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Poor George's Almanac
The US now needs Professor Obama to make a brief return to the lecturn.
I think that this would be worth doing. Agree? Disagree?. The White House should film and put up on YouTube: "5 minutes with Professor Obama: A presidential address like none other". Just put it out there. See what happens. Have the president look/act a bit like a professor, at least in the beginning. Perhaps briefly wear a professor robe. Wear glasses & joke that there are no lenses (stick hands thru frame). Use a real flip chart, markers, like Ross Perot did yrs ago. Lo-tech, not hi-tech! It could go viral. Maybe even a few celebrities sitting in the lecture hall that the camera can cut to periodically, just for amusement. And then EDUCATE because the msg isn’t getting thru. The GOP is fooling people. The viral nature of YouTube might attract an audience that the president doesn’t usually reach. We have to cut thru the clutter to get out the truth in the face of GOP spins, lies, and distortion. PROFESSOR OBAMA explains that “The GOP decries the stimulus as wasted deficit spending!” Professor Obama can show how it has helped. Chart the job losses stopping as the stimulus started. Up to 800,000 jobs gained in a year, while Bush lost that same amount of jobs in 8 yrs The stimulus was wasted money? Professor Obama can show the dropoff in gov't jobs in September 2010 as stimulus funding dried up, & explain the ripple effect to the private sector. “This is why we spent money on the stimulus; to fight agains the loss of jobs”. The GOP cries about the deficit! Professor Obama explains the one time that you can’t fight a deficit is when the economy is in the tank! Lots of support from economists on the right and left on this, including Bush’s Fed chairman. Speaking of deficit what does the GOP want? They want tax cuts for the rich, ADDING xx billions to the deficit. “you don’t need a professor to tell u that this is poor way of deficit spending, if u want to get people back to work”, & “little is more important to me than that”. Rich already spend what they want to; a tax cut for the people will give real people real money that will actually be spent. This is why I oppose extending the tax cuts to the rich, but keping them for the rest of us. In these tough times, money has to flow for job creation, not to pad the rich’s already well-padded investment accounts. Imagine taking that money that the GOP wants to send to the rich via tax cuts & use it to fix America instead. Bridges need to be repaired anyway. Now is the time. Concrete is cheap, interest rates low, & people need jobs, esp the hard hit construction industry. I ask you, which does the nation need more of now? Richer rich people, or more employed citizens? During the Bush years, with a good economy, we could have been like China & put money in the bank for a rainy day. Instead we got unfunded Medicare Part D, and unaffordable tax cuts tha added to the deficit. China had billions saved away when times were good, and they could spend it on a stimulus & they came roaring back. The GOP’s failures/deficit spending in good times weakens us now. That is why, when we passed our healthcare bill we put in place the means to actually pay for it without adding to the deficit. As I’ve explained deficit spending is justified to dig ourselves out of a recession, but the GOP’s history of new long-term spending commitments, such as Medicare Part D, without paying for them can no longer be allowed to happen. The GOP wants to roll back regulation! Professor Obama asks “What do they think got us into this mess in the 1st place?” Canada never weakened banking regulations as we & other nations did. How many Canadian banks did the Canadian gov’t have to bail out? None! I will be 1st to admit that we could have done more to watch over offshore drilling, but the solution to problems like this is NOT to let big oil do whatever they want, drill, baby, drill, without considering the consequences if something goes wrong. The solution is not to allow big banks to bring down the economy by doing whatever they want. This is why we’ve enacted new financial reform regulations; to prevent this from happening again, and why I have made changes to the structure of our oversight of oil drilling. So should the US follow the path that the GOP wants to take us down? Weaken regulation to make another financial collapse more likely? Deficit spend by enacting tax cuts for the rich, when that money could instead by used to create more jobs? Should we let this chance to fix infrastructure on the cheap pass us by, in a time when we need to create jobs? Should we enact more long-term programs with no accounting as to how we will pay for them? No! Don’t let the GOP do it! Things are tough now, but the solution is not to go back to the policies that got us into this mess in the first place. I hope that we as a nation are smart enough to learn from those mistakes. (bell rings) Professor Obama (startled) “Ah, OK. Class dismissed!” Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Wed Jan 21st 2009, 01:42 PM "Bush History" is history. As promised no more Bush on-this-date postings after the Inauguration. Bush is gone and so are these posts. Thanks to all who read, and to all who responded. I appreciated the thoughful responses, even from the Bush defenders. I was not so crazy about those of you who weakened your own arguments with the kindergarten playground-level name calling. Discussing different viewpoints is good for democracy, not bad for it. There really is no need for being insulting. I hope that some of the Bush supporters took a serious inward look at themselves, and considered if they were really standing up for what is best for our nation, or were merely defending Bush because of his party. I just can't see, for example, how aiding bin Laden in tearing down the best principles of our founding fathers is something worth defending. The nation, our Constiution, our proud principles must always come before party. I hope that those who supported Obama will make the same choice, to stand up for the nation over their party, if by some implausible miracle Obama proves equally as bad. So thanks for stopping by for these posts. Don't forget the special 'good-bye Bush' good buy at the Poor George website... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1469 Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Tue Jan 20th 2009, 01:06 AM An Army Lt. Gen. who worked on pre-9/11 terror issues with both the Clinton and Bush administrations says that there was less focus on terror after the Bush people took over (2002). Also, Rumsfeld spins more tall tales about Iraqi WMDs (2003). In 2007 a soldier speaks out, and in 2008 a management expert analyzes the root causes of Bush's failings. Finally, a special 'good-bye Bush' good buy. More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1461 ** This is the last installment of 'On This Date in Bush History'. Thanks for your interest. May there never again be another administration like this past one. Let's work towards a rapid recovery from all that has been lost. ** Today's category: Dishonesty, Iraq, Weak on Terrorism 365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - NO MORE Bush blunders daily Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Fri Jan 16th 2009, 02:04 AM A letter draws attention to the fact that the Bush admin. has been working hard, going all out, pulling all the stops to promote the interests of the likes of Enron (2002). This was, of course, prior to all the criminal charges against the now defunct company, but after 'Kenny Boy' and other Enron interests had oh-so-generously lined the Bush campaign's pockets. Also, a bloody day in Iraq (2007).
More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1429 Today's category: Bushisms, Iraq, The Corporation's Yes Man 365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily -- This email is sent to those who participate at www.PoorGeorgesAlmanac.com . If you do not want to receive these emails please reply with UNSUB in the subject line or just write back and let me know. Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Thu Jan 15th 2009, 01:09 AM Bush takes a hit for his pretend-cowboy persona from a prominent GOPer on this date in 2000 (with related yee-haw Bushisms). Also, a Bush campaign promise is made on respecting science, a promise soon to be broken (2000). In 2007 we find the president finally admitting to some of his oh-so-obvious Iraq failures, and in 2008 we have a Bush failure on inflation. More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1422 Today's category: Bushisms, Dishonesty, Incompetence, Iraq 365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Wed Jan 14th 2009, 12:05 AM In the news on this date: Scientists talk of the harm caused by Bush appointees who "fabricate" science to the benefit of industry and harm of the environment (2008). Also in 2008, the military brass talks of US harm caused by Bush's Gitmo policies. Admiral Mike Mullen: "I'd like to see it shut down ... it's been pretty damaging". And a Bushism. More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1412 Today's category: Betraying Justice, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Iraq, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders 365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Tue Jan 13th 2009, 02:24 AM Bush's infamous pretzel incident occurred on this date in 2002. In the news in 2007, blow back from an angry FBI agent: Bush's Justice Dept seems to prioritize protecting corrupt GOPers over putting criminals in jail. And it might not be torture to Bush, but even Bush insiders agree that waterboarding sounds like torture to them (2008).
