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Speak Out 9/3/08Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Hillary changed THIS IS in response to the person who called Speak Out saying that Hillary Clinton had been a Democrat her entire life. This is untrue. She was a Republican turned Democrat. About the time she went into college is when she made the switch. If you need to know the truth about this, read "The Truth About Hillary" by Edward Kline. Show of respect I WAS emotionally touched Thursday as I left Alma Schrader Elementary School. Every morning the school plays the national anthem. Today I saw three roofers across the street stop, remove their hats, place their hands over their hearts and face the flag during the anthem. It was a wonderful sign of respect and pride, not often seen these days. I only wish I'd had my camera. It was a touching moment. Credit goes to GOP I'VE BEEN watching this convention and Bill Clinton, they keep talking about the economy and a balanced budget under Bill Clinton. Let's set the record straight. The only reason he had a balanced budget and surplus is because it was after Newt Gingrich and the Republicans took over the Senate and the House. That's when he got it. He had said that there would be deficits forever, that we would never have a balanced budget. When they took it over, they forced him to sign the balanced budget for that year. So let's set the record straight. Blame goes to GOP THIS IS in regard to the article in Speak Out about the Republicans blaming the Democrats for the way the country is. I don't think that's true. The Democrats try to pass things through Congress and the president never would sign them. So we're just getting blamed for something the Republicans didn't want to sign. I think you look in the other direction, where the real cause is. We don't need four more like we had the last eight. Gas prices I JUST returned from St. Louis and was startled to see the price of gas still so high. In numerous different towns in St. Louis, the price of gas was no more than $3.36. Just wondering why the Southeast Missouri OPEC still has the price of gas hanging around the $3.50 mark. I guess it's because there's no true competition on the price of gas. That's the price of living in Southeast Missouri, I guess. Draft horses WE'D LIKE to make a correction on the Mangels family article in Thursday's Speak Out. They star in the draft horse competition, not the draft car, although I would put them in the same league as Dale Earnhardt wiping out all the competition. They're really something. Everybody come and watch them. True-blooded American EVERYDAY THERE'S someone in Speak Out condemning McCain for his seven houses and giving a couple to the poor. He spent years as a prisoner of war. What did Obama do for his country? There is no way I would vote for Obama. McCain proves to me that he is a true-blooded American and God help us to elect him. A true American. Mall needs better stores I just read that Steve and Barry's is going out of business. I think the mall could definitely benefit from some better stores. As a mom of three children under age 10, I would love to see them bring a Children's Place clothing store to our mall. I think they could make a fortune. Setting record straight It's a minor correction, but the record needs to be set straight. The Speak Out claim that Senator McCain contributed 28 percent of his income to charity is incorrect. His wife made the contribution, and it was 28 percent of her income. His wife's thing ACTUALLY I think if John McCain knew just how many houses he owned that would trouble me more because it would show that he's that vain. As it is, I think this is his wife's thing because I think she came from a home that was fairly well off growing up, a lot wealthier than any of us. She's used to those kind of things. But John McCain, he's sort of a common man. In Congress, he's always showed he cares about us, and he's more than just about his houses and it never was an issue before because he always did a good job in Congress for the people he represented. Movie character? Mccain's vice presidential pick, Sarah Palin, is the governor of Alaska. She likes to hunt and eat mooseburgers. If she is elected, she might make fine fodder for a movie by the Coen brothers. Not qualified I am a woman and a democrat, and this "affirmative action" choice of Sarah Palin is exactly what high-achieving minorities and females are against. She should have to reach the high standards that the office of VP demands. She may be a competent governor of Alaska, but she will never be able to represent our country on an international level. We have to remember that if elected, she will have the strong possibility of becoming president, which is something that being a mayor of a town of 9,000 does not make her qualified for. Comments  The nature of the Internet makes it impractical for our staff to review every comment. If you feel that a comment is offensive, use the exclamation point icon beside the comment to send a report to the webmaster.
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I can't wait for November. At least I get a small break from the constant bickering between the two party supports.
Obama '08, Oh yeah!
I'm a White Sox fan. ;o)
-- Posted by The_Doctor on Wed, Sep 3, 2008, 9:31 pm CDT
Brilliant comeback!
The full speech by the honorable Mrs. Palin is located at www.drudgereport.com. Enjoy!
This one is pertinent, Doc ... More nice work by the Dim controlled Congress:
[110th] S.RES.414 : A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Sponsor: Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr.
Sorry for "bullying" some of you all out of the posting this evening. The point has been made ... Barrack Hussein Obama has no legislative record.
I'll use Doc Doc / Robert / MOG Bueller / JMAMO.'s link tomorrow to post more of the same. Sorry, but it's necessary.
[110th] S.RES.343 : A resolution designating October 19, 2007, as "National Mammography Day".
Sponsor: Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] (introduced 10/2/2007)
[110th] S.RES.256 : A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia.
Sponsor: Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] (introduced 6/26/2007)
What has the Dim controlled Congress done in the last two years?
-[110th] S.CON.RES.10 : A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 98th anniversary.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 2/12/2007)
-[110th] S.RES.92 : A resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of soldiers of Israel held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 3/1/2007)
-[110th] S.RES.112 : A resolution designating April 6, 2007, as "National Missing Persons Day".
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 3/20/2007)
-[110th] S.RES.65 : A resolution condemning the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist and human rights advocate Hrant Dink and urging the people of Turkey to honor his legacy of tolerance.
Sponsor: Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] (introduced 2/1/2007)
-[110th] S.RES.105 : A resolution designating September 2007 as "Campus Fire Safety Month".
Sponsor: Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] (introduced 3/14/2007)
-[110th] S.RES.225 : A resolution designating the month of August 2007 as "National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month".
