Yes! No President in 30 years has laid out a more thoughtful and sharp criticism of the way Reagan took our nation
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No! Reaganomics will never be tarnished.
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His speech was right on target. I'm not sure if it is enough to bury Reaganomics, but it's a start -- FINALLY. His critique of the Ryan "fantasy" was excellent. It will be interesting to see what happens to the Rs when they try to kill Medicare and are also trying to kill unions in the states.
My fear is not the quality of the arguments, but the amount of secret money that will target the most progressive members of Congress. The best defense will be to expose where the money is coming from. I hope the Wikileaks hackers can help us out with that.
Wonderful speech ! Rarely has Mr. Obama sounded MORE Presidential than he did in yesterday's clear appeal to the nobler aspects of we Americans.
Yes Its a good start Obama sounded like Obama 2008 Bravo But make sure he follows up. I think he will Trump, Newt Bachman Pawlenty BRING THEM ON !!
Well, the options in this vote aren't nuanced enough for my taste. While I think it's ludicrous to say, "Reaganomics will never be tarnished," I also think it's wishful thinking to read very much into this speech.
I heard part of the show today and was completely baffled at Thom's overreach on this. What on earth gives us any reason at all to believe this President? Sure, it was a fine campaign speech, and that worked very well in 2008. But for 2 years the rich have gotten (much) richer, the poor have become poorer. Guantanamo - the cancerous stain on America - is still open. Our war in Afghanistan has expanded without purpose or benefit. We are entangled in Libya, but avoiding such confrontation in Bahrain. This President is quite possibly the very worst negotiator in the history of the office. Those of us in lower income strata - I'm 61, work 2 jobs, gross about $37,000/year - have no voice at all with this government.
Sorry, Thoom. I'd like to believe; I'd like to be enthusiastic. And yes, there are lots and lots of reasons to vote against Republicans - no argument there. But I see no reason whatsoever to think Obama means what he says this time around. His track record in this regard is abysmal.
I greaty sympathize with the "show me" attitude towards the President's speech. I will applaud after the budget has been passed and the committments he made during the speech are clearly reflected in it. I am happy that at least he has made a action/value statement, publicly, that directly bears on an immediate and high-profile legislative issue. My hope is that the media and progressive organizations will watch and, if necessary, reveal the buy-out attempts. Judging from the house vote today, it's going to be a great news opportunity.
It was a great speech. I feel the Republicans gave him an issue (ending Medicare as we know it) that he will be able to hopefully ride all the way to his reelection. The Democratic Party was given a gift by Congressman Ryan. It is a gift, that if milked the right way, will keep on giving.
The campaign has begun and this is when Obama shines..he was definitive, on point and had poise. Much has been lost in the last two years so I hope some leverage can be regained...tough raod ahead.
The speech was in the right direction...BUT.... WHY isn't the budget that has been created by the LARGEST CAUCUS IN THE CONGRESS, 'The Progressive Congressional Caucus', even being discussed or given consideration by the President, when he, himself, has said that he wants to reflect the Will of the American People and bring us the "CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN" ??? I want to hear MORE from his bully pulpit and I want to hear it MUCH more often !
Lets see if his actions are as loud as his words..
Ronald Reagan went at our government with a vegance. He dismantled the the greatest economy the world has ever known.
Of course it is a good speach, very clever man, very seductive. But what really matters is not so much who pay the most taxes but who cashes them or WHO CREATES MONNEY? : monney is created from debts (when it is borrowed). This ability to create monney from nothing (based on trust and only on trust) is now in (a few) bankers hands - this agreement was signed, for the US, by president Wilson - and every dollar created is subjected to an interest rate, but in order to pay this interest you need to create it from another loan or take it from a bankruptcy, this interest monney is also generating an interest which all goes (and stay) in the top 10 wealthiest's pocket,. This is a dead end spirale certainly not constitutional!
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