CaP'N GRuNGe Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Speak Softly People thought this was a good sign: During a fund-raiser in Denver, Obama — a former constitutional law professor at the University of Chicago Law School — was asked what he hoped to accomplish during his first 100 days in office. “I would call my attorney general in and review every single executive order issued by George Bush and overturn those laws or executive decisions that I feel violate the constitution,” said Obama Other goals for his first 100 days: work out a plan to withdraw troops from Iraq; make progress on alternative energy plans and launch legislation to reform the health care system. This was also encouraging: [D]uring a Senate vote Wednesday, Obama dragged Lieberman by the hand to a far corner of the Senate chamber and engaged in what appeared to reporters in the gallery as an intense, three-minute conversation. While it was unclear what the two were discussing, the body language suggested that Obama was trying to convince Lieberman of something and his stance appeared slightly intimidating. Using forceful, but not angry, hand gestures, Obama literally backed up Lieberman against the wall, leaned in very close at times, and appeared to be trying to dominate the conversation, as the two talked over each other in a few instances. ... Obama loyalists were quick to express their frustration with Lieberman's decision and warned that if he continues to take a lead role in attacking Obama it could complicate his professional relationship with the Caucus. And I like this too. It's from earlier today: Barack Obama’s solution to dealing with members of Congress who don’t pass his health care plan? “Whup them.” At a town hall meeting on health care at Virginia High School, a 95-year-old voter gave the expected nominee a maple walking stick he had carved himself with the intention of giving it to Obama. Obama thanked the man and then, admiring his new gift, said “If members of Congress don’t pass my health care plan, I’ll whup them, I’ll whup them. That’s right, don’t mess with me, I’ll have my stick.” ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 please ban capn grunge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 How is this not gunned and my WSJ article is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 This thread is meant to be humorous. It's not bashing anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 This thread is meant to be humorous. It's not bashing anyone. I dunno. The idea of putting President W's multitude of signing orders under scrutiny is a valid area for policy discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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