“The legitimate object of government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done, but cannot do at all, or cannot so well do, for themselves in their separate, and individual capacities.”
A. Lincoln
Thank you for everything, President Obama
• Heavy investment in renewable technology / Reversed U.S. torture policies / Kicked banks out of Federal Student Loan Program / Expanded Pell Grant spending / Started $4.35 billion program of competitive grants for education reform / Killed Osama bin laden / Boosted Fuel Efficiency Standards / Coordinated international response to financial crisis / Extended unemployment insurance and cut payroll taxes / Increased support for Veterans / Began VA reform / Passed limited Wall Street reforms officially recognizing need for stricter controls / Tightened sanctions on Iran & secured inspection agreement / Began closing dirtiest power plants / Passed credit card Reforms / Eliminated Catch-22 in pay equality laws / Protected two progressive seats on the U.S. Supreme Court / Improved Food Safety System / Negotiated new START Treaty / Expanded National Service Corp. / Expanded Wilderness and Watershed Protection / Granted FDA power to regulate dangerous tobacco products / Pushed federal agencies to Become Green leaders / Passed Fair Sentencing Act / Trimmed updated and reoriented missile defense system / Cracked down on bad ‘just – for – profit’ Colleges / Improved School Nutrition Programs / Expanded hate crimes protections / Passed Health Care Reform / Brokered agreement for speedy compensation to victims of Gulf Oil Spill / Killed the F-22 ‘lemon fighter’ which cost $358 million each / Pushed open broadband coverage / Normalized relations with Cuba / Expanded health coverage for children / Officially recognized planetary dangers of carbon dioxide…and doubtless many other good deeds, and still more to come as a ‘young’ ex-President. ☮ ♥ & Jimi Hendrix
Trump’s son was asked about dialing back on the unnecessary tweets, i.e. SNL, Meryl Streep. His reply was, “This country needs a fighter.” Sounds more like a bully to me.
What is the worst aspect of Trump as president? What is most worrisome? Could it be his denial of climate change? Could it be that he brags about assaulting women? Could it be his flagrant disregard for financial honesty and transparency? Could it be his cuddling up to Putin? Could it be his need to start a fight with anyone who disagrees with him? Could it be his total disregard for truth? Could it be his racist comments? Could it be the scorn he shows for the country by picking incompetents and crooks for his cabinet?
Libya: When was the last time Congress gave approval for ANY overseas intervention? They just hyperventilate about terrorism. Lobbyists? HA! HA! HA! I thought Goldman-Sachs was the reason for the recession.TARP? How many loans would business get without TARP? Which was PROPOSED under Bush II? And Congress WENT ALONG with TARP, but NOT with the bailout of the AUTO INDUSTRY, which have the MANUFACTURING JOBS Trump says he wants to bring back.But since he only cares about THOSE jobs, who is going to buy the products when retail is dissolving before our very eyes?Not everyone can work for Amazon, and where will Amazon get its products? And Wal-Mart says 100,000 new jobs. How soon? Read “The Wal-Mart Effect” if you really want to see where this country is headed!But since you don’t really care about facts, you’ll probably respond with a Pee Wee Herman quote!
@libsmasher: Traitor (n): 1: one who betrays another’s trust or is false to an obligation or duty2: one who commits treason
As in: bows down to a foreign leader over our own intelligence services; allows foreign powers to interfere with American elections; lies to the people; breaks promises left and right.
Yeah, Libsmasher is another non fact checker who regales in others’ misery.It will be interesting to see how soon they turn on Trump once they realize he doesn’t really have a grasp of their problems, but that would actually require critical thinking, neither words of which apply to TEETUS!
Trump does not care about the globe, he will not hold this up. He barely cares about the United Sates, he will not help us. He will help Russia and billionaires.
I think I am most worried about what happens when it becomes clear that Mr. Trump is not up to handling the job. We will not get anything useful from chaos, and that is what I fear will happen. Plus, I will get no pleasure out of watching him crash and burn.
Apparently Republicans are not elephants, as they forgot they’re hostility to Obama from day one. I hope they can peddle fast in front of the oncoming train wreck!
Based on his inaugural address, he’s already kicked the can down the road!And one of his first executive actions was to go back on Obama’s attempt to ease up on FHA loans. Hope you Trumpistas aren’t looking to buy a house!
Guy Fawkes about 7 years ago
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“The legitimate object of government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done, but cannot do at all, or cannot so well do, for themselves in their separate, and individual capacities.”