Sponsor: Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] (introduced 6/7/2007)
But Obama had just begun. He told his constituents to hope, and hope they did. And Obama called forth for this legislation:
[110th] S.RES.226 : A resolution recognizing the month of November 2007 as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month".
A Dim trying to shut down free speech. Go figure.
But, behold, there arose a man who would help Obama in his fight to change the face of politics:
[110th] S.RES.142 : A resolution observing Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, and calling on the remaining member countries of the International Commission of the International Tracing Service to ratify the May 2006 amendments to the 1955 Bonn Accords immediately to allow open access to the Bad Arolsen archives.
Sponsor: Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] (introduced 4/10/2007) Cosponsor: Sen Obama, Barrack
But Obama wasn't done. He selflessly led the fight to introduce a bill that would forever chang ethe face of a Nation:
110th] S.RES.133 : A resolution celebrating the life of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/28/2007)
And then Barrack worked on this piece of legislation:
110th] S.RES.96 : A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Harriett Woods will be remembered as a pioneer in women's politics.
Amen Guru, and cut their pay while your at it!!!
Barack Obama said today that politics has become too gummed up by money and influence ... and then he had to leave to attend a fundraiser. - Jay Leno
Hey, Just, (as well as others who are asleep now)...All those resolutions posted today remind me of what I've said for about 30 years now: Our politicians should be part-time employees. Might get down to the nitty-gritty if they only had time for actual governmental work that might benefit the country. Save us a little money in salaries and retirements, too, maybe?
Good night!
GurusMom -
I thought Doc was older than that ... I mean he acts like a 12 year old (avoidance) and has the political intellect of a 12 year old, but I figured him for early to mid-sixties.
82allamerican, reduce government spending? Are you kidding? Oh, I see you are. Well, wouldn't that be part of fixing the economy, or not? Somehow, I guess the shame & blame falls upon us...for not insisting that our government work within a budget, like families have to do.
We're still in Bosnia? Oh! We're everywhere taking care of everyone and everything...except here. Sorry.
Just, it's a 12-year-old testing out his amazing computer skills. You know how bored these adolescents get, before they get a grasp on reality. Bet his mommy doesn't know he's not in bed!
VP Candidate Palin has never worked in Washington. She doesn't know what it's like in the trenches, where grit and determination must succeed in order to acocmplish legislation like:
[110th] S.CON.RES.58 : A concurrent resolution welcoming First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland to the United States.
What's the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick. Sarah Palin quote.
Barrack Obama. The candidate for hope and change. The candidate who placed his political career on the line to pass such important legislations as :
[110th] S.CON.RES.36 : A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.
And then I rested .. cuz that was hard wurk.
And then I followed that piece of work up with this little ditty:
[110th] S.RES.622 : A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".
So, Obama, what did you today? well I co-spsonsored the following piece of legislation to prove I have leadership potential:
[110th] S.RES.554 : A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone Nargis
Barrack in the Senate ... Accomplishing:
[110th] S.RES.522 : A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of close friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel.
Another BO legislative "accomplishment":
[110th] S.RES.519 : A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights his moral and spiritual reflections bring to the world stage.
Robert Goodbody ( I mean Doc) ... Good to see your back you ole'crazy kook. Keep up the double posting. You're making my point for me.
More Obama magic in the Senate:
[110th] S.RES.504 : A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the people of Tibet.
Another Obama legislative "accomplishment":
[110th] S.RES.455 : A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
Another Obama legislative accomplishment:
[110th] S.RES.430 : A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
More of Obama's legislative accomplishments:
[110th] S.RES.420 : A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
More of Obama's legislative accomplishments:
[110th] S.RES.339 : A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.
More of Obama's legislative accomplishments:
[110th] S.RES.329 : A resolution congratulating Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
I'm outta here. Things are getting a little..wierd. Night folks!
82allamerican-
I've accoomplished what I needed to. Posters here know the difference, and I get to remind people twice (thanks to the double posting avatar) about Obama's affiliation to an anti-American, rascist nut. Funny how things work out.
What in the world do you mean you can't see??
Doc / Robert / MOG / Buller / JMAMO. -
Does that include bringing our troops home from Bosnia? You know, we've been there for 10 years.
How about that Dim controlled Congress? Here's a peice of legislative accomplishment for ya':
[110th] S.RES.319 : A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the United States Transportation Command on its 20th anniversary.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 9/18/2007) Co-Sponsor: Sen Barrack Obama
Opinion (no period)
Did the internet safety legislation include provisions for prosecution of SO indentity theft?
Sarah can sure read a speech well. Lots of "cute" stuff. I hope she will be our next president, because I see she is the real thing. I mean if that's all it takes.
Doc / Robert / MOG / Bueller / JMOP. -
Any thoughts on this Obama legislative accomplishment (co-sponsor)?:
[110th] S.RES.205 : A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Internet Safety Month".
national defense
energy
reduce government spending - yeah I know, when h.e.l.l freezes, but a guy can dream!
Bringing our troops home
The economy
healthcare
Alternative fuels/vehicles
Do these in succeeding order. 1, 2, 3, 4, first 100 days.
After hearing Sarah Palin's speech I think we will have a true 'Smith and Wesson' going to DC. giggles
opinion,
i don't have to pay attention to your name. i can tell who you are by your posts not by your name. anyways i am going to bed. got to get up early and work out and go to work. maybe i will have time to post tomorrow or it may be another day.
Another of BO's legislative "accomplishments":
[110th] S.RES.193 : A resolution designating the week of May 6 through May 12, 2007, as "North American Occupational Safety and Health Week" and May 9, 2007, as "Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day".
Oh no you don't, don't go blaming me for your problems.
I guess I like Bald Dude better...LOL...
