VP Biden slams Romney in Ohio speech: GOP 'Just Don't Get It'
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At a campaign stop in Youngstown, Ohio, May 16, 2012, Vice President Joe Biden lit into Republicans and their presumed presidential nominee Willard Romney for what he described as a failure to understand the plight of the middle class.
"I resent when they talk about families like mine that I grew up in. I resent the fact that they think we're talking about envy: it's job envy, it's wealthy envy; that we don't dream," an impassioned Biden told a crowd of manufacturing workers.
"My mother believed and my father believed that if I wanted to be president of the United States, that I could be, I could be vice president! My mother and father believed that if my brother or sister wanted to be a millionaire, they could be a millionaire! My mother and father dreamed as much as any rich guy dreams!
"They don't get us! They don't get who we are!" he yelled before the crowd, drawing loud applause.
Biden was referring broadly to Republican criticism of the administration's push for higher taxes on wealthier Americans and expanded investment in federal programs aimed at boosting low- to middle-income families.
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lstl5 2012/05/17 15:11:20
May 19, 2012 byGiacomo
obama-i-am-godI’m sixty years old and I’ve seen my share of politicians. I’ve even had the opportunity to sit on committee with some. I’ve seen politicians that I would entrust my life to and I’ve seen others that were so arrogant and self-centered that I wouldn’t trust them with the key to the bathroom.
But there has never been such an arrogant and self-centered politician as Barack Hussein Obama.
For example, last week, ABC’s Robin Roberts had the opportunity to speak with President Obama. During that interview, Obama told her,
“When I think about — those soldiers or airmen or marines or — sailors who are out there fighting on my behalf…”
He didn’t say anything about our service men and women fighting on the nation’s behalf, but on HIS behalf. In his eyes, they are giving up their lives and getting wounded for him, not the nation or the American people.
Last month, the Obama campaign’s Truth Team website posted a list of Republican donor’s names. Behind each name they posted things about them to make them seem to be of ill-repute. The comments for each individual ranged from being successful in a business that was not in sync with Obama’s views or they had out-sourced some of their business. ...
May 19, 2012 byGiacomo
obama-i-am-godI’m sixty years old and I’ve seen my share of politicians. I’ve even had the opportunity to sit on committee with some. I’ve seen politicians that I would entrust my life to and I’ve seen others that were so arrogant and self-centered that I wouldn’t trust them with the key to the bathroom.
But there has never been such an arrogant and self-centered politician as Barack Hussein Obama.
For example, last week, ABC’s Robin Roberts had the opportunity to speak with President Obama. During that interview, Obama told her,
“When I think about — those soldiers or airmen or marines or — sailors who are out there fighting on my behalf…”
He didn’t say anything about our service men and women fighting on the nation’s behalf, but on HIS behalf. In his eyes, they are giving up their lives and getting wounded for him, not the nation or the American people.
Last month, the Obama campaign’s Truth Team website posted a list of Republican donor’s names. Behind each name they posted things about them to make them seem to be of ill-repute. The comments for each individual ranged from being successful in a business that was not in sync with Obama’s views or they had out-sourced some of their business. The whole intent of the list was to smear GOP donors, to make the entire Republican Party appear to be as corrupt as the Democrats.
The sad part of this is that some of the individuals whose names appeared on the list are the subject of personal investigations by people of all walks of life, many of which have no other motive except to dig up trash on them. Their private lives are being scrutinized and dissected is such a way that it is interfering with the person’s ability to go about their normal life.
Then earlier this week, President Obama stated that if anyone does not support his policies, it is not because of philosophical differences, but because of his name. Basically, if you don’t agree with him, you’re prejudiced against him and it has nothing to do with your politics or beliefs.
Worst of all, the Obama White House has meticulously gone through a number of the official biographies of former presidents that have been posted on whitehouse.gov and inserted something about Obama into each one. They have also edited out some things about some of the presidents in order to tarnish their history. Here are a few examples,
Calvin Coolidge: “On Feb. 22, 1924 Calvin Coolidge became the first president to make a public radio address to the American people. President Coolidge later helped create the Federal Radio Commission, which has now evolved to become the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). President Obama became the first president to hold virtual gatherings and town halls using Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, etc.”
Franklin D Roosevelt: “On August 14, 1935, President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. Today the Obama Administration continues to protect seniors and ensure Social Security will be there for future generations.”
John F Kennedy: “President John F. Kennedy famously suggested the American people: “Ask what you can do for your country.” In 1961, the Peace Corps was created, facilitating service among citizens working toward peace in developing countries. In 2011, President Obama celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps with a Presidential Proclamation.”
Richard Nixon: “In 1973, Richard Nixon created The President’s Export Council, which was expanded and reconstituted under President Jimmy Carter in 1979. Today the PEC continues to work towards reaching President Obama’s goal of doubling the nation’s exports by 2014’s end.”
