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'In with a bang' Obama dismays the faithful
UK Times ^ | Nov. 30, 2008 | Tony Allen-Mills

Posted on 11/30/2008 1:12:44 AM PST by FocusNexus

Fifty days before President George W Bush packs his bags for Texas, Obama has already usurped much of his predecessor's authority. Yet in doing so he has exposed himself to early controversy that may seriously shorten the presidential honeymoon that most new incumbents enjoy. There are already stirrings of confusion and dismay among Democratic faithful perturbed by some of Obama's early appointments.

At three press conferences last week, Obama in effect seized control of America's economic policy, unveiling a new team of advisers and future cabinet members, and laying out his plans for a sweeping stimulus programme.

When India was rocked by terrorist attacks on Mumbai, it was to Obama that the American media turned for reaction. He consulted Condoleezza Rice, Bush's secretary of state, and on Friday announced that he was closely monitoring the crisis even as his Chicago home was filling with 60 friends and family members invited for a Thanksgiving dinner.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Editorial; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 111th; bho2008; brokenpromises; economy; lefties; mohammedanism; obama; wot
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To: TalBlack

who will NOT fail


41 posted on 11/30/2008 9:59:49 AM PST by TalBlack
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To: FocusNexus
I think a lot of people here would have been happier if Obama had selected left wing fanatics instead of the main stream types that he has, in fact, selected. They would have been proven right.

Apart from the selection of Hillary Clinton, which is clearly a quid pro quo, we have little to complain about so far, under the circumstances. Honest people will admit that it could have been far worse (you know, Bill Ayers for secretary of education, etc...).

Let's not be whiners and ankle biters. It only makes us look small and irrelevant, and I suspect we'll have plenty of real issues to complain about in the next eight years .

I have my nomex on, so flame away.

42 posted on 11/30/2008 10:17:15 AM PST by Batrachian
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To: livius

“even if he is finally forced to reveal that he is not a natural born citizen.”

Here, you raise a most interesting scenario.

Would the military follow orders from a non-qualified President? Could they?

Both of these questions raise the issue of “duly qualified”.

Interesting times approach.


43 posted on 11/30/2008 10:45:04 AM PST by GladesGuru (In a society predicated upon freedom, it is essential to examine principles,)
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To: GladesGuru
Would the military follow orders from a non-qualified President? Could they?

I've wondered about that, too. One of the great boasts of our country, I think, is that we have never had a military that took off on its own and decided to oppose our government. However, we've never had a situation before where the holder of the office of President, and thus the Commander in Chief, is potentially in violation of the Constitution. I hope the Supreme Court takes this up, because there are many important issues here.

It's certainly possible that Barry is a natural born citizen. But then, it's also possible that he's not. And what then? For one thing, he would obviously have been aware of this at the time of running for president, and I doubt that he was the only one. What are the criminal implications of this?

44 posted on 11/30/2008 11:56:17 AM PST by livius
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To: winodog
W has done this (been mature to dems) since day one and all its brought him is negative news and grief.

True, but when he stands before the Lord he will have nothing to be ashamed of. He didn't compromise his principles. Why should he stoop down to their low-life level?

I can't say the same for the pro-baby-killing dems. They will have plenty to answer for, and "it's Bush's fault" is not going to wash.

45 posted on 11/30/2008 4:09:45 PM PST by pray4liberty (Always vote for life!)
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