The economy
Bringing our troops home
Alternative fuels/vehicles
Three isn't really enough for me!
Bald Dude - I'll gladly discuss the issues with you. Just pay attention to my forum name, so you don't get baboozeled.
opinion,
mine are
1. energy independence
2. healthcare reform
3. free trade
now the reason i bring this up is to get an idea what is important to others. i think becoming energy independent helps tremendously with national defense. i agree that national defense is continuously the #1 priority of the federal government. however how that is carried out is a source of debate. perhaps for another day but i am sure we could go round and round on that one.
i have watched more of the RNC than i did the DNC (mostly because in one week the Cardinals have fallen from playoff contention). this forum can be intersting during the debates if posters chose it to be so.
Thanks, Babe. I think we know who did it since he went silent. Can't blame him ... it was a rough evening for him. Poor little Dim.
Another of Obama's legislative "accomplishments" :[110th] S.RES.158 : A resolution designating April 20, 2007, as "National and Global Youth Service Day".
Just Me
The person who stole your name just put a period after your name to make it unique. It happens here all the time but we can tell the difference. The paper is too incompetent to alleviate this problem.
ummm...Does that mean Palin is taking her kids out of school for the next...what?...2+ months?
Rick, according to most reports, Palin was not McCain's pick. Seems there were threats to disrupt the convention if he'd picked a pro-choice, which apparently was where he was leaning.
Laughing over your post, Theorist...Not sure adultry in politics should be mentioned just now. Guess because it's been so long ago, people have forgotten the first Mrs. McCain, bless her heart. At least Mrs. Edwards & Mrs. Clinton were in good health when their husbands cheated on them. Hope you men don't take offense, but IMHO, men who cheat on their wives are really, really low, and lacking in good judgment. Want someone else? Then get divorced first, for Pete's sake!
Uh oh...Where did I read a few days ago that Palin has been against 'alternative fuels,' including wind power? Maybe I misread that...? No, I'm pretty sure I didn't.
Good grief, get real! As Pops & I were discussing, I've read some good things she's done--and at least that many bad things she's done. It's one thing to be 'for' or 'against' a candidate, but Lord, at least be sensible enough to see and admit the bad with the good. I take that back...be honest enough, in this case. Okay, from me, some more of the bad--since she already seems to have superior support from others:
Palin was not always the fiscal watchdog she has since boasted of being. In her second term as mayor, she pushed for a half-cent raise in the local sales tax to pay for a $15 million sports complex. The complex is popular and a junior league hockey team plays there now, but the city recently had to pay more than $1.3 million to settle an ownership dispute over the site.
Palin fired Ms. Emmons (the librarian) shortly after taking office but changed course after residents made a strong show of support.
Irrelevent perhaps, except that the pregnant daughter is apparently newsworthy, and the family is praised as rather wholesome & appealing: Bristol's alleged boy friend's MySpace has been shut down. On it: "I'm a f***ing redneck," and that if anyone 'messes' with him, "I'll kick ass." "I don't want kids." SIGH
Darn...bad memory for 'facts,' but another website was shut down since the VP nomination...I'll try to find it later for all you fact-mongers. LOL
shortwhite: IMO, Biden will probably do the same with Palin that Obama noticeably did with Clinton--play nice, because otherwise people will say he's picking on her just because she's a woman. Incidentally, Palin had been sequestered (last I read was 'undisclosed location') while she was being prepped. She's going to have a LOT of learning to do, since being a pretty face and a female may not be enough when the debates start. Or...Did I see that they had only scheduled ONE debate? Surely not.
I've won! I have effectively killed the liberals in this forum. They've resorted to copying my forum anme and avatar instead of defending Obama's legislative "accomplishments".
Another example:
-[110th] S.RES.156 : A resolution commending the achievements of the Rutgers University women's basketball team and applauding the character and integrity of the players as student-athletes.
opinion,
the fake has a period behind it. You are dealing with a tool.
Bald Dude -
1. National defense
2. Energy reform
3. States' rights
Well, I guess I've finally broke the camels back.
Someone is posting under my forum name and avatar. Accordingly, I'll be changing avatars.
Doc / Jerry / MOG / Bueller -
Ignorant is ignoring facts. Ignorant is providing a link that destroys the premise of your ideology. Ignorant, quite frankly, has been you this evening.
Thanks again for the link... I'll be using it all day tomorrow, too.
opinion,
give me your three top concerns for the country in this election cycle. anyone else can answer for that matter just trying to get a more engaging debate going before going to bed.
More of Obama's legislative "accomplishments" (co-sponsoring):
- [110th] S.CON.RES.29 : A concurrent resolution encouraging the recognition of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their players on May 20th of each year.
-[110th] S.CON.RES.28 : A concurrent resolution congratulating the City of Chicago for being chosen to represent the United States in the international competition to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago as the site of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- [110th] S.CON.RES.40 : A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on January 11 of each year to raise awareness of and opposition to human trafficking.
- [110th] S.CON.RES.58 : A concurrent resolution welcoming First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland to the United States.
- [110th] S.RES.53 : A resolution congratulating Illinois State University as it marks its sesquicentennial.
- [110th] S.RES.152 : A resolution honoring the lifetime achievements of Jackie Robinson
Nope, you've got that all wrapped up yourself. Anyway, shouldn't you be in bed? Kindergarten starts pretty darn early.
Hmmm...lots of new avatars and posters in the forum. Must have something to do with Just Plain Ignorant. *giggle*
The question is....why are YOU still ranting....Jesus man, give it a break. How the hell old are you?
Doc / Robert / MOG / Bueller -
Your post was just downright pathetic - even for a Dim. Thanks, I needed a joke, and you've been it all evening long.
