Posted on 11/06/2008 4:56:38 PM PST by swordfishtrombone
Rahm's acceptence statement:
I know what a privilege it is to serve in the White House, and am humbled by the responsibility we owe the American people. I’m leaving a job I love to join your White House for one simple reason - like the record amount of voters who cast their ballot over the last month, I want to do everything I can to help deliver the change America needs. We have work to do, and Tuesday Americans sent Washington a clear message – get the job done.
I have loved the time I spent in the House, both the successes and the setbacks, and I am grateful to the people of the Fifth Congressional district who sent me to work on their behalf. I was proud to serve on a leadership team with Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Majority Whip Jim Clyburn. They have taught me invaluable lessons—even a few lessons in humility, believe it or not.
I want to say a special word about my Republican colleagues, who serve with dignity, decency and a deep sense of patriotism. We often disagree, but I respect their motives. Now is a time for unity, and Mr. President-elect, I will do everything in my power to help you stitch together the frayed fabric of our politics, and help summon Americans of both parties to unite in common purpose.
It has been almost 150 years since Americans turned to a proud son of Illinois as their President. Early in his first term, Abraham Lincoln said, "The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew.
Today, once again, our country is piled high with difficulty, and Americans have put their trust in President-elect Barack Obama and Vice-President-elect Joe Biden to think and act anew. And Mr. President-elect, I promise that your White House will do everything in our power to rise to the occasion.
Don’t kid myself?
Rahm is a bastard; he’s also a great asset. His approach will prevent in-party unity among Liberals. Art of War, anyone?
No offense here, but your line of thought is exactly what’s wrong with the Conservative movement
We can’t seem to distinguish our enemies; instead, the Liberals are one great big amalgamation of evil and corruption, like some unstoppable juggernaut. These people are all individuals, they love tearing each other down more than Conservatives ever will and while they have strength for the present, our only hope is to rebuild with clarity while they fight amongst each other... if we had an orator halfway capable and slick as Obama espousing Conservative ideals instead of populist-veiled Marxist scraps, this country would be CRIMSON RED right now
We've read Alinsky, we've had two years of intensive schooling in those methods, and in the biography Obama. We know Obama perhaps better than he knows himself.
Never forget that, never doubt our own informed read on these masters of propaganda, pretending and usurptation.
Right on, Bah!
Pssh. Please.
this man is a hardcore hate machine. I suspect he has issues with his lack of something *cough cough*, and tends to make up for it by being hostile to people.
The House will be pushing a radical agenda which currently Obama cannot afford to spend political capital explaining why radical legislation is good for America.
Rahm has the connections and pull to get the moonbats to back off and let Obama govern from the center left until America has gone back to sleep.
What will come later after the "O" zombies wake up from the dead and realize they been scammed. The "O" will change anything he wants and he will just tell it to them suck it up like the street thug he is.
Or if he crosses the street.....I guarantee he is gonna screw us. He wants to be the media republican cover fro the socialists.
Emanuel is one of the most colossal, vicious, evil partisan pricks in existence.
And the multimillionare tax-fraud vermin lives in a beautiful mansion owned by the Ralm Emanuel Foundation, PAYING NO PROPERTY TAXES. At the same time planning to massively raise all our taxes.
One day post election and Obama shows his true nature, appointing this monster.
Well said. Great point.
The Republicans on this board who wan’t to clam up and slink away with their tails between their legs need to take a hike
This is a great time for Conservatism; the sheeple are on the verge of seeing true evil
If there is no Conservative movement waiting in the wings to capture this essential moment when it comes, we really are cooked... and as you said, we can observe without having an emotional interest vested
Hey pal, it’s no secret that the liberals are a conglomeration of weasel factions and they will always be fighting amongst themselves. You have no special insight in bringing up this point. My point was that Rahm Emmanuel is a piece of shit, and he is. And regardless of how much infighting might be caused by his presence, most of his ammo will be fired at our side, as will most of those other ‘infighters’.
I disagree, I see nothing in Obama’s past that indicates he will govern center-left.
His voting record is to the LEFT of Socialist Bernie Sanders, what does that make Obama? Rahm is famous for saying F*** Republicans, this is the brand of “bipartisanship” we can look forward to.
“He’s not a Jew , he’s a Super Jew.”
Where is Mossad when you need them?
I’ve been back and forth on whether it’s better or worse for Republicans chances in 2010 and 2012 if he governs from the center. If he doesn’t, a lot of people might be put off by his radical left agenda (then again people heard him talk about redistribution of the wealth and still voted for him.) If he does govern from the center, he might piss off the left who largely funded his campaign and the radical lefties might not be as pumped to “Barack the Vote” in 2010 and 2012. But then Conservatives will also have to make the case that conservatism is better than the “center.”
Yes, he is a Jew and it seems like Obama is trying to send a message. Perhaps he is not a monster. We shall see.
I'm very disappointed in the outcome of the election. There are consequences to losing, as the new "Obama Rally" on the stock market is showing everyone. Nonetheless, I wish no ill to my country so I hope for the best, knowing that it could get a lot worse.
Well if Rahm can live property tax free what method did he use? Seems like the rest of US could use his selfish tactics.
Oh look here I am, singing his praises from the rooftops... my point to you, pal, is that anyone Obama is going to pick will have our side screaming "Oh no, what a scumbag!" ad infinitum. If we adopt this approach any longer, we're done. The media has managed to paint all republicans under one Bush banner; too bad CONSERVATIVES feel otherwise. Rahm is a vulgar, tax-dodging hatemonger who could use a Chicago-style ass kicking... my point is that a huge portion of the in-the-know-Left thinks the SAME THING. Are you listening to me at all?
I was probably unclear.
In no way do I think Obama will govern center-left. He is a extreme radical
He will talk like he will govern center left until America gets over the newness of the "one" as POTUS and goes back to sleep. Then the dem leadership will push though all the crap down our throats with the MSM blessing and on their knees
He's one dangerous Marxist
Anyone see the communique MoveOn.org released yesterday? Something along the lines of “we raised 80 million for you, now do our bidding”?
Great, another Lincoln and here I sit in South Carolina.
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