Thank you.
Posted on 01/29/2014 8:40:44 AM PST by Phillyred
PRESIDENT OBAMA: action hero, or bad actor? More than five years after becoming America's 44th president, Obama declared in his State of the Union address last night that his sixth, 2014, would be a "year of action." His proclamation was born partly from resolve to tackle the rising gap between America's rich and poor but mainly from his frustration over getting anything done in gridlocked Washington. The president told Americans in the just-over-an-hour televised address that his political weapon of choice would be the pen - that during the next 12 months he would sign executive orders as a way to address some of the country's many vexing problems. The first and possibly boldest such move, he announced, will be a steep hike in the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour for private contractors winning federal work. "In the coming months, let's see where else we can make progress together," Obama said to a chamber packed with lawmakers facing a midterm election. "Let's make this a year of action. That's what most Americans want - for all of us in this chamber to focus on their lives, their hopes, their aspirations. "And what I believe unites the people of this nation, regardless of race or region or party, young or old, rich or poor, is the simple, profound belief in opportunity for all - the notion that if you work hard and take responsibility, you can get ahead." But the vibe surrounding the yearly Constitution-mandated speech was that little unites the increasingly factionalized people of this nation.
(Excerpt) Read more at philly.com ...
I wish someone (a talented FReeper) could make a spinning head 0, or a talking-out-of-both-sides-of-his-mouth - with talk bubbles saying, “The Economy IS Improving!”, “We Need to Raise Minimum Wage!”, and, “Unemployment is Down!”, “We need Government Job Training Programs!” or “Let’s Pass Amnesty for 20+ Million!”.
Nice!
Id never seen him actually using his Mighty Pen before either.
Brings to mind a book title I remember from several decades back
“The Left Hand Of Darkness”
I cant remember what the book was about...but I certainly do remember the title now...for some reason.
It is kind of funny though - much like the clinton administration, they hire a bunch of wet behind the ears know it all’s who turn out not to know anything
Obama is Law-Less because Republicans are BALL-LESS!!!
Do you mind if I steal your graphic and use it?
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