Tomorrow, I'll be posting more of Obama's legislative "accomplishments" from the link you provided. Thanks (laughing) ...
are you still talking?
Chin up, and sleep it off. You can always TRY again tomorrow. LOL
she did a pretty good job. it will be tough for her in a debate with Biden. she played the bulldog role that Biden played for the dems. she did better than i expected. she is prety tough. parts seemed too canned but delivery was generally good. i suspect McCain will actually get a boost from her. i actually will look forward to the debates.
Slammed dunk what? You look the fool. You posted something that you clearly did not comprehend. You even tried to have some crazy bravado about "retiring" me. Thanks for the link! You're now my favorite little Dim.
Well, looks like I've slammed dunked you again tonight. What am I now 5 and 0? I've lost count *giggle*
OMG and a cliched "God Bless American" Ohh she's good. I can't wait until she "really" starts campaigning, in front of NON fans. *giggle*
Doc / Robert / MOG / Bueller - Stay focused. Remember, Obama has a record and you pproudly posted it ... link and all. I was supposed to chew on it or something. Are you still chewing? Or are you playing hide and go seek with the facts?
Enough with the 109th Congress. Here's some of Obama's most recent legislative initiatives (all have yet to pass):
- [110th] S.CON.RES.25 : A concurrent resolution condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/29/2007)
- [110th] S.CON.RES.5 : A concurrent resolution honoring the life of Percy Lavon Julian, a pioneer in the field of organic chemistry and the first and only African-American chemist to be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/31/2007)
- [110th] S.RES.133 : A resolution celebrating the life of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/28/2007)
- [110th] S.RES.383 : A resolution honoring and recognizing the achievements of Carl Stokes, the first African-American mayor of a major American city, in the 40th year since his election as Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 11/15/2007)
- [110th] S.RES.628 : A resolution expressing support for the designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, including people living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be active, contributing members of society and fully engaged as citizens of the United States.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/25/2008)
Leadership? No. Hope? Yeah, the people he represents in Illinois can "hope" he accomplishes something legislatively.
She just said, "Defeat means death" There we go...fear mongering the citizenry. TYPICAL GOP tactic.
Johnston, 18, is believed to be the father of Palin's 17-year-old daughter Bristol's baby. On Monday, Palin revealed that the unwed Bristol is five months pregnant.
"BELIEVED" to be?? LOL OMG! How many times has this sexually uneducated girl been pregnant??
Ohhh and more on MOMMY DEAREST:
We have now learned that even at the level of mayor, Palin was a screeching, polarizing campaigner who brought in anti-abortion groups to turn up the heat in her mayoral race, in a tiny town in which local politics had been quite friendly until she came along. Once she won the mayor’s job, she fired all the department heads who had been loyal to her predecessor, and then betrayed some of her own supporters by firing THEM. She fired one of her most loyal supporters, the police chief, because he wasn’t as pro-NRA as she was; he eventually sued. Even the department heads she DID keep, were warned that they weren’t even allowed to talk to reporters unless they got her permission first. She tried to ban books from the local library, and threatened to fire the librarian when she didn’t go along. Her church passed out fliers for a group working to teach gays to “overcome” their homosexuality. When Alaska’s highest court struck down an overly-restrictive anti-abortion law in 2007, Palin shrieked that it was "outrageous".
When Sarah Palin was forced out of the mayor’s job, her mother-in-law, who is pro-choice, ran for the job. Sarah backed her opponent, and their allies spraypainted “BABYKILLER” on her campaign signs. The woman who beat her mother-in-law is still mayor of Wasilla. The mother-in-law likes Obama for 2008. I guess the mother-in-law won’t be babysitting the families many babies or coming over for Thanksgiving.
AND,
We also learned that Palin hired a Washington lobbying firm to save the bridge to nowhere, and other projects. The bridge to' you know, the one she now says she always opposed? And she got $27 milllion for her tiny hometown when she was mayor, using the earmarks that she condemns now.
Which is scarier: that McCain nominated Palin because he didn’t even know all the dirt on her? Or that he DID know, and dumped her on us anyway?
The people of Alaska are angured by Palin's lies about the "bridge to nowhere". And by the way, she kept the money.
http://www.reuters.com/...
Oh Doc / Robert / MOG / Bueller-
Another legislative accomplishment by Obama (1 of 4 pieces he sponsored that have passed):
S.2125 : A bill to promote relief, security, and democracy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 12/16/2005)
Oh Doc / Robert / MOG / Bueller-
Another legislative accomplishment by Obama (1 of 4 pieces he sponsored that have passed):
S.RES.529 : A resolution designating July 13, 2006, as "National Summer Learning Day".
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/13/2006)
Oh Doc / Robert / MOG / Bueller-
Another legislative accomplishment by Obama (1 of 4 pieces he sponsored that have passed):
S.RES.291 : A resolution to congratulate the Chicago White Sox on winning the 2005 World Series Championship.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 10/27/2005)
Doc / Robert / MOG / Bueller - The real question is ... where are you (and your other personaltities)? Don't run away from the link you provided. Stand and defend Obama's legislative record. You know the one I'm talking about ... 4 sponsored bills passed including that one about Juneteenth Day. Man, that's some leadership!
S.RES.516 : A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 6/19/2006)
Com on, say it with me ... Obama passed 4 pieces of legislation. Obama passed 4 pieces of legislation. Obama passed 4 pieces of legislation. Obama passed 4 pieces of legislation.
***NEWS FLASH***
US confirms raid inside Pakistan
What..now we pay them 3 billion dollars, then raid them??? Did Palin know this?? Oh wait, she's still braggin about the Bridge to know where, that she ORIGINALLY SUPPORTED.
Where's Dick Cheney?? Oh yea..Gustav?? Wait no...?? Where is he???