Ronald Reagan: “President Reagan designated Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday; today the Obama Administration honors this tradition, with the First and Second Families participating in service projects on this day.
In a June 28, 1985 speech Reagan called for a fairer tax code, one where a multi-millionaire did not have a lower tax rate than his secretary. Today, President Obama is calling for the same with the Buffett Rule.”
George W Bush: “In 2002, President George W. Bush’s State of the Union was the first to be live broadcast on the Internet. In 2011 and 2012, President Obama’s State of the Union speeches were available in an enhanced live stream version that featured infographics, charts and data side-by-side in real time with the President’s speech.”
No other president in history would have ever dared to submit such campaign motivated comments into the posted histories of their predecessors. A number of historians are decrying the editing and claim it exemplifies just how arrogant and god-like Obama is.
Ed Meese, former US Attorney General under President Ronald Reagan and current Heritage Distinguished Fellow commented,
“They should not use the biographies of past presidents as campaign vehicles. What they have done is to spoil the integrity of the historical narrative. At the very least, the Reagan biography should be restored to the accurate version provided by the White House Historical Association. I’m sure those associated with other past presidents would feel the same.”
Barack Obama is the most narcissistic and egomaniacal president in American history. From his actions and statements, he has proven that he doesn’t care about the nation or anyone except himself. He will and is stooping to the lowest levels of decency in his attempt to be re-elected. Obama and his campaign leaders seem to be unwilling to stop at anything, whether it be lying, slandering, re-writing history, or misrepresenting himself, in order to renew his option for another four years in the White House.
My fear is that if he is successful in winning the November election, that this may be the last free election in America. His ego and self-centeredness is so strong that he would not have any qualms in destroying the economy, declaring martial law and taking dictatorial control of the nation.
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Yep, he's a good guy.
That is your master ..... and that is not even funny .... just pathetic ....
Liberty and freedom will not be the same.
Give it up because you people keep grasping for things that aren't there. It's called desperation to get the idiot that's in the White House re-elected. You guys can't stand it that Obama has more baggage than a cargo hold on United Airlines.
Recently, we heard a few curious yet revealing statements from President Barack Obama's campaign and its surrogates.
First, David Axelrod, Obama's chief political strategist wanted to talk about Mitt Romney's dog in a pet carrier on top of the family car during a vacation 29 years ago, but then hushed up when the passage from Obama's book about his eating dog meat in Indonesia was brought up.
Next, another Obama surrogate played the Mormon card and wondered whether women would mind that Romney's great-grandfather (who died in 1904) had more than one wife.
That trial balloon sank when we learned that Obama's father, grandfather and great-grandfather, following the Muslim tradition, all had multiple wives.
All of this shows how desperate Obama's campaign has become. These distractions were floated to keep us from talking about the fact that 2 million fewer Americans have jobs than when Obama took office. Also, home ownership has dropped to record lows.
In the speech accepting his nomination in 2008, Obama said, "We measure progress by how many people can fi...
Recently, we heard a few curious yet revealing statements from President Barack Obama's campaign and its surrogates.
First, David Axelrod, Obama's chief political strategist wanted to talk about Mitt Romney's dog in a pet carrier on top of the family car during a vacation 29 years ago, but then hushed up when the passage from Obama's book about his eating dog meat in Indonesia was brought up.
Next, another Obama surrogate played the Mormon card and wondered whether women would mind that Romney's great-grandfather (who died in 1904) had more than one wife.
That trial balloon sank when we learned that Obama's father, grandfather and great-grandfather, following the Muslim tradition, all had multiple wives.
All of this shows how desperate Obama's campaign has become. These distractions were floated to keep us from talking about the fact that 2 million fewer Americans have jobs than when Obama took office. Also, home ownership has dropped to record lows.
In the speech accepting his nomination in 2008, Obama said, "We measure progress by how many people can find a job that pays the mortgage." Obama has failed his own test of success.
Obama's failure to meet the benchmarks he set to measure success of his administration should be the prime issue of this campaign. And if time permits, we should discuss the disaster in foreign policy that looms over us.
Let's not get distracted with Obama's dog-eating, family polygamist past.
Michael Miller
Bluffton
Barrock Obama is out for himself he could care whether you live or die. Open your eyes and take a good look around. Your dealing with a man who's life is nothing but lies.So vote for him...what ever you get you deserve.!
Shame you have no idea of what a communist is. Tell me do you understand that Mitt is a socialist for the rich and will transfer wealth from the middle class to the rich? Why do you want to support the rich?
Would love to see your source that Soros hates the United States. Care to post it? By the way I don't smoke. If you smoke, you should give it up. (unless its pot of course0
The GOP / Republicans haven't "gotten it" for AGES....
the truth is now out...Biden will be the President; as Obama is finally revealed..in his own hand writing!!