jberryhill
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Thu Sep-01-11 11:06 AM
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An Observation On The Speech Scheduling Kerfuffle |
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Quite obviously, if the President had requested a time slot prior to the opening NFL kickoff, what we would have right now is a full throated excoriation of him having selected that time in order to squelch a Republican response since NFL airtime is inviolate.
So, instead, he had the GOP leadership sign off on that time slot.
I really don't see why anyone is upset with the way this went down.
He gets a bigger audience than he would otherwise, the House leadership approved it, and the GOP doesn't get a response.
What's not to like?
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Thu Sep-01-11 11:11 AM
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1. To be upset over the change of date is nothing less than childish |
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Thu Sep-01-11 11:11 AM
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2. The only thing that really bothers me about the whole thing is that |
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generally Presidents are granted their date to address Congress, no matter who is Speaker. I feel that in denying Obama's request, Boner basically told him "Sit down, BOY, you'll speak when I give you permission."
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Thu Sep-01-11 11:18 AM
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4. And that is plainly obvious to everyone else |
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One of the reasons for McCain's poor showing in the presidential debates was that viewers were apparently turned off by what was perceived as a personal dislike of Obama by McCain.
That perception - that President Obama is being treated rudely - helps Obama, not his opponents.
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Thu Sep-01-11 11:11 AM
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3. I hope it makes more people watch the GOP debate. |
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Not enough people understand how crazy they all are.
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Thu Sep-01-11 11:56 AM
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5. I have to agree with you there |
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Most of my family (the elder ones anyway) think the repub field consists of reasonable people.
Maybe this will make them sit up and take notice.
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Fri Sep-02-11 01:45 AM
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6. Personally, I think it may have been better |
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to wait until the 9/11 hoopla is over.
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