Hurricane Sandy produces two storm-tossed allies
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“The president has been all over this, he deserves great credit … He gave me his number at the White House, told me to call if I needed anything, and he absolutely means it.”
– Gov. Chris Christie, on “Morning Joe”
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“The federal government’s response has been great. I was on the phone at midnight again last night with the president, personally, he has expedited the designation of New Jersey as a major disaster area … The president has been outstanding in this and so have the folks at FEMA.”
– Gov. Chris Christie, on “The Today Show”
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“I want to just let you know that your governor is working overtime to make sure that as soon as possible everybody can get back to normal. The main message I wanted to send is the entire country has been watching what’s been happening. Everybody knows how hard Jersey’s been hit.”
– President Obama, speaking of Christie to residents in a shelter near Atlantic City
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Is it just me, or is there an odd man out in this mutual admiration society?
In better times, this kind of demonstration of bipartisan cooperation and assistance in a time of crisis would almost go unremarked upon, but these are not those times. In a nation that hungers for such cooperation, even if it does not understand how to produce it, this kind of partnership stands out, to the benefit of the besieged people of New Jersey and, frankly, to the political benefit of the two men involved. As Obama made a point of noting, “the entire country has been watching what’s been happening.”
As an aside, it does make you wonder how this scenario might have played out had Christie been nominated as Mitt Romney’s running mate. You also have to think that there are people in the upper echelons of the Romney campaign cursing not just Christie but the weather gods as well. In a close-fought election, they have handed Obama an opportunity that he seems to have seized with both hands.
– Jay Bookman
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oops
November 1st, 2012
9:13 am
boom
http://www.pimco.com/EN/Insights/Pages/Time-To-Vote.aspx
Thomas Heyward Jr
November 1st, 2012
9:15 am
aul
November 1st, 2012
8:48 am
Thomas Heyward Jr.
“but intelligent people know that when these types of Laurel and Hardy Politicians start “cooperating”………..one better hold on to your walllets or hold on to what civil liberties that one has left.”
O-kaaay, intelligent person, please tell us if “hold onto your wallets” means we should not provide any relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and also tell those of us who have difficulty following your intelligent train of thought what civil liberties we’re about to lose because Pres Obama and Gov Christie are working together in the aftermath of a national disaster?
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There is nothing wrong with providing relief EVEN to Jersiacks.
Why do people like you and Bookman feel as if it has to go through Steny Hoyer or Obama’s hands first?Last time I checked..the federalies HAVE no money.
What happened to you dude?
I would consider sending some sardines or something up there but I will not because the “relief” money has already been stolen from me.
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And as far as Civil Liberties………………
Christie Canceled Halloween last night.
.
duh
Keep Up the Good Fight!
November 1st, 2012
9:16 am
A good question for the GOP Why is it that Romney now believes FEMA should get “the funding it needs,” but last year, he said “we cannot afford” to fully fund the agency? Other than the calendar, what’s changed?
Williebkind
November 1st, 2012
9:17 am
So Obama responded quickly to the second national emergency, you know the one just before the election. Now he is a saint! He parted the waters and citizens can walk on dry land. Oh by the way, you unemployd, I heard they need workers in New Jersey but I am sure you must have a union card.
getalife
November 1st, 2012
9:17 am
Unity.
Finally.
What are you cons doing attacking our President ?
ATL Tiger
November 1st, 2012
9:18 am
“We will leave no one behind….expect for those in Benghazi.” – Obama
Don’t ask, don’t tell
JohnnyReb
November 1st, 2012
9:18 am
What a bunch of crap ! And a demonstration of the futile attempts from the Left to save Obama.
A pure sign of desperation is over the top praise for president doing his basic job. It’s not that Obama is doing his job in connection with the storm damage. The point is, he has not done the job over the last almost 4 years.
As to Christie, do you really think when his state needs federal assistance he is going to spit in Obama’s face?
joe
November 1st, 2012
9:19 am
This “match” is of a short term necessity for NJ. I’m sure if Christie had the time to expand, he’d say that bigger (non-emergency crisis) picture that Romney is the better fit to create jobs, turn our economy around and get America back on its feet. He’d also say Obama is a free wheeling spender who will raise our national debt to 20+ trillion in a second term.