A. Lincoln
Thank you for everything, President Obama
• Heavy investment in renewable technology / Reversed U.S. torture policies / Kicked banks out of Federal Student Loan Program / Expanded Pell Grant spending / Started $4.35 billion program of competitive grants for education reform / Killed Osama bin laden / Boosted Fuel Efficiency Standards / Coordinated international response to financial crisis / Extended unemployment insurance and cut payroll taxes / Increased support for Veterans / Began VA reform / Passed limited Wall Street reforms officially recognizing need for stricter controls / Tightened sanctions on Iran & secured inspection agreement / Began closing dirtiest power plants / Passed credit card Reforms / Eliminated Catch-22 in pay equality laws / Protected two progressive seats on the U.S. Supreme Court / Improved Food Safety System / Negotiated new START Treaty / Expanded National Service Corp. / Expanded Wilderness and Watershed Protection / Granted FDA power to regulate dangerous tobacco products / Pushed federal agencies to Become Green leaders / Passed Fair Sentencing Act / Trimmed updated and reoriented missile defense system / Cracked down on bad ‘just – for – profit’ Colleges / Improved School Nutrition Programs / Expanded hate crimes protections / Passed Health Care Reform / Brokered agreement for speedy compensation to victims of Gulf Oil Spill / Killed the F-22 ‘lemon fighter’ which cost $358 million each / Pushed open broadband coverage / Normalized relations with Cuba / Expanded health coverage for children / Officially recognized planetary dangers of carbon dioxide…and doubtless many other good deeds, and still more to come as a ‘young’ ex-President. ☮ ♥ & Jimi Hendrix
Lyons Group, Inc. about 7 years ago
He will, trust me on that one.
edward thomas Premium Member about 7 years ago
Trump’s son was asked about dialing back on the unnecessary tweets, i.e. SNL, Meryl Streep. His reply was, “This country needs a fighter.” Sounds more like a bully to me.
lonecat about 7 years ago
What is the worst aspect of Trump as president? What is most worrisome? Could it be his denial of climate change? Could it be that he brags about assaulting women? Could it be his flagrant disregard for financial honesty and transparency? Could it be his cuddling up to Putin? Could it be his need to start a fight with anyone who disagrees with him? Could it be his total disregard for truth? Could it be his racist comments? Could it be the scorn he shows for the country by picking incompetents and crooks for his cabinet?
edward thomas Premium Member about 7 years ago
Libya: When was the last time Congress gave approval for ANY overseas intervention? They just hyperventilate about terrorism. Lobbyists? HA! HA! HA! I thought Goldman-Sachs was the reason for the recession.TARP? How many loans would business get without TARP? Which was PROPOSED under Bush II? And Congress WENT ALONG with TARP, but NOT with the bailout of the AUTO INDUSTRY, which have the MANUFACTURING JOBS Trump says he wants to bring back.But since he only cares about THOSE jobs, who is going to buy the products when retail is dissolving before our very eyes?Not everyone can work for Amazon, and where will Amazon get its products? And Wal-Mart says 100,000 new jobs. How soon? Read “The Wal-Mart Effect” if you really want to see where this country is headed!But since you don’t really care about facts, you’ll probably respond with a Pee Wee Herman quote!
Motivemagus about 7 years ago
@libsmasher: Traitor (n): 1: one who betrays another’s trust or is false to an obligation or duty2: one who commits treason
As in: bows down to a foreign leader over our own intelligence services; allows foreign powers to interfere with American elections; lies to the people; breaks promises left and right.
3: Donald J. Trump.
edward thomas Premium Member about 7 years ago
Yeah, Libsmasher is another non fact checker who regales in others’ misery.It will be interesting to see how soon they turn on Trump once they realize he doesn’t really have a grasp of their problems, but that would actually require critical thinking, neither words of which apply to TEETUS!
Mr. Blawt about 7 years ago
Trump does not care about the globe, he will not hold this up. He barely cares about the United Sates, he will not help us. He will help Russia and billionaires.
martens about 7 years ago
@lonecat
I think I am most worried about what happens when it becomes clear that Mr. Trump is not up to handling the job. We will not get anything useful from chaos, and that is what I fear will happen. Plus, I will get no pleasure out of watching him crash and burn.
ahab about 7 years ago
I hear he’s sorry he didn’t find a cabinet apointment for “El Chapo”, cause ya know he’s such a successful businessman!
edward thomas Premium Member about 7 years ago
Apparently Republicans are not elephants, as they forgot they’re hostility to Obama from day one. I hope they can peddle fast in front of the oncoming train wreck!
edward thomas Premium Member about 7 years ago
Based on his inaugural address, he’s already kicked the can down the road!And one of his first executive actions was to go back on Obama’s attempt to ease up on FHA loans. Hope you Trumpistas aren’t looking to buy a house!
johnnytiggs about 7 years ago
President Donald Trump will make beating up third world countries Great Again:)
johnnytiggs about 7 years ago
Where’s Hercules or a strong woman when you need them:(