[T]he House will not be in session until Wednesday, September 7, with votes at 6:30 that evening. With the significant amount of time - typically more than three hours - that is required to allow for a security sweep of the House Chamber before receiving a President, it is my recommendation that your address be held the following evening, when we can ensure there will be no parliamentary or logistical impediments that might detract from your remarks.
“Would he turn down Clinton or Bush? He’d never have to turn them down because they have enough class not to do this, if I may be so blunt. This is intended to disrupt the Republican debate. It’s intended to make Obama look bigger than the Republicans, to look bigger than politics. And this is part of the presidential campaign and the House Republicans are going to have to realize that they’re part of it.”
“Our intention was merely for the president to address a joint session of Congress as soon as possible upon Congress’s return from recess,” Carney said Thursday morning on MSNBC. “Both houses are supposed to be -- will be in session next Wednesday, so we asked for that day.”
Carney added that when Boehner’s office didn’t object at the time of the request, Obama’s formal letter was sent to the House speaker and the press.
“You know what? That’s fine – we’ll go Thursday,” Carney said about the day that was finally agreed upon. “Our interest is not in having a political back-and-forth here, at all. … Look, Americans are sick and tired of the partisan bickering, the gridlock.”
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Morning
Ok, so when you put it like that, I'm not so po'd that the Pres had to switch dates.
Personally, I'm of the mind that if the Pres asked to address congress in the middle of a snow storm in January and everyone has to get there by dog sled - it gets done. Period. End of Story. I don't care what party is in the White House, its the Pres of the USA.
I'm so sick of who they are treating the President there are times I feel physically(sp) ill about it.
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When I first heard about the date switch, I was thinking oh what a pussy! He's caved again. Then I slept on it. POTUS is just making them look mean and petty.
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Morning
Ok, so when you put it like that, I'm not so po'd that the Pres had to switch dates.
Personally, I'm of the mind that if the Pres asked to address congress in the middle of a snow storm in January and everyone has to get there by dog sled - it gets done. Period. End of Story. I don't care what party is in the White House, its the Pres of the USA.
I'm so sick of who they are treating the President there are times I feel physically(sp) ill about it.
I would be lying if I didn't feel disappointment when I woke up to this news today -- but the reality is that he can't do it if Congress won't let him.
I am so sick of it.
Quote by Raine:The GOP WANTS people to think he a pussy.Quote by Mondobubba:
When I first heard about the date switch, I was thinking oh what a pussy! He's caved again. Then I slept on it. POTUS is just making them look mean and petty.
the nut jobs R and L want people to think that too.
I love that you slept on it, Mondo, as I have oft said here and other places,I usually wait at least a few hours once everyone's heads start to explode about the POTUS not giving sparkle ponies. I hope that makes sense.
I really liked what Jay Carney said.
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Oh my. I feel a little overwhelmed -- in a wonderful grateful way, this morning.
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Oh my. I feel a little overwhelmed -- in a wonderful grateful way, this morning.
Group Hug!
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I talked fast, but I wanted to say Hi to Karl
I am lame.
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I talked fast, but I wanted to say Hi to Karl
I am lame.
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BTW the Twitter account for God has been set up.
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Why does Seaton Motley always yell and call names?
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Why does Seaton Motley always yell and call names?
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Why does Seaton Motley always yell and call names?
Satan Monkey? WHO?????
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Well gang, I don't know what to do.
I just got a job offer that's an order of magnitude more than I'm making now. (we're talking a 12k plus variance). Trouble is....it's going back to contract work, with the contract running out next June. (It's a state contract that will have to go out to bid.)
I feel like I *have* to take it...that amount of income change would save our necks, to put it mildly. In another time and place, I'd do it in a heartbeat. But I have a permanent job and benefits right now. Oh, what to do....
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Well gang, I don't know what to do.
I just got a job offer that's an order of magnitude more than I'm making now. (we're talking a 12k plus variance). Trouble is....it's going back to contract work, with the contract running out next June. (It's a state contract that will have to go out to bid.)
