I was inspired, again

I was totally unimpressed. I will not vote for him. My children and grandchildren can't afford another four years of trillion dollar deficits.

Regarding the convention, unsure who will win the election however as far as organization, excitement, quality of speakers, and general overall management, the Democrats sure put on a better convention.

He was an impressive speaker at the convention 8 years ago. Then again 4 years ago, then again when he was elected. Unfortunately, his accomplishments have not been impressive. Before someone brings up Bin Laden, just remember that was a military operation started by the previous administration and had overwhelming public support. Not exactly the personal accomplishment the DNC would have us believe.

Lets see what Obama walked into ....an almost completely collapsed financial system, a devasted housing market, and not 1, but 2 wars. That the country didn't go completely under is a miracle. No incoming president in the HISTORY OF AMERICA ever had to face so many crisis' at one time. The FACT that housing sales hit a 7 year record high in July and the stick market just crossed again over 13000 proves that not only did President Obama save our economy, he turned it back in the right direction. Of course, we are Americans, and we want prosperity and all of it's benefits right this second. If you believe Mitt Romney is going to make that happen, I got a car elevator to sell you.

Has any one read the history of WWII and the rise of power of an unknown named adolph hitler?
AP

AP - Please explain.

"Fool me once shame on you; fool me twice shame on me" Talk is cheap and we heard it all before. The measure of his performance is what did he promise and what did hw deliver, Obama promised: 1) To reduce our national debt by 50%: Failed. He actually increased it 50%. 2) To reduce unemployment to under 6%; Failed. We sit at 8.1% and the is grossly understated give the million of people who left the jobs market and are no longer counted because they are off the unemployment rolls. We are atually at around 17% unemployed 3) to make Jobs his #1 priority: Failed; we has 23 million people out of work and folks the medium income dropped $4000 per year. 4) To close Gitmo; Failed. 5) To reform immigration laws; Failed. 6) To end the war in Iraq; Successful. Now these were his promises to us. That is how I measure failure or success, not soothing oratory and rhetoric the pan empty. Who in God's name wouldn't like to hear, "I will give everybody, every constituent group everything they want". It just is not reality people. And speaking of God, removing God from the Democratic platform, are you serious and see the floor arguing and scene that took place when trying to vote it back into the platform. What a mess that was. Reality is life is not a fairy tale. Life is sometimes hard and unfair and that is the reality we live in. Fooled once not twice.

o reduce unemployment to under 6%; Failed. We sit at 8.1% and the is grossly understated give the million of people who left the jobs market and are no longer counted because they are off the unemployment rolls. We are atually at around 17% unemployed 3) to make Jobs his #1 priority: Failed; we has 23 million people out of work and folks the medium income dropped $4000 per year. 4) To close Gitmo; Failed. 5) To reform immigration laws; Failed. 6) To end the war in Iraq; Successful. Now these were his promises to us. That is how I measure failure or success, not soothing oratory and rhetoric the pan empty. Who in God's name wouldn't like to hear, "I will give everybody, every constituent group everything they want". It just is not reality people. And speaking of God, removing God from the Democratic platform, are you serious and see the floor arguing and scene that took place when trying to vote it back into the platform. What a mess that was. Reality is life is not a fairy tale. Life is sometimes hard and unfair and that is the reality we live in. Fooled once not twice

It was amusing to watch the Democrat apparatchik at the podium call three times for a vote in favor of God and Jews. The rabid Dem delegates shouted down the inclusion of either in the platform. Finally, the apparatchik gaveled the motion passed as the nays drowned out the yeas. We are dealing with a political party that has veered so far Left that public health requires a quarantine.

If the American People beleave him, then they are just as bad as Obmama becouse he wants to run a dictatorship ,take the history away from the people who built this fine country and the many that gave their life for our freedom

Monkey Men who live in glass cages shouldn't throw dung.

Why don't you ask Kelsey "Grammer" how to spell "grammar"? Oh, and quoting your "See what happens when republicans run the schools?", the R should have been capitalized.
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I have listened to several really great speaches during campagning and I do not value them. Say and do what it takes to get the VOTE, does not impress me. I believe it is more important to pay attention to the record of government officials while IN office.

