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I have a lot of respect for Charles Krauthammer's opinion. But, this time, I hope he's missing it.
1 posted on 07/17/2010 8:39:03 PM PDT by no dems
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Not sure if I agree with his reasons but I think he’s right. BO and Soros will break out all the dead voters and union thugs money can buy.


2 posted on 07/17/2010 8:46:43 PM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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I have an old-lady crush on that man. He’s brilliant! I, too, however, hope he’s wrong with this!


3 posted on 07/17/2010 8:47:54 PM PDT by bannie (Gone to seed.)
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Never underestimate the American yearning for the quick fix.

If Republicans are elected to majority in November and don’t give them a quick fix, many independents and even Republicans will be out looking for another one, or a man on a white horse...

Tyranny is often the result of such a mind set.


4 posted on 07/17/2010 8:50:01 PM PDT by patriciaruth (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1993905/posts)
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Say Krauthammer have you seen him play?

shankapotomus President Barack Obama Golfer Golfing Golf Swing Hawaii e-trade baby ShankaPOTUS

6 posted on 07/17/2010 8:50:58 PM PDT by Red Steel
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I don't think the Republicans win the Senate. Best case scenario I see is 49-49 with 2 independents. The Democrats lose functional control of the Senate in any case, just not nominal control. Harry Reid's smilin' face is gone, tho.

I see Republicans easily winning the House. OCICBW -- my crystal ball is fogged up and I can't afford a new one in this economy.

7 posted on 07/17/2010 8:51:23 PM PDT by Sooth2222 ("Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of congress. But I repeat myself." M.Twain)
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Obama and whoever will do anything. They do not respect anything even themselves.


9 posted on 07/17/2010 8:51:40 PM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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>>>>>Krauthammer compares Obama’s presidency to Reagan’s...

WRONG, Chuckie! Reagan loved America and respected the Founders and the Constitution. Obama hates traditional American values and beliefs and takes every opportunity to show it.

10 posted on 07/17/2010 8:52:44 PM PDT by Reagan Man ("In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.")
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He’s right...


11 posted on 07/17/2010 8:54:22 PM PDT by wireman
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He will be only right if we lose our zeal. I have a herd time believing that but it is a good cautionary tale. Love Krauthammer.


12 posted on 07/17/2010 8:57:18 PM PDT by Lazlo in PA
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Obama isn’t stupid - he’s dangerous and intentional. He’s also successful, if one understands his agenda.


13 posted on 07/17/2010 8:58:39 PM PDT by anniegetyourgun
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Assorted thoughts:

-Two years is an eternity in politics, and I don’t think we can take anything for granted in 2010, much less 2012. A lot depends on the state of the economy. If we double-dip and we roll into 2012 with feeble growth and/or continued high unemployment, he’s probably toast. If, however, the economy recovers strongly by then, much will be forgiven by voters.

-As for being able to use a GOP majority against the Republicans in the 2012 elections, I’m not so sure Krauthammer is on spot there. Yes, Bill Clinton used the GOP controlled Congress to get himself re-elected. But Clinton has always been a superb counterpuncher (i.e. “The Comeback Kid”) and a pragmatist. Obama isn’t and neither are most of his inner circle. I don’t see more than modest political cover for Obama in that situation, unless the Stupid Party blows it again (which is always possible, sadly).


15 posted on 07/17/2010 9:00:10 PM PDT by DemforBush (Serpentine, Shel! SERPENTINE!)
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Krauthammer: "Don't Underestimate Barack Obama. Soros"
17 posted on 07/17/2010 9:03:21 PM PDT by doc1019 (Martyrdom is a great thing, until it is your turn.)
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I never underestimate Obama because I know people who still like him. These are people who refuse to watch the Fox News Channel.

You simply cannot talk to these people. I almost got into it with an old friend over the health care bill. It was useless.

These people think they’re smart, but they are not really informed.


18 posted on 07/17/2010 9:03:26 PM PDT by Dr. Scarpetta (I)
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The major point CK is missing on Obama is that he has super majorities to do whatever he likes. It is not due to some sort of persuasive powers. Those days are over. Reagan ran on a platform, won in a major landslide and forced a Congress run by the opposition to enact his ideas. Secondly the point CK is missing is that those policies were wildly successful. It is unlikely that we see similar economic progress with these current plans because the they are preciey opposite of what Reagan did. I have no illusions that we will not have a tough fight in 2012, but this article is pretty poor. CK is a Beltway ivy league elistist and that clouds his views sometimes.


20 posted on 07/17/2010 9:04:55 PM PDT by ilgipper
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I don't think I could be accused of Underestimating Øbongo since I believe that is aims are to turn America into a 3rd world sh!thole.

So tell us Charles, what is your battle plan to defeat him? Are you saying that we should try to regain the House & Senate (If Democrats lose control of one or both houses, Obama will probably have an easier time in 2012, just as Bill Clinton used Newt Gingrich and the Republicans as the foil for his 1996 reelection campaign)?

Or is it "damned if we do - damned if we don't?

21 posted on 07/17/2010 9:05:08 PM PDT by rockrr (Everything is different now...)
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Obama, his administration, and the legislature have been sowing the seeds of resentment, and irrespective of exactly when those seeds fully sprout, they eventually will. They have already started to root. The democrats have survived and grown by pandering to those who pay the least into the system, and take the most out of taxpayer funded government. Under Obama they have ramped up this approach well beyond tolerable levels. Don't expect people to continue to take this indefinitely.
22 posted on 07/17/2010 9:10:21 PM PDT by pieceofthepuzzle
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He only missed the mark a little. Obama is a “Post Turtle.” He didn’t get to be President on his own. Don’t underestimate Obama puppeteers.


25 posted on 07/17/2010 9:18:19 PM PDT by Little Ray (The Gods of the Copybook Headings with terror and slaughter return!)
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Krauthammer clearly doesn’t agree with what Obama has spent his first year and a half in office doing

Believe it or not, there are people on this very forum who are so dense as to believe that Krauthammer voted for Obama and supports his agenda.

28 posted on 07/17/2010 10:05:06 PM PDT by SirJohnBarleycorn
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He has said stupid things in the past....not often but he has........


30 posted on 07/17/2010 10:14:42 PM PDT by goat granny
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Clinton didnt have a very large and growing Tea Party Caucus to deal with...


32 posted on 07/17/2010 10:16:43 PM PDT by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole....)
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