I think that we could use something more substantial to discuss.

 

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/26/transition.wrap/index.html

Edited November 26, 200817 yr by mcpapa

I think that we could use something more substantial to discuss.

 

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/26/transition.wrap/index.html

 

Good luck. We're at 106 posts and counting on the "we don't like the idea of the Office of the President-Elect and the high and mighty way that President-Elect Obama comes across" thread.

Good luck. We're at 106 posts and counting on the "we don't like the idea of the Office of the President-Elect and the high and mighty way that President-Elect Obama comes across" thread.

Yes, thanks to both of you for your participation. :thumb:

Just so I understand, this is basically an ad hoc committee; and in 2 years its continued necessity will be evaluated?

I think that we could use something more substantial to discuss.

 

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/26/transition.wrap/index.html

 

 

:laugh: True Blue, have you forgotten were in Ky?

Yes, thanks to both of you for your participation. :thumb:

 

You're more than welcome. I look forward to similar participation from the same cast of characters in this thread as well.:thumb:

:laugh: True Blue, have you forgotten were in Ky?

That sounds like something Obama himself would say. :lol:

 

Seriously, as I said in another thread, I really like his pick of Paul Volcker to head it.

Yes, thanks to both of you for your participation. :thumb:

 

I assumed that your purpose in that thread was more than to just get a bunch of :thumb:s from those that agreed with you, but to also discuss it with those that hold a different opinion. That is my purpose in this thread.

Just so I understand, this is basically an ad hoc committee; and in 2 years its continued necessity will be evaluated?

 

That is the way I took it. It's one of the things that I really like about it. In two years, hopefully we will be on the road to economic recovery and can focus on another problem, like healthcare or education.

Will this invite criticism of "bigger government" or "more bureaucracy"? Or will the magnitude of the issues facing this Board offset that line of argument?

I don't know enough about what they will try and do or the purpose to really form an opinion at this point.

I assumed that your purpose in that thread was more than to just get a bunch of :thumb:s from those that agreed with you, but to also discuss it with those that hold a different opinion. That is my purpose in this thread.

Well gee teach, I gave my serious two cents worth about liking the fact that Volcker is going to be head of the board.

I think that we are seeing the intensification of the bipartisan looting of the national treasury that has been in progress since at least the Bush I presidency. I see no hope that Obama is going to turn the tide.

 

Trillions will be added to the national debt and in the end, the economy will collapse anyway. At least the politically well connected will have been given the time to invest their ill gotten gains in gold and other property that will allow them to survive the tough times ahead.

Well gee teach, I gave my serious two cents worth about liking the fact that Volcker is going to be head of the board.

 

I said that badly, I guess. I know that you had made a contribution - a positive one - in this thread. I meant my reply to deal with your post thanking mcpapa and I for contributing in yours.

That sounds like something Obama himself would say. :lol:

 

Seriously, as I said in another thread, I really like his pick of Paul Volcker to head it.

 

I like that Obama is moving early on the economy and this is a good idea if the right mix of people are involved. I disagree with you on Volcker. He is certainly experienced, I just question his judgement.