Comments on: Countdown to the Inauguration: 62 Days — Open Thread http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/ A black bourgeoisie perspective on U.S. politics Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:34:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Wil's Domain http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-344359 Wil's Domain Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:15:21 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-344359 Yes, President-elect Obama has been afforded the opportunity to lead as the nation's 44th President and first African-American President of the United States; however, he is facing a very challenging four years: a troubled U.S. economy, uninsured Americans, an out-dated heath care system, a failing Social Security system, political corruption... just to name a few of many equally important issues that directly and indirectly impact our lives.<br><br>I implore every U.S. citizen (male, female, Filipino, black, Muslim, Christian, atheist, white, Latino, Asian, etc.) to support of President-elect Obama to do his or her due diligence and follow the outgoing junior Senator's lead: educate yourselves; get involve in community meetings and be part of the solution... not part of the problem.<br><br>I realize that the new Obama Administration will include many of outgoing President Bush's circle. It is imperative that we Americans bury the hatchet and unite as one nation and do our part in restoring the United States credibility and reputation as a Superpower nation with which our allies would once again be glad to work towards to global democracy, peace and humanitarianism. <br><br>Yes, I welcome the countdown to the Inauguration because change must come. If we fail, we will have failed ourselves as a people. As a matter of fact, thank Bush for bringing the best out in us. :D Yes, President-elect Obama has been afforded the opportunity to lead as the nation's 44th President and first African-American President of the United States; however, he is facing a very challenging four years: a troubled U.S. economy, uninsured Americans, an out-dated heath care system, a failing Social Security system, political corruption… just to name a few of many equally important issues that directly and indirectly impact our lives.

I implore every U.S. citizen (male, female, Filipino, black, Muslim, Christian, atheist, white, Latino, Asian, etc.) to support of President-elect Obama to do his or her due diligence and follow the outgoing junior Senator's lead: educate yourselves; get involve in community meetings and be part of the solution… not part of the problem.

I realize that the new Obama Administration will include many of outgoing President Bush's circle. It is imperative that we Americans bury the hatchet and unite as one nation and do our part in restoring the United States credibility and reputation as a Superpower nation with which our allies would once again be glad to work towards to global democracy, peace and humanitarianism.

Yes, I welcome the countdown to the Inauguration because change must come. If we fail, we will have failed ourselves as a people. As a matter of fact, thank Bush for bringing the best out in us. :D

]]> By: Wil's Domain http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-161755 Wil's Domain Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:15:21 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-161755 Yes, President-elect Obama has been afforded the opportunity to lead as the nation's 44th President and first African-American President of the United States; however, he is facing a very challenging four years: a troubled U.S. economy, uninsured Americans, an out-dated heath care system, a failing Social Security system, political corruption... just to name a few of many equally important issues that directly and indirectly impact our lives.<br><br>I implore every U.S. citizen (male, female, Filipino, black, Muslim, Christian, atheist, white, Latino, Asian, etc.) to support of President-elect Obama to do his or her due diligence and follow the outgoing junior Senator's lead: educate yourselves; get involve in community meetings and be part of the solution... not part of the problem.<br><br>I realize that the new Obama Administration will include many of outgoing President Bush's circle. It is imperative that we Americans bury the hatchet and unite as one nation and do our part in restoring the United States credibility and reputation as a Superpower nation with which our allies would once again be glad to work towards to global democracy, peace and humanitarianism. <br><br>Yes, I welcome the countdown to the Inauguration because change must come. If we fail, we will have failed ourselves as a people. As a matter of fact, thank Bush for bringing the best out in us. :D Yes, President-elect Obama has been afforded the opportunity to lead as the nation's 44th President and first African-American President of the United States; however, he is facing a very challenging four years: a troubled U.S. economy, uninsured Americans, an out-dated heath care system, a failing Social Security system, political corruption… just to name a few of many equally important issues that directly and indirectly impact our lives.

I implore every U.S. citizen (male, female, Filipino, black, Muslim, Christian, atheist, white, Latino, Asian, etc.) to support of President-elect Obama to do his or her due diligence and follow the outgoing junior Senator's lead: educate yourselves; get involve in community meetings and be part of the solution… not part of the problem.

I realize that the new Obama Administration will include many of outgoing President Bush's circle. It is imperative that we Americans bury the hatchet and unite as one nation and do our part in restoring the United States credibility and reputation as a Superpower nation with which our allies would once again be glad to work towards to global democracy, peace and humanitarianism.

