Arrogant Americans, Mr. President?

Diane Amberg · May 03, 2009, 12:45:34 PM

In still think the Repubs. are "Obama Bashing" more than the Demos. did to Pres. Bush. The Conservative radio stations, of which there are many, lauded nearly every move Pres. Bush made. I don't remember ugly nicknames being used, even in criticism. If it's that important that you be right on this, I withdraw my comment. I just don't think it's that important in the big scheme of things.

Varmit · May 03, 2009, 12:53:44 PM

I can recall conservative radio speaking out aginst illegal wiretapping, the patriot act, and such. Yes they applauded him for keeping the U.S. safe by going after terrorists.

As for obama, what else would you call a liar,...how about a truth flipper,...or truth bender...a dishonest honest person?

Diane Amberg · May 03, 2009, 01:21:30 PM

The current acceptable word is "misspeak" or "misspoke" and they ALL do it...it's in the political hand book!

Wilma · May 03, 2009, 01:50:30 PM

It's what you have to do to be a politician and to be elected to a public office. All we older people know that. It's time you youngun's learn it.

Varmit · May 03, 2009, 02:16:10 PM

Maybe its time we "younguns" did away with a system that was put into place by you older folks. Whats wrong with holding accountable those who give their word and then break it?

Sorry, Diane, but I am NOT politically correct...if someone lies, I'm gonna call them a liar.

Teresa · May 03, 2009, 02:32:00 PM

Quote from: BillyakaVarmit on May 03, 2009, 02:16:10 PM
Maybe its time we "younguns" did away with a system that was put into place by you older folks. Whats wrong with holding accountable those who give their word and then break it?

Sorry, Diane, but I am NOT politically correct...if someone lies, I'm gonna call them a liar.

Ohhh I could just grab you up and hug you till your eyeballs popped out!
You are dead on 100+1,000%...

Diane Amberg · May 03, 2009, 02:39:28 PM

Then unfortunately George Bush was a liar too. There were no WMD in Iraq...I'm tell'n ya they all do it! That, for some reason seems to be a part of politics and goes back long before I was born.

Varmit · May 03, 2009, 07:22:20 PM

I was wondering when someone was going to bring bush into this.

Diane, if they all lie then why should we trust them to know what they are doing? If they are proven liars they do not deserve our trust, or respect.

kshillbillys · May 03, 2009, 08:14:20 PM

Quote from: Wilma on May 03, 2009, 01:50:30 PM
It's what you have to do to be a politician and to be elected to a public office. All we older people know that. It's time you youngun's learn it.

Are you saying that a county sheriff has to "LIE" to get voted into office too? ALL PEOPLE to be elected to a public office....HMMM?

I didn't lie and therefore didn't get elected to City Council so I guess this tells me what I need to do in a couple of years...NOT...I'm not lying just to get elected...

Diane Amberg · May 03, 2009, 09:01:15 PM

Personally, I never considered Sheriff to be a political position, even though they are sometimes elected. It see it much more as law enforcement myself. They don't have constituents like Mayors and Governors do, but I guess a bad one could take advantage if they wanted. I'm glad that you wouldn't have.