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BOSTON, MA – With the US Navy increasingly stretched trying to meet its commitments in both the Pacific and the Middle East, the Department of the Navy announced today that it will be re-activating its entire mothball fleet for upcoming Middle East deployments, including the USS Constitution.
One of the comments:Maybe the The Niña, the Pinta and the Santa María might be available, as well. Aslo, we better think about sending the submarine, Nautilus, from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
No matter what you guys think of Obama, I think the man is a good person. Yes he is a socialist and his views are not good for the country, but he is likable or at least to me he is. Bill Clinton was said to be likable, but I could not stand that creep. Obama has never said anything or done anything that has really turned me off like Clinton did. Romney is a pretty stale guy to me. I think I can like him too, but he just seems more distant and above the average Joe. Is it possible to like somebody that is destroying the country? I don't think Obama is this sinister conspirator out to destroy America, I think he literally believes his social views are what this nation needs....that is sad in of itself. Maybe I just pity him because he seems like a nice guy who could have been a good president if he left his ideology back in Chicagoland.
For a moment there I thought someone hijacked your account. I will agree that he has a personality which is "likable", thought I have thought that about Clinton and Bush as well. I think whenever you see a man as POTUS who is put under a microscope by the media, his personality - flaws and all - become familiar and likable to a degree. And it's easy to want to sympathize with someone who comes under harsh criticism from the nameless pundits and media.With that said, one look at Obama's policies and I see someone who has wreaked utter havoc on our nation. Take, for example, his HHS mandate which forces Catholic employers to have the choice of either a) violating the tenets of their faith or b) paying massive fines, which would probably lead to bankruptcy. All for what? To serve the demands of the extreme left, to serve the demands of the sexualized left who don't feel content to exercise their "sexual liberation" privately, but want others of us to pay for it. Wait until Catholic hospitals - which have provided charity to their communities for decades, or perhaps 100+ years - go out of business because they are fined millions by the federal government. All because of Obama. Yeah, a real "nice guy" indeed. Wait until the payment of these fines is enforced. All for what?This is only one of the issues Obama has been a disaster at. I could also point to the decision to not enforcement of DOMA, the appointment of bad SCOTUS members, his handling of conflict in other parts of the world, his utter failure to revive the economy while increasing our debt by a lot.
Shouldn't we vote based on perceived competence instead of likability? I am sure that Obama is personable likable, that does not mean I think he is or will be a good president. Romney also appears likable enough but what I like about him is his perceived competence. He is not my candidate of choice for Republican nominee but based on his record in and out of office Obama is not even playing the same sport with him when it comes to leadership competence.
Balanced the state's budget for one. What happened or what was done to his policies AFTER he left office is not his responsibility because he had no effective control or influence after leaving office. From what I have learned and read about his tenure at Bain he was an extremely able and competent business leader. Did he make some people unhappy yes, but did he do his job and fulfill his responsibilities as CEO, you bet. He also did an outstanding job heading up the Salt Lake Olympic Committee.Sorry Donnie, but your stated inability to see beyond his religion makes any opinion of yours about the man suspect doesn't it? Further, how is your dismissal of him because of his faith any different than what the Jihadists do? It seems to me that while Mormonism is not mainstream, it is far from a cult. You can freely disagree with or even loath the man because of his beliefs but it is a bit of a stretch to then expect that any comments you make about him will be taken at their face value.
As Governor of MA, Romney had to work with a Democrat controlled state legislature. If anything, this shows that he can compromise to get things done….an ability that this president sorely lacks. He and the Lt Gov. collected no salary during Romney's time as Governor.
As Governor of MA, Romney had to work with a Democrat controlled state legislature. If anything, this shows that he can compromise to get things done....an ability that this president sorely lacks. He and the Lt Gov. collected no salary during Romney's time as Governor.
I don't want to see compromise. I want to see conservative domination of the government period. Romney is and always will be a RINO. We could have had that with Newt Gingrich.Scout Mormonism is a cult, a very large and growing cult, but a cult it is. It's a very messed up cult at that.
I agree 100%, Donnie, but he's still better than Obama. Conservative Congress is what we need anyway.
I just think if Obama is reelected, that means the people of this country have chosen sin (killing babies, laziness, selfishness). I haven't given up on society yet. I've been meeting too many people that “see the light” and the horrible nature of the Progresse Left.I think common sense is going to prevail in this election. Hope so anyway. And I still think the possibility of a landslide for RR is high. I think the reporting of these allegedly close polls are cover for Obama.
Is Rhode Island an Obama state? I never hear about it as a battleground state, so I suspect it's already in the bank for Obama.I'm hearing conflicting things about the election. On Neal Boortz I heard them talking about how it's going to be more difficult for Romney to win, yet on TV they're saying that they're confident Romney is going to pull this one out. My hope is that the undecided voters in those polls they take all go to Romney come November 6. From what I have heard, that is the way voting patterns normally work.
Cult my behind. I think you are just upset that your'e guy didn't get the nomination.
I think your faith in Romney is misplaced. You are setting yourself up to be disappointed.
I think your faith in Romney is misplaced. You are setting yourself up to be disappointed.
Its not faith, it is he ain't Obama. As I have said before, I would vote for a rock before I would vote for Obama. At this point I think I would vote for a rock before I will ever vote Democrat. Then again, I have never voted Democrat and see no reason to start now.
Is Rhode Island an Obama state? I never hear about it as a battleground state, so I suspect it's already in the bank for Obama.
I'm guessing yes, but I don't think it will be as hugely pro-Obama as last time. RI is a Democrat state, more union, blue-dog type. A lot of Catholics too. We also have one of the worst unemployment in the country. This will be interesting. What's surprising me (if the local polls are any indication) is how close the Congressional races are. Sheldon Whitehouse...or Seldom Righthouse as we Republicans call him here...is not far ahead of the opponent. The problem with the Republican opponent is he didn't get his name out there soon enough...unless doing it now at the end is his strategy. In their debate, he (Barry Hinkley) made Sheldon look like an idiot. And his recent ad is devastating IMO.Maine is up in the air, NH recently flipped for Romney, CT is a close call. The only lost cause in New England is Massachusetts...but I am curious to see what happens with the Warren-Brown race.
I'm guessing yes, but I don't think it will be as hugely pro-Obama as last time. RI is a Democrat state, more union, blue-dog type. A lot of Catholics too. We also have one of the worst unemployment in the country. This will be interesting. What's surprising me (if the local polls are any indication) is how close the Congressional races are. Sheldon Whitehouse...or Seldom Righthouse as we Republicans call him here...is not far ahead of the opponent. The problem with the Republican opponent is he didn't get his name out there soon enough...unless doing it now at the end is his strategy. In their debate, he (Barry Hinkley) made Sheldon look like an idiot. And his recent ad is devastating IMO.Maine is up in the air, NH recently flipped for Romney, CT is a close call. The only lost cause in New England is Massachusetts...but I am curious to see what happens with the Warren-Brown race.
One of the things that makes me fear for the future of America is things like that - it seems that Republicans should be easily winning in some raced but are not. I seriously wonder what it would take for American voters to see the damage the Democrats are doing. Oh wait - but they want to give out free birth control, so I guess that justifies everything.[/sarcasm]
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