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To: Asymmetric who wrote (169527)	8/19/2011 9:42:03 AM
From: No Mo Mo	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 543108

"The retreads were called back in - many of the same people whose very ideas and philosophies caused the problems back then and that we still see to this day." That was when I began to question if what I was seeing and hearing matched what Obama was doing. Larry Summers?

To: Asymmetric who wrote (169527)	8/19/2011 9:55:31 AM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 543108

That was very good. "That moment in time was as propitious a time in American history as you could have ever wanted." Seemed like it to me. Handed to him on a silver platter, and he dropped it. "What did Obama then do? Not only did he not press his advantage - he" forgave Liebermann for campaigning for McCain, gave him his committee chairmanship back, and told the world he was a pushover, all before he even took office.

To: Asymmetric who wrote (169527)	8/19/2011 10:01:52 AM
From: Sam	Respond to of 543108

I will reply to you and Wharf later this afternoon or tonight, I don't want to forget to do that, but am busy right now. Please remind me if I forget!

To: Asymmetric who wrote (169527)	8/19/2011 11:13:25 AM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 543108

It could have been different. It could have been worse. You dream it might have been better- and it might have been, but it also could have been worse.

To: Asymmetric who wrote (169527)	8/19/2011 12:00:57 PM
From: Bread Upon The Water	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 543108

Its a stylistic maladoptation. Obama's style has always been "Let's find common ground".. That is ill suited to an environment wherein the other side maintains "There is no common ground you #*!!". So the normal way to deal with people like that is to kick a little A--, but you've got to have the votes and the committee assignments in order to do that. Result: Gridlock.