Look people, I get the changes to society that liberals want, but not at the sake of our country in a time of financial crisis. We simply can’t afford the amount of entitlements that the left enjoys and we certainly cannot afford Obamacare. Remember when Kennedy said ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country? Best thing you can do is set aside those society-laden wants for now and vote for the candidate who will set us on the right path to recovery. ROMNEY
Welcome to your occupation
November 1st, 2012
9:19 am
Listening to Erin Burnett last night to push Bay Buchanan to criticize Christie was really quite pathetic actually. Pathetic for what it says about our so-called journalistic analysis in this country. While even just a year or two ago the camaraderie btw the two men would have been taken for granted and if anything provoked minor fascination/admiration, nowadays it evokes barely disguised sneers. We really do seem to be getting to a place quickly where the most crass cynicism is not only assumed, but demanded outright.
Goldie
November 1st, 2012
9:19 am
“He parted the waters and citizens can walk on dry land. ”
willieb– and Mitt did what? I mean, other than running his usual TV ads that LIE LIE LIE!
Williebkind
November 1st, 2012
9:19 am
“What are you cons doing attacking our President ?”
saving America!
Paul
November 1st, 2012
9:20 am
Recon
” due to this unfortunate weather disaster. Christie needs to get as much as he can for the people in his state”
So your position is that when national disasters strike the citizens of the entire county have a responsibility to assist?
Rightwing Troll
“The usual wingnut response… divide everything into “us” vs. “them” … nevermind the fact that “us” and “them” are all AMERICANS…”
So we can count on you, in the future, to make no distinctions based upon party affiliation, conservative or liberal, or upon how conservative or how liberal a person or group is? That your future posts will only say “American”?
This should be fun to watch.
curious
November 1st, 2012
9:20 am
For all of you so agitated over Jay’s support of Obama, relax.
I don’t think Jay has a National platform to launch his pro Obama propagander, so he’s is writing for primarily Georgia readers.
If he really wanted to help the Democrats he would be writing about Republican Congressmen and even then, helping the Democrats would be an uphill battle.
JohnnyReb
November 1st, 2012
9:21 am
One last comment, then back to work.
All who want to see unity in the federal government – vote for Romney. You will not get it if Obama is reelected. That is plain and undeniable.
Rightwing Troll
November 1st, 2012
9:21 am
Obama hasn’t “seized” any opportunities, he’s just doing his job. It’s simply amazing to see how smooth things go when he doesn’t have to deal with a racist, obstructionist congress…
Maybe this storm wasn’t unleashed upon us because of gay people… maybe it was sent because of all the false prophets claiming to know god’s word and intentions… maybe it was a test from god, and Obama and Christie passed with flying colors… while Mittens?… well not so much… with his bogus, fake and staged “relief” effort in Ohio. He did have to clean up a football field once however.
Poor old Mittens, he had some good momentum, he was staying silent (in the hope that Obama would flub the storm response as bad as W did), but simply couldn’t leave well enough alone. A simple video taped heartfelt response, and then step aside to let the folks who need to be busy right now do their jobs would’ve been a better course of action, but they had to let him step out there, stand in front of a bunch of purchased goods posing as donations, and open his pie hole, and once again he proves just out of touch he really is.
Recon 0311 2533
November 1st, 2012
9:22 am
“Mitt lied, people died”.
That’s reserved for where it belongs. A poor president who either ignored the plea’s for additional security or failed to properly manage his state department resulting in the death of four Americans and then attempting to cover it up. The damning cable directly sent to Secretary of State Hillery Clinton one month before the attack proves beyond doubt the gross malfeasance that exists within this administration.
Rightwing Troll
November 1st, 2012
9:23 am
“All who want to see unity in the federal government – vote for Romney. You will not get it if Obama is reelected. That is plain and undeniable.”
I urge to explore why that is as well.
Finn McCool (The System isn't Broken; It's Fixed)
November 1st, 2012
9:23 am
saving America!
With more Bush policies? That is “saving” America?
Joe Hussein Mama
November 1st, 2012
9:24 am
If you’re a Suthuner and you’ve been around folks from Jersey and NYC very much, you already know that they are often (by our standards), brusque, hurried, sharp-tongued and sometimes even rude. That’s just the norm up there. When Christie is bombastic and harsh, that’s just the Jersey boy in him coming out. But don’t doubt for a moment that he knows what the situation is, what the people of his state need and what’s necessary to make that happen.
