tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post6167230494476931136..comments2023-11-05T12:22:53.660+00:00Comments on Gledwood Vol 2 (Main blog): EuphoriaGledwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308172310486574510noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-73511802688914480482008-11-13T19:55:00.000+00:002008-11-13T19:55:00.000+00:00Poor President Obama... I am talking to my hamster...Poor President Obama... <BR/><BR/>I am talking to my hamsters right now about starting a party...(!)Gledwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308172310486574510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-30621247086840825762008-11-11T13:29:00.000+00:002008-11-11T13:29:00.000+00:00Obama is facing a huge challenge I think. So many ...Obama is facing a huge challenge I think. So many expectations and hopes are pinned on him that it must be a weighty burden.Kahshe Cottagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17977004509298019122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-33821311274598771942008-11-11T00:08:00.000+00:002008-11-11T00:08:00.000+00:00I was interested in the Tony Blair metaphor becaus...I was interested in the Tony Blair metaphor because it would seem to trump the theory (that I had) that the GOP would come back in two years (at least in Congress) because the Dems won't be able to live up to all the stuff they promised.<BR/><BR/>I mean, Saint Obama promised some crazy stuff: Universal health care, pre-K, expanding the Family Medical Leave Act, not hiring ANY lobbyists, etc.<BR/><BR/>If he can just end one of the two wars and resolve the banking crisis, that would seem like a full plate. But no--he promised all this stuff and along with it to not raise taxes (except on the TRULY "evil": Anyone making $225k or more a year.)<BR/><BR/>Back to Great Britain: After Blair it is my understanding that the Tories made no similar comeback (like the one I predict for the GOP) after 1997.<BR/><BR/>Just one more thought: After euphoria comes backlash. I think we should temper our euphoria somewhat.<BR/><BR/>If you ask an American, "So far, what has Obama actually accomplished that benefitted your situation?"<BR/><BR/>Sometimes you will get a blank stare. Sometimes they will say, "Showed that we could elect a black president."<BR/><BR/>The last one is tenuous: I mean, actually get some substantive legislation passed, and I might not drink the Kool Aid but I promise I will look at the Kool Aid yearningly.<BR/><BR/>My point ad nauseum is that Obama got nothing but feel-gooders passed in his less than three years in the Senate.<BR/><BR/>Herbert Hoover had a longer resume'.<BR/><BR/>Looking back historically, there seems to also be a "Pride goeth before the fall"-phenomenon: FDR and Supreme Court packing; Johnson and Vietnam; GOP "Contract with America" landslide and subsequent Abramoff et al. scandal, etc.<BR/><BR/>In other words, totally kicking the other party's ass is usually fatal in some aspect because you get too cocky.Zen Wizardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10932736559039078183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-54137341655008618132008-11-10T06:02:00.000+00:002008-11-10T06:02:00.000+00:00Just read and enjoyed the last three posts. Not m...Just read and enjoyed the last three posts. Not much to add to all that has already been said (I was a Hillary supporter as well) but I have high hopes for the new administration. The "ground up" strategy has motivated this country to an extent I have never seen before. Now he just has to find a way to harness it to the real work ahead. It will certainly be interesting to watch!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387041422819664987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-54400090694505805822008-11-10T01:23:00.000+00:002008-11-10T01:23:00.000+00:00You can count on one thing Gledwood, Hillary will ...You can count on one thing Gledwood, Hillary will never be president. The far left which controls the Dems and the MSM threw her under the bus for a far left candidate. Surprised even me. I wanted neither, but McKane was not a strong choice either. Oh well. Life goes on. The thing is, Obamy's race won't matter 5 minutes after he is sworn in. The job is the same regardless of race or gender and it is not an easy one. I don't think he is at all ready. We will find out. Hopefully not the hard way. Oh and as far as inheriting a bunch of problems. I don't see it that way for anybody. He signed up. He said he was the man for the job. Now he has to man up. If wastes even a moment whining about problems he inherited, he will fail. Too much is at stake. The same would have applied to McKane as well had he won.<BR/><BR/>Nice commentary though Gledwood and an interesting take you have on the whole affair. I don't know about you, but I have had enough of elections and politics for awhile.molsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483375097397433633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-79324566039009000642008-11-10T00:20:00.000+00:002008-11-10T00:20:00.000+00:00Well, I never trusted Blair.But I DO trust Obama.I...Well, I never trusted Blair.<BR/><BR/>But I DO trust Obama.<BR/><BR/>I think we're in a new world. I really do.Crushedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479751225625007588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-36614792405799870552008-11-09T19:34:00.000+00:002008-11-09T19:34:00.000+00:00maybe if Obama is doing well we could be annexed t...maybe if Obama is doing well we could be annexed to the States instead of going through the farce of having to try and choose between the political parties here.<BR/>Or maybe the hamsters could start a party. Then you could carry on writing about bothFire Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477692359400671374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-47570761346145015582008-11-09T08:45:00.000+00:002008-11-09T08:45:00.000+00:00I was thrilled with the Obama victory. It's a turn...I was thrilled with the Obama victory. It's a turn for the better, not only in the United States, but the rest of the world too, since everyone seems to have business with America in some way or another.<BR/><BR/>I love your cooking posts the very bestest :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061935263412550072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-86400231600567049722008-11-09T05:22:00.000+00:002008-11-09T05:22:00.000+00:00Hi,I do believe that President Obama will be toute...Hi,<BR/><BR/>I do believe that President Obama will be touted as the JFK of our time, and his wife the new reining Jacky O (before the "O" of course).<BR/><BR/>Good luck him, he is inheriting a country full of problems during a difficult time too.<BR/><BR/>And your right I would rather have had Hillary. Maybe next time, and she'll run against Sarah Palin and mop the floor with her, lol.<BR/><BR/>Janice~Janice Seagraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576031935823587485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-38920237289174704232008-11-08T23:35:00.000+00:002008-11-08T23:35:00.000+00:00How very eloquently put Gleds. A Government is onl...How very eloquently put Gleds. A Government is only as strong as it's opposition. No opposition to keep it on it's toes and everything really does go to mush. We had high hopes of our new labour Prime Monster but he's been disappointing so far and has managed to spend the huge budget surplus that had been amassed by the Howard government over the preceding 8 years. Although these current economic times are difficult so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for another year or so! Nice post.Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.com