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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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i would love to be part of his projected green energy movement. that is a lot of jobs all over. plus then next generation scientist will study energy and how to harness it without creating a lot of harmful emissions.

plus i need a good paying job. im unemployed. like the few million in the USA this year :-/

it was also said he is now president of the economy from hell. i don't think it can get worse.
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 05:55 AM
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http://www.theonion.com/content/vide...uses_obsessive

Old Nov 7, 2008 | 06:35 AM
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I love The Onion. I'm subscribed to it on youtube!
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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That's totally how I feel now.
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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I also want to know about Obama's views on the zomb-pocalypse, and what he's doing to protect me against the Z-day threat.
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by firesquare
i would love to be part of his projected green energy movement. that is a lot of jobs all over. plus then next generation scientist will study energy and how to harness it without creating a lot of harmful emissions.

plus i need a good paying job. im unemployed. like the few million in the USA this year :-/

it was also said he is now president of the economy from hell. i don't think it can get worse.
If Mr. Obama pushes the social programs into reality it can get worse. It econmically doesn't make sense. We first have to get out of our deficit. If we don't do that first (you have to do plenty more than pull out of Iraq) in order to worry about the social programs. Not starting a fight. Stating the truth.

P.S. Always remember in satire (that Onion News Network video), there is more truth than in reality.

Firesquare, I have NO problem with finding a way to create not only more jobs, but more energy. I would like to point out that many Environmentalists want to get rid of oil all together...right now! I am totally against that. I say do it all, but as of right now oil is our most viable means to energy. So, let's not get rid of it when we have no backup! That's like quitting a job before have a backup one ready in line. It's not a smart move. Also, global wamring is b.s. All this caron buildup and poop is what plants need to thrive...polar bear numbers are up and so are the ice caps. It's just a ploy to tax people more.
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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This is the easiest way for me to sum it up:

Pre-Obama Bear: Self-sufficient, hard working, proud.











Same Bear after Obama: Just waiting for his government handout.


Old Nov 7, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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That's alright.

Pre-McCain Bear: Self-sufficient, hard working, proud.











Same Bear after McCain: Dead.


Old Nov 8, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Here Israeli analyst provides a detailed comparison of Obama to Michael Jackson: http://samsonblinded.org/blog/michae...-president.htm
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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I personally would've loved to hear the questions Mr. Obama was asking when he was briefed on the specifics on the current state of Iraq. There are so many case-sensitive matters that are unknown to Americans. I doubt he will be able to end the war. I don't care whether we end the war or not. I just want to see another country have the same opportunities we have, but in saying that let me say that I don't think we should've gone there Unconstitutionally like we did. Unfortunately, BOTH sides are to blame for the war we are in. As Americans we need to continue to put pressure on the powers that be to enforce our Constitution and laws, not change them as they see fit. Also, every person (whether they are a politician or not) needs to remind themselves daily that they are accountable for themselves and if they do something wrong it is their fault. We have free will, but with free will comes consequences. If you can't handle the consequences for te action you are about to partake in don't do it!
EXACTLY....
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jsa3mm
Originally Posted by firesquare
i would love to be part of his projected green energy movement. that is a lot of jobs all over. plus then next generation scientist will study energy and how to harness it without creating a lot of harmful emissions.

plus i need a good paying job. im unemployed. like the few million in the USA this year :-/

it was also said he is now president of the economy from hell. i don't think it can get worse.
If Mr. Obama pushes the social programs into reality it can get worse. It econmically doesn't make sense. We first have to get out of our deficit. If we don't do that first (you have to do plenty more than pull out of Iraq) in order to worry about the social programs. Not starting a fight. Stating the truth.

P.S. Always remember in satire (that Onion News Network video), there is more truth than in reality.

Firesquare, I have NO problem with finding a way to create not only more jobs, but more energy. I would like to point out that many Environmentalists want to get rid of oil all together...right now! I am totally against that. I say do it all, but as of right now oil is our most viable means to energy. So, let's not get rid of it when we have no backup! That's like quitting a job before have a backup one ready in line. It's not a smart move. Also, global wamring is b.s. All this caron buildup and poop is what plants need to thrive...polar bear numbers are up and so are the ice caps. It's just a ploy to tax people more.
yeah oil we do need. but soon, maybe not in our life time but we'll be out of oil soon. so we do need to find a back up plan. yes it will cost us more but it will help everyone in teh long run.

E-85....

if the USA will get more in step with this E-85, i think it will be good. BUT...
for our consumption of fuel we would have to import E-85 still! Brazil is a large producer of E-85.

the global warming is real. the core temp of the earth is up 2 or 3 degrees on average. and thats bad (i guess) i watch too much weather channel
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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How about his idea of how the governmant should be structured? Shocking to some people I'll bet.

See it for yourself, this is no joke:

Click Here
Old Nov 9, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by bbcrud
How about his idea of how the governmant should be structured? Shocking to some people I'll bet.

See it for yourself, this is no joke:

Click Here
What exactly am I supposed to be looking at that's shocking?

