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Of course we knew the same old tired excuse of blaming the other guy would continue all the way through 8 years. Grow up. No real leader would keep making excuses after 4 years being in charge, but I guess we don’t have a real leader.
George Washington warned political parties would divide and weaken the nation. Under this cartoon, the first four posts underscore and emphasize his words. It is incumbent upon us to put aside the anger and prejudices the parties thrust at us. We have to throw a rope across the divide these parties have ripped between neighbors, and then we need to build a bridge. We can’t do this by throwing sticks and nails at each other. We can only do it by reaching out respectfully and build upon those issues and ideals with which we have agreement. Pick nine issues. Reach across the divide and say, this is what I want. Out of nine issues, I cannot believe that there is not at least one on which the largest majority of people agree. Let’s build on our agreements and set aside disagreement until that in which we are United is met and overcome. If we fail to do so, we are no longer the United States of America, and we insult the sacrifices of all who came together to keep us free enough to have these disagreements. Come together, and pull that damned fuse out of that bomb. Respectfully, C.
“George Washington warned political parties….” ♦ A most admirable post, sir, and one with which I concur wholeheartedly. I sometimes find it depressing to see how many in these forums have relinquished the difficulty of maintaining their intellectual individuality for the ease of blindly following the drumbeat of political parties.
Let’s see………in 4 years with Obama, the national debt has increased by 25%. This from the guy who said that he would cut the deficit in half by the end of the first term. Oops, missed the target. But that is OK……It is George Bush’s fault. The first term has only about week left and liberals are STILL blaming Bush.
I wouldn’t totally dispute that point, except that Obama has perpetuated that war since he took office. For me this makes him equally complicit in sponsoring the war. It was an idiotic move by Bush and it’s just another continuation of Bushes policies by Obama. Ditto with the Bush tax cuts. Use whatever rationale you choose, they are still being continued, even after their original expiration date. Obama not only continued but added to the patriot act at the end of 2012. Like all politicians he talks out of both sides of his mouth (quite adeptly though) and is more concerned with his political position/legacy than in the welfare of the people.
It is inaccurate to blame Obama for the debt and it is inaccurate to blame just Bush, although you are getting closer. The blame belongs to a long series of administrations / Congresses who over-promised and under-payed. Obama has the unenviable task of figuring out how to pay the bills for committed programs and reckless wars. You want stuff, you have to pay for it.
Mix a snifter of Bill Mauldin, a dash of Jeff McNelly and a very large dollop of common sense, and you begin to get an idea of Lisa Benson’s considerable talent.
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Ms. Ima said, 4 months ago
The real O legacy.
Ottodesu said, 4 months ago
The real GWB legacy.
ConserveGov said, 4 months ago
@Ottodesu
Of course we knew the same old tired excuse of blaming the other guy would continue all the way through 8 years.
Grow up. No real leader would keep making excuses after 4 years being in charge, but I guess we don’t have a real leader.
Radish
said, 4 months ago
Says the party that opposes everything the president does.
Respectful Troll said, 4 months ago
George Washington warned political parties would divide and weaken the nation. Under this cartoon, the first four posts underscore and emphasize his words. It is incumbent upon us to put aside the anger and prejudices the parties thrust at us. We have to throw a rope across the divide these parties have ripped between neighbors, and then we need to build a bridge. We can’t do this by throwing sticks and nails at each other. We can only do it by reaching out respectfully and build upon those issues and ideals with which we have agreement. Pick nine issues. Reach across the divide and say, this is what I want. Out of nine issues, I cannot believe that there is not at least one on which the largest majority of people agree. Let’s build on our agreements and set aside disagreement until that in which we are United is met and overcome.
If we fail to do so, we are no longer the United States of America, and we insult the sacrifices of all who came together to keep us free enough to have these disagreements.
Come together, and pull that damned fuse out of that bomb.
Respectfully,
C.
Robert Landers said, 4 months ago
@Respectful Troll
Great post as usual!!!
MortyForTyrant said, 4 months ago
@
German bashing now? How low will you go?
MortyForTyrant said, 4 months ago
VP Richard Cheney: “Deficits do no matter”. Nuff said…
mikefive said, 4 months ago
@Respectful Troll
“George Washington warned political parties….”
♦
A most admirable post, sir, and one with which I concur wholeheartedly. I sometimes find it depressing to see how many in these forums have relinquished the difficulty of maintaining their intellectual individuality for the ease of blindly following the drumbeat of political parties.
Mneedle said, 4 months ago
@Ottodesu
Let’s see………in 4 years with Obama, the national debt has increased by 25%. This from the guy who said that he would cut the deficit in half by the end of the first term. Oops, missed the target. But that is OK……It is George Bush’s fault. The first term has only about week left and liberals are STILL blaming Bush.
DrCanuck said, 4 months ago
Bush bought a war. Obama now has to pay for it.
Alc7
said, 4 months ago
@DrCanuck A couple of them actually.
mickey1339
said, 4 months ago
@DrCanuck
I wouldn’t totally dispute that point, except that Obama has perpetuated that war since he took office. For me this makes him equally complicit in sponsoring the war. It was an idiotic move by Bush and it’s just another continuation of Bushes policies by Obama. Ditto with the Bush tax cuts. Use whatever rationale you choose, they are still being continued, even after their original expiration date. Obama not only continued but added to the patriot act at the end of 2012. Like all politicians he talks out of both sides of his mouth (quite adeptly though) and is more concerned with his political position/legacy than in the welfare of the people.
ansonia
said, 4 months ago
@Radish
Only oppose the stupid things he does.Oh, I guess that is everything.
Gypsy8 said, 4 months ago
It is inaccurate to blame Obama for the debt and it is inaccurate to blame just Bush, although you are getting closer. The blame belongs to a long series of administrations / Congresses who over-promised and under-payed. Obama has the unenviable task of figuring out how to pay the bills for committed programs and reckless wars. You want stuff, you have to pay for it.