For all his bluff and bluster, Christie obviously saw the reports and pictures coming in of the damage, said ‘ohspit’ and got the President on the horn. Christie did the right thing, and more importantly, he’s *doing* the right thing. Same goes for the President. Things like political parties and favorite sports teams and whether you call it ‘pop,’ ’soda’ or ‘co-cola’ are all beside the point when something like Sandy happens. You set aside those differences — like Governor Christie and President Obama did — and you get to work.
I didn’t think much of Governor Christie before this week, but his stock has risen considerably in my eyes as a result of this.
TaxPayer
November 1st, 2012
9:24 am
Has Mitt decided what other government funding he would cut in order to fund FEMA now that he is a big FEMA fan? How about food stamps and unemployment benefits for openers.
Williebkind
November 1st, 2012
9:25 am
Rightwing Troll
November 1st, 2012
9:21 am
You got to love liberals they say a lot about nothing!
ad
November 1st, 2012
9:25 am
JohnnyReb – you may be right (far right) in saying that there will be no unity if Obama gets elected. The GOP’s only goal for the last 4 years has to been to prevent Obama’s second term. The approval rating for Congress is at an all time low. I don’t negotiate with terrorists, so I’ve voted for Obama.
Paul
November 1st, 2012
9:26 am
Thomas Heyward Jr
“There is nothing wrong with providing relief EVEN to Jersiacks.
Why do people like you and Bookman feel as if it has to go through Steny Hoyer or Obama’s hands first?Last time I checked..the federalies HAVE no money.”
So WHERE does the money come from? You just said Congress shouldn’t appropriate it and the Executive should not have any hand in administering it.
“I would consider sending some sardines or something up there but I will not because the “relief” money has already been stolen from me.”
So you don’t believe in giving anything of what you have and will make ridiculous excuses to justify your penury.
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“And as far as Civil Liberties………………Christie Canceled Halloween last night.”
Well, I can see your making a joke to deflect from a really idiotic comment.
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“duh”
I’d submit your future posts could save a lot of space if you simply posted that one word. No meaning would be lost on anyone.
Williebkind
November 1st, 2012
9:26 am
TaxPayer
November 1st, 2012
9:24 am
How about the Red Cross and donations across the country like that after 9/11. Oh no the guvment got to do it right?
Finn McCool (The System isn't Broken; It's Fixed)
November 1st, 2012
9:26 am
And they’re back to Ben Gazi!
Americans aren’t buying it, people! The only ones who are buying it are the people who listen to Hannity and Rush.
Southern Pride
November 1st, 2012
9:27 am
A Republican governor in a Democratic state being civil to a Democratic president who will win his state next week, and who also holds the purse strings to the federal disaster relief largesse? How strange. And Christie has about as much chance of winning a Republican presidential nomination as Rudy Guilliani did. Just let it go for what it is: The Jersey Shore got battered by a storm, the federal government will help out, and Christie can play nice with Obama until he gets as much of what his state needs to recover as he can.
Keep Up the Good Fight!
November 1st, 2012
9:28 am
The damning cable directly sent to Secretary of State Hillery Clinton one month before the attack proves beyond doubt the gross malfeasance that exists within this administration
Call now and we’ll give you two sets of marbles for the same low $19.99 price….
Williebkind
November 1st, 2012
9:29 am
“I don’t negotiate with terrorists, so I’ve voted for Obama.”
You dont negotiate with terrorists you simply plot to overthrow this Respresentative Republic.
godless heathen
November 1st, 2012
9:30 am
If you’re a Suthuner and you’ve been around folks from Jersey and NYC very much, you already know that they are often (by our standards), brusque, hurried, sharp-tongued and sometimes even rude. That’s just the norm up there.
As a young man embarking on my first trip to that foreign land, my Dad offered this sage advice: “If you have any trouble, talk loud and raise hell.”
Georgia
November 1st, 2012
9:31 am
The Insurance Companies have a point: The Eastern Seaboard has a pre-existing condition of being at or below sea level, and since when does a Hurricane cause flooding? (since Adam?) This is why so many want to deep six capitalism’s illogical intrusions into Religion: Floods are an act of God. Decline Payment. Next.
Shareholder’s Meeting at noon today. Lets get the refreshments ready. Lets see, we’ll need those cute little finger sandwiches. Water, coffee, and soda.
Williebkind
November 1st, 2012
9:32 am
“With more Bush policies? That is “saving” America?”
Bush spent less than Obama! You need numbers?
Jefferson
November 1st, 2012
9:34 am
Bet the yanks have a better understanding of what New Orleans, Biloxi and Gulfport went thru, less jokes about how stupid those folks were for not leaving and living in a city under sea level, kinda like Hoboken. We are all in it together.
