Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Member Steve Chapman Newest Resident in ‘State of Denial’

Bob McCarty Writes ^ | 10-08-09 | Bob McCarty

[BobMcCartyWrites]

Steve Chapman, a member of the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, has established residency in the "State of Denial", one of the seven mystery states then-presidential candidate Barack Obama said he had visited while on the campaign trail May 9, 2008.

[BobMcCartyWrites]

Steve Chapman, a member of the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, has established residency in the "State of Denial", one of the seven mystery states then-presidential candidate Barack Obama said he had visited while on the campaign trail May 9, 2008.

In an editorial published today, Chapman writes Obama, it’s true, has done things that involve enlarging government — bailing out banks, taking over General Motors, proposing a “public option” for health insurance and spending $787 billion to stimulate the economy.

In the very next paragraph, he uses the “Bush was even worse” tactic in a desperate attempt to justify Obama’s actions: But it was George W. Bush, a conservative hero, who tossed a federal lifeline to financial institutions and automakers, as well as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He also signed the 2008 stimulus package, which was billed as a tax cut but was nothing more than a handout of $168 billion the government didn’t have.

He ends his piece with this conclusion: There is plenty to oppose in what Obama wants to do. But can we not be stupid about it?

In response, I say, “You first.”

Enjoy your life in the State of Denial, Mr. Chapman.

[equalitybeforethelaw]

How is a Govt cash infusion based on loans to the financial industry the same as buying UAW an auto company, where we the taxpayers are a minority owner? Mr Chapman, there is a significant difference. Is there a real difference if the job lost is a finanical job or a auto manufacturing job? Why didn’t we buy SEIU a mortgage bank? Why don’t we buy me something special - I personnally would like to own the Redskins, think bammy will buy it for me?

[Impy]

We should name all 7 fictitious states.

[RockinRight]

Pointing to Bush when asked about Obama’s deficit spending is like a serial killer pointing and yelling “OJ Simpson killed his wife!” when accused of murdering 39 people.

[RockinRight]

State of Denial
State of Ignorance
State of Corruption
State of Race Card
State of Power
State of Confusion
State of Misery

[Impy]

This is fun.

[Brad from Tennessee]

The Obama camp, even before taking office, quietly hinted to executives in the collapsing newspaper industry that Obama would rescue them with a bailout. A plan is now being formulated to move the print news business—at least the liberal, bankrupt papers—under a tax-exempt umbrella. This won't be enough for the most debt-ridden companies. They will require an extralegal process—similar to the auto bailout scheme—to retire debts by paying creditors in pennies or just telling them to go fu*k themselves.

Even when the White House and Congress doesn't pull this off, they look like saviors compared to tightwad Republicans.

[BobMcCartyWrites]

Already named ‘em here prior to inauguration day: http://bobmccarty.com/2009/01/16/barack-obamas-seven-mystery-states-coin-collection-revealed-in-time-for-inauguration-day/

[BobMcCartyWrites]

Already named ‘em. They’re right here: http://bobmccarty.com/2009/01/16/barack-obamas-seven-mystery-states-coin-collection-revealed-in-time-for-inauguration-day/