for new pres foremost, to keep us safe.

• What is the one thing you want an Obama presidency to accomplish? - onlyinamerica
  • To be safe from terrorists and nukes from Iran - but he hangs around them and admires them.nm
    • Aint gonna happen (no message) - sorry
  • I want politics of division to become obsolete. - Unity and shared vision of purpose.
    • Hope is not a dirty word....redistribution of wealth is, - sam
      • Equal opportunity for all Americans is not a new vision. - It is the cornerstone of our democracy.
        • opportunities do exist for everyone... - cj
        • You can march in lock step with the Marxist... - sam
          • Read the Constitution lately? - I have a question for you....sm
            • There is nothing about Obama that is centrist... - sam
          • Past and future - nnn
  • Obama - MIV II
    • not voting is wimpy and will make absolutely - no political statement that is heard. nm
    • you must be joking - Free for All?
  • I want him to make sure that the - sweetpea
    • He is going to do that by destroying the economy... - sam
      • Yeah, well - gourdpainter
        • You are for, then....destroying the economy of... - sam
          • Am I getting senile? Did I mention coal? LOL - gourdpainter
      • Yeah, it's hard to find the serum - for the snake oil that Bush sells.
        • Talk about spin..... - sam
    • Make it so that no one goes hungry not even - for one day. NM
  • for new pres foremost, to keep us safe. - remember, he has not won. (nm)

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nor was his winning the election the will of God.  It was by God's gift of free will to mankind that Obama was elected.  Mankind's will is not always (and most of the time not ever) in line with the will of God.  God would no more send Obama to be our leader than he would "send" Satan to lead.  You did get one thing right, it is a test for all His followers (God's, not Obama's – lest you confuse the two).  Being excited about Obama being in office and fainting in his presence, fixating on what he's ordering for lunch, calling him "The One," and as you called him the deliverer from your oppressor is taking "excitement" to another unhealthy, dangerous level.  I'm not promoting myself.  I'm hoping that with all the "intellect" all you Obama groupies claim to possess, you might recognize the fact that all this hoopla has become more than just mere excitement.  My belief system is what inspires me and my relationship with God is what led me to post my original post.  You are on very dangerous ground.  However, as an atheist, this is not unfamiliar territory for you.

I understand the need for change.  I haven't been exactly thrilled in the last eight years with how President Bush handled some things.  However, wanting change without definition is very dangerous.  Obama is different and he offers "change" but at what cost?

I haven't "sang" the praises of President Bush.  Did I vote for him?  Yes, twice.  This is what I will say about President Bush.  He is a patriot.  He made our national security his priority.  Like it or not, there is a war going on against terrorism.  It is a war that was brought to our front door.  We cannot ignore that.  Nor can we ignore the potential threat that Iran poses in its quest for nuclear capabilities.  Regardless of the fact that Israel possesses nuclear weapons, these weapons in the hands of terrorists, zealots, fundamentalist Muslims with a hatred toward us, towards Israel, is very scary and very dangerous.  These are the things President Bush addressed during his time in office.  Terrorism is real and is not going away.  And you don't have to tell me about the sacrifices our men and women in the military are making.  My husband is a military man.  My husband served in Desert Storm and he has done a tour in Iraq.  I know a great many soldiers who believe in what they are doing with every fiber of the being.  They are on the front lines and see the difference they are making.  They know what they are fighting.  You talk big about human rights and genocide and yet you criticize our presence in Iraq which single-handedly put an end to the reign of a evil genocidal dictator.

If you believe for one minute that Obama is going to change the way that Iran or any other country in the middle east view America you are very, very naive.  The only thing Obama will accomplish will be to weaken this country in an effort to make us more "likeable" to the world and in the end the only thing we will be is weak.

My dislike of Obama has nothing to do with the color of skin.  I point out his race only because that seems to be what everyone else finds to be so fabulous about his rise to power. 

