Comments on: Pathetic Excuse for a Senate Maj. Leader

By: Rush

Rush — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:45:59 +0000

Absolutely agree with you, very good writing.

By: CrisisMaven

CrisisMaven — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:28:44 +0000

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By: CrisisMaven

CrisisMaven — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:01:24 +0000

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By: Kalebarkab

Kalebarkab — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:35:23 +0000

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By: tehehehe

tehehehe — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:51:12 +0000

Probably Rezko. Oops, I mean Axelrod! His political advisor is the one conducting the focus groups, so he is probably the one giving the advice after discussion with Rahm. Rahm’s job is, as I understand it, to get the feel of Congress and thread those needles.

A couple of the “blow ups” that have caught the Obama Administration “wrong-footed” have been the fault of Rahm, IMHO. He is good with politicos, but sometimes has a tin ear with the public and listens to the liberal devotees too often. Axelrod is the one who “brings them to earth”, but often is not able to “weigh in” on short fuse stuff that catch them off guard, so Rahm gives advice that is “happily liberal”, but out of step with much of America. That’s what happened with the “prosecute the GITMO advisors” SNAFU came from.

By: stacyb

stacyb — Sun, 31 May 2009 18:43:32 +0000

I wonder who is advising Obama in the White House regarding all this back-peddling? My guess is Rahm Emmanuel

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 23 May 2009 20:32:25 +0000

Hi, nice posts there thank’s for the interesting information

By: tehehehe

tehehehe — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:13:47 +0000

Ouch! Now we understand why Obama decided to NOT release the “abuse photos”. Apparently he has been conducting “focus groups”:

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/19/poll-democrats-and-repulicans-agree-on-photos/

By: tehehehe

tehehehe — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:18:41 +0000

Harry Reid is not known as one of the most courageous leaders of the Senate in its long history. Basically, he is self-serving. But I told you that long ago, and I am glad you finally realized that I was right.

Sen Reid’s (D) statement on GITMO was even more conclusive than Inhofe’s (a Republican). Reid drew an even sharper line in the sand reducing the President’s options. He doesn’t even want detainees transporter to the US for trial! This means the “military tribunals” (another Bush policy being resurrected) will be held at GITMO.

http://thinkprogress.org/2009/05/19/reid-guantanamo/

http://www.silobreaker.com/harry-reid-no-gitmo-detainees-in-us-5_2262328103088947209

It is quite likely now that Obama WILL NOT be able to close GITMO.

At least we can be thankful for one thing; this is an example of bipartisanship in the Congress. Both parties agree on how to proceed on this issue, and that is to NOT let GITMO detainees to enter the US. It also vindicates the decision and policies on GITMO implemented by Pres. Bush. And it appears as if GITMO will be there with detainees for the forseeable future.