Williebkind
November 1st, 2012
9:35 am
“The Insurance Companies have a point:”
They must deny claims to make a profit….If insurance did not have guvment backing it would mean something.
Joe Hussein Mama
November 1st, 2012
9:35 am
Williebkind — “You dont negotiate with terrorists you simply plot to overthrow this Respresentative Republic.”
Give it a rest, Willie. Leave the Tim McVeigh rhetoric for the crazoids.
Unless, of course, you’ve joined them.
Recon 0311 2533
November 1st, 2012
9:36 am
Many on the left have their heads in the sand as to how the public views Obama’s handling of the consulate attack in Libya.
http://thehill.com/blogs/global-affairs/terrorism/262867-poll-independent-voters-fault-obamas-handling-of-libya-attack
Redneck Convert (R--and proud of it)
November 1st, 2012
9:37 am
Well, when I seen this Christie and Obama together on the TV, I just couldn’t get the old Jack Spratt nursery rhyme out of my head.
Anyhow, I figure if the guvmint can’t get enough people in there to clean up all that trash, Christie will just eat it.
Have a good Thursday everybody.
Williebkind
November 1st, 2012
9:38 am
“Bet the yanks have a better understanding of what New Orleans, Biloxi and Gulfport went thru, less jokes about how stupid those folks were for not leaving and living in a city under sea level”
No they do not have a better understanding, they consider themselves the elite and progressive liberals so that makes them better.
Doggone/GA
November 1st, 2012
9:38 am
“Bush spent less than Obama! You need numbers?”
Don’t know much about our system of government, do you?
Welcome to your occupation
November 1st, 2012
9:39 am
JohnnyReb:”All who want to see unity in the federal government – vote for Romney. You will not get it if Obama is reelected. That is plain and undeniable.”
So let me guess, Johnny: back during the primaries I’ll bet that the Mormon squish was the last guy on earth you were enthusiastic about to be the big GEE-OH-PEE standard bearer, am I right? (Let me guess, you got a tingle up your leg for Rick Perry?)
So what did it for you? What got you ‘over the hump’ and made you finally not only embrace Mitt, but do so enthusiastically and fervently, as though he was the one you supported all along?
See, this is the difference between someone like JohnnyReb and me.
While JohnnyReb desires fervently for Mitt Romney to be elected, believing that it will basically set things right in the world, because it will mean that his “side” has won, I do concede that I hope that Obama wins but I hold no illusions about what will ultimately come of his victory.
That’s the difference between me and you.
While I certainly do want Obama to beat the psychopath duo, and have certain reasons for wanting it, I also, unlike JohnnyReb – like his fellows here Recon, and others – have no illusions about the fact that we are completely screwed and we are headed into very dark times ahead because of the depraved moral character of the ruling elite — which is entirely BI-PARTISAN — and the determination of that elite, faced with the most serious crisis of capitalism in nearly a century, to re-institute a new form of neo-feudalism in this country to rival the Chinese.
What someone like you doesn’t seem to be able to step back and allow into the narrow spaces of his mind is the simple fact that the crisis we’re now in is systemic, not simply a crisis brought on by one administration or even party.
That’s the difference between you and me.
HDB
November 1st, 2012
9:39 am
Williebkind
November 1st, 2012
9:32 am
“With more Bush policies? That is “saving” America?”
Bush spent less than Obama! You need numbers?”
Bush caused more DAMAGE than Obama….and Obama’s trying to get things straight!!
Remember….what’s the last act in the circus? The clean-up crew…cause they have the clean up all of the stuff the elephants left behind!!!
Williebkind
November 1st, 2012
9:39 am
Joe Hussein Mama
November 1st, 2012
9:35 am
Be afraid JHM be very afraid.
Joe Hussein Mama
November 1st, 2012
9:40 am
G. Heathen — “As a young man embarking on my first trip to that foreign land, my Dad offered this sage advice: “If you have any trouble, talk loud and raise hell.”
I actually had to coach one of my consulting firm’s sales reps on how to deal with Southern business execs. She was having trouble closing sales in places like Nashville, Atlanta and Birmingham and wanted to know ‘why all those old men talk so slow and can’t make up their minds.’
I had to explain to her that ‘we *know* y’all Yankees think we’re stupid country folk, so they’re *obliging* you so you’ll drop your guard. Then they’ll take advantage of you.’
