One of the main reasons for voting for Obama was because of his good judgment.

[DCBob]

So how about now let him use his good judgment in selecting his cabinet and advisers. I think he can handle it.

[sniffa]

1. First Rec'

[AllieB]

2. Your avatar cracks me up.

I remember when you had the Terry Schiavo avatar, and a lot of people weren't happy. :o

[sniffa]

7. I had to take it down

That's not the only one I've had to remove: a former DUer (well his supposed image); a spouse of a veteran (who I think was a DUer at one point too); and me in my "White Trash" tee.

I think this one's fair game. I need a new one but I've just been out of ideas. :shrug:


:hi:

[Gregorian]

8. If I see it one more time I'm going to die laughing!

But it does make me realize how nice it was to win that election.

[Jennicut]

3. Thank you. Yo, everyone, Obama has GOT THIS!

[Overseas]

4. And how about letting us discuss his appointment ideas on a Discussion Board?

Too wild ?

[DCBob]

10. Sure, we should discuss the pro's and con's..

but I am reading a lot of posts from supposed Obama supporters harshly criticizing him for his choices and potential choices.

[Overseas]

23. Alas. we can be foolishly brash,

condemning Obama for each mildly conservative appointment discussed.

But this board also contains those who have been hurt by previous administrations' attempts to be overly bipartisan, so we distrust such moves intensely. Such moves brought the world NAFTA, for example.

What I'm hoping is that PE Obama is bringing all voices to his table. He's bringing in the opposing views too because he knows we can prove progressive values on very rational grounds. Therefore, the conservatives will be shown 1, 2, 3-- our rationale for moving in progressive directions and asked to offer any refutations right then and there in similarly rational fashion. If there are none, they will be asked to sign on. Here and now, no whispering on the sidelines. You conservative folks have a seat at the table to argue your angle as deftly as you can. But you will be asked to agree to the most promising alternative and that is inevitably the progressive one.

There are very solid arguments for national health insurance, fast tracking alternative energy, major infrastructure investment projects which can be tied in to the greening, which can also then be tied into our national defense (since they lessen the ties to big oil), and national standards for public education funding not based on local property taxes, and re-regulation of finance and anti-trust actions on media conglomerates, to name but a few.

That's what I'm thinking. There's lots of logic behind the progressive alternatives, so he's not afraid to bring more conservative heads to the table and hash it all out.

[Faygo Kid]

5. Yep. You betcha.

Probably need to dump that phrase now. . .

[Starry Messenger]

6. rec.

I can't wait to see people fight you about it though! :)

[BrklynLiberal]

9. I feel that way. I voted for him because I trusted his judgment. I still do.

I know for a fact that he is a lot smarter than I am, and he has better advisers.

[DCBob]

12. Indeed. He has great advisers in his inner circle.

I trust him and his team to do what's best. I am sure they will.

[Lisa0825]

11. I agree. I won't agree with him on everything, but I trust him to

make decisions he thinks are best for the country.

[mmonk]

13. History will judge.

I voted for him because he is intelligent, smart, isn't a neoconservative, and will bring about change. However, I have reservations about letting all that has happened in this country and the existing falsehoods still out there go ignored for bipartisanship or healing. Healing only comes with revelation of the truth. I will still fight for constitutional remedies and the rule of law and its application to elected officials.

[wisteria]

14. I am beginning to wonder about his judgement. Also, I voted for change and that

include Clinton in the cabinet.

[Bryan]

15. K&R

It's been less than two weeks since the election. Just speaking for myself, I've got the holidays coming up and I'm up against it at work, and at this point, I can't possibly work any indignation into my schedule until after the first of the year...

[ljm2002]

16. Another main reason for voting for Obama...

...was that he was the Democratic candidate, and he was not John McCain.

In other words, not everyone voted for him because they thought that he walks on water.

Also -- and not to pick on you in particular -- what the hell is it with these "There there now, don't worry your pretty little heads, He can handle it" posts anyway? Like you're talking to a child? I mean for God's sake, this is a fucking political discussion board. People post here because they care passionately about politics. And most have ... gasp! ... strong opinions about it. And ... double gasp! ... sometimes they may not agree with Obama's choices.

If you have a beef with someone's opinion, take it up with the person who holds that opinion. Don't try and shut up half the board because they dare to question our Great Leader (-elect). It won't work anyway, something about herding cats comes to mind. Get in the discussion and mix it up. Why try to squelch it???

Geez.

</rant>

[DCBob]

17. Sure, we should discuss the pro's and con's..

but it seems the focus of many on this board is to simply criticize.

[DevonRex]

19. Yep. Before there's even one blessed cabinet appointment, too.

Discussion is fine. But folks are already saying they're disappointed in his cabinet, for chrissake. That is just beyond bizarre.

[Marrah_G]

27. Morning Jen

:pals:

These threads just show who supported him and who just voted against his opponents.

I'm finding myself very comfortable with his approach to the transition.

[ShortnFiery]

18. I hope he knows that selecting HRC as SOS will usher in constant controversy.

There's no way her appointment of SOS will bring anything but scandal because the GOP don't have to dig deep to bring up negative information regarding Bill Clinton. He's been involved in many shady dealings with foreign countries.

Obama is a far more intelligent person than myself. I hope that he foresees this Padora's Box and acts accordingly. :shrug:

[DCBob]

21. No doubt Hillary and Bill are lightening rods for controversy.

I thought that issue would have derailed Hillary during the primaries but it really didn't -- she nearly won even with all the negative stuff flying around. The Clintons have a special way of deflecting controversy and criticisms. I suspect they will continue to do that. Plus being inside the Obama administration will likely provide her and Bill even more cover.

[ShortnFiery]

22. It will be VILE. The American People don't deserve more of this, now screed soap opera.

Bill and Hillary Clinton have as many enemies as they do confidants. That's what happens when you play "take no prisoners" politics.

I'm hoping Bill "Judas" Richardson scores the SOS. He's well qualified and will not suck-out all the political oxygen in his wake. :thumbsup:

[Cha]

20. Yeah, I'm funny that way..I let

Obama pick out his own ties and choose the people he wants to surround himself with and whom he wants to represent us in the world.

I'm sure if there's a miss pick then it will be rectified, asap.

[tabbycat31]

24. thank you

[progressoid]

25. Wrong. I voted for him bacause of his mad skillz on

the baskeball court.

[Marrah_G]

26. Exactly

Obama is a very intelligent man.

So far he seems to be going at things with careful consideration and thought.

If Hillary had won or Biden had won or Richardson had won, etc. I have little doubt that they would be looking at the brilliant pool of wisdom we have in the Party and drawing from it appropriately.

We are fortunate to have so many gifted people on our side.

The threads in the last couple days have showed who really supported Obama and who was just voting against his opponent.

[nichomachus]

28. Why?

Was there someone suggesting we not "let him" use his judgment? Was someone going to forcibly stop him? People are still free to criticize and complain as they've been doing in politics since the beginning of history.