I feel like I *have* to take it...that amount of income change would save our necks, to put it mildly. In another time and place, I'd do it in a heartbeat. But I have a permanent job and benefits right now. Oh, what to do....
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Well gang, I don't know what to do.
I just got a job offer that's an order of magnitude more than I'm making now. (we're talking a 12k plus variance). Trouble is....it's going back to contract work, with the contract running out next June. (It's a state contract that will have to go out to bid.)
I feel like I *have* to take it...that amount of income change would save our necks, to put it mildly. In another time and place, I'd do it in a heartbeat. But I have a permanent job and benefits right now. Oh, what to do....
June is not much less than a year -- it might be worth the risk. What does Mrs. Tri think?
Based on what you are saying, it does sound like a good risk, Tri.
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Well gang, I don't know what to do.
I just got a job offer that's an order of magnitude more than I'm making now. (we're talking a 12k plus variance). Trouble is....it's going back to contract work, with the contract running out next June. (It's a state contract that will have to go out to bid.)
I feel like I *have* to take it...that amount of income change would save our necks, to put it mildly. In another time and place, I'd do it in a heartbeat. But I have a permanent job and benefits right now. Oh, what to do....
June is not much less than a year -- it might be worth the risk. What does Mrs. Tri think?
Based on what you are saying, it does sound like a good risk, Tri.
you've also mentioned that there have been 2 rounds of layoffs at your current location, and were considering looking around anyway. Taking this gig would give you some time to determine whether the contract would be renewed or go permanent, or look elsewhere for something permanent.
The downside is that without the benefits, you will be paying those costs out-of-pocket. How does that compare, financially? Is it still worth the extra 12k?
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Randi is pretty much mirroring my point in today's blog. ::feeling proud::
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Well gang, I don't know what to do.
I just got a job offer that's an order of magnitude more than I'm making now. (we're talking a 12k plus variance). Trouble is....it's going back to contract work, with the contract running out next June. (It's a state contract that will have to go out to bid.)
I feel like I *have* to take it...that amount of income change would save our necks, to put it mildly. In another time and place, I'd do it in a heartbeat. But I have a permanent job and benefits right now. Oh, what to do....
June is not much less than a year -- it might be worth the risk. What does Mrs. Tri think?
Based on what you are saying, it does sound like a good risk, Tri.
you've also mentioned that there have been 2 rounds of layoffs at your current location, and were considering looking around anyway. Taking this gig would give you some time to determine whether the contract would be renewed or go permanent, or look elsewhere for something permanent.
The downside is that without the benefits, you will be paying those costs out-of-pocket. How does that compare, financially? Is it still worth the extra 12k?
Didn't I just say that?
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Well gang, I don't know what to do.
I just got a job offer that's an order of magnitude more than I'm making now. (we're talking a 12k plus variance). Trouble is....it's going back to contract work, with the contract running out next June. (It's a state contract that will have to go out to bid.)
I feel like I *have* to take it...that amount of income change would save our necks, to put it mildly. In another time and place, I'd do it in a heartbeat. But I have a permanent job and benefits right now. Oh, what to do....
June is not much less than a year -- it might be worth the risk. What does Mrs. Tri think?
Based on what you are saying, it does sound like a good risk, Tri.
you've also mentioned that there have been 2 rounds of layoffs at your current location, and were considering looking around anyway. Taking this gig would give you some time to determine whether the contract would be renewed or go permanent, or look elsewhere for something permanent.
The downside is that without the benefits, you will be paying those costs out-of-pocket. How does that compare, financially? Is it still worth the extra 12k?
Didn't I just say that?
We were typing at the same time, apparently. EDIT: Check the post times, Einstein
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Ok boys. You are both pretty.
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Gee one of our customer just told me that Obama has done all this treasonous stuff. I didn't ask him to elaborate.
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Gee one of our customer just told me that Obama has done all this treasonous stuff. I didn't ask him to elaborate.
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Gee one of our customer just told me that Obama has done all this treasonous stuff. I didn't ask him to elaborate.
I always ask in a non-confrontational "oh really?...like what?" Then as they start spewing nonsense, I ask simple questions to get them to think about what they're saying.
Thinking is hard.