Yes, I welcome the countdown to the Inauguration because change must come. If we fail, we will have failed ourselves as a people. As a matter of fact, thank Bush for bringing the best out in us. :D

]]> By: Wil's Domain http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-103051 Wil's Domain Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:15:21 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-103051 Yes, President-elect Obama has been afforded the opportunity to lead as the nation's 44th President and first African-American President of the United States; however, he is facing a very challenging four years: a troubled U.S. economy, uninsured Americans, an out-dated heath care system, a failing Social Security system, political corruption... just to name a few of many equally important issues that directly and indirectly impact our lives.<br><br>I implore every U.S. citizen (male, female, Filipino, black, Muslim, Christian, atheist, white, Latino, Asian, etc.) to support of President-elect Obama to do his or her due diligence and follow the outgoing junior Senator's lead: educate yourselves; get involve in community meetings and be part of the solution... not part of the problem.<br><br>I realize that the new Obama Administration will include many of outgoing President Bush's circle. It is imperative that we Americans bury the hatchet and unite as one nation and do our part in restoring the United States credibility and reputation as a Superpower nation with which our allies would once again be glad to work towards to global democracy, peace and humanitarianism. <br><br>Yes, I welcome the countdown to the Inauguration because change must come. If we fail, we will have failed ourselves as a people. As a matter of fact, thank Bush for bringing the best out in us. :D Yes, President-elect Obama has been afforded the opportunity to lead as the nation's 44th President and first African-American President of the United States; however, he is facing a very challenging four years: a troubled U.S. economy, uninsured Americans, an out-dated heath care system, a failing Social Security system, political corruption… just to name a few of many equally important issues that directly and indirectly impact our lives.

I implore every U.S. citizen (male, female, Filipino, black, Muslim, Christian, atheist, white, Latino, Asian, etc.) to support of President-elect Obama to do his or her due diligence and follow the outgoing junior Senator's lead: educate yourselves; get involve in community meetings and be part of the solution… not part of the problem.

I realize that the new Obama Administration will include many of outgoing President Bush's circle. It is imperative that we Americans bury the hatchet and unite as one nation and do our part in restoring the United States credibility and reputation as a Superpower nation with which our allies would once again be glad to work towards to global democracy, peace and humanitarianism.

Yes, I welcome the countdown to the Inauguration because change must come. If we fail, we will have failed ourselves as a people. As a matter of fact, thank Bush for bringing the best out in us. :D

]]> By: rikyrah http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102569 rikyrah Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:51:51 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102569 Sorry CPL,<br><br>Field Negro coined Patio Negro.....brilliant of him...and hilarious. Sorry CPL,

Field Negro coined Patio Negro…..brilliant of him…and hilarious.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102379 Michelle Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:59:03 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102379 Oh great. The people here in Arizona are officially screwed. Leave us with a Republican governor-replacement in a huge state budget crisis. I'm angry in a selfish kind of way; maybe it's the specter of losing my job at the hands of the state legislature and new governor that makes me that way. Oh great. The people here in Arizona are officially screwed. Leave us with a Republican governor-replacement in a huge state budget crisis. I'm angry in a selfish kind of way; maybe it's the specter of losing my job at the hands of the state legislature and new governor that makes me that way.

]]> By: 99 Percent Sure http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102371 99 Percent Sure Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:04:42 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102371 Hey Everybody!<br><br>Sasha is too cute.<br><br>I need some black love and an explanation, if possible, on why HRC for SoS. This just doesn't make any sense. First of all, she has no foreign diplomacy experience. Was this a deal he made with her during the 'secret' meeting at Feinstein's house after the primary? Why her of all the people from which to choose?<br><br>Al Giordano of The Field and I are on the same page. I can't get any coherency from the former strikers/HRC supporters who have apparently returned to Daily Kos to advocate for their girl, no matter what.<br><br>Why. her.? I just can't wrap my head around SoS HRC, and I'm not liking the choice one bit. Yeah, I already sent a missive to the Obama team via change.gov regarding this and the Lieberman 'reconciliation,' as well as the now-constant 'leaks.' Hey Everybody!

Sasha is too cute.

I need some black love and an explanation, if possible, on why HRC for SoS. This just doesn't make any sense. First of all, she has no foreign diplomacy experience. Was this a deal he made with her during the 'secret' meeting at Feinstein's house after the primary? Why her of all the people from which to choose?

Al Giordano of The Field and I are on the same page. I can't get any coherency from the former strikers/HRC supporters who have apparently returned to Daily Kos to advocate for their girl, no matter what.

Why. her.? I just can't wrap my head around SoS HRC, and I'm not liking the choice one bit. Yeah, I already sent a missive to the Obama team via change.gov regarding this and the Lieberman 'reconciliation,' as well as the now-constant 'leaks.'

]]> By: spirit_55z http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102369 spirit_55z Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:00:20 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102369 Thanks, pjamma. Thanks, pjamma.

]]> By: pjamma http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102367 pjamma Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:55:32 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102367 Monday was a woman, Tuesday was a black male, Wednesday was a white guy, tomorrow should be Republican, and Friday should be a woman again. Monday was a woman, Tuesday was a black male, Wednesday was a white guy, tomorrow should be Republican, and Friday should be a woman again.

