Bush and Cheney never even pretended to invite others' opinions, or to be transparent with their activities. So nobody would question what they did. I'm sure that people wanted to know, but there were no real systems in place to provide for questioning. I think the second-guessing is something that might be a good thing, no matter WHAT the motives of the people, mostly naysayers, are. It's like somebody asking the new kid in school, "What will you do if I poke you with this stick? (poke-poke)." Well, the only answer is to say, "I would do THIS!" And let the ass-kicking begin! So let them second-guess. You have to remember...Da po' white folks haven't eben got yoosta us folks not being their lawn jockeys, and now one of 'those people' is da prezza-dent! Lawd hammmusssy!
_____ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daryle Lockhart Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 12:13 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Okay, okay: He's Black I do have to say that I'm a little offended with all the second guessing folks are doing. The best point made is that nobody raised an eyelash when Bush and Cheney did whatever they wanted in getting us INTO this mess, but Obama has to go damn near on tour to explain his SOLUTION. a SOLUTION, now. On Feb 10, 2009, at 11:08 AM, Reece Jennings wrote: partisan = uppity! And I do believe he used the word 'whine' at one point in his tete'-a-tete'. GET some, Mr. President! This is a man who is grounded, who is THE leader for this time...and who has the support of an amazing woman...and family! And...he knows how to bring his grass-roots support to bear when he needs to. And...he knows how to draw strength and support from his United States when he needs it. I love that he's going to the towns where he was fully supported, and who he knows need the benefits of his package. Until last night, I had some doubts myself about why education and a couple of other things were included in the package. I don't now! _____ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:24 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Okay, okay: He's Black Yes, indeed! My wife and I cheered and laughed when he took the Republicans to task--twice-- for presiding over years of failed policy and bloated spending. I was glad to see he's not going to roll over, and that he showed them that nice ain't the same as weak. I was watching CNN later, and Ed Rollins and another conservative "expert" were obviously, vocally irritated at what they called Obama's partisan tone. This from people who used every opportunity to denigrate the opposition while they were in power. I think Obama's a guy from the streets who realizes that some people are always going to take advantage of you, exploiting your weakness if you bend over backwards being nice to them, and then crying "foul!" if you meet their strength with your own. And when you reach that point, you just have to stand your ground and let them whine. Hopefully the people will see through it all in time... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Reece Jennings" <mcjennings...@yahoo.com> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 1:47:27 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] OT: Okay, okay: He's Black He WAS awesome, wasn't he? And it occurred to me that I hadn't watched a Presidential press conference since Clinton! Did you catch the detail(s) on EVERY subject that he had in his head? Talk about doing your homework! And I was on the FLOOR when the conference ended. He said goodnight, turned around, and strode out! I gotta say, I'm glad to be related to this man! Maurice Hussein Ojennings! :o) _____ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of keithbjohn...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 11:39 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: [scifinoir2] OT: Okay, okay: He's Black Anybody catch Obama's press conference tonight? Buddy was on: lecturing in his answers to the press (have you ever heard such long detailed answers from a Prez?)...pointing the finger back at the Republicans ("I'm a little sensitive taking criticism from people who presided over a doubling of the deficit...I inherited this from eight years' worth of failed policy"). I was struck at the stern nature of his town, the passionate, almost angry words he used when pointing out how he's tried to extend an olive branch to the Republicans, only to have it thrown back at him. It was a brilliant, natural move, showing the other side he's only going to be nice so long, and then that street side is coming out! Smooth as always, Obama's words nonetheless said, "Okay, i tried to be nice, but i ain't gonna let you punk me!" Black indeed. And did you catch him continually talking about putting money in American's "pockets"? Can't remember when I've heard a leader use that term. Usually they speak of putting the money in people's wallets, hands, or bank accounts. But "putting money in your pocket"? That's a phrase I heard used all the time in my neighborhood. Black indeed...