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The problem with E85 is that it's just a temporary solution to the problem. Electric, hydrogen, and biodiesel powered cars ARE the future. If we're going to phase out gasoline, we can't just phase into a gasoline derivative, when gasoline-free power is going to eventually take over anyway. Why not just skip the middle step and go straight into the last?

You know what would be perfect for the Big Three? Instead of us giving them $25bn collectively and GM another $50bn, why don't they merge into one company with some snazzy name, and have them dedicate the entire company to developing fuel efficient cars and furthering fuel efficient research. If anyone wants to discuss the specifics and logistics of this, I'm gonna ramble on here about it.
Old Nov 9, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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General Ford Motor company??

i still likeSaabaru!

that is also very true. in 2001 i bout a ford focus hatchback.. gas was awesome in 2001 from what i remember. but i can only get 27-29MPG's
in 2001 they had 3 SUV's the F-series trucks and E series vans. don't forget the configurations you can get with the E and F series now :-\

with all that money put into massive size trucks and SUV's make me a $14,000 hatchback that can get easily over 40MPG.

why not ford? and GM hey you,

who wants a Suburban Hybrid? isn't that an oxymoron? 65,000 dollars? and how about the "clones" that GM has. do you really need 3 different GM minivans?? or 3 Full size trucks like the Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade? this is not necessary.

the Caddy Escalade hybrid cost over 100,000. C'mon GM think smart. I don't want to pay for this Bailout plan but im going to somehow..

i hope Obama knows whats he's in for
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I just hope Obama doesn't get suckered into the "BUT THE JOBS!!!" argument in not bailing out these companies. GM and Ford have made notoriously bad decisions this decade (including GM hiring way, way too many people), and were in sharp decline before the bailout was even rumored to happen. Bailing them out is only going to waste taxpayer money when they eventually go under.
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CDogbert
Originally Posted by bbcrud
How about his idea of how the governmant should be structured? Shocking to some people I'll bet.

See it for yourself, this is no joke:

Click Here
What exactly am I supposed to be looking at that's shocking?
Obama put something called "The Constitution" at the top of the government! As if that was supposed to somehow be what our gov is based in.
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by CDogbert
I just hope Obama doesn't get suckered into the "BUT THE JOBS!!!" argument in not bailing out these companies. GM and Ford have made notoriously bad decisions this decade (including GM hiring way, way too many people), and were in sharp decline before the bailout was even rumored to happen. Bailing them out is only going to waste taxpayer money when they eventually go under.
I don't care for Obama. At the same time, Obama's only option is to bail out whoever employs lots of people and will need bailing out in the next year or so, even private companies (like Chrysler). Why? So millions of people don't lose their jobs in his first year as president. Furthermore, the government will have to buy up all the bad loans out there so people don't go homeless in his first term as president. The democrats have the majority, so it's pretty much a done deal. At any rate, I think the republicans will be happy to watch them do it, maybe put up a half hearted fight just for show, while reaching for the popcorn and the ottoman.
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I don't care for Obama. At the same time, Obama's only option is to bail out whoever employs lots of people and will need bailing out in the next year or so, even private companies (like Chrysler). Why? So millions of people don't lose their jobs in his first year as president. Furthermore, the government will have to buy up all the bad loans out there so people don't go homeless in his first term as president. The democrats have the majority, so it's pretty much a done deal. At any rate, I think the republicans will be happy to watch them do it, maybe put up a half hearted fight just for show, while reaching for the popcorn and the ottoman.
If the Republican party ever wants to be considered viable they won't play politics with the issues they helped create.

I don't think it's in them to be non-partisan but, maybe they can have a revolution where new people take over that party and get it back to putting America ahead of party.

Otherwise it could be a long time until they get power again.
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'Ronbo' is Obama's head dog, and Pelosi sits atop her throne, and people are hoping the Republicans don't play party politics?

Geez. This is beyond kool-aid, man. Maybe I need to just plug back into the matrix, so my oatmeal tastes like steak too.
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 13edge
I don't care for Obama. At the same time, Obama's only option is to bail out whoever employs lots of people and will need bailing out in the next year or so, even private companies (like Chrysler). Why? So millions of people don't lose their jobs in his first year as president. Furthermore, the government will have to buy up all the bad loans out there so people don't go homeless in his first term as president. The democrats have the majority, so it's pretty much a done deal. At any rate, I think the republicans will be happy to watch them do it, maybe put up a half hearted fight just for show, while reaching for the popcorn and the ottoman.
There is another option, actually: Obama could bail out the workers themselves, and let the companies fall into bankruptcy. I mean, all everyone is concerned about are the workers at those companies, right? Instead of giving $50bn to GM to "re-tool" themselves again, we could give just $15bn to the 266,000 employees, who could use that money while they find a new job or train for a new line of work... and let whoever buys them up in bankruptcy "re-tool" them as they see fit. If we have to be a part of this bail out, we might as well do it like this... but that would be socialism, right?



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