So now what?

[Times]

Obama is supposed to do a speach today about the results of the election. Many people are guessing what Obama will do now that the people have so clearly rejected the Progressive course Obama and the Democrats have been traveling on but most seem to think he will try to twiat this into more excuses.

When Obama took office with a complete control over Congress he basically told the Republicans to screww off and went completely Partisan. But now he no longer has the power to get purely socialist bills passed so the question is, will Obama turn more moderate like Clinton did or will he stay the course and try to paint the Republicans as evil some more because they won't do as he commands?

Will Obama listen to the people and turn away from his irresponsible policies and agenda or will he be the "President of no" and simply veto everything the Republicans want to do? Obama and company called the Republicans the "party of no" when they took stands against their radical agenda so it stands to reason that the same standard must now be applied to Democrats. If the Democrats block what the Republicans want to do, they are simply doing what they claimed the Republicans were doing.

The best point to be made about Obama was when he admitted he saw Republicans as his enemy. To come right out and say Republicans are the enemy should tell everyone what this guy is all about.

 

[jokersarewild]

I think it's a good thing that the Republicans took control of the House, for a couple of reasons:

1. It's never a good idea to have one party in control for too long. This way both sides get a word in edgewise and pass bills that will hopefully help people on both sides of the coin, not just one.

2. If something goes wrong, we can blame you guys

 

[hugo]

We got two years of gridlock. Gridlock ain't that bad.

 

[IWS]

I think Congress should be like the legislature in Texas. They only meet every two years.

The way the current system works, we have over 500 people in Congress who think they need to introduce legislation every year to justify their jobs. The less Congress does, the better.

 

[hugo]

I think Congress should be like the legislature in Texas. They only meet every two years.

The way the current system works, we have over 500 people in Congress who think they need to introduce legislation every year to justify their jobs. The less Congress does, the better.

And we don't pay em crap either.

 

[jokersarewild]

All I know is, the best jobs in the world are the ones where you can vote yourself a payraise. Just saying.

 

[Phreakwars]

Actually, the best job in the world is where you can buy a congressman and have him vote for a pay raise/tax cut for you by convincing the peon's the tax cuts would be good for them and having them vote for him..

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[Times]

Actually, the best job in the world is where you can buy a congressman and have him vote for a pay raise/tax cut for you by convincing the peon's the tax cuts would be good for them and having them vote for him..

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as usual, the Progressives believe everyone but them are stupid and incapable of understanding things.

While you are crying Phreakwars try to remember that the 'peons" you are so disrespectful to are wanting jobs, not Government handouts and empty promises. They all seem to understand something Progressives don't, and that is jobs come from the same private sector you progressives always attack. They also know that as long as you Progressives are attacking the job creators, there is little motivation for them to actually create jobs. Progressives punish job creators, and that is why each time they are in power, more jobs are killed.

I agree with hugo in this part, gridlock is good because at least the business community knows what the rules are going to be for awhile instead of the constantly changing set of rules the Democrats keep offering.

 

[jokersarewild]

Actually, the best job in the world is where you can buy a congressman and have him vote for a pay raise/tax cut for you by convincing the peon's the tax cuts would be good for them and having them vote for him..

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But I still have to spend money to do that. You think I have that kind of dough in this economy? Pssh.

 

[Times]

Actually, the best job in the world is where you can buy a congressman and have him vote for a pay raise/tax cut for you by convincing the peon's the tax cuts would be good for them and having them vote for him..

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But I still have to spend money to do that. You think I have that kind of dough in this economy? Pssh.

Well you called yourself lazy, you will never make good money until you get past being lazy.

 

[Times]

http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/11/08/fox-exclusive-defeated-democrats-pen-letter-implore-pelosi-step-aside

From a House Democratic Source:

FOX has obtained a letter being penned by defeated House Democrats that implores House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to step aside.

The letter is now circulating Capitol Hill and has not yet been sent to the Speaker. FOX has obtained draft language of the letter.

In the draft of the letter, the members say that they were "victimized by a national wave of resentment toward Democrats, a wave that ensnared you along with us."

The letter goes on to say "Madam Speaker, fairly or unfairly, Republicans made you the face of the resentment and disagreement in our races. While we commend your years of service to our party and your leadership through many tough times, we respectfully ask that you step aside as the top Democrat in the House."

The letter says that the defeated members "fear that Republicans will further demonize you, and in so doing, they will scare potential candidates out. The prospect of having to run against their own party leadership, in addition to their Republican opponent is simply too daunting."

The lawmakers also say that "one mark of a strong leader is the ability to discern when it is time to pass the baton" and calls this a "dark hour."

The letter closes asking Pelosi to step aside.

Full text of the letter below. Unclear who exactly will sign it and when it will go to the Speaker.

Letter from Defeated Members:

Many of us want the chance to run again and reclaim the seats that we lost on Tuesday. With you as the leader of House Democrats, the hangover of 2010 stands no chance of subsiding. Many of us have run our last race but remain committed to our party; we want to help recruit successful candidates to run in our stead. Unfortunately, we fear that Republicans will further demonize you, and in so doing they will scare potential candidates out. The prospect of having to run against their own party leadership in addition to their Republican opponent is simply too daunting.

This is a difficult letter to write, because we admire your commitment, your drive, and your conviction. You have been an historic figure in our great nation, and for that we are all proud, as should you be. Nonetheless, we each experienced how Republican demonization of you and your leadership contributed to our defeat.

It is impossible not to judge the results of November 2nd as anything but a profound loss. We want to recover. Recovery of our majority in the House necessitates new leadership at the top of our party. We believe that you can and will play an extraordinary role in our party, and it is extremely unfortunate that Republicans have taken away your ability to lead as effectively as you are able. Nonetheless, one mark of a strong leader is the ability to discern when it is time to pass the baton. As defeated members, whose party needs to rebuild, we are counting on you to show the strength of your leadership in this dark hour. We ask that you step aside as leader of our party in the House.

 

[jokersarewild]

But I still have to spend money to do that. You think I have that kind of dough in this economy? Pssh.

Well you called yourself lazy, you will never make good money until you get past being lazy.

I don't know, I've seen how Congress seems to operate, might be an ideal job for a lazy fat bastard

 

[Times]

But I still have to spend money to do that. You think I have that kind of dough in this economy? Pssh.

Well you called yourself lazy, you will never make good money until you get past being lazy.

I don't know, I've seen how Congress seems to operate, might be an ideal job for a lazy fat bastard

Well you will have to start with an advanced education, and that takes a lot of hard work so most likely not.