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Posts Made By: david elosser

May 18, 2010 01:54 PM Forum: Politics

Is there still a place for moderates amongst the R

Posted By david elosser
Good question Paul. Bob Bennet has already been purged for his support of the Democrats health care reform and failed financial bailouts. The problem with the "moderates" this year as they so firmly defined themselves more as liberals (or statists) than to the "right of center." The agenda set by the Democrats this past year is the most liberal perhaps in our history, and some "moderate" Republicans have supported that agenda at least in part. John McCain has done a flip-flop on amnesty for illegal immigrants in an attemt to save his seat; I don't know if that will work. Across the country conservative candidates have had the edge in primaries so far. Will November be a genuine anti-encumbent movement? If so it will be the first in many generations.

David E

May 20, 2010 01:20 AM Forum: Politics

Re: Michigan students asked to prove citizenship

Posted By david elosser
Brian McFarland said:

Nothing ironic about it, it's a Secret Service requirement and has been for many many years. Nobody gets near the president without first undergoing a background check. This is standard procedure regardless of who holds the office.

Brian

But they are only illegal aliens. What is Obama afraid of? Or maybe he's racist? wink

David E

May 20, 2010 01:42 AM Forum: Politics

Re: Michigan students asked to prove citizenship

Posted By david elosser
During a question-and-answer session, one girl took her immigration concerns to the top, telling Mrs. Obama that her mom says that "Barack Obama is taking everybody away that doesn't have papers." The first lady replied that they have to make sure people living in the United States have the proper citizenship papers. "That's exactly right," Mrs. Obama added. "But my mom doesn't have papers," the worried girl said.


http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/Girl-Outs-Mothers-Citizenship-Status-During-First-Ladys-School-Visit-94268584.html

David E

May 25, 2010 10:52 AM Forum: Politics

Hmm, Where to Put That Mosque?

Posted By david elosser
Prepare ye the way of Shariah.

May 27, 2010 06:36 PM Forum: Politics

This is a classic....

Posted By david elosser
I would have said, "Barney, show me yours and I'll show you mine."
grin
David E

May 28, 2010 08:13 PM Forum: Politics

It official, the oil spill is Bush's fault

Posted By david elosser
I'm not going to sit here and give the Bush administration a pass. But Obama's prez now, and so far what did Obama do to prevent this disaster from happening? Without a doubt the lackadaisical attitude of the MMS continued into the Obama administration. It seems to me that all that money BP gave to Obama's campaign was done so to encourage him to keep the status quo. All that's for naught now. If not for this disaster we all would still be in the dark about the cozy relationship of the Obama administration and the oil companies.

David E

May 29, 2010 12:02 PM Forum: Politics

Impeachable?

Posted By david elosser
Lee Spain said:

Do you think this will rise to the level of an impeachment?

No, unless MAYBE the Repubs gain control of the House and Senate in November and they have the guts to impeach. Also, you have the lap dog main stream media covering for him.

However, I thing the Repubs should keep up the pressure. It's still a win-win situation for them. At very best, Obama is damaged politically (not neccessarily impeached). If not, Sestak is certainly tainted as less than honest and/or lacking in good judgement. With Obama's poll numbers still slowly tanking, this is not what he wanted.

I don't think Obama's story with Clinton is very plausable. Encouraging a Senate contender to quit the race for a no-nothing non-paying job under Obama? No way Jose! I garandamtee you if Bush had made this excuse we'd already see the public opinion poll numbers on this!

David E

June 3, 2010 12:36 AM Forum: Politics

OMG: CBS News: Gore divorce Bush's fault....

Posted By david elosser
In my mind, this really is simple: money. She wants hers now rather than wait till he keels over (and she might do it first). Besides there's an inheritance tax, but no "divorce tax." wink

David E

June 7, 2010 07:27 PM Forum: Politics

Jews get out.

Posted By david elosser
I honestly don't know what all the uproar is. All she did was say how most of the world feels about Israel and Jews around the world. And certainly what she said pales in comparison to Obama's former preacher of 20 years Reverend Wright. Now don't get me wrong, the things she said recently appalled and disgusted me. But it did not shock or surprise me. Helen Thomas has been spouting her anti-Semitism for years if not decades. I remember she got so bad during the Bush administration that (then) WH Press Secretary Tony Snow simply quipped back "Thank you Helen for the Hezballah's point of view" and went on to another question. So the poor woman says what's on most of the world's mind, and suddenly her Agency drops her, her co-author refuses to work with her, and to add insult to injury a high school cancels her speech with the students. None of these people knew who and what this woman was? I find that hard to believe. Amazing what the Tea Party movement is doing for this nation! wink

David E

June 11, 2010 04:34 PM Forum: Politics

The Tea Party just reelected Harry Reid...

Posted By david elosser
Mike Strieber said:

The Tea Party is doing more damage than good, if you're a Republican or conservative in general that is. Their support to Sharron Angle in Nevada put her over the top in the Republican primary. They handed the election to Reid by doing so. That is exactly what Reid wanted to happen, face a radical conservative who wants to abolish social security, the Education Department, etc. Nevada is a popular retirement state, filled with many seniors. Do you think they'll vote for someone who wants to end social security? Radicals on either side don't win. Whether she's right in her views or not, they are not mainstream. So those of you who love Harry Reid, congratulations. Your worst enemy, the Tea Party, is now your best friend. I have a feeling the Tea Party will destroy any opportunity for Republicans to regain the House or Senate in November.
Mike

It's a little early to celebrate, but this Rasmussen poll does not support your theory:
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/nevada/election_2010_nevada_senate

The Tea Party is not really about Republican v Democrat: they are about conservatism. The last poll I saw definately shows that conservatism is mainstream, at least with likely voters. I don't know of anyone who is seriously promoting abolishing SS for seniors. There are many reform plans out ther but the most radical plan I've heard is to allow the young turks now entering the job market to choose either staying in SS or opting out and keeping their hard earned money and investing it for themselves. According to Rasmussen, the Harry Reid campaign is going to paint Angle as a [gasp] Christian conservative [gasp gasp]!

David E

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