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" Live Wire!, the Democrats have to tone down the bills to avoid a fillibuster. If the Democrats sent to the table what their constituants really want, the bill would never get passed and even have a shot at the Decider's pen.

Even if McBush wins, he'll still have to content with an even stronger Democratic majority in the House and Senate. We might even see some veto overrides and the troops coming home over McBush's objections. "

" This nonsense about Dems not doing anything because of veto threats and filibusters is just that - NONSENSE! The GOP has not filibustered ANYTHING! And Bush has vetoed fewer bills than any President in history. The fact is, the Dems are proving to the American people that they are incapable of leadership, and the voters are taking notice. Hence the 17% approval rating for Congress. I'm happy they aren't doing anything, because I think most of their so-called solutions would be bad for the country. But don't pretend it's the GOPs fault that they can't get their act together. Reid and Pelosi are the worst congressional leaders in at least the last 50 years. "

" I do like the statement by Obama who said if we can help wall street why can't we help individuals? It is just like locally why are people like real estate fat cats favored but individuals aren't? They are not only favored but some are asked to move if someone wants their property in the interest of others. If you want the truth and how things actually work brought to the forefront Obama is the person to vote for. In fact he gets in trouble for telling the truth. The other person gets in trouble for teling stories. We may not always like it but it might be time to hear the truth. "

" Can't Hillary make up her mind? Just a few days ago she was saying how qualified McCain was and how nice they would play. Bill says if you don't want to get down and dirty you should go home. Which is it Clintons. Once thing I do know we are watching the Clintons self-destruct. They aren't quite as good as they thought. After the kitchen sink method what is next? We've tried crying, fitthrowing, telling untruths, playing nice. Does she not know we see all of that. When she goes on tv snarling and spouting, does she have any doubt why people think that is the real her. What is hilarious is when people were trying to force Hillary into the lead and destroy Obama the opposite effect occurred. Hillary's poll numbers went down a lot and Obama's didn't. I think the country is starting to get a true picture of the Clintons finally. "

" Our family (thankfully) could afford a different house now. We currently have and would get a fixed rate mortgage. We're not even considering a new home because of the fear our taxes will raise considerably to bail out those (homeowners, lenders, investors and the government) who got us in this mess. "

" It's obvious none of these politicians have a clue. They all want to borrow Billions from China to help the economy so we can purchase more products made in China by US companies. To fix the economy we need to penalize US corporations who send jobs out of the country. "

" Just wondering why we see this guy's face pasted all over the internet as well as getting all the air time on TV. Looks to me like the media has already moved Obama into the White House. Live Wire is right - this guy is CLUELESS. He preaches a good speech and that's all he does. I guess he's going to leave his aides and advisors in charge to run everything and to make the decisions. Sounds familiar - just like Bush and Cheney. This guy is total disaster for this country unless he can preach us out of the deep doo doo we are finding ourselves in. "

" TO Crimson: Thanks for partial agreement and your 8:54 post isn't all bad but some regulation already existed for these companies you mentioned. However, if these regulations are not enforced, they serve no purpose. BTW many files for Enron, Worldcom, etc were located in the basement of WTC7, but due to it's collapse were lost forever. Dear Crimson how do you not understand (or agree with) repealing NAFTA and restoring our manufacturing (industry) base? When we work, we produce, we pay (illegal) income taxes, and our country is strong. Surely you know that the Federal Reserve is privately owned by foreign interests. They manipulate money and markets and are financially destroying our country. Wish you could see it. "

" Yep, floyd - it's downright simple to get everything you want done, simply by having congressional majorities. That is, if you ignore filibusters, vetoes, and small things like that...

Crimson - good post. In the current administration, profit is apparently privatized while risk is subsidized. Good thing the administration's heart is in the right place... sigh. "

" @Gov't Oppressed Mule: Your tax dollars are now backing up Bear Sterns and their poor risk management. Sure, a lot of people gamed the system to get a house, but they also got taken by profit-addicted companies than ran roughshod over the industry due to poor regulation. Business has only one concern: profit. This is why business needs to be regulated. Without regulation, you get Bear Sterns, you get Tyco, you get Enron. You get executives getting ridiculous bonuses for running their company into the ground and ruining their stock for common share holders, people who buy the stock via mutual funds in their 401k, typical employees who think they're doing the right thing by investing their retirement in the company they work for. It's deplorable. Their might be just a few bad apples, but using the same reasoning the fed did with Bear Sterns, regulation should be tighter because the stakes are so much higher. When a huge company fails like Bear Sterns, the public is on the hook for their poor management. Thats the shame. "

" @ OGS - there's a lot you say that I just don't agree with, however, the impeach Bush/Cheney idea is something I'm on board with. It's really too bad it didn't happen in 2005. "

" This combination of higher taxes , more stringent government regulations , and handouts rewarding people who borrowed more than they can pay back. Seems like a great idea. It will tax thoes who paid there payments on time to bail out the ones that didnt. These polititions just dont seem to get it . "

" Great speech by Obama ! (as usual). It's nice to hear him talk, unlike Bush who I always feel like is lecturing us. Obama explained things in a very understandable way, and he seems to know what he's talking about He comes across as very intelligent and capable and as a good leader. He is someone I could get behind. "

" floyd, apparently, you don't understand the concepts of a fillibuster and a veto override. Get back to us when you do and demonstrate your new found understanding of the Democrats' lack of action. "

" Live Wire!, at least that's more honest than Bush/Cheney's "the Iraq War will pay for itself!!!" "

" Lets see. Obama and Clinton are members of the DEMOCRAT party that's in the majority in the house and senate. Why is it they they haven't done squat with their party about the economy but promise that if they get elected they have the answers? Seems to me that people should be looking as to what the democrat party thats been in majority for over a year has done. Nothing and will continue to do nothing except hand out social program checks.They are in power but do nothing but spin and con!
Maybe Obama who doesn't even fill his Senator shoes should return and represent the people of Illinois that he promised to do when he ran as a senatorial candidate. "

" A few minutes ago on CNN, Obama was asked his thoughts on the cost of his programs and how he'd pay for all his proposals. After a brief deer-in-the-headlights look, he said that he'd have to wait til he was in office to see how much revenue was available. Clueless. "

" There is a tendency for conservatives to completely ignore the American taxpayer (and distract them while bailing out their buddies) while they continue to do nothing to solve the very real problems the average man faces. I'd take a chance on a guy with a plan to help the little guy over a guy with no plan at all any day. "

" Ah, good 'ol McBush. There is a tendency for conservatives to seek big government programs that sock it to American taxpayers while succeeding in blowing up countries that the Republican Regime doesn't like. "

" Why must we as a society reward those who are irresponsible? If someone purchased a house and is unable to make the payments and the bank repos the house whats the problem? But now my tax dollars have to help those who can't pay there bills? Then why am I working? Why don't I sit at home and do nothing and have the gov't feed me, pay me, and make my mortgage payments? This is a crock. "

" Repeal NAFTA. Restore our industry.
Abolish the Federal Reserve.
Impeach Bush/Cheney etc., bring to trial for treason. "