IHL
11-03-2010, 07:12 PM
The results are in. The American people have resoundingly rejected the policies of the Obama administration.
Over 60 seats in the House were taken over by Republicans. This is a historic gain, beating out the old record set in 1994. There were several gains in the Senate. Numerous gains were made in Governorships all across the United States. Barry's old Senate seat went to a Republican in Illinois. The losses were massive. They were historic.
So, will the president see this as a message from Americans that they want him to stop with the government takeover of America? Will he listen to the American people and understand that almost all of those who voted for the health care takeover were booted out of office? Will Obama concede that he is moving the United States in the wrong direction. Obama has always said he was for the little guy, for the people, for you and I. So of course he will listen to the people, right?
Not a chance. Obama does not have a compromising bone in his body. When Democrats controlled the House, Senate, and Presidency, there was no indication of compromise. Compromise to Obama meant that Republicans do what he wants. If not, they must "sit in the back of the bus". Now it's a different story. Now that they don't have total control, now there is talk that Republicans must compromise.
In his address today, Barry was asked if he rejected the idea that the election was a repudiation of his policies. Obama's reply, "Yes I do." As is and has been the case with Obama, the will of the American people is irrelevant. In fact, if the will of the people is contrary to his agenda, the will of the people is simply an annoyance. A roadblock. A bump in the road. The will of the people be damned. They do what they want. All you have to do is ask Nancy Pelosi. Regarding the health care takeover and the fact that the majority of Americans didn't want it...
"You go through the gate. If the gate’s closed, you go over the fence. If the fence is too high, we’ll pole vault in. If that doesn’t work, we’ll parachute in. But we’re going to get health care reform passed..." - Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House.
So should we compromise? Should we extend the olive branch? Absolutely not. Should we compromise with someone who seeks to destroy what America was founded to be? Should we allow our rights and freedoms to be taken away? No. We shouldn't. This elections said one things - stop Obama. Stop him.
How will this all play out? Hard to say. Obama will certainly blame Republicans. They've already tried it. They already call us the Party of No. Well, we couldn't say no before or if we did it didn't matter. If they thought they heard 'no' before, hopefully 'they ain't heard nothing yet'. Let's hope the newly elected Republicans say No in a much louder voice, and this time, it actually means No.
Over 60 seats in the House were taken over by Republicans. This is a historic gain, beating out the old record set in 1994. There were several gains in the Senate. Numerous gains were made in Governorships all across the United States. Barry's old Senate seat went to a Republican in Illinois. The losses were massive. They were historic.
So, will the president see this as a message from Americans that they want him to stop with the government takeover of America? Will he listen to the American people and understand that almost all of those who voted for the health care takeover were booted out of office? Will Obama concede that he is moving the United States in the wrong direction. Obama has always said he was for the little guy, for the people, for you and I. So of course he will listen to the people, right?
Not a chance. Obama does not have a compromising bone in his body. When Democrats controlled the House, Senate, and Presidency, there was no indication of compromise. Compromise to Obama meant that Republicans do what he wants. If not, they must "sit in the back of the bus". Now it's a different story. Now that they don't have total control, now there is talk that Republicans must compromise.
In his address today, Barry was asked if he rejected the idea that the election was a repudiation of his policies. Obama's reply, "Yes I do." As is and has been the case with Obama, the will of the American people is irrelevant. In fact, if the will of the people is contrary to his agenda, the will of the people is simply an annoyance. A roadblock. A bump in the road. The will of the people be damned. They do what they want. All you have to do is ask Nancy Pelosi. Regarding the health care takeover and the fact that the majority of Americans didn't want it...
"You go through the gate. If the gate’s closed, you go over the fence. If the fence is too high, we’ll pole vault in. If that doesn’t work, we’ll parachute in. But we’re going to get health care reform passed..." - Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House.
So should we compromise? Should we extend the olive branch? Absolutely not. Should we compromise with someone who seeks to destroy what America was founded to be? Should we allow our rights and freedoms to be taken away? No. We shouldn't. This elections said one things - stop Obama. Stop him.
How will this all play out? Hard to say. Obama will certainly blame Republicans. They've already tried it. They already call us the Party of No. Well, we couldn't say no before or if we did it didn't matter. If they thought they heard 'no' before, hopefully 'they ain't heard nothing yet'. Let's hope the newly elected Republicans say No in a much louder voice, and this time, it actually means No.