Williebkind
November 1st, 2012
9:40 am
HDB
November 1st, 2012
9:39 am
Are we dodging the truth and the question?
Adam
November 1st, 2012
9:40 am
LEADERSHIP
BIPARTISANSHIP
And the conservatives HATE both of those things.
Nice try on claiming unity and leadership, conservatives, but you lose when tested.
curious
November 1st, 2012
9:41 am
The people still rabid over Benghazi are the same people that believe the moon landing is a hoax, Hitler and Bin Laden are still alive, the UN is going to take over the US, Obama is going to take our guns away, food stamps for all, Obama is a Muslim not born in the US,etc.
No telling what kind of costume they put on when they’re at home alone.
kayaker 71
November 1st, 2012
9:41 am
Both of these men are just doing their jobs….. nothing more. Heaping praise on either of them is akin to giving a trophy to everyone, no matter who won. Bozo can’t stand Christie, never could. Christie is just caught in the middle….. essentially wanting to do his job but needing government help to accomplish it. And guess who hold the wallet……. Bronco Bamma, who is aching to look presidential with at least something.
Brosephus™
November 1st, 2012
9:41 am
Whether it’s genuine concern or political posturing is of no concern with me when it comes to Christie. I’m just glad to see that people are being helped out up there. Y’all can play this Left/Right bullsh*t all day, but there are people who lost everything they own and others who have lost family. This political bullsh*t can wait to some other time. Maybe Jay needs to post video of Christie dressing down the Fox and Friends people the other day, as that was pretty much his message at the time.
Adam
November 1st, 2012
9:42 am
Shorter kayaker: OH MY GOD STOP TALKING ABOUT UNITY! It’s killing Romney’s chances! WHIIIIIINE!
Joe Hussein Mama
November 1st, 2012
9:42 am
Recon — “Many on the left have their heads in the sand as to how the public views Obama’s handling of the consulate attack in Libya.”
Sorry, I can’t hear you over the noise of all this heavy equipment cleaning up New Jersey, New York and Delaware. Get back to me once the bulldozers, loaders and dump trucks are gone.
Simple Truths
November 1st, 2012
9:43 am
Jay, it is just you.
Adam
November 1st, 2012
9:43 am
This political bullsh*t can wait to some other time
Now is not the time to talk about FEMA control. Respect the victims. This is an isolated incident by a lone storm.
Thomas Heyward Jr
November 1st, 2012
9:43 am
Georgia
November 1st, 2012
9:31 am
The Insurance Companies have a point: The Eastern Seaboard has a pre-existing condition of being at or below sea level, and since when does a Hurricane cause flooding? (since Adam?) This is why so many want to deep six capitalism’s illogical intrusions into Religion: Floods are an act of God. Decline Payment. Next.
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See Federal Subsidizing of Flood insurance…………………………………dummy.
Adam
November 1st, 2012
9:44 am
Many on the left have their heads in the sand as to how the public views Obama’s handling of the consulate attack in Libya.
Actually, only the right wing think that they represent “the public” on this.
HDB
November 1st, 2012
9:46 am
Williebkind
November 1st, 2012
9:40 am
Are you NOT SEEING the truth? — THAT’s the question!!
Brosephus™
November 1st, 2012
9:46 am
All who want to see unity in the federal government – vote for Romney. You will not get it if Obama is reelected. That is plain and undeniable.
Why do Conservatives hate compromise?
Jeffrey
November 1st, 2012
9:46 am
I think Christie is just hoping Obama will introduce him to bruuuuuuuuce.
Mary Elizabeth
November 1st, 2012
9:46 am
Don, 8:24 am
He (Christie)says what he believes to be true. He thinks Obama and FEMA are doing a good job, so he said so. Hard to believe in this age of super-cynicism, but there it is!
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I agree with you, Don. Just because these two men are genuine in their concern for others does not negate the fact that they can also be aware of the political benefit of their “partnership.” They can contain both truths, with their overriding concern being care for the people who will benefit from their “servant leadership.”
Contrast that with Mitt Romney’s posed care for the victims of hurricane Sandy as he spoke of preparing “rows” or “aisles” of food for them. This man seems to exist so much on the surface, that he appears incapable of deeper feeling for others, outside of his family.
The possibility of having another President who lives out political spin of truth as reality is abhorrent to me. President Obama does not experience others in a surface way nor does he condone political spin as truth, in large measure. Remember that on Nov. 6.
