President Barack Obama has pledged that he would not accept help from “super” political action committees — denouncing them as a “threat to our Democracy.” That pledge, like many of his civil liberties pledges, has now gone into the waste basket. Obama has now called on supporters to load up the Superpac funds — erasing any difference (again) between him and his Republican rivals.
Once again, Obama supporters are blaming the GOP for the flip-flop — arguing that Obama had to lower himself to their level. Two former Obama aides are organizing the effort just as a former aide organized Romney’s controversial SuperPac. For about a week, I have noticed leaks going into the press about how Obama staffers are warning about the expected dirty attacks that will come from the Romney SuperPac. It now appears that those stories may have been placed in anticipation of this flip flop.
What is interesting is that Obama is not lacking funding. He is hauling in huge contributions. Yet, principles seem to be the first to go in this Administration when it is not politically convenient. What they have lost (beyond credibility) is a campaign issue. They could have run on the corporate influence on our political process. What is left is the cult of personality surrounding the President: it is not the principle, just the person.
Source: CNN
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So now we not only have to swallow bank bailout II
http://news.firedoglake.com/2012/02/08/49-state-foreclosure-fraud-settlement-will-be-finalized-thursday/
but we’re in for a proliferation of domestic drones, just to make sure everyone is in line
http://www.americablog.com/2012/02/congress-opens-us-airspace-to-drone.html
Does the fun never end? Beginning to see the pattern here?
SwM,
Everybody has their issues and all battles need to be faced and fought. One is not less than the other.
The war on women has been openly declared and lines clearly drawn.
Anon Nurse’s war is taking place in the shadows where tactical advantage goes to the enemy.
There are enough of us to form battallions on different battlefields and with the correct individual tactics, traverse all terrains to victory.
anon nurse, What candidate do you support “with regard to the larger issues”?
Blouise 1, February 9, 2012 at 12:34 pm
“While significant, the “war against women” is the least of our problems” (anon nurse)
Lost me on that one but … .perhaps it is the least of your problems given the battles you have chosen to fight.
Blouise,
This isn’t personal. If we don’t win with regard to the larger issues, we’re all screwed.
Bob, Esq. The question was what president had “integrity”? I am not going to belabor it. If you don’t want to answer it, fine.
Right on time, FDL’s Scarecrow makes the argument of those who just wont let Obama off the hook for ‘bad’ behavior (sort of the initial thrust of this post)”
“Obama’s Guiding Principle: Leave No One Accountable”
http://my.firedoglake.com/scarecrow/2012/02/09/obamas-guiding-principle-leave-no-one-accountable/
“The Obama Administration has followed a predictable pattern we now recognize. It has consistently functioned like criminal defense counsel, whose mission is to get their criminal clients, the major corporations and executives who fund their elections, off with no admission of guilt, no forced resignations, and as little harm to their reputation, or that of the counsel, as possible. To do this, they neutralize anyone with an ounce of public purpose in their veins.
. . .
“Consistent with this strategy, Obama’s team must silence, neutralize or punish anyone who protests or blows the whistle on the massive criminality and corruption involved. It must also emasculate the left and what’s left of the liberal wing of the Dem Party, using the argument that the Administration is not nearly as awful as the other Party’s people,”
We report. You decide.
SWM,
Yes, yes I did answer your question.
You’d be wise to take some advice from someone like Blouise on the issue of retaining your integrity in lieu of simply trusting your fate with the candidate of your choice.
DonS,
You are so right … changes within and to the culture take generations and generations … slowly, the influx will influence that change.
anon nurse,
Thanks.
And hold that ‘integrity’ line!
Mike,
I got no problem taking my meds every 12 hours like clockwork as well as the insulin. And I never put salt on my food. It’s the counting the 4 grams of sodium per day thing that’s difficult. I figure if I’m not retaining water and going into congestive heart failure, I figure a couple of slices of pizza won’t kill me.
“I figure a couple of slices of pizza won’t kill me.’
Bob,
a secular amen to that.
Blouise, Just saw an interesting poll – Obama beats Romney in Ohio, but he is tied with Santorum. Santorum is appealing to blue collar catholics and other religious conservatives. He got a huge turnout here yesterday.
Blouise, Glad you came along.
“While significant, the “war against women” is the least of our problems” (anon nurse)
Lost me on that one but … perhaps it is the least of your problems given the battles you have chosen to fight.
Here, in Ohio, the legislature has seen more anti-women legislation introduced in the last year than in the past three sessions combined.
This war on women, if successful, will be a huge problem for my daughters and granddaughters and thus it is a problem I face squarely.
anon nurse, You are fortunate in that you don’t live in a state that is constantly passing legislation that is harmful to women and children.
Swarthmore mom,
I live in a state where civil rights and the rule of law are under assault in a way that they are all over this country. As DonS rightly said, “It’s all interconnected.” Our focus must be on the big picture…
Regarding “you are fortunate…”… well, walk a mile in my shoes… and I dare say that you’d quickly retract that… 🙂
http://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/39894_CPAC_Panel_Will_Feature_White_Nationalist_Leader_Brimelow The republicans are participating in CPAC this week. White Nationalist leader Brimelow is on the panel. Obama 2012.
anon nurse, You are fortunate in that you don’t live in a state that is constantly passing legislation that is harmful to women and children. You even have gay marriage now. Some of us live in the south and midwest where things are not so rosy for lbgt rights and the rights of women and children.
“But I would count on women to help lead the system out of the self destructive death spiral for our democracy.” DonS
Yes. It’ll take all of us…
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If I recall you said you had some friends or people that you know, who have given you all sorts of “disturbing” information….I appreciate your perspective… -AY
It’s so much worse than many realize and I say this with complete humility. Most days, I wish I didn’t know… As I’ve said too many times, the combination of good people and the internet may be enough to bring us out of this “destructive death spiral”, to use DonS’s apt phrase.
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Bob, Esq.,
I know all about the “trying”… it sure isn’t easy. I wish you better health.
I don’t see a strong civil liberties candidate this year, an. Paul is not going anywhere, and he is a very poor messenger. The war on women is the battle to fight for me, and I will be supporting candidates that support funding planned parenthood,etc.
Who’s issues are of “first” importance? It’s all interconnected, and progressive thinking probably needs to remain coalesced. Politics scrubs the “best” ideas; but those ideas need to be consistently represented.
Swarthmore mom 1, February 9, 2012 at 11:38 am wrote:
It is difficult for me to believe that a progressive woman would say that “the war on women” is the least of our problems. All I can say is Wow!.
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Swarthmore mom,
Please don’t misunderstand — I am completely supportive of women’s rights. Women will have a better chance, if we take care of the rest of the mess first… And it is one, not-so-fine mess…