More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1400 Today's category: Betraying Justice, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Iraq, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders 365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Sat Jan 10th 2009, 01:28 AM Bush's "key piece of evidence" on WMDs is publicly shot down on this date (2003), though that doesn't stop Bush from continuing to use it to sell us on his war. Also, some ways that Bush 'supported' the troops in 2007 are reviewed (2008). Given this and other Bush actions it's little wonder that prominent GOPers are running from the Bush record (2008).
More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1375 Today's category: Bushisms, Dishonesty, Failing the Troops, Iraq, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders 365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Fri Jan 09th 2009, 12:21 AM The Bush administration flat out lies about WMDs on this date, even while on-the-ground weapons inspectors say they have found nothing (2003). Also the Bush administration sneaks off the global warming denial bus on this date, finally admitting that green house gases impact climate change (2007). Not that they intend to do anything about that! More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1368 Today's category: Bushisms, Global Warming Denial, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Iraq, Manipulating Research 365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Thu Jan 08th 2009, 12:13 AM A 2005 reminder of war's innocent victims as the US admits to a 500 pound bomb dropped on the wrong house, killing 14 Iraqis. Also in 2005, blow back when the Bush admin is caught using taxpayer funds to undermine the key democratic value of a free press. Finally, Bush can't stop warming but he can help those who want to pretend it doesn't exist (2007). More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1359 Today's category: Bushisms, Global Warming Denial, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Iraq, Manipulating Research 365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Thu Jan 01st 2009, 10:27 AM Today in Bush History, 1/1 ...
Integrity ('03), Insensitivity('06) and Incompetence ('06) on Display On this date, dealings with Karl Rove reveal the integrity of Bush's father and the lack of same in his son (2003). Come 2006 Bush's insensitivity is on display as we find him in front of wounded troops at an amputee center, saying that he is injured too (poor George has a scratch). That same year Medicare Part D coverage starts, and it's inept implementation causes many seniors many problems. More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1306 Today's category: Bushisms, Failing the Troops, Iraq Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Mon Dec 29th 2008, 12:31 AM Bush's misguided Iraq invasion drove angry Muslims into al Qaeda's welcoming army, as the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqis angers the Arab world.
Yet, in the world's largest Muslim nation, one action by Mr. Bush served to improve opinions of America there, reducing temptations to join the terrorists. It is clear that bombs and guns are not the only weapons against terror. More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1283 Today's category: Encouraging Terrorism, Foreign Policy Foul Ups, Iraq Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Sat Dec 27th 2008, 01:49 AM TIME takes a "gamble" naming George Bush 'Person of the Year' (2004). Also on this date (2006), it took the threat of a court order but the Interior Dept agrees to consider polar bears as endangered. Yet, they just can't bring themselves to say why! It's not that difficult really, just 2 words: "global warming". Why is that so hard to say? Also, a related Bushism.
More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1271 Today's category: Bushisms, Global Warming Denial, The Corporation's Yes Man 365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily -- Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Fri Dec 26th 2008, 12:19 AM Bush's appointment on this date (2003) of a long time ally is short-lived; he is fired, apparently for doing too good a job of ferreting out incompetence at Homeland Security. Protect the nation yes, but not if it means embarrassing Mr Bush! Also on this date (2006) President Ford's death frees a reporter to talk of Ford's strong disagreement with Bush's Iraq policies. And a related Bushism. More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1265 Today's category: Bushisms, Incompetence, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders 365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily Posted by BlueButGlad2 in General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009)
Wed Dec 24th 2008, 12:49 AM President Bush announces an FDA appointee on this date who would be instrumental in preventing the FDA from moving forward on a recommendation that the morning-after-pill be approved for over-the-counter sales. The appointee claims to be part of God's plan to fight the will of Satan at the FDA. Also today, related Bushisms and a Bush deficit update.
More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ... http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1246 Today's category: Bushisms, The Evangelical's Tool 365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily |
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