I saw you speak at the Senate Democratic Conference broadcast
on CSPAN. I heard you say that Democrats in our party should not stop legislation due to ideology. I see that as you not wanting a public option. I communicate with thousands of people on the net. I see you as a conservative Democrat. I hope you get defeated by a Liberal Democrat in any senate primary. Furthermore. I tell people not to do business with Tyson Foods, the makers of Tyson Chicken and Tyson Turkey until you help get HR676 enacted into law that will allow private insurance plans but will get modified to have the program paid by general taxes and will have NO premiums, deductibles, copays, recisions, etc.

I’ll buy chicken, turkey and other meat from another state other than yours and I will thousands of people to do similarly. Get us what we want and then we will do business with Arkansas, otherwise forget it.

Good day.

Senator Bayh

I saw you speak at the Senate Democratic Conference broadcast
on CSPAN. I heard you say that Democrats in our party should adopt the deficit practices of the Republiklan party. I see that as you not wanting a public option and other programs that help the poor and middle class. I communicate with thousands of people on the net. I see you as a conservative Democrat. I will tell people not to do business with AC Delco from your state of Indiana, the makers of Champion Spark Plugs until you help get HR676 enacted into law that will allow private insurance plans but will get modified to have the program paid by general taxes and will have NO premiums, deductibles, copays, recisions, etc. AND until you stop advocating the fiscal conservatism that I find in the RepubliKLAN Party.

I’ll buy spark plugs from another state other than yours and I will tell thousands of people to do similarly. Get us what we want and then we will do business with Indiana, otherwise forget it.

Good day.

Yeah, she’s a hell of a lot better than what’s coming against her. That on top on losing Vic Snyder – surely the true class act in Congress – and the candidacy of Rove “caging” protege Tim griffin – well, I’m not in a very good mood.

As was noted here recently “people like to be asked” for their vote. for their support. So, I just don’t take kindly to shin kicking those who’ve been battling the Huckster – you know him as the much adored Mike Huckabee…and the Rove crew.

I don’t know Obama’s trying to impress – frankly why didn’t he do something like this long time ago – before all the curtsying to Snowe and Collins. It sickens me to hear what they have to say lately – all encouraged by the POTUS who feels happy to backhand Democrats – be they the likely lost Lincoln or the progressives Rahm calls fxxxn retards.

Djjl, Interesting. When I read the HuffPo story it reminded me of his 60MTS appearance where he made a big show of calling out the bankers.

The next day, I know you recall, he met with a few bankers (those who chose to show up) at the WH, and it was reported that he was not half as tough or as scolding as he was on 60 mts.

His words mean nothing to me anymore. I am waiting for ACTION from Obama.
Would especially like to see him do something that reflects courage.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/03/obama-calls-out-conservat_n_447697.html

Obama Calls Out Conservative Democrats For Their Timidity

Just as President Obama’s appearance before the House Republican caucus last Friday gave him an opportunity to push back against some of the most outlandish conservative caricatures of his presidency, his visit with Senate Democrats on Wednesday morning allowed him to confront, head on and in public, the timidity and centrism from within his own party.

In one key exchange this morning, Obama rebuked pleas from Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) that he moderate his agenda and work with Republicans to ease the current state of economic uncertainty.

Lincoln described a constituent who she said was “extremely frustrated because there was a lack of certainty and predictability from his government for him to be able to run his businesses.”

She asked: “Are we willing, as Democrats, not only to reach out to Republicans, but to push back in our own party for people who want extremes, and look for the common ground that’s going to get us the success that we need not only for our constituents, but for our country, in this global community, in this global economy?”

“Look,” said Obama, “there’s no doubt that this past year’s been an uncertain time for the American people, for businesses and for people employed by businesses. Some of that uncertainty just had to do with the objective reality of this economy entering into a free fall…

“Let’s remind ourselves that if you’ve got an economy suddenly contracting by 6 percent or a loss of trillions of dollars of wealth basically in the blink of an eye, where home values are descending by 20 percent, that that’s going to create a whole lot of uncertainty out there, in the business environment and among families. …

“And part of what we’ve done, over the course of this year, is to put a floor under people’s feet. That’s what the Recovery Act did.”

I can’t believe that the elected Dems have any trust in him. I have seen them too many times absolutely flummoxed at what to say about the whole debacle.

“It’s really quite an astonishing mess.”

Absolutely correct. Obama is doing a lot of TALKING. He is encouraging others to lead, but he is not leading.

He is still vague, and refuses to get involved and give clear direction to his troops. He talks tough, but its still compromise, conciliation, bi-partisanship. In other words, NOTHING HAS CHANGED.

Its all just show. He’s still not ruffling the feathers of his beloved centrists. And that’s the plan we’ll get in the end, one that the Insurance companies love, and Progressives detest.

Last I heard they were talking to Snowe again. Sick.

Everyone is praying for something to boost Dems, t4h. But until they get their act together, understand the message voters sent in Mass., while committing to policy that’s good & needed, they won’t win any applause from most. Frankly, they shouldn’t.

But if HCR passes they should not rest on their laurels and be assured of victory either.

IMHO, It would depend on WHAT they pass. If the final bill is the senate bill or some semblance thereof, then it’s an excuse for reform and the base will be sorely distressed and may continue its disenchantment. They may sit the election out. Why fight for him if he refuses to fight for you?

I have always believed that I had a moral duty to vote and to vote Democratic. As things stand now, I know I will not vote for Obama. I also know I will never vote for his opponent, but I will not reward him with my vote for what I feel was an abject betrayal.

Fortunately for him, my state is deep blue.