Obama urges end to "symbolic battles" in Congress

[Roy Rolling]

Source: Reuters

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged newly empowered Republicans on Saturday not to wage "symbolic battles" against him but to instead work together to help spur job growth and economic recovery.

Obama issued his appeal in his weekly radio address after Republicans took power in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, setting up potentially fierce fights with the president and his Democrats on spending, debt and healthcare.

"Our fundamental mission must be to accelerate hiring and growth," Obama said.

He touted as an example of bipartisan cooperation a massive compromise tax cut package approved by Congress last month that he said had contributed to "more optimistic economic forecasts for the year ahead."

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7070JW20110108

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Yeah, when it comes to REALLY screwing up the economy like with the tax cuts, Democrats and Republicans are stauch allies with their corporate overlords.

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[Laelth]

5. I'd be thrilled if he did. n/t

-Laelth

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[ixion]

4. yeah forget the symbolism, and let's get on with some serious moves

towards realizing that Corporatist Police State.

[PSPS]

6. "an example of bipartisan cooperation"

He touted as an example of bipartisan cooperation a massive compromise tax cut package approved by Congress last month that he said had contributed to "more optimistic economic forecasts for the year ahead."

I guess that says it in a nutshell. One termer President Milquetoast's "example of bipartisan cooperation" consists of immediately folding and embracing the republican position. I guess he thinks he did some fancy "extra compromising" by throwing in something extra -- beginning the process of dismantling Social Security by undermining its funding. Heck of a job!

[guitar man]

7. Mr President

Listen, and understand. The GOP is out there. It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are utterly defeated!

:banghead:

[Scottybeamer70]

8. what guitar man saidf

eom

[jimmil]

9. When....

When has the GOP compromised on anything? When did the Dems pass anything worth while?

[pam4water]

10. May here could just wear glasses with a big wad of tap in the nose bridge. Cause his cringing the

corner say please don't hit me isn't working.