Some more of BO's legislative "accomplsihments":
INTRODUCED, HAS YET TO PASS:
-S.3251 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on dichlorprop-p acid, dichlorprop-p dimethylamine salt, and dichlorprop-p 2-ethylhexyl ester.
-S.3163 : A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on certain epoxy molding compounds.
-S.3156 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on N6-Benzyladenine.
-S.2154 : A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.
I'm sure the Hilton's aren't pleased with this blatant attack on their daughter! I get it now! McCain picked Palin, because of Paris's slam video of him. Tisk Tisk, Grow up John! LOL The RNC Bounce will drop McCain 10 points LOL
John McCain is the same man wherever he goes?? HA! Does he offer his wife up for wet T-shirt contests on every stop he makes?? What a liar!!
Thanks, Who Me?
Oh Doc / Robert / MOG / Bueller - What do you think about Obama's legislative accomplishments? ... 4 passed bills in the Senate. Wow! Outstanding!
Doc / Robert / MOG / Bueller / Retired - What, no comeback for the slam you took on Obama's legislative record (or lack thereof)? I'll be happy to re-post that voting record for you if you missed it. Thanks for the link.
Oh here we go with her "common" people speech. LOL If that's the case, she's not rich enough to be Republican!
How did her lessons in Foreign Policy go over this weekend?? Oh look, Baby Daddy is there too. Aw...aren't they Sexually Uneducated and cute and holding their baby.
The Honorable Mrs. Palin at the RNC tonight ...
"And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a 'community organizer,' except that you have actual responsibilities."
"Here's a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I'm not going to Washington to seek their good opinion. I'm going to Washington to serve the people of this country."
"we're going to lay more pipelines, build more nuclear plants, create jobs with clean coal, and move forward on solar, wind, geothermal, and other alternative sources. We need American energy resources, brought to you by American ingenuity, and produced by American workers.
Oh look, she's come out trying to look like Mrs. Kennedy
I'm a White Sox fan. ;o)
For those that think the Enquirer is a great source for news....
The Enquirer is alledging that Palin had an affair with her husbands business partner!
They did nail Edwards so odds are they are right this time too???
-- Posted by notsureitssafeinhere on Wed, Sep 3, 2008, 9:00 pm CDT
Him too? I was also understanding that there was an affair with a certain politcal runningmate while she was running for Governor of Alaska. Can we all say, Sean Parnell? Oh yes..Alaska, the most LIBERAL, Conservative state in the Union. The home-base for two-faced, flip-flop politics.
McCain/Palin = Flip/Flop
notice the very blatant ommission of the dreaded four letter word (Bush) in any speech. Reagan has been mentioned I don't know how many times. Rudy is a good speaker. cannot tell that he is reading from a teleprompter. they got the order right tonight in having him lead up to Palin...at least i hope it was. he may just have set the bar too high for her. we will see.
Doc / Robert / MOG / Bueller - What, nothing to say? Sposnorship of a bill to recognize the Chicago Whie Sox deosn't meet your threshold for experience (as a side note, that's 1 of the 4 pieces of legislation that he sponsored which actually passed). Whose been "retired" now?
Bueller? Bueller? Anyone?
Silent Bob...
They would have published the same list if the adulterer John Edwards Was the nominee,
-- Posted by Silent_Bob on Wed, Sep 3, 2008, 7:48 pm CDT
OH NO YOU DIDN'T!
You don't really want to talk about Adulterers with the Presidential hopeful you are supporting......LMAO!!!!
...i wouldn't be surprised if Palin backed out
and was replaced . i get the feeling she was the
GOP pick and not necessarily McCain's pick .
G-Mom
All of Sarah Palin's family is with her tonight and will be in the future.
MY GOSH, it's letting me post again--after 2 aborted attempts!
Hey! I'm not debating...just presenting facts I've found--most that I haven't seen presented here, although I admit to having been in and out & maybe missed some! Thought was, maybe some people would like to have a few facts (even from me) instead of just opinion. ;-) Nor am I touting any of the candidates--none really appeal to me, personally OR politically. Often I am good, though, at 'finding fault' where fault belongs. Would be SO much easier for me if I were a My-Party-Right-Or-Wrong person. And thanks to the 2 posters presenting Obama pro/con facts. Facts are essential before voting--which IMO doesn't happen often enough.
Okay, a PERSONAL OPINION: Playing silly gender games with a VP pick is below what I would have expected from the party I've been a member of for over 20 years.
Thanks for info that Palin was NOT registered as a member of the Alaska Independence Party. I could have cared less about that. However, sort of easy to see why it was thought she was a member...Six months ago, she told members of AIP "Keep up the good work" & wished the party luck on an 'inspiring convention.' She spoke the the party's convention in 2006.
An AIP vice chairman brought up Palin's ties to the group in videotaped remarks to the second North American Secessionist Convention in October in Chattanooga, Tenn. "She was an AIP member before she got the job as the mayor of a small town," Clark told the group. "That was a nonpartisan job. But you get along to go along. She eventually joined the Republican Party."
Don't know that I called Palin a 'bad mom,' but...someone has to be taking care of her children right now and in the future, and it certainly doesn't appear to be her priority, if she sticks to the agenda necessary to run for & possibly be elected as VP. If many think she's more concerned with her career than her children--Well, all entitled to their opinions, too. Perhaps if everyone quit using her super-soccer-mom persona as one of her selling points, there would be less criticism?
Did yall know that you can fit 250 Delawares in the state of Alaska? giggle
i give Huckabee a B+ and Romney a C- and that is being kind to Romney. the whole media bias drum the repubs beat is getting thin. sounds like a bunch of whining that they complain about from libs. lets see how rudy does.
