tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13589532.post7028595616491059361..comments2023-10-09T04:11:47.358-07:00Comments on Not A Potted Plant: Not Enough To Say NoBurt Likkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060980744675990412noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13589532.post-47002949867775291972009-05-07T13:59:00.000-07:002009-05-07T13:59:00.000-07:00Agreed on that last point, Thomas -- Obama does se...Agreed on that last point, Thomas -- Obama does seem to really consider points of view other than, and even opposed to, his own. I like that very much whether or not he takes those other points of view into consideration in sculpting his policies; at least we know we've been heard.Burt Likkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060980744675990412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13589532.post-59465453578439711232009-05-07T12:09:00.000-07:002009-05-07T12:09:00.000-07:00Additionally, Obama appears to be much more of a t...Additionally, Obama appears to be much more of a thinker than Bush. Although it would be very nice to be able to stand by one's principles indefinitely, Obama appears to be genuinely willing to hear various opinions and perhaps he even critically questions his own political views. This may contribute to a little indecisiveness or what appears to be a temporary lack of "actual, substantive policy ideas. However, I would much rather have that type of thinker in the White House.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465344493876474902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13589532.post-56882472162842826722009-05-07T11:54:00.000-07:002009-05-07T11:54:00.000-07:00TL,
I disagree that Obama is short on actual, subs...TL,<br />I disagree that Obama is short on actual, substantive policy ideas. Use of his budget is justifiable yet short-sighted. And the AP article is suspect considering this quote, "It actually was him — and the other Democrats controlling Congress the previous two years — who shaped a budget so out of balance."<br /><br />Your saying Obama is short on actual policy ideas at this point of his presidency is like the media grading his first 100 days ad nauseam. You really ought to watch The Daily Show more often.<br /><br />As for Huntsman, his health-care reform sounds very similar to McCain's. And other issues sound similar to Romney's. If all things remain equal with regard to issues, I would have to say Romney is a better choice if the Republicans ever choose a Mormon (unlikely). <br /><br />And choosing the governor of perhaps the most conservative state in the US doesn't seem very forward thinking to me. Republicans need to take a look at people like Mark Kirk. They also need to take another look at people like Ron Paul and Charlie Crist if they plan on surviving the new American demographic.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465344493876474902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13589532.post-76432497763507842432009-04-30T15:17:00.000-07:002009-04-30T15:17:00.000-07:00TL - it will be in the future, on a pertinent topi...TL - it will be in the future, on a pertinent topic, I will make sure to credit your authorship and provide a link back.Left Coast Rebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09292257205859285528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13589532.post-71747578841299800962009-04-30T15:12:00.000-07:002009-04-30T15:12:00.000-07:00You may link here freely, provided that you give m...You may link here freely, provided that you give me authorship credit and link back.Burt Likkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060980744675990412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13589532.post-24254560957081103842009-04-30T15:02:00.000-07:002009-04-30T15:02:00.000-07:00I am not familiar with Jon Huntsman, I pulled up h...I am not familiar with Jon Huntsman, I pulled up his site to learn a little more. I think that you may be a little off on the tea parties as there were plenty of people involved actually just protesting the overall size/oppressiveness of the federal government. I can see how this may lend itself to not arguing for a concise alternative to this. In another sense, based on the sense of anger I saw, I think that will come in time. Sometimes a political movement is started by indignation and 'no saying'. The 60's counter-culture folks? I'm not quite sure as well that Obama is short on policy ideas - his is a theme (although not overtly expressed to the public), of transcending the historical size and scope of govermental interference into the American system and way of life. <br />BTW I loved your 10 policy points, I will contact you in the future for linking permission to this, when my little blog gets bigger. Also, not listed on your points - decriminalization of drugs? I responded to your comment on my blog, check it out.<br />LCRLeft Coast Rebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09292257205859285528noreply@blogger.com