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.
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."
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Delta Dawn!
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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?
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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.
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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
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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?
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
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OMG. Jim!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Looks like "Triton Media Group" owns Dial Global, Jones and Waitt Radio Networks.
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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.
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My friend, Tim, wants to write a Homoerotic Musical stage version of "Top Gun."
:rofl:
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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.
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OK, what happened to Right Wing World? Can someone tell me?
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The bastard Castro just outlasted another ex-pat. Mrs. TriSec's 81 year old uncle in Miami died this morning.
:kickcan:
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I don't get it.
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John Boener drinks alone and then Drunk Texts the rest of the Congress Critters.
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John Boener drinks alone and then Drunk Texts the rest of the Congress Critters.
:rofl: You know... he tweets... and I think he drunk tweets too!
http://twitter.com/johnboehner
Follow the boner!
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Does this sound like a good recipe?
1 cup yog, 4 chicken breasts, 2-3 tbsp Kissan tandoori spice, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon juice. Marinate overnight, Bake, eat
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Does this sound like a good recipe?
1 cup yog, 4 chicken breasts, 2-3 tbsp Kissan tandoori spice, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon juice. Marinate overnight, Bake, eat
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Does this sound like a good recipe?
1 cup yog, 4 chicken breasts, 2-3 tbsp Kissan tandoori spice, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon juice. Marinate overnight, Bake, eat
That does sound good... now how do I get mom to eat yogurt? :scratchhead:
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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.
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Does this sound like a good recipe?
1 cup yog, 4 chicken breasts, 2-3 tbsp Kissan tandoori spice, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon juice. Marinate overnight, Bake, eat
That does sound good... now how do I get mom to eat yogurt? :scratchhead:
She won't even taste it on this recipe!
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Does this sound like a good recipe?
1 cup yog, 4 chicken breasts, 2-3 tbsp Kissan tandoori spice, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon juice. Marinate overnight, Bake, eat
Wouldn't that be Chicken Vindaloo? Sounds like. I had it when I used to eat chicken and it was always delicious!
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Does this sound like a good recipe?
1 cup yog, 4 chicken breasts, 2-3 tbsp Kissan tandoori spice, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon juice. Marinate overnight, Bake, eat
Wouldn't that be Chicken Vindaloo? Sounds like. I had it when I used to eat chicken and it was always delicious!
Actually, that's Tandoori chicken; Vindaloo is tomato based. Both are REALLY good, though!
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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.
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Does this sound like a good recipe?
1 cup yog, 4 chicken breasts, 2-3 tbsp Kissan tandoori spice, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon juice. Marinate overnight, Bake, eat
Wouldn't that be Chicken Vindaloo? Sounds like. I had it when I used to eat chicken and it was always delicious!
Actually, that's Tandoori chicken; Vindaloo is tomato based. Both are REALLY good, though!
And I want to make this.
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When I visit the WJNO website when I click on the link to Randi Rhodes, the page currently comes up blank.
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Does this sound like a good recipe?
1 cup yog, 4 chicken breasts, 2-3 tbsp Kissan tandoori spice, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon juice. Marinate overnight, Bake, eat
Wouldn't that be Chicken Vindaloo? Sounds like. I had it when I used to eat chicken and it was always delicious!
Actually, that's Tandoori chicken; Vindaloo is tomato based. Both are REALLY good, though!
And I want to make this.
Clint, you're right. Duh...it's right there in the recipe. Yes, it's tandoori Chicken and it's really yummy!!!
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The bastard Castro just outlasted another ex-pat. Mrs. TriSec's 81 year old uncle in Miami died this morning.
:kickcan:
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The bastard Castro just outlasted another ex-pat. Mrs. TriSec's 81 year old uncle in Miami died this morning.
:kickcan:
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So I'm a weird person, huh Stephanie?
At least I have the sense not to try to French Kiss my cats. I rather enjoy keeping my face.
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The Randi Rhodes show website seems to be down again.
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"This is the Nancy Skinner show. . . "
Wow.
So, Randi has been replaced by Nancy Skinner on NovaM.
