"Reaching across the aisle" makes me nervous.

[Critters2]

Is anyone else uncomfortable with Obama's "reach across the aisle" talk? I'm not sure the leadership of the Repug party can be trusted or worked with. I really think we need to be more confrontational and aggressive to get things done. Reaching across the aisle has produced things like DOMA, NAFTA, and welfare "reform".

As long as Obama continues to sound accomodationist, I won't be able to support him. I like the idea of an African-American in the White House, but not if the only way to get there is by making nice with the cons and the neo-cons.

I wish people would listen more to what Obama is saying, think about what it would mean.

Okay, I'll put on my asbestos suit now.

[tridim]

1. He has to bring in right-leaning Independent voters

So no I'm not uncomfortable with it, at least for now.

[Critters2]

2. So, he'll change his message after the primaries?

Hmmm...

[tridim]

6. Every winning candidate says they'll reach out across the aisle.

It's been like that since forever. It's campaign 101.

Bush* is the first candidate I can remember who didn't make any effort to reach out across the aisle after the election, then again he didn't win.

[LisaM]

24. He's already reached out to anti-gay bigots

And I don't like what I see. He should not be trucking with these people.


http://direland.typepad.com/direland/2007/11/obamas-anti-gay.html

[frogmarch]

3. Look at Nancy Pelosi. She wants to make nice with repugs too.

Hasn't gotten us Dems very far has it?

[grasswire]

4. it's naive

It's like the story of the man who was bitten by a snake, and the snake says to him "you knew I was a snake" --- they are not to be trusted. They have PROVEN themselves untrustworthy.

This sounds like the kind of talk from someone who will let bygones be bygones, and not hold anyone accountable for crimes against the Constitution.

That's how Republicans have gotten away with Iran Contra and so many other attacks on the Constitution.

[Critters2]

13. Thank you. My feelings precisely! nt

[Mojambo]

5. I share your concern.

Doesn't mean I won't support Obama, but I'm hoping it's mostly electioneering rhetoric and that once he's elected (if he's indeed the guy) he'll stand strong when it comes to liberal principles.

I'd feel more comfortable with someone promising to kick some ass, like Senator Edwards.

[Adsos Letter]

7. I don't think you need to worry about an asbestos suit, critters...

"reaching out across the aisle" in politics means compromise...which isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, as you suggest, it would be nice to know what kind of compromises are being considered before casting a vote. I, for one, am unwilling to support any compromise which further entangles religion and government...or even accepts the so-called "faith-based" institutions which have been put in place.

Just one example...

:hi:

OT, but...how is your "difficult decision" going...?

[Critters2]

14. Hey, thanks for asking!

The person found another source of funds....this time. So, I got a reprieve.

[Adsos Letter]

17. Good!

:hug:

[dbackjon]

8. I don't want reach-acrosses - they usually end up with not even getting reach-arounds

As we get SCREWED again.

[Bonhomme Richard]

9. The only reason I would reach across the isle would be to........

hold them in place while I kick them in the nuts.
It's the only thing Obama say's that I find troubling. Then again, I think he says it because that will get him to the white house. Deep down I don't think he takes shit from anybody.

[origin1286]

10. Come on now

Whether you like it or not, Republicans are people and the commander-in-chief has to attempt to represent them as well. It's part of being a uniter. Work for the whole country, not just your constituents.

[Kermitt Gribble]

26. Not if the "constituents"

are trying to destroy our country or drag it back into the dark ages.

[Stop Cornyn]

11. "Reaching across the aisle" = "some of you are getting thrown under the bus"

"Reaching across the aisle" requires that Obama compromise someone's interests in exchange for protecting those interests he holds in higher regard. I've seen nothing which earns my trust that he'll use the right values to make this compromise.

[Critters2]

15. Agreed, Thank you. nt

[Thrill]

12. Haven't you learned anything the last two elections

if you want to win you better talk like that.

[Critters2]

16. So, if he's only talking like that to win,

how do I know what he'll really do?

[Thrill]

18. Because he has values

and beliefs. And we'll have both branches of Congress. He won't have to reach very far.

[PsN2Wind]

19. "Reach across the aisle"

and those rePubs will beat your knuckles like a nun in summer.

[Critters2]

22. LOL!!! That's what I'm afraid of!

Though I didn't know nuns were worse in the summer.

[PsN2Wind]

27. The Habit

and the heat!!!

[no name no slogan]

20. I'm okay with reaching across the aisle, it's the reach-around that concerns me

[nosmokes]

21. Reaching across w/ a .38 special. That I could get behind

[FlyingSquirrel]

23. Mee tooooo.

Scares me. Every time we reach across the aisle someone tries to take an arm off.

[MalloyLiberal]

25. Obama wants to reach across and touch Gulianis' nutsack

oh baby

[Horse with no Name]

28. IF you don't like Obama, you're racist

IF you don't like Hillary, you're sexist.
That's how it is shaping up.
Obviously NONE of us are given credit for being able to overlook gender or race. :eyes:

[Freddie Stubbs]

29. It's good Edwards hasn't promised to do anything similar like appointing a GOPer to his cabinet

;)