]]> By: pjamma http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102365 pjamma Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:51:46 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102365 I think I have a picture of me as a little girl in the same pose. I think I have a picture of me as a little girl in the same pose.

]]> By: GreenLadyHere http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102364 GreenLadyHere Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:48:01 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102364 tikyrah: Y'all mean - like this?? :>)<br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jnwq5Pq40A">SASSY</a> :>) :>)<br><br>ENJOY!!<br><br>Annnnnnnd, I STR8 'member this!! Waaaaay "back in the day!" :>) tikyrah: Y'all mean – like this?? :>)

SASSY :>) :>)

ENJOY!!

Annnnnnnd, I STR8 'member this!! Waaaaay “back in the day!” :>)

]]> By: CraigHickman http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102361 CraigHickman Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:23:15 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102361 I don't know.<br><br>I don't think anyone who would be appointed to this pot could be totally disassociated from some kind of financial scandal. I don't know.

I don't think anyone who would be appointed to this pot could be totally disassociated from some kind of financial scandal.

]]> By: spirit_55z http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102356 spirit_55z Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:08:46 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102356 Is Barack trying to fill his posts with females now? Is Barack trying to fill his posts with females now?

]]> By: CPL http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102354 CPL Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:03:58 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102354 God help us - Summers at Treasury and Pritzker at Commerce. That's a combo that is waiting to blow up in Obama's face; he don't need that.<br><br>Can't he find a place for one or two of the Kennedys? I think RFK, Jr. will be a lock for EPA, and maybe give the Commerce position to Caroline.<br><br>He should consider asking Ken Chenault to run Treasury if it comes to that. God help us – Summers at Treasury and Pritzker at Commerce. That's a combo that is waiting to blow up in Obama's face; he don't need that.

Can't he find a place for one or two of the Kennedys? I think RFK, Jr. will be a lock for EPA, and maybe give the Commerce position to Caroline.

He should consider asking Ken Chenault to run Treasury if it comes to that.

]]> By: CPL http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102352 CPL Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:01:35 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102352 Giving her an ambassadorship is safer than trying to get her through a Senate confirmation. One of those ReThugs, pissed that he's in the minority anyway, will use those lawsuits against Pritzker, even though they may have nothing to do with her ability to run the department.<br><br>The Commerce Secretary has to be as clean as the Attorney General. Giving her an ambassadorship is safer than trying to get her through a Senate confirmation. One of those ReThugs, pissed that he's in the minority anyway, will use those lawsuits against Pritzker, even though they may have nothing to do with her ability to run the department.

The Commerce Secretary has to be as clean as the Attorney General.

]]> By: CPL http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102349 CPL Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:59:31 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102349 What about Ann Fudge - the sista that was running Kraft Foods, as the Commerce Secretary pick? She knows about business... What about Ann Fudge – the sista that was running Kraft Foods, as the Commerce Secretary pick? She knows about business…

]]> By: rikyrah http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102348 rikyrah Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:59:29 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102348 She was his Finance chair....though I thought she was gonna get some Ambassadorship. She was his Finance chair….though I thought she was gonna get some Ambassadorship.

]]> By: rikyrah http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102347 rikyrah Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:57:57 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102347 No, Summers would have been Treasury pick. Not Commerce pick. No, Summers would have been Treasury pick. Not Commerce pick.

]]> By: CPL http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102346 CPL Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:57:47 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102346 Well, anyone between the House and the Field were usually referred to as the "Patio Negro"; a phrase coined by our own Rikyrah, as I recall.<br><br>LOL Well, anyone between the House and the Field were usually referred to as the “Patio Negro”; a phrase coined by our own Rikyrah, as I recall.

LOL

]]> By: CPL http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102343 CPL Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:56:14 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102343 No, NO and Hell NO!<br><br>Lawsuits abound on this pick.<br><br>I'm beginning to wonder why Obama's team can't get it right on the Commerce Secretary pick. <<<ducks>>> No, NO and Hell NO!

Lawsuits abound on this pick.

I'm beginning to wonder why Obama's team can't get it right on the Commerce Secretary pick. <<<ducks>>>

]]> By: soulsistah02 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/11/countdown-to-the-inauguration-62-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-102340 soulsistah02 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:36:50 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4853#comment-102340 Considering President-elect Obama's plan to review and rescind Bush's executive orders regarding Gitmo Bay, one would assume that al Qaeda operatives would welcome the new administration. I guess I was wrong...<br><br>Yo! What about the African al Qeada operatives? Most African countries favor the incoming Obama administration. Will al Zawahiri's racist comments exacerbate the already tense relations between its Arab and African operatives? Considering President-elect Obama's plan to review and rescind Bush's executive orders regarding Gitmo Bay, one would assume that al Qaeda operatives would welcome the new administration. I guess I was wrong…

Yo! What about the African al Qeada operatives? Most African countries favor the incoming Obama administration. Will al Zawahiri's racist comments exacerbate the already tense relations between its Arab and African operatives?

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