:yawn:
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"This is the Nancy Skinner show. . . "
Wow.
So, Randi has been replaced by Nancy Skinner on NovaM.
:yawn:
:poke: No nodding off in class :star:link!
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The Span ranks POTUSes 2009
Bubba, 15th. Chimpy 36th.
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The Span ranks POTUSes 2009
Bubba, 15th. Chimpy 36th.
Economic Management - 40th (why so high?)
International Relations - 41st
Vision / Setting an Agenda - 25th (well if your agenda is to drive the country into a ditch)
Pursued Equal Justice for All - 24th (WHAT!?!?!!?)
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The Span ranks POTUSes 2009
Bubba, 15th. Chimpy 36th.
Economic Management - 40th (why so high?)
International Relations - 41st
Vision / Setting an Agenda - 25th (well if your agenda is to drive the country into a ditch)
Pursued Equal Justice for All - 24th (WHAT!?!?!!?)
Hey I didn't make up! The whole list is fascinating.
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The Span ranks POTUSes 2009
Bubba, 15th. Chimpy 36th.
Economic Management - 40th (why so high?)
International Relations - 41st
Vision / Setting an Agenda - 25th (well if your agenda is to drive the country into a ditch)
Pursued Equal Justice for All - 24th (WHAT!?!?!!?)
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I don't get it.
For real?
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I don't know why they even bother with Harrison. He got sick and died after being POTUS for all of 32 days.
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I don't know why they even bother with Harrison. He got sick and died after being POTUS for all of 32 days.
and what's that say that he's ranked higher than Franklin D. Pierce, Andrew Johnson, and James Buchanan?
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how does FDR drop 5 places in 9 years in Economic Management? I mean seriously. he was 1 in 2000 and then 5 in 2009
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"This is the Nancy Skinner show. . . "
Wow.
So, Randi has been replaced by Nancy Skinner on NovaM.
:yawn:
:poke: No nodding off in class :star:link!
I guess I didn't realize it would be "THE NANCY SKINNER SHOW" as of today. It sounded a bit like things were still up unsettled.
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how does FDR drop 5 places in 9 years in Economic Management? I mean seriously. he was 1 in 2000 and then 5 in 2009
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how does FDR drop 5 places in 9 years in Economic Management? I mean seriously. he was 1 in 2000 and then 5 in 2009
Apparently there's some Right Wingnuts in this survey who believed FDR caused/prolonged The Depression.
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how does FDR drop 5 places in 9 years in Economic Management? I mean seriously. he was 1 in 2000 and then 5 in 2009
Apparently there's some Right Wingnuts in this survey who believed FDR caused/prolonged The Depression.
Hardly as it is a survey of historians. The wing nut usually don't get asked about their opinion.
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how does FDR drop 5 places in 9 years in Economic Management? I mean seriously. he was 1 in 2000 and then 5 in 2009
Apparently there's some Right Wingnuts in this survey who believed FDR caused/prolonged The Depression.
Hardly as it is a survey of historians. The wing nut usually don't get asked about their opinion.
Are you saying all these historians are "fair and balanced"? Granted the "wingnut" term is a bit of a stretch, but is that panel the same one that did the rankings in 2000? It also says some of those are "professional observers of the Presidency"
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Hey guys.. urgh was listening to J.D. Hayworth on Hardball earlier, and now I have no hair left.
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Seriously, I hope he is being funny... This was a Hannity tweet:
hannity Breaking News: http://tinyurl.com/bp2que
:thud:
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Seriously, I hope he is being funny... This was a Hannity tweet:
hannity Breaking News: http://tinyurl.com/bp2que
:thud:
I wonder how many conservative men that could apply to who are having bedroom problems. Maybe that's why they are so big on the fetish thing and hookers. And we do know Rush needed the Viagra.
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Seriously, I hope he is being funny... This was a Hannity tweet:
hannity Breaking News: http://tinyurl.com/bp2que
:thud:
I wonder how many conservative men that could apply to who are having bedroom problems. Maybe that's why they are so big on the fetish thing and hookers. And we do know Rush needed the Viagra.