Obama's Mandate

[Liar]

Something interesting about the "mandate" and the Republican control of the house. 53,952,240 votes were cast for a Democratic candidate for the House and only 53,402,643 were cast for a Republican — meaning that Democratic votes exceed Republican votes by more than half a million nationwide.

But when you look at the gerrymandering in the republican controlled state legislatures it accounts for a lot of their ability to hold the House. Don't get me wrong, Dems do it to and it is what it is.

But when it comes to looking at what the majority want it does add to the credence of their being a mandate for President Obama continuing his course of policies and against the obstructionism of the Republicans.

Th GOP is going to have to consider playing ball or risk losing their slim hold.

I've long wondered why the Seante now and then manage to elect Independents, but the House haven't in at least a long time.

It just occurred to me that gerrymandering is probably the reason. Every district too skewed to a particular party.

 

[RjThoughts]

that's why is so important to more money out of the country. this is the only way to hold on to the assets one created. not that you would ever know about those things

Move it out of the country, therefore, not having it available to make money for, not only you, but American banks. Why do you hate America?

 

[Liar]

"Get off my damn lawn" Mitch McConnell is up for re-election in 2014. He faces a possible primary against a Tea Partier. If he survives that, he might be facing Ashely Judd, yeah, favorite daughter of the Commonwealth and Democratic activist. That's why he's so grumpy.

I might tune into C-span for that.

 

[RjThoughts]

I might tune into C-span for that.

Not home at the moment, I'm investing in America!!

 

[jeninflorida]

Move it out of the country, therefore, not having it available to make money for, not only you, but American banks. Why do you hate America?

we are just doing what Apple, GM, GE, Google, .... and the thousands of others are doing. The money will grow, but will enjoy a more reasonable tax rate and not be held hostage by the socialist

 

[RjThoughts]

we are just doing what Apple, GM, GE, Google, .... and the thousands of others are doing. The money will grow, but will enjoy a more reasonable tax rate and not be held hostage by the socialist

Again, wiht the name calling. If you research as to how much the wealthiest donors to the GOP did in the last 3 years under the "Socialist" you'll find it hillarious.

Point of fact: They've grown their wealth!!!!

 

[unregistered]

 

[BoyNextDoor]

I've long wondered why the Seante now and then manage to elect Independents, but the House haven't in at least a long time.

It just occurred to me that gerrymandering is probably the reason. Every district too skewed to a particular party.

And every 10 years they get to re-draw the lines and make sure they stay skewed.

 

[julybaby04]

You do realize that the ones who had their candidate lose have been the most butthurt, crying, whining and piss-angry bunch of losers since last Tuesday night? And that the butthurt is still continuing?

I'm not just talking about here, this pussy loser bullshit is going on EVERYWHERE. You'd have to have Mr. Magoo's eyeballs along with Stevie Wonder's sunglasses to not see that verity going on.

I am just asking as the comments that have been directed to me, on here, are full of anger.

Yes, the republican lost. Yes, the 52% voted him in. Yes, there is 48% who completely disagree with what the democratic party stands for. Yes, the 48% are not happy and share their views, but in the end it changes not one single thing.

Obama is still the president. The democrats are still in the majority in the Senate. The republicans are still the majority in the House. Obama will bypass the House (and even the constitution) to do as he wishes as he did in his first term.

Why is sharing the views of the 48% such a bad thing? The 48% think the country is going to tank. The 52% do not. Both sides will live their lives and make plans accordingly. To think the 48% is going to get on board with the 52% is a bit of a stretch (same the other way as well). I would just not expect the 48% to lie down and hand everything over to the 52%.

The anger just amazes me (as does the language that is included in it).

 

[phrodeau]

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Apparently so as Obama said himself...no one business was built by individuals. Government did it all. Therefore are welfare recipients receive from the government, and there are no individuals capable of doing it on their own, then yes.....the welfare people built that too

Obama did not say that government did it all. Check the transcript. You've been listening to the lies conservatives play for you.

 

[mercury14]

I am just asking as the comments that have been directed to me, on here, are full of anger.

Yes, the republican lost. Yes, the 52% voted him in. Yes, there is 48% who completely disagree with what the democratic party stands for. Yes, the 48% are not happy and share their views, but in the end it changes not one single thing.

Obama is still the president. The democrats are still in the majority in the Senate. The republicans are still the majority in the House. Obama will bypass the House (and even the constitution) to do as he wishes as he did in his first term.

Why is sharing the views of the 48% such a bad thing? The 48% think the country is going to tank. The 52% do not. Both sides will live their lives and make plans accordingly. To think the 48% is going to get on board with the 52% is a bit of a stretch (same the other way as well). I would just not expect the 48% to lie down and hand everything over to the 52%.

The anger just amazes me (as does the language that is included in it).

I love it. You whine about how the Republican loss has nothing to do with conservatism or its many problems involving its platform of hypocrisy and pervasive bigotry. To you that should be perfectly acceptable to Americans. What the real problem is to you is the moral failings of the other side. You lost because liberal voters are just bad, immoral souls. No self-reflection is therefore warranted on your part.

