Democrats in general oppose this bill but then overwhelmingly pass it????

[Coronita]

[quote=socrattt]Thanks FLUW, I thought my mind was spinning in circles! I am a young whipper snapper trying to divulge all this information and for some reason I just fail to understand where everything is going right now. I have been watching CNN today and they are really negative on this bill, yet they praise Obama and Biden and not once have the mentioned that Democrats were overwhelmingly in favor of this bill.

I get really frustrated with voters who are completely sold because of the media. The media has created a virtual angel out of Obama and frankly it scares the daylights out of me. We are definitely in for some crazy times. A friend mentioned BBC’s front page of their website this morning had a photo of the sun setting on the Statue of Liberty, saying “The end to the US Supremecy”. Pretty freaky if you ask me!!

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NOTE: this isn’t my endorsement for backing McCain either. Frankly, I’m now undecided. Both backed the bailout bill, and who knows, maybe a significant number of incumbents in congress are going to be thrown out this time. If the democrats lose congress, I’ll probably switch votes for obama. I know, I’m complex.

Really, I’m not a political person. Just trying to protect my wallet (to an extent) 🙂

And gosh, don’t let what folks write on a blog persuade you one way or the other 🙂

[patientlywaiting]

The two posts above show how partisan Republicans are while they ask for bi-partisanship on the part of the Democrats.

The truth is that Paulson and Bush are the ones who wanted this bill.

Nancy Pelosi should have let Bush squirm and beg his own party for the votes. Bush would have gotten it done in a matter of weeks but that would have split his own party and destroyed the Republican presidential campaign.

*

I think that progressives are more intellectually honest and flexible in doing what’s good for the country (in their minds).

Progressives see things in shades of gray instead of black and white.

I believe that’s why Democrats are not as strong as they would be.

The truth is that the Karl Rove strategy of divide and conquer works.

Democrats should have let this bill twist in the wind and blamed it on the Republicans.

Nancy Pelosi should have insisted on a majority Republican vote before allowing the bill.

I’m ideologically progressive, but, just like Conservatives, I believe that the end justifies the means.

[patientlywaiting]

The two posts above show how partisan Republicans are while they ask for bi-partisanship on the part of the Democrats.

The truth is that Paulson and Bush are the ones who wanted this bill.

Nancy Pelosi should have let Bush squirm and beg his own party for the votes. Bush would have gotten it done in a matter of weeks but that would have split his own party and destroyed the Republican presidential campaign.

*

I think that progressives are more intellectually honest and flexible in doing what’s good for the country (in their minds).

Progressives see things in shades of gray instead of black and white.

I believe that’s why Democrats are not as strong as they would be.

The truth is that the Karl Rove strategy of divide and conquer works.

Democrats should have let this bill twist in the wind and blamed it on the Republicans.

Nancy Pelosi should have insisted on a majority Republican vote before allowing the bill.

I’m ideologically progressive, but, just like Conservatives, I believe that the end justifies the means.

[patientlywaiting]

The two posts above show how partisan Republicans are while they ask for bi-partisanship on the part of the Democrats.

The truth is that Paulson and Bush are the ones who wanted this bill.

Nancy Pelosi should have let Bush squirm and beg his own party for the votes. Bush would have gotten it done in a matter of weeks but that would have split his own party and destroyed the Republican presidential campaign.

*

I think that progressives are more intellectually honest and flexible in doing what’s good for the country (in their minds).

Progressives see things in shades of gray instead of black and white.

I believe that’s why Democrats are not as strong as they would be.

The truth is that the Karl Rove strategy of divide and conquer works.

Democrats should have let this bill twist in the wind and blamed it on the Republicans.

Nancy Pelosi should have insisted on a majority Republican vote before allowing the bill.

I’m ideologically progressive, but, just like Conservatives, I believe that the end justifies the means.

[patientlywaiting]

The two posts above show how partisan Republicans are while they ask for bi-partisanship on the part of the Democrats.

The truth is that Paulson and Bush are the ones who wanted this bill.

Nancy Pelosi should have let Bush squirm and beg his own party for the votes. Bush would have gotten it done in a matter of weeks but that would have split his own party and destroyed the Republican presidential campaign.

*

I think that progressives are more intellectually honest and flexible in doing what’s good for the country (in their minds).

Progressives see things in shades of gray instead of black and white.