Michael:
Common comments among Republicans is that Democrats had control of the Congress for two years - sort of half true. Yes, they did have a majority in both houses for two years until the election of 2010, however lets get a few facts on the table.
1. Dems didn't have a filibuster proof majority until Al Franken was sworn in July 7, 09.
2. Kirk didn't replace Kennedy until Sept. 24th, giving Dems only11 wks before winter recess. Shortly thereafter Brown was elected, and the Republicans began to use the filibuster to block everything of importance. So Dems had filibuster proof senate for a matter of weeks, not years!

OD:

Punting the ball on an economic recovery package due to lack of a filibuster proof Senate? This is very lame excuse for lack of leadership (yet it is commonly heard among Democrats). Lyndon Johnson didn't balk on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because of his numbers in the Senate. He rounded up Republican votes, which were easier to acquire than racist Southern Democratic votes. Leadership requires crossing the aisle and incorporating something of your opponent's ideas to pass legislation for the common good. BHO is wedded to a rigid ideology that will not allow him to do that on the big issues.

Sorry Monk, you'll have to do better than red herrings and the ol' bag of Leftist canards.

Let's take a look at facts. Obama had swaths of me too Republicans which he could have turned, if he were interested in legislating. Obama has never been interested in legislating. His paper thin resume is about ideological crusading, not legislating.

Let's look at Bob Woodward's account, once a fav of Leftists, now that he raises questions about Obama, we'll have to see:

“There’s this divided-man quality to President Obama always. Initially he meets with the congressional leaders, he says you know, ‘We’re going to be accommodating, we’re going to listen, we’re going to talk, we’re going to compromise,” Woodward said.

“But then they — Republicans ask some questions and challenge him a little bit and he says, ‘Look I won. I’m in charge here,’ ” Woodward continued. “And the Republicans feel totally isolated and ostracized. And this was the beginning of a war.”

Obama the ideological crusader at work.

OD:
So many half-truths to wade through. Yes, LBJ was an historic legislative leader, and celebrated arm twister, who got things done. Ronald Reagan was not a legislative leader, but used alternative methods to get things done. BHO was a middling community organizer, who was bored by the legislative process. He is rumored to be eloquent and persuasive, but is only able to convince his acolytes that he is magnificent. He fails to reach across the aisle and bring anyone over to his side. Case in point: John Boehner was ready, willing and able to bring votes on a bi-partisan debt extension agreement, that included tax increases (supposedly yearned for by BHO). However, BHO rejected, out of hand, any agreement. In fact, a senior Democratic Congressional aide dressed him down in the Oval Office for his failure to present a Plan B. The Congressional Dems were left high and dry and had to craft their own response. Again leading from behind.

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The Southern Strategy was concocted by Richard Nixon (with the help of Kevin Phillips et al) in 1968. Nixon, as one of the most domestically liberal 20th century Republicans, used foreign policy, military issues, law and order (oh a dog whistle term!!!) and an attack on media and academic elites to draw Southern voters. The segregationist wing of the Democratic party had been completely routed and discredited by this point. Nixon, the author of affirmative action and forced busing was not of this ilk. The Civil Rights Bill of 1964 could not have been passed without the support of Republicans.
I'm surprised to learn that conspiracy theories have survived the John Birch Society, the Lyndon LaRouchites and those who see the Masons as responsible for all ills. Therefore, I don't give much credit to your cry that dark meetings were held to undermine poor Democrats throughout history. Political leaders meet around the clock to assert their interests and undermine their opponents. Leadership involves convincing your opponents, either through persuasion, carrots or sticks, that their interests lie in compromise. BHO has failed mightily in this regard.

The dictator argument GWB invaded a sovereign country useing weapon of mass distruction as an excuse. a huge lie created by Chaney, 250 excutive ordrers used to by pass congress, thats what a dictator does. So far R+R have been equal liar's..proably wants to invade Venasula. and Romneys record as governer. the man created a 1000 fee's. Then he ran off to run for president useing MAss tax payer money, a half million dollars worth. Top it off with he can't keep his foot out of his mouth, on forign policy, his wife, or half the country. Throw in unamerican voter supression, and you have a potential dictator extrodenair, and if you don't like my spelling, my brain is faster than my fingers, and i'm not exactley proficient on the key board.. You must have dictateorial tendencies yourself

Let's see..how many votes did it take to ALLOW GOD back into the Decocratic party!! They can say WAR on Woman (which is a crock) but NOT WAR on Terrorism, which is what Obama has caused in the Middle East & it's coming here folks! He is pandering to a SUBMISSIVE culture & we are sending $$$ to them while they laugh at America! The REAL issues were avoided & I for one want The American Dream back, NOT Socialism!