 

[KRCummings]

I tried to change the subject to Laura Ingalls Wilder but you guys just had to go and talk to the troll.

 

[killallhippies]

her daughter helped get that libertarian bullshit started, so fuck her.

 

[julybaby04]

I love it. You whine about how the Republican loss has nothing to do with conservatism or its many problems involving its platform of hypocrisy and pervasive bigotry. To you that should be perfectly acceptable to Americans. What the real problem is to you is the moral failings of the other side. You lost because liberal voters are just bad, immoral souls. No self-reflection is therefore warranted on your part.

There are two schools of thought. There end lies the division. The Republicans (as flawed as they are) believe in the inherent spirit of the individual and their ability to rise up during adversity and find a way to make things work. This also includes helping those who (for a time) need that helping hand. The freedom that covers this country is there for anyone who chooses to try and make life better for themselves.

The Democrats (as flawed as they are) believe in the idea that no one should be better off than anyone else and that anything anyone believes in should be allowed. If someone has more, then the only way that happened was by cheating or taking it illegally, therefore the government should step in and take from those who have more and give to those who do not....to make it all fair.

The idea of fairness is not in the Republican platform because life is just not fair...ever...for anyone (wealthy or not).

I am sure all here will disagree, but it does not make me wrong ( or a troll, whatever that means). Perhaps I have not spent much time on the General Board, but I have been on this site for a few years. I do have my own ideas and opinions and I can see they are not popular in the least. I would say that my ideas come from living my life experiences as does the opinions of everyone here.

Discussing opposing views are a good way to learn new things. Both the Republicans and the Democrats could use a healthy dose of listening and learning.

 

[julybaby04]

Obama did not say that government did it all. Check the transcript. You've been listening to the lies conservatives play for you.

He did say that no one created a business on their own.

 

[pete]

I love it. You whine about how the Republican loss has nothing to do with conservatism or its many problems involving its platform of hypocrisy and pervasive bigotry. To you that should be perfectly acceptable to Americans. What the real problem is to you is the moral failings of the other side. You lost because liberal voters are just bad, immoral souls. No self-reflection is therefore warranted on your part.

when bush won, and then won again, i expected major changes within the democratic party. but they pretty much stuck to their ideals, and it worked out for them. small victories in the in-between elections prolly helped them think they don't need to change. in the next round of congressional elections i'll expect the repubs to make only *slight* changes.

of course, they'll need to pin a badge on an actual leader to take charge, organize the troops, and control the outgoing messages. which, so far, has been very much lacking.

 

[RoryN]

The Democrats (as flawed as they are) believe in the idea that no one should be better off than anyone else and that anything anyone believes in should be allowed.

You're not just drinking the Kool Aid - you're apparently injecting it.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

There are two schools of thought. There end lies the division. The Republicans (as flawed as they are) believe in the inherent spirit of the individual and their ability to rise up during adversity and find a way to make things work. This also includes helping those who (for a time) need that helping hand. The freedom that covers this country is there for anyone who chooses to try and make life better for themselves.

The Democrats (as flawed as they are) believe in the idea that no one should be better off than anyone else and that anything anyone believes in should be allowed. If someone has more, then the only way that happened was by cheating or taking it illegally, therefore the government should step in and take from those who have more and give to those who do not....to make it all fair.

The idea of fairness is not in the Republican platform because life is just not fair...ever...for anyone (wealthy or not).

I am sure all here will disagree, but it does not make me wrong ( or a troll, whatever that means). Perhaps I have not spent much time on the General Board, but I have been on this site for a few years. I do have my own ideas and opinions and I can see they are not popular in the least. I would say that my ideas come from living my life experiences as does the opinions of everyone here.

Discussing opposing views are a good way to learn new things. Both the Republicans and the Democrats could use a healthy dose of listening and learning.

Mmmmm, no. Republicans pretty much believe that prosperity oughta be severely rationed, and military service doesnt apply to their kids; Democrats believe that toilet paper is sooo yesterday for wiping your ass, most Democrats (both sexes) also believe theyve been pregnant by Elvis at least once.

 

[julybaby04]

Mmmmm, no. Republicans pretty much believe that prosperity oughta be severely rationed, and military service doesnt apply to their kids; Democrats believe that toilet paper is sooo yesterday for wiping your ass, most Democrats (both sexes) also believe theyve been pregnant by Elvis at least once.

I truly don't understand the statement you just made that Republicans want to severely ration prosperity. How are they doing that?

 

[jomar]

...
Discussing opposing views are a good way to learn new things. Both the Republicans and the Democrats could use a healthy dose of listening and learning.

He did say that no one created a business on their own.

You do understand the actual context and meaning of the "...no one created business on their own...," right?

 

[jomar]

.....

 

[julybaby04]

You do understand the actual context and meaning of the "...no one created business on their own...," right?

The actual context...absolutely. Obama thinking he (or the government) had anything to do with someone getting up every single day, going to work, using all of their own money (and sometimes borrowing more) to try and build a dream is not someone else building it for them.

 

[LillyO]

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[unregistered]

 

[BoyNextDoor]

I am starting to like you LillyO