I believe that’s why Democrats are not as strong as they would be.

The truth is that the Karl Rove strategy of divide and conquer works.

Democrats should have let this bill twist in the wind and blamed it on the Republicans.

Nancy Pelosi should have insisted on a majority Republican vote before allowing the bill.

I’m ideologically progressive, but, just like Conservatives, I believe that the end justifies the means.

[patientlywaiting]

The two posts above show how partisan Republicans are while they ask for bi-partisanship on the part of the Democrats.

The truth is that Paulson and Bush are the ones who wanted this bill.

Nancy Pelosi should have let Bush squirm and beg his own party for the votes. Bush would have gotten it done in a matter of weeks but that would have split his own party and destroyed the Republican presidential campaign.

*

I think that progressives are more intellectually honest and flexible in doing what’s good for the country (in their minds).

Progressives see things in shades of gray instead of black and white.

I believe that’s why Democrats are not as strong as they would be.

The truth is that the Karl Rove strategy of divide and conquer works.

Democrats should have let this bill twist in the wind and blamed it on the Republicans.

Nancy Pelosi should have insisted on a majority Republican vote before allowing the bill.

I’m ideologically progressive, but, just like Conservatives, I believe that the end justifies the means.

[Coronita]

[quote=patientlywaiting]The two posts above show how partisan Republicans are while they ask for bi-partisanship on the part of the Democrats.

The truth is that Paulson and Bush are the ones who wanted this bill.

Nancy Pelosi should have let Bush squirm and beg his own party for the votes. Bush would have gotten it done in a matter of weeks but that would have split his own party and destroyed the Republican presidential campaign.

*

I think that progressives are more intellectually honest and flexible in doing what’s good for the country (in their minds).

Progressives see things in shades of gray instead of black and white.

I believe that’s why Democrats are not as strong as they would be.

The truth is that the Karl Rove strategy of divide and conquer works.

Democrats should have let this bill twist in the wind and blamed it on the Republicans.

Nancy Pelosi should have insisted on a majority Republican vote before allowing the bill.

I’m ideologically progressive, but, just like Conservatives, I believe that the end justifies the means.

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yeah, whatever dude. I really don’t give a crap about being a republican or democrat or whatever. Frankly, I vote for what aligns with my pocketbook given the situation. If you want to vote purely on ideology and follow yourself to the poor house, go for it. After all, you’ll probably be bailed out by some welfare program anyway 🙂

[Coronita]

[quote=patientlywaiting]The two posts above show how partisan Republicans are while they ask for bi-partisanship on the part of the Democrats.

The truth is that Paulson and Bush are the ones who wanted this bill.

Nancy Pelosi should have let Bush squirm and beg his own party for the votes. Bush would have gotten it done in a matter of weeks but that would have split his own party and destroyed the Republican presidential campaign.

*

I think that progressives are more intellectually honest and flexible in doing what’s good for the country (in their minds).

Progressives see things in shades of gray instead of black and white.

I believe that’s why Democrats are not as strong as they would be.

The truth is that the Karl Rove strategy of divide and conquer works.

Democrats should have let this bill twist in the wind and blamed it on the Republicans.

Nancy Pelosi should have insisted on a majority Republican vote before allowing the bill.

I’m ideologically progressive, but, just like Conservatives, I believe that the end justifies the means.

[/quote]

yeah, whatever dude. I really don’t give a crap about being a republican or democrat or whatever. Frankly, I vote for what aligns with my pocketbook given the situation. If you want to vote purely on ideology and follow yourself to the poor house, go for it. After all, you’ll probably be bailed out by some welfare program anyway 🙂

[Coronita]

[quote=patientlywaiting]The two posts above show how partisan Republicans are while they ask for bi-partisanship on the part of the Democrats.

The truth is that Paulson and Bush are the ones who wanted this bill.

Nancy Pelosi should have let Bush squirm and beg his own party for the votes. Bush would have gotten it done in a matter of weeks but that would have split his own party and destroyed the Republican presidential campaign.

*

I think that progressives are more intellectually honest and flexible in doing what’s good for the country (in their minds).

Progressives see things in shades of gray instead of black and white.

I believe that’s why Democrats are not as strong as they would be.

The truth is that the Karl Rove strategy of divide and conquer works.

Democrats should have let this bill twist in the wind and blamed it on the Republicans.

Nancy Pelosi should have insisted on a majority Republican vote before allowing the bill.