Joe Hussein Mama
November 1st, 2012
9:47 am
Williebkind — “Be afraid JHM be very afraid.”
I kept flying every week after 9/11 (and was in the Washington metro area on 9/11), so if I’m not afraid of al-Qaeda, I’m certainly not afraid of teh Intertoobz Revolootionaries.
godless heathen
November 1st, 2012
9:47 am
A lot of the area of the Jersey Shore was wiped out by the Ash Wednesday storm in 1962. 45,000 homes were destroyed in New Jersey. But we’ll spend $billions to rebuild these areas so they can be wiped out again by some future storm.
Recon 0311 2533
November 1st, 2012
9:47 am
JHM…Sorry, I can’t hear you over the noise of all this heavy equipment cleaning up New Jersey, New York and Delaware. Get back to me once the bulldozers, loaders and dump trucks are gone.
Cute but stupid
Donovan
November 1st, 2012
9:47 am
So you clowns who vote for incompetent people still think that Benghazi is only a bump in the road and that after 7 weeks there are unanswered questions about the murder of our people?
Your president is a liar. The people who surround him are liars. And this is the person you want to run this country for 4 more years? That makes you mentally ill, suspiciously harmful, or incredibly naive.
It’s in your face. Believe it. Obama’s cause and your following is fundamentally wrong and morally corrupt. This regime’s secrets and shenanigans will eventually come to light.
YOU DON’T LEAVE YOUR PEOPLE BEHIND. The was not a bump in the road.
Joe Hussein Mama
November 1st, 2012
9:48 am
Adam — “BIPARTISANSHIP”
“And the conservatives HATE both of those things.”
I bet they’re slagging on Christie this morning for being bi-curious.
ad
November 1st, 2012
9:49 am
The GOP leadership has proven time and again that they don’t care what happens to the country. They’re in this for the money. Unfortunately, there are not enough rich people to vote in their candidates, so they have throw some crumbs to the religious right, racists and the anti-governement nuts to increase their numbers. Their paid shills rile up the crowd on the war on Christmas or other nonsense while shipping jobs overseas, busting up a union or starting a war. This has gotten them a solid South, voting GOP all the way to the bottom of every measurment on education and wealth, but hasn’t played as well in the states that won the Civil War. Romney wins Georgia – Obama wins the election.
kayaker 71
November 1st, 2012
9:49 am
Meanwhile, new unemployment claims have dropped….. an astounding 2%. Seems that 9,000 people are off the rolls but we still have 363,000 who filed. The jobs numbers are not cooperating, liberals. Something is wrong.
Joe Hussein Mama
November 1st, 2012
9:50 am
Recon — “Cute but stupid”
Sorry your pet news story got knocked off the front pages. Sucks to be you. (laughing)
Citizen of the World
November 1st, 2012
9:51 am
The spirit of cooperation and compromise that one characterized our governance was undermined by Newt Gingrich’s scorched-earth tactics starting in the 90s. Since then, the heaping helpings of extreme bias offered up by the likes of Rush Limbaugh, Fox & Friends, Sean Hannity, et. al., have made for an even more polarized climate where the base will brook no middle ground. So it is indeed rare to see and hear this type of demonstration of bipartisanship. President Obama went into his term with hopes of reaching across the aisle, but the Republicans would have no part of it. This intransigence is costing them the confidence of the American people — or at least those that haven’t been brainwashed by Fox News.
Redneck Convert (R--and proud of it)
November 1st, 2012
9:52 am
Well, I ain’t worried one bit about Christie and Obama making nice with each other. When Christie gets ready to make his run for President, Obama will be back to being the rat-effing Muslim Socialist Christie said he was before this hurricane.
Recon 0311 2533
November 1st, 2012
9:52 am
Mary Elizabeth,
Evidently you either unaware or have ignored the Obama administration’s mishandling of the recent tragedy in Libya that took the lives of four Americans there in service to our government and to our country.
curious
November 1st, 2012
9:52 am
Donovan
“Your president is a liar.”
Isn’t there an investigation going on?
The term “Liar” sure does get thrown around a lot.
Georgia
November 1st, 2012
9:53 am
Don’t you just love writing COPY?
Lord Help Us
November 1st, 2012
9:53 am
‘This regime’s secrets and shenanigans will eventually come to light.’
Such as?
Welcome to your occupation
November 1st, 2012
9:54 am
ad: “This has gotten them a solid South, voting GOP all the way to the bottom of every measurment on education and wealth..”
