starling310 on 02/16/2009 16:15:23
starling310 on 02/16/2009 16:15:23
My friend, Tim, wants to write a Homoerotic Musical stage version of "Top Gun."
:rofl:
:rofl:
Comment by wickedpam on 02/16/2009 16:16:07
isnt' that redundant? :p
wickedpam on 02/16/2009 16:16:07
Quote by starling310:
My friend, Tim, wants to write a Homoerotic Musical stage version of "Top Gun."
:rofl:
isnt' that redundant? :p
Comment by clintster on 02/16/2009 16:16:48
clintster on 02/16/2009 16:16:48
OK, what happened to Right Wing World? Can someone tell me?