Another arrow pointing to your naivete, this "global leader" Obama, this man called the "world's president" – do you believe this man is going to put an end to offshoring American jobs?  How can he make America liked and respected by other countries, and take away a source of income for so many in third world countries?   

nor was his winning the election the will of God.  It was by God's gift of free will to mankind that Obama was elected.  Mankind's will is not always (and most of the time not ever) in line with the will of God.  God would no more send Obama to be our leader than he would "send" Satan to lead.  You did get one thing right, it is a test for all His followers (God's, not Obama's – lest you confuse the two).  Being excited about Obama being in office and fainting in his presence, fixating on what he's ordering for lunch, calling him "The One," and as you called him the deliverer from your oppressor is taking "excitement" to another unhealthy, dangerous level.  I'm not promoting myself.  I'm hoping that with all the "intellect" all you Obama groupies claim to possess, you might recognize the fact that all this hoopla has become more than just mere excitement.  My belief system is what inspires me and my relationship with God is what led me to post my original post.  You are on very dangerous ground.  However, as an atheist, this is not unfamiliar territory for you.

I understand the need for change.  I haven't been exactly thrilled in the last eight years with how President Bush handled some things.  However, wanting change without definition is very dangerous.  Obama is different and he offers "change" but at what cost?

I haven't "sang" the praises of President Bush.  Did I vote for him?  Yes, twice.  This is what I will say about President Bush.  He is a patriot.  He made our national security his priority.  Like it or not, there is a war going on against terrorism.  It is a war that was brought to our front door.  We cannot ignore that.  Nor can we ignore the potential threat that Iran poses in its quest for nuclear capabilities.  Regardless of the fact that Israel possesses nuclear weapons, these weapons in the hands of terrorists, zealots, fundamentalist Muslims with a hatred toward us, towards Israel, is very scary and very dangerous.  These are the things President Bush addressed during his time in office.  Terrorism is real and is not going away.  And you don't have to tell me about the sacrifices our men and women in the military are making.  My husband is a military man.  My husband served in Desert Storm and he has done a tour in Iraq.  I know a great many soldiers who believe in what they are doing with every fiber of the being.  They are on the front lines and see the difference they are making.  They know what they are fighting.  You talk big about human rights and genocide and yet you criticize our presence in Iraq which single-handedly put an end to the reign of a evil genocidal dictator.

If you believe for one minute that Obama is going to change the way that Iran or any other country in the middle east view America you are very, very naive.  The only thing Obama will accomplish will be to weaken this country in an effort to make us more "likeable" to the world and in the end the only thing we will be is weak.

My dislike of Obama has nothing to do with the color of skin.  I point out his race only because that seems to be what everyone else finds to be so fabulous about his rise to power. 

Another arrow pointing to your naivete, this "global leader" Obama, this man called the "world's president" – do you believe this man is going to put an end to offshoring American jobs?  How can he make America liked and respected by other countries, and take away a source of income for so many in third world countries?   

future political career is in the dumpster.  At least he admitted it when he got caught instead of lying under oath like Clinton and at least his wife wasn't dying of cancer like Edwards wife supposedly was....but whatever.  Keep trashing pubs for mistakes that dems make all the time if it makes you feel better JTBB!

It is a shame that we have to hear about politicians doing this sort of thing and I do feel for his wife and kids.  He will have to live with the consequences of his actions.

I did it once and I was crucified for it.  Won't do it again.  Truthfully, and this is not meant to be mean, I don't think I would have much in common with most on this board at all. 

"First... I don't claim him. I think he's a tyrant to put it nicely and I think he is a warmonging hillbilly (and that's sad for the hillbillies because they are decent folk he gives a bad name). I told everyone not to vote for him last time... I tried to warn them. I didn't want him and he hasn't done anything to help me our my friends and family in the slightest, except make us look ridiculous on the international stage (which I can say because I live in Europe at the moment and I know how foolish they think us right now). Second, good for you. Maybe you should vote for McCain so that the pain (errr I mean pleasure) never ends. I bet the people that he's been against and not fought for (i.e., Katrina victims, Iowa flood victims, homosexuals, people with diseases that stem cell reasearch could help, innocent people in far off lands that lost family members and friends who were innocent victims) I bet they all share your same sentiments.. right? You can have him.. I bet right about now he's half price on the discount rack anyways! Third... you should be grateful she put "creatrue." Its probably how Bush spells and says it, so its a true representation. Fourth... I think the last time I checked it was a free country with free speech and allowed for people to have their own opinions. I have better names to call him than childish ones... but I won't use them since your so easily offended... are you his personal emotional filter? I doubt he cares what the American people call him... he's certainly proven he doesn't care what they think or how they feel... so why should we care about him? Thanks back atcha. I can have whatever opinion I want of the president and I can tell you, I am more the majority than you are."