They’ll vote for the psychopath twins no matter what.
Well, short of last-minute revelations that Romney has been living a Sandusky-like double life. Or short of him claiming he’s “bigger than Jesus”, or some other such outrage to get the rubes all riled up.
weetamoe
November 1st, 2012
9:54 am
Christie needs a quick response; Obama needs some good publicity. Nothing wrong with that. Obama should be thankful that Christie is in charge and not Blanco, Nagin, and the royal Landrieus. Republican governors. Ya gotta love ‘em. But not Deal. He still acts like the democrat he used to be.
bucket
November 1st, 2012
9:55 am
@ GT – you might want to ask Mayor Cory Booker how fast the left will throw you under the bus for saying something nice about a Republican. Both sides do it dude. Until we get away from this “us vs them” mentality we are never going to be able to fix this mess.
Thomas Heyward Jr
November 1st, 2012
9:55 am
Paul—–
“And as far as Civil Liberties………………Christie Canceled Halloween last night.”
Well, I can see your making a joke to deflect from a really idiotic comment.
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i wasn’t joking.
Chrisitie DID cancel halloween and I shudder to think of what an armed Federalie goon did to any children caught out Trick-or Treating.
Of course you would have some idiotic excuse for that too.
curious
November 1st, 2012
9:55 am
‘This regime’s secrets and shenanigans will eventually come to light.’
More likely, Romney’s tax returns if he’s elected.
Jack
November 1st, 2012
9:55 am
Lastest: 53-42. Libs better start hedging their bets.
TaxPayer
November 1st, 2012
9:55 am
When individuals fund a charitable remainder unitrust, or “CRUT,” they defer capital gains taxes on any profit from the sale of the assets, and receive a small upfront charitable deduction and a stream of yearly cash payments. Like an individual retirement account, the trust allows money to grow tax deferred, while like an annuity it also pays Romney a steady income. After the funder’s death, the trust’s remaining assets go to a designated charity.
Isn’t that just so “charitable” of the Mitt. Assuming of course that giving to yourself is called “charity”.
larry
November 1st, 2012
9:55 am
I have read alot where Obama is just ” doing his job” in response to the damage and tragic loss of life after Hurricane Sandy. He has always ” done his job” the last four years, especially in the wake of natural disasters. He hired Jeb Bush’s director of emergency management to be the director of FEMA, someone who actually qualified for the job.
The previous administration and president didnt do this.
By the way, anyone remember the floods in this state in 2009? I do, living in one of the affected counties , FEMA was here until the middle of November , two months after the flood.
See what happens when you someone who’s qualified at a position instead of a political cronie.
ITS ALL BUSHS"S FAULT
November 1st, 2012
9:55 am
You CONS should move to Bengazi since you care so much. Big Smart Govt is doing its job for a change . So all of you Robme lovers can Suck it on Nov6…. 4 more for 44…
Welcome to your occupation
November 1st, 2012
9:56 am
Recon: “Evidently you either unaware or have ignored the Obama administration’s mishandling of the recent tragedy in Libya …”
I love it. Last night I looked at the FOX News home page for fun. Not ONE single mention of Chris Christie or the president’s appearance. Just a big spread on more big, shocking Libya revelations.
I’ve never seen such a pouting front page in my life.
larry
November 1st, 2012
9:56 am
when you someone
that should be ” when you put someone”
Lord Help Us
November 1st, 2012
9:57 am
‘ I shudder to think of what an armed Federalie goon did to any children caught out Trick-or Treating.’
omfg…
Cons, this one is all yours…
Finn McCool (The System isn't Broken; It's Fixed)
November 1st, 2012
9:58 am
Kayaker , that sure is hypocritical. You say “Don’t heap praise on them” for doing their jobs and then go on to heap scorn on the President for….doing his job.
stands for decibels
November 1st, 2012
9:58 am
the battle for the soul of this Republic must continue.
yeah, after today, you got two working days for that. Good luck on the soul-of-the-Republic thingie.
Thomas Heyward Jr
November 1st, 2012
9:59 am
Mary Elizabeth—–
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The possibility of having another President who lives out political spin of truth as reality is abhorrent to me. President Obama does not experience others in a surface way nor does he condone political spin as truth, in large measure. Remember that on Nov. 6.
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I…along with other decent people will remember our civil liberties that we lost and the blood of brown women and children.
You should read this.