Doc / Robert / MOG / Bueller - Obama has sponsored 152 bills. Of the 153 bills he has sponsored, 4 ... that's right 4 of them have passed.
Here's a sample:
-S.CON.RES.42 A concurrent resolution recognizing the historical significance of the Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
-S.RES.291 A resolution to congratulate the Chicago White Sox on winning the 2005 World Series Championship.
- S.RES.529 A resolution designating July 13, 2006, as "National Summer Learning Day".
- A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on gibberellic acid.
- S.3757 : A bill to designate the facility of the United States ****** Service located at 950 Missouri Avenue in East St. Louis, Illinois, as the "Katherine Dunham Post Office Building".
- There are 17 of these sposnoed piees of legislation: Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
He has co-sposnored 255 legislative pieces of which 80 have passed. Here's a sample:
- S.RES.4 : A resolution expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the United States Senate and the people of the United States for the victims of the powerful earthquake and devastating tsunami that struck Bangladesh, Burma, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, the Maldives, the Seychelles, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, and other areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, on December 26, 2004.
- S.RES.38 : A resolution commending the people of Iraq on the January 30, 2005, national elections
- S.RES.75 : A resolution designating March 25, 2005, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy".
You make this too easy. You'd think with all your split personalities, you'd be able to keep up. Ignore it or absorb it.
82allamerican,
Trust me...don't go there, bro. That will cost you at least 4-5 rebuttal posts now.
Doc,
The quote makes no mention of exploitation.
dexterite,
Why not listen to her speech first, before you criticize her as being a religious 'nut'?
82allamerican,
Sorry, but you're not entitled to an answer to your question. But you do win a smart-assed comeback from The_Doctor, though.
Now Palin is saying the Iraq war was a 'call from God"...read her speech on an article on todays front page... religious nut.
OMG, looks like another night of fun here. What would any of us do if we didn't have each other to abuse and call stupid, ignorant, or idiot? Also, God forbid someone around here have an opposing opinion. Once one IS given, the next thing you know someone's cutting and pasting a 20 page dissertation as to why the guy who has just given his opinion is an idiot, or better yet they will continually post entry after entry after entry of c.r.a.p. they've just Googled in an attempt to prove that they are somehow better or "smarter" than the person they don't agree with.
God Bless Our Country. Gotta Love It! :-)
82allamerican, the top 40 under 40 weren't exploiting their children.
Funny, all the attendants of the RNC are dress in suits like they are attending a ball. While the DNC attendees were dressed more casual, common, and real. The RNC sign read Prosperity or Country first, the DNC signs read Change or Hope.
So...the RNC is for rich prosperity and giving MORE to the Country. In the last eight years, haven't we given enough? Sacrificed enough? lost enough? Seems they have already forgotten about the lives lost on Sept. 11th, and all the lives we sacrificed in Iraq. Sad, Sad, Sad.
Doc / Robert / MOG / Bueller -
Just got back from a run, and thought I had some work to do on your rather lenghty post, but it appears Silent Bob gave you a Right jab. I'll pile it on shortly, but I didn't want you to think I went anywhere. Talk to you shortly.
so far i would take Huckabee over McCain. Oops...too late. But for real he plays better than Romney screaming. He is paving his way for the future.
people called Gore a robot. Romney is a bigger robot as a speaker. i don't think he did himself much favor in the future. not much electrifying in that speech. surely Huckabee will top that.
"Even high-level career moms feel that she is, and has been, in effect, putting her children second over her political aspirations."
Doc,
Let's replace the word political with career in the above quote. Would it apply to a female district manager who is away from home a couple nights a week? How about a mother who accepts a promotion and must move her family to another city as a condition of said promotion. What about those high achieving local mothers that were named to the top 40 under 40?
Hey MeLange
This research stuff is easy!! Copy and Paste....
http://obama.senate.gov/...
More truth on Obama not voting.
Mom, (Agreeing here...)
"Bridge to Nowhere (which she campaigned for during her governor's campaign)"
~And the flip-flop after she was elected...on the bridge to no where-PORK...
"In her remarks Friday, Gov. Palin singled out the congressional earmark that Sen. McCain loves to hate. "I told Congress 'thanks but no thanks' on that bridge to nowhere," she said, referring to a controversial proposal for a $400-million link to a sparsely populated area in southeastern Alaska that had been championed by Alaska's congressional delegation."
http://online.wsj.com/...
Only one of a several of articles written on this and other PORK related flip-flopping Palin has done in her short political career.
Check this out and tell me how hard he's working!!
Notice all of the not voting issues.