Moving over here per Mod request.......

Of course you can have your opinion about President Bush.  I was just saying that the names are uncalled for.  Are you staying in Europe forever or are you planning on coming back to the U.S.?  Just curious. 

President Bush isn't perfect and there have been many mistakes, I do agree.  I did vote for him and agree with the vast majority of his conservative views.  I do plan on voting for John McCain in November.  But, if Obama is our next president, as much as I disagree with his views, I wouldn't call him names; but that's just me I guess. 

I do not envy anyone who is willing to take on the gigantic role of running the country.  I would not want the job in a million years.  I have respect for ANYONE, republican or democrat, who is ready and willing to take on this great responsibility. 

I still would like to know what a creatrue is and President Bush is NOT retarded.

how does it feel?

Good morning. This is Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the House Majority Leader.

Over the past several months, Democrats and Republicans in Congress have negotiated a bipartisan extension of the highly successful childrens health insurance program known as CHIP - a program enacted by a Republican-controlled Congress in 1997, with strong Democratic support, and signed into law by President Bill Clinton.

CHIP provides health insurance coverage for over six and one-half million American children in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to afford private insurance.

However, millions of other children who are currently eligible for this health insurance are not enrolled due to the programs limited resources.

To address this, our bipartisan legislation provides funding for approximately four million more children - ensuring that at least 10 million low-income children in our nation receive the health care coverage they need and deserve. Thats good for them and for our country.

This legislation does not change current eligibility guidelines. It simply strengthens CHIPs financing, covers more low-income children, and improves the quality of care they receive.

The President claims - wrongly - that this bill is fiscally irresponsible.

The truth is, this legislation is fully paid for. It does not add one nickel to the deficit or to the debt.

Furthermore, under the Presidents proposal more than 800,000 children who now receive coverage under CHIP would lose that coverage.

The President claims that this legislation would lead to a government takeover of health insurance. He is wrong.

The truth is, Americas largest private insurance lobbying group supports this bill - as do Americas doctors, nurses, childrens advocates, 43 governors, and, most importantly, 72 percent of Americans.

The claims made against this bill are simply wrong.

As Senator Pat Roberts, a senior Republican from Kansas, recently said: I am not for excessive spending and strongly oppose the federalization of health care. And if the Administrations concerns with this bill were accurate, I would support a veto. But, Senator Roberts added: Bluntly put, they are not.

Most puzzling of all, perhaps, is the fact that the Presidents veto violates his own campaign promise.

In 2004, at the Republican National Convention, the President promised (and I quote): In a new term, we will lead an aggressive effort to enroll millions of children who are eligible but not signed up for government health insurance programs. We will not allow, he said, a lack of attention, or information, to stand between these children and the health care they need.

But he has done just that.

But the Congress has done exactly what the President said he was going to do, if re-elected.

Yet today, the only thing standing between millions of American children and the health insurance they need and deserve is one person. The President is saying no to these children he promised to help.

This is a defining moment for this Congress.

In the words of Senator Charles Grassley, a Republican of Iowa, weve got to do what we can to try to override the Presidents veto.

In the days ahead, we will work to persuade many of our Republican colleagues, who insist on standing with the President, to instead join the bipartisan majorities in Congress - and Americas children - in overriding this veto.

I urge all of you: Contact your Member of Congress.

Ask them to support our children.

Ask them to do what the President promised to do when he sought re-election.

Ask them to vote to override the Presidents veto and ensure health care for our kids and for their future.

Thank you for listening. This is House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.