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Common sense will help Obama in first days
George Maynard
Issue date: 2/2/09 Section: Commentary
Change has come to America! Thank goodness that we the people have elected and inaugurated such a forward thinking, progressive individual to the highest office in this land. Isn't it just wonderful? Even within the first two weeks of his presidency, President Barack Obama has managed to make some huge changes from the Bush administration's failed policies.
The angels sang and the sun shone brightly last Thursday when President Obama's economic stimulus package passed through the House of Representatives. Rather than follow Bush's failed plan of throwing $700 billion at failing corporations, Obama has upped the ante. This latest bill promises $800 billion for "economic stimulus." That's some big change - $100 billion worth of change (about 400 billion quarters, 1 trillion dimes, 2 trillion nickels or 10 trillion pennies). Lots and lots of beautiful, beautiful change.
Another powerful change from our fearless, messianic leader happened last week when President Obama finally removed the restriction on providing funding to abortion clinics in Africa. What a relief. Now all $400 million of your tax money that is sent overseas for "family planning" will have the freedom to provide abortions, counseling and free condoms to people in some of the world's poorest countries. Isn't it a great feeling to know that you're helping people gain access to the basic human right of sex without consequences?
In perhaps the most striking change yet, President Obama has also made huge strides for peace in the Middle East by reversing many of Bush's policies there - oh wait, never mind. That's just wishful thinking on my part. In the real world, President Obama refused to condemn the Israeli offensive in Gaza that cost the lives of 1,300 Palestinians. Instead, however, he praised Israel as one of the United States' greatest allies and pledged to ensure that Jerusalem remains the undivided capital of Israel. President Obama also said that he would not rule out using military force against Iran.
The angels sang and the sun shone brightly last Thursday when President Obama's economic stimulus package passed through the House of Representatives. Rather than follow Bush's failed plan of throwing $700 billion at failing corporations, Obama has upped the ante. This latest bill promises $800 billion for "economic stimulus." That's some big change - $100 billion worth of change (about 400 billion quarters, 1 trillion dimes, 2 trillion nickels or 10 trillion pennies). Lots and lots of beautiful, beautiful change.
Another powerful change from our fearless, messianic leader happened last week when President Obama finally removed the restriction on providing funding to abortion clinics in Africa. What a relief. Now all $400 million of your tax money that is sent overseas for "family planning" will have the freedom to provide abortions, counseling and free condoms to people in some of the world's poorest countries. Isn't it a great feeling to know that you're helping people gain access to the basic human right of sex without consequences?
In perhaps the most striking change yet, President Obama has also made huge strides for peace in the Middle East by reversing many of Bush's policies there - oh wait, never mind. That's just wishful thinking on my part. In the real world, President Obama refused to condemn the Israeli offensive in Gaza that cost the lives of 1,300 Palestinians. Instead, however, he praised Israel as one of the United States' greatest allies and pledged to ensure that Jerusalem remains the undivided capital of Israel. President Obama also said that he would not rule out using military force against Iran.
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Orlando
posted 2/02/09 @ 12:16 PM EST
This is satire right?
I'm not seeing any change at all. Are you looking at the same President? I guess you were too young to experience the Clinton years. (Continued…)
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