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Personal views

October 23rd, 2008

I have to say I am disappointed by some friends and associates.

It’s great to have an opinion about politics and I am glad they are involved. They are unfortunately unable to keep the discussion about issues and/or ideology.

A healthy discussion is good for our country. Calling people idiots or traitors – ends the rational discussion.

I expect more from otherwise intelligent people.

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President and the Congress

October 23rd, 2008

A quote I find interesting from John Steele Gordon.

“In the 1990s interstate banking was finally allowed, creating nationwide banks of unprecedented size. But Congress’s attempt to force banks to make home loans to people who had limited creditworthiness, while encouraging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to take these dubious loans off their hands so that the banks could make still more of them, created another crisis in the banking system that is now playing out.”

Full article http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122360636585322023.html

I’m just not sure I’m willing to buy the idea that the President holds anything like absolute power over either legislative body – House or the Senate.

It reminds me of an old saying – trying to herd cats…

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Media and the Election

October 21st, 2008

I’m afraid I’m convinced that the media is playing a large role in the election and generally in perceptions regarding the administration and congress. How Obama channeled the economic crisis into a positive push for his campaign absolutely amazes me. I didn’t see him do anything but duck for cover until a solution was on the table. No leadership from Obama in an issue that he looks guilty to me, referring to his Fannie/Freddie receipts.

How will a Democratic House, Senate, and Presidency be held accountable with a left leaning Main Stream Media?

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The world wants Obama

October 21st, 2008

So I guess I’m wondering does the world want Obama as the U.S. President so he can lead or be bullied?

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