From a prog that actually has principles.
Devestating.
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http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/09/why-i-refuse-to-vote-for-barack-obama/262861/
Recon 0311 2533
November 1st, 2012
9:59 am
Sorry your pet news story got knocked off the front pages. Sucks to be you. (laughing)
I’m content with myself as evidently you are with yourself even though you’re uninformed either by design or circumstance. Keep on blogging though in your blissful ignorance. ISFH
Welcome to your occupation
November 1st, 2012
9:59 am
bucket: “you might want to ask Mayor Cory Booker how fast the left will throw you under the bus for saying something nice about a Republican”
Cory Booker is thrown under the bus — and I’m throwing the bus into reverse once again right now to back over him once more for good measure — not for “making nice” with a Republican but because he’s a total fake, an astroturf politician who’s been propped up by right-wing education and financial interests throughout his entire career. The guy is entirely in the Arthur Davis mold.
kayaker 71
November 1st, 2012
9:59 am
curious, 9:52,
“Your president is a liar”. Please carefully read the following…..” If you make less than 250K/yr, your taxes will not go up….. not a thin dime”.
We are getting ready for the biggest tax increase in US history as of January 1, 2013.
Families with an income of 70K…… up $4138
Baby Boomers with an income of 95K…… up $4223
Low income families with incomes of 24.7K….. up $1027
Retirees with an income of 42.7K….. up $857
Millennials with an income of 23.9K….. up $1099
Now those are lies, curious. Blatant, outright lies from someone who knew all along that these figures would be forced on the public by the end of the first term.
Joe Hussein Mama
November 1st, 2012
9:59 am
T. Heyward — ” I shudder to think of what an armed Federalie goon did to any children caught out Trick-or Treating.”
What a pathetically ridiculous statement.
ITS ALL BUSHS"S FAULT
November 1st, 2012
9:59 am
200 marines were killed in Beirut under Reagan and you CONS think he should be on Mt. Rushmore . Your pure horse hockey… OBAMA ..2012
Joe Hussein Mama
November 1st, 2012
10:00 am
IABF — “200 marines were killed in Beirut under Reagan”
And one of them was a friend of mine.
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 1st, 2012
10:01 am
“If you are too stupid to see the truth about Oblarm’s muder of Ben Gazi, you can find it here: townhall.con.”
.con.
a freudian slip if ever there was one.
ITS ALL BUSHS"S FAULT
November 1st, 2012
10:01 am
My sincere condolences..
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 1st, 2012
10:01 am
“IABF — “200 marines were killed in Beirut under Reagan””
hey … don’t forget … reagan retaliated … those people in Grenada TOTALLY didn’t see it coming!!!
Rightwing Troll
November 1st, 2012
10:02 am
“Chrisitie DID cancel halloween and I shudder to think of what an armed Federalie goon did to any children caught out Trick-or Treating.”
I shudder to think about kids out in costume with no streetlights on, emergency vehicles flying about and possibly live, downed power lines laying about…As for what “armed FEDRALIE goons” did to kids last night… that’s just in your sick and twisted fantasy… there were no Mexican Fedralies in NJ last night, nor were there “armed” Federal agents out enforcing Christies State level proclamation…
I’m sure there’s a HUGE issue in NJ this morning with all those people who bought candy and didn’t have a single trick or treater…
stands for decibels
November 1st, 2012
10:02 am
A pure sign of desperation is
…a bunch of online conservatives telling me that it’s MY side that is “desperate,” over and over, this week.
Socialism, scarier than Sandy
November 1st, 2012
10:03 am
24 million unemployed will cry if Obama is re-elected
Because then there will be no hope, no change, and not much of a future
Elect Mitt and let’s put America back to work
Joe Hussein Mama
November 1st, 2012
10:03 am
Recon — “I’m content with myself as evidently you are with yourself even though you’re uninformed either by design or circumstance.”
Champ, I’m not the clueless poster who keeps posting polls without having the FAINTEST idea how to read or understand them. If you want to see uninformed, I believe there’s a mirror in your bathroom. (giggling)
“Keep on blogging though in your blissful ignorance. ISFH”
I like being ignorant of crazy bullspit, yes. (laughing, pointing)
Doggone/GA
November 1st, 2012
10:03 am
“But we’ll spend $billions to rebuild these areas so they can be wiped out again by some future storm.”
Nowhere on earth is immune to natural disasters. What would you have use do? Find a disaster free planet to move to?