I’m ideologically progressive, but, just like Conservatives, I believe that the end justifies the means.

[/quote]

yeah, whatever dude. I really don’t give a crap about being a republican or democrat or whatever. Frankly, I vote for what aligns with my pocketbook given the situation. If you want to vote purely on ideology and follow yourself to the poor house, go for it. After all, you’ll probably be bailed out by some welfare program anyway 🙂

[Coronita]

[quote=patientlywaiting]The two posts above show how partisan Republicans are while they ask for bi-partisanship on the part of the Democrats.

The truth is that Paulson and Bush are the ones who wanted this bill.

Nancy Pelosi should have let Bush squirm and beg his own party for the votes. Bush would have gotten it done in a matter of weeks but that would have split his own party and destroyed the Republican presidential campaign.

*

I think that progressives are more intellectually honest and flexible in doing what’s good for the country (in their minds).

Progressives see things in shades of gray instead of black and white.

I believe that’s why Democrats are not as strong as they would be.

The truth is that the Karl Rove strategy of divide and conquer works.

Democrats should have let this bill twist in the wind and blamed it on the Republicans.

Nancy Pelosi should have insisted on a majority Republican vote before allowing the bill.

I’m ideologically progressive, but, just like Conservatives, I believe that the end justifies the means.

[/quote]

yeah, whatever dude. I really don’t give a crap about being a republican or democrat or whatever. Frankly, I vote for what aligns with my pocketbook given the situation. If you want to vote purely on ideology and follow yourself to the poor house, go for it. After all, you’ll probably be bailed out by some welfare program anyway 🙂

[Coronita]

[quote=patientlywaiting]The two posts above show how partisan Republicans are while they ask for bi-partisanship on the part of the Democrats.

The truth is that Paulson and Bush are the ones who wanted this bill.

Nancy Pelosi should have let Bush squirm and beg his own party for the votes. Bush would have gotten it done in a matter of weeks but that would have split his own party and destroyed the Republican presidential campaign.

*

I think that progressives are more intellectually honest and flexible in doing what’s good for the country (in their minds).

Progressives see things in shades of gray instead of black and white.

I believe that’s why Democrats are not as strong as they would be.

The truth is that the Karl Rove strategy of divide and conquer works.

Democrats should have let this bill twist in the wind and blamed it on the Republicans.

Nancy Pelosi should have insisted on a majority Republican vote before allowing the bill.

I’m ideologically progressive, but, just like Conservatives, I believe that the end justifies the means.

[/quote]

yeah, whatever dude. I really don’t give a crap about being a republican or democrat or whatever. Frankly, I vote for what aligns with my pocketbook given the situation. If you want to vote purely on ideology and follow yourself to the poor house, go for it. After all, you’ll probably be bailed out by some welfare program anyway 🙂

[socrattt]

Fluw, by no means was I taking your comment as an endorsement. I don’t believe in politics these days either and I am in the same position as you. I have been blessed in the form of business over the last few years and I did what very few did, saved my money. While friends were speaking of enormous potential of profits in buying a home, I laughed.

My next question would be when does the EU take over this government and when will oil be converted to the Euro? Scary thoughts but probably not far from reality.

[socrattt]

Fluw, by no means was I taking your comment as an endorsement. I don’t believe in politics these days either and I am in the same position as you. I have been blessed in the form of business over the last few years and I did what very few did, saved my money. While friends were speaking of enormous potential of profits in buying a home, I laughed.

My next question would be when does the EU take over this government and when will oil be converted to the Euro? Scary thoughts but probably not far from reality.

[socrattt]

Fluw, by no means was I taking your comment as an endorsement. I don’t believe in politics these days either and I am in the same position as you. I have been blessed in the form of business over the last few years and I did what very few did, saved my money. While friends were speaking of enormous potential of profits in buying a home, I laughed.

My next question would be when does the EU take over this government and when will oil be converted to the Euro? Scary thoughts but probably not far from reality.

[socrattt]

Fluw, by no means was I taking your comment as an endorsement. I don’t believe in politics these days either and I am in the same position as you. I have been blessed in the form of business over the last few years and I did what very few did, saved my money. While friends were speaking of enormous potential of profits in buying a home, I laughed.

My next question would be when does the EU take over this government and when will oil be converted to the Euro? Scary thoughts but probably not far from reality.

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