Posted on 02/06/2009 7:47:38 AM PST by SkyPilot
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — A fired-up Barack Obama ditched his TelePrompter to rally House Democrats and rip Republican opponents of his recovery package Thursday night – at one point openly mocking the GOP for failing to follow through on promises of bipartisanship.
In what was the most pointedly partisan speech of his young presidency, Obama rejected Republican arguments that massive spending in the $819 billion stimulus bill that passed the House should be replaced by a new round of massive tax cuts.
“I welcome this debate, but we are not going to get relief by turning back to the same policies that for the last eight years doubled the national debt and threw our economy into a tailspin,” said President Obama – sounding more like Candidate Obama than at any time since he took the oath of office less than a month ago.
Obama, speaking to about 200 House Democrats at their annual retreat at the Kingsmill Resort and Spa, dismissed Republican attacks against the massive spending in the stimulus.
"What do you think a stimulus is?" Obama asked incredulously. "It’s spending — that's the whole point! Seriously.”
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Guy’s as stupid as I thought ~ only a totally empty suit would still be blaming “W”.
OK so whatever came of any efforts to persuade fellow DemoRATS who oppose this stimulus too? Is this documented anywhere?
This man is a fool. He is so caught up in himself; he sees nothing else. Why do the lefties keep electing these morons?
I watched a 12 minute clip last night. What an incoherent, strident, emotional and rambling mess. Reminds me of a teenager who couldn’t get selected for the debate team. He couldn’t convince people living in the Sahara to buy ice.
Bring it on Zero!....JUST SAY NO TO SOCIALISM!!
It’s nice to see the Chicago street thug finally coming out! Americans needs a “lemon law” for politicians they elect.
“What do you think a SOCIALISM is?” Obama asked incredulously. “It’s spending — that’s the whole point! Seriously.”
There fixed it!
Obama, speaking to about 200 House Democrats at their annual retreat at the Kingsmill Resort and Spa...
Anyone?
Anyone?
It's much easier, and better for my health to just read what he says--LOL!
Don't kid yourself. Obama and the Dems will still be blaming Bush for everything three years from now. And a substantial portion of the public will slurp that Kool-Aid right down.
I was shocked to watch the replay. I'd describe him more like hysterical. Send in the backup quarterback. Oh wait. Nevermind.
This clown socialist is playing the spoiled brat who isn’t getting his ice cream. Pass your damn stimulus pile of crap without repub support Zero!....You don’t need them, right?
1. I have a terrific sense of humor and irony
2. The BOnehead has wasted no time in exhibiting on a large scale his ignorance and ineptitude when it comes to all matters political
3. He's obviously snowed a majority of his party, so when he sinks he'll take the RATS with him.
Too many dopers ~ we gotta’ shed a few of ‘em.
Well then, just vote the thing through if you Dems think it's such a good bill. You don't need us you frikin' cry babies!
Man up! Vote that pig through!
>> Okay, exactly how many Republican votes does Obama have to have in order to pass the porkulus bill?
Just two, I think.
So go for it Bambi! You can get two rinos — the Yankee Dames will do it for ya!
You WON man! Screw those pubbies! Shove it down america’s throat! You know it’s right! Just do it!
What’s wrong, Bambi? Wanna talk about it?
He’s losing his vibe as a “cool black guy”. Enjoy the meltdown.
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