Description Result Position
196 2 7/31/08 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 398
A concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (48-40) Not Voting
195 2 7/31/08 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3001
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-39, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
194 2 7/31/08 On the Conference Report H.R. 4137
A bill to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (83-8) Not Voting
193 2 7/31/08 On the Conference Report H.R. 4040
A bill to establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Conference Report Agreed to (89-3) Not Voting
192 2 7/30/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 3335
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Rejected (51-43, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
191 2 7/30/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 2035
A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. Cloture Motion Rejected (51-43, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
190 2 7/29/08 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6049
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
189 2 7/28/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 3297
A bill to advance America's priorities. Cloture Motion Rejected (52-40, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
188 2 7/28/08 On the Motion (Motion to Instruct Sgt. At Arms)
A bill to advance America's priorities. Motion Agreed to (87-3) Not Voting
187 2 7/26/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 3186
A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Cloture Motion Rejected (50-35, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
186 2 7/26/08 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to Senate Amendment to the House Amendments to the Senate Amendment to HR 3221)
A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (72-13) Not Voting
185 2 7/25/08 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3221
A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
184 2 7/25/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 3268
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Rejected (50-43, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
183 2 7/22/08 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3268
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (94-0, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
182 2 7/16/08 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5501
A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (80-16) Not Voting
181 2 7/16/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5077 to S. 2731 (Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008)
To reduce to $35,000,000,000 the amount authorized to be appropriated to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in developing countries during the next 5 years. Amendment Rejected (31-64) Not Voting
180 2 7/16/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5082 to S. 2731 (Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008)
To limit the period during which appropriations may be made to carry out this Act and to create a point of order in the Senate against any appropriation to carry out this Act that exceeds the amount authorized for fiscal year 2013. Amendment Rejected (28-67) Not Voting
179 2 7/16/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5081 to S. 2731 (Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008)
To strike the provision requiring the development of coordinated oversight plans and to establish an independent Inspector General at the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator. Amendment Rejected (44-51) Not Voting
178 2 7/16/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5083 to S. 2731 (Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008)
To establish a bipartisan commission for the purpose of improving oversight and eliminating wasteful government spending under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Amendment Rejected (32-63) Not Voting
177 2 7/15/08 On Overriding the Veto H.R. 6331
A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes. Veto Overridden (70-26, 2/3 majority required) Not Voting
MeLange Said
Funny, thought taking responsibility for one's choices, behaviors and consequences was a Conservative quality. I'm taking responsibility for my choices...I do NOT like the way you three debate in this public forum. THUS, I will NOT be responding to YOUR post. :-)~
-- Posted by Me'Lange on Wed, Sep 3, 2008, 7:40 pm CDT
Don't know what three you are referring too because I am relatively new here.
I think that you wont respond because your out of Ammo and have no original thoughts on the subject. Its a shame that on something so important you fail to do the research and when someone calls you on it you get angry, snippy and insulted. Its time to grow up young lady and if your not in for the long run you should stay home!!!
Me'lange and GurusMom,
Thank you for voicing your opinions on Palin. Its great to hear from two Level Headed women that realize Palin is just a pawn in the game of partisan politics.
Gotta go before I get Mad
Bob is back quiet!!
G-Mom
Yes, I would be happy to debate your perceived deficiencies of Sarah Palin's qualifications. But not at this time because it is an indepth subject and I want to watch her 'hit it out of the ballpark' speech tonight. Oh wait...If you watch it you may learn from her why she took the positions she did. And I am simply amazed that you would call her a bad mother.
Doc.
That all just liberal contraband that has been made up knowing that there was going to be a nominee because Its an Election year you T.W.I.T. It happens every 4 years, and I for one think its funny that you fell for it.
They would have published the same list if the adulterer John Edwards Was the nominee,
Mom said, "Even high-level career moms feel that she is, and has been, in effect, putting her children second over her political aspirations." Amen Amen Amen, if not exploiting them to gain political office.
She is #1 exploiting this new situation with her daughter, #2 exploiting the fact her child has Down's Syndrome. Infact, the GOP is now USING THIS as a platform for her. It's sick, and it's twisted.
Silent_Bob,
One last comment, obviously YOU missed it earlier. I do NOT partake in the political CRAP some of you enjoy.
Unlike some of those in here, I don't feel compelled to debate every piece of CRAP someone throws at me, expecting a reply.
Funny, thought taking responsibility for one's choices, behaviors and consequences was a Conservative quality. I'm taking responsibility for my choices...I do NOT like the way you three debate in this public forum. THUS, I will NOT be responding to YOUR post. :-)~
Just "The bridge to nowhere?"
Hey silly! Palin was ORIGINALLY FOR THAT!
Babe/Just....Thing?
Ok, you want a list....here ya go!
Have fun with it! LOL
Barack Obama has introduced nearly 300 bills during his time in the U.S. Senate, and cosponsored close to 1,000 others. If you would like a full look at his legislative efforts, search the 109th Congress at http://thomas.loc.gov/... and 110th Congress at http://thomas.loc.gov/...
S.AMDT.1041 to S.1082 To improve the safety and efficacy of genetic tests.
S.AMDT.3073 to H.R.1585 To provide for transparency and accountability in military and security contracting.
S.AMDT.3078 to H.R.1585 Relating to administrative separations of members of the Armed Forces for personality disorder.
S.AMDT.41 to S.1 To require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, or political parties for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and the aggregate amount of the contributions collected or arranged.
S.AMDT.524 to S.CON.RES.21 To provide $100 million for the Summer Term Education Program supporting summer learning opportunities for low-income students in the early grades to lessen summer learning losses that contribute to the achievement gaps separating low-income students from their middle-class peers.
S.AMDT.599 to S.CON.RES.21 To add $200 million for Function 270 (Energy) for the demonstration and monitoring of carbon capture and sequestration technology by the Department of Energy.
S.AMDT.905 to S.761 To require the Director of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education to establish a program to recruit and provide mentors for women and underrepresented minorities who are interested in careers in mathematics, science, and engineering.
S.AMDT.923 to S.761 To expand the pipeline of individuals entering the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields to support United States innovation and competitiveness.
S.AMDT.924 to S.761 To establish summer term education programs.
S.AMDT.2519 to H.R.2638 To provide that one of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5 million or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee certifies in writing to the agency awarding the contract or grant that the contractor or grantee owes no past due Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.2588 to H.R.976 To provide certain employment protections for family members who are caring for members of the Armed Forces recovering from illnesses and injuries incurred on active duty.
S.AMDT.2658 to H.R.2642 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.2692 to H.R.2764 To require a comprehensive nuclear threat reduction and security plan.
S.AMDT.2799 to H.R.3074 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.3137 to H.R.3222 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.3234 to H.R.3093 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.3331 to H.R.3043 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
Senate Resolutions Passed:
S.RES.133 : A resolution celebrating the life of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson.
S.RES.268 : A resolution designating July 12, 2007, as “National Summer Learning Day”.
S.J.RES.23: A joint resolution clarifying that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq, any resolution previously adopted, or any other provision of law.
S. 453: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007. The Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 (H.R.1281), (S.453), would establish criminal penalties for acts of voter deception. Those who knowingly disseminate false information with the intention of keeping others from voting would face up to five years in prison under the legislation. The Act was sponsored by Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) and 60 cosponsors in the House, and Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and 15 cosponsors in the Senate. (20 Cosponsors)
S. 2030: A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting relating to bundled contributions made by persons other than registered lobbyists. (1 Cosponsor)
S. 2111: Positive Behavior for Effective Schools Act. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and schools to increase implementation of early intervention services, particularly school-wide positive behavior supports. (3 Cosponsors)
S. 2066: Back to School: Improving Standards for Nutrition and Physical Education in Schools Act of 2007. A bill to establish nutrition and physical education standards for schools.
S. Con. Res. 46: A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
S. 2044: Independent Contractor Proper Classification Act of 2007. A bill to provide procedures for the proper classification of employees and independent contractors, and for other purposes. (6 Cosponsors)
S. 2519: Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007. A bill to prohibit the awarding of a contract or grant in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold unless the prospective contractor or grantee certifies in writing to the agency awarding the contract or grant that the contractor or grantee has no seriously delinquent tax debts, and for other purposes.
S. 2433: Global Poverty Act of 2007. A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day. (9 Cosponsors)
S. 2330: Veterans Homelessness Prevention Act. A bill to authorize a pilot program within the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development with the goal of preventing at-risk veterans and veteran families from falling into homelessness, and for other purposes.
And it's really about what the people want, and what Obama is offering!
Change on the stratagy in Iraq (Redeployment)
Affordable Health Care for All
Repair the Economy
And Alternative Fuels
MCCAIN has had decades to accomplish these things, and hasn't!! He won't, and doesn't want too! Face the facts JUST people want change...of PARTIES! McCain and Palin will just be the sacrificial lambs that the GOP has put up to receive BIGGEST loss in Republican history! It didn't matter WHO the Democratic Party put up. They could have put up YOU for all I care. As long as the candidate had a (D)behind his or her name and is for UHC, redeploying from Iraq, finding alternate fuels, and fixing the economy, I was and AM voting for them. Everyone is SICK of Republicans! All of them!!!
NOW....WHAT has McCain accomplished other than single handedly demolishing the foundation of Habeas Corpus and the Magna Carta??
McCain a True Blooded American? Yeah...right! Stripping the power of Habeas Corpus is just about as Communist and Totalitarian as you can get!! You would think a POW would have known better!!!
Eat that! Chew On it! Cipher it! Absorb it! and Stick it where the sun doesn't shine! You're cooked, well-done, my friend! Hang it up now! I just retired you!
G-Mom
First I will say welcome to the debate. Your words are of course welcome and most times present well thought out responses, However you started spewing out the same crap that I have read all day long from other scared Democrats. NOTHING ORIGINAL!
OK so if her 2 years as an executive in charge of the state of Alaska don't qualify her for the #2 SPOT how in HELLS BELLS does Obama qualify with only 130 days present in the senate?
Me'Lange - "One such incident, ie pork monies was recently reported by AP, CNN, FOX, CBS, NBS etc"
I know you can't answer me (because of your promise and all), but how about expounding for someone else. What incident? You know, just for debate sake.
Silent_Bob,
What YOU, Just my...opinion and Babe do in this forum...IMHO...is not what I call debating. You each seem to take great pleasure in attacking other posters. Enjoy. I will not be responding or reading your post.
GurusMom -
How about when Joe Biden, BO's VP runningmate, said that Obama wasn't qualified to be President?
The bridge to nowhere? Well let's ask our good Liberal friends at Newsweek in 2007: In an interview with NEWSWEEK, Palin said it's time for Alaska to "grow up" and end its reliance on pork-barrel spending. Shortly after taking office, Palin canceled funding for the "Bridge to Nowhere," a $330 million project that Stevens helped champion in Congress. The bridge, which would have linked the town of Ketchikan to an island airport, had come to symbolize Alaska's dependence on federal handouts. Rather than relying on such largesse, says Palin, she wants to prove Alaska can pay its own way, developing its huge energy wealth in ways that are "politically and environmentally clean.
Form the same Newsweek article: Although she has been in office less than a year, Palin, too, earns high marks from lawmakers on the other side of the aisle. During a debate earlier this year over a natural-gas bill, State Senate Minority Leader Beth Kerttula was astounded when she and another Democrat went to see the new governor to lay out their objections. "Not only did we get right in to see her," says Kerttula, "but she asked us back twice—we saw her three times in 10 hours, until we came up with a solution."
And again: New research shows that voters give female governors significantly higher marks than their male counterparts on such qualities as honesty, cooperation and caring—as well as toughness. And at a time when the national debate has become poisonously partisan, governors like Napolitano, 49, and Palin, 43, are making their mark with a pragmatic, postpartisan approach to solving problems, a style that works especially well with the large numbers of independent voters in their respective states.
And once more for good measure:In Alaska, Palin is challenging the dominant, sometimes corrupting, role of oil companies in the state's political culture. "The public has put a lot of faith in us," says Palin during a meeting with lawmakers in her downtown Anchorage office, where—as if to drive the point home—the giant letters on the side of the ConocoPhillips skyscraper fill an entire wall of windows. "They're saying, 'Here's your shot, clean it up'." For Palin, that has meant tackling the cozy relationship between the state's political elite and the energy industry that provides 85 percent of Alaska's tax revenues—and distancing herself from fellow Republicans, including the state's senior U.S. sena