Oh, For Heaven's sake, is This The Change we were promised?

[FrenchieCat]

Cause if it is, I'm liking it!---> WASHINGTON -- President Obama late this afternoon nominated Harvard professor Ashton B. Carter, a leading authority on arms control, to take on a surprising new role, according to top administration officials -- as the Pentagon's chief weapons buyer.

The choice of Carter to run the office that oversees hundreds of billions of dollars for new weapons and research -- and the focus of intense lobbying by defense firms, retired generals, and members of Congress -- has been rumored for weeks. And word of his pending nomination has already sparked concern within the defense industry and some of the Pentagon bureaucracy.
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/02/harvard_expert.html

Didn't see the 25 threads on the good news; only one.

So I thought I'd start one!

:woohoo:

Plus, I turned on my Television tonight, and was overwhelmed on what to watch. Should I watch that extra good looking Liberal George Clooney on Larry King talking about meeting our President and his Vice President at the White House, learning that the WH is naming an Invoy to the WH on Darfur?
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/02/clooney----obam.html

or should I watch the Green Energy panel on C-Span showing right now with Steven Chu, Al Gore, Van jones, Salazar, Robert Kennedy Jr, Al Gore and Bill Clinton?

National Clean Energy Summit
Monday
The Center for American Progress Action Fund held a forum on “National Clean Energy Project: Building the New Economy.” Fmr. Pres. Clinton, Fmr. V.P. Gore and Congressional leaders Sen. Reid (D-NV) & Speaker of the House Pelosi (D-CA) participated in discussions on integrating new resources for an energy-efficient society.
http://www.c-span.org/Watch/watch.aspx?MediaId=HP-R-15720

WHAT A QUANTRY! :applause:


And earlier today, I watched President Obama address a panel on Fiscal Health....
and later he conducted a Q&A in which he was more than magnificent.
http://www.c-span.org/Watch/watch.aspx?ProgramId=HP-A-40805

That's right, you've got it, I'm drinking the KoolAid straight out of the jug! No Problem.

So the naysayers can kiss my ass,
cause they'll have to wait for another day!
and there's way more Change a comin'! :thumbsup:

I'm dancing to Earth Wind & Fire! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jLGa4X5H2c&feature=related

[cliffordu]

1. K&R!!

[opihimoimoi]

2. K&R

:o)

[mahina]

3. K and R Frenchie,

I've got Earth, Wind and Fire on good and loud too,

I'm so happy to see you feel it too. And this is for sure Change we can Believe in!

[TheWraith]

4. When I saw the title of this thread, before I notice the author, I was just about ready to blow.

I guess like me you've had it up to here with the nattering nabobs of negativism. :)

[DevonRex]

30. I would call them the "opportunistic" nattering nabobs of negativism.

They never miss a chance, do they? Even when they have to make one up.

[TheWraith]

32. Amen to that. Particularly when they have to make one up.

I had to reply in another thread to somebody who had simply started manufacturing stuff out of thin air about how Obama was going to continue torture.

[firedupdem]

5. K & R! n/t

[Numba6]

6. this can't be important, it don't have apes, Santellis, or some RW nut questioning Obama's birth eom

[FrenchieCat]

8. Obviously not!

and it shows! :eyes:

[Danascot]

72. Obama is astounded

[kirby]

7. I saw some of the C-SPAN / Obama...

Wow, what a difference... Our President can actually complete a sentence, inject a coherent thought, and manage.

I know a lot of tough decision will need to be made during the upcoming years, and I am glad we have someone so thoughtful as a leader.

[NYC_SKP]

9. We rock. About time.

[FrenchieCat]

10. Those who have faith in our President will not be disappointed.....

as long as they are willing to give him the time that he needs, instead of analysing every single move he makes.

I was watching this program on C-span 3 this weekend, where a panel was discussing the reading list Obama has furnished them. Instead of discussing the actual books listed, they were spycho-analysing President Obama as though there was nothing better to do. They were trying to predict his future as the type of President he would be based on their opinions about some of the things he, Obama, had himself written. I kept saying to myself, "Why don't these overthinking fuckers just wait like six months and give him a chance in the meantime!"....and that is when I realized that some people have nothing better to do than to prejudge, second guess, predict, analyze and speculate as things happen at the way beginning. Too bad, because it could have been a fascinating program if they would have discussed the books that he gave them a list of....considering that the panel was situated in a bookstore. :eyes:

[gblady]

25. I watched that also....

and kept waiting for a great discussion of the books and
how they may have influenced Barack...they didn't go there.

I, too, think that the micro-managing Barack's every move is...
well...silly.

[FrenchieCat]

39. Wasn't that something else?

Poor folks! I kind of felt sorry for them that this is all they could think of doing.

[NYC_SKP]

68. I missed that, but not surprised. It would be funny if...

...if it wasn't so pathetic.

Geeeze.. :banghead:

:patriot:

[Baikonour]

11. The MSM and the haters cannot stop this man.

The majority of Americans still stand behind our president, no matter how much hate and lies the opposition spews. They're starting to realize this. The tide is turning.

The Fiscal summit today was incredible. I hope to see more meetings like that in the future.

[grantcart]

12. Just the begining of the change

[gademocrat7]

13. K & R, Frenchie

[GeorgeGist]

14. That's great news ...

now ordinary Americans can spend less to defend the rich from the blowback of their greed.

[Brazenly Liberal]

15. Every time I see that man on TV,

I think, "Damn! We must be a lot smarter than I thought we were if we elected him!" :)

I had some reservations on some issues - and still do - but I am enormously proud of him. Having him at the helm at a difficult time like this takes some of the fear out of it. I don't know how bad things will get, but I am confident we have the best man for the job in the job.

[tandot]

16. K & R

[mmonk]

17. Carter is a great choice. As far as the naysayer comment goes,

I'm a realist and drink no one's koolaid. In this age, we need a citizen democracy movement to counteract the special interests. It doesn't mean anything beyond that.

[DevonRex]

28. Then you're not a naysayer. You're just a good democrat. :)

[mmonk]

33. Thank you.

We are the party that has thinking people.:hi:

[FrenchieCat]

38. That's correct. I'll be a critic when the time is right......

What is important to do currently is to watch closely and wait till we have more information, IMO.

To second guess as we go is not useful.....

[WilliamPitt]

18. Woop.

There it is.

:toast:

[BlancheSplanchnik]

19. I totally love it!

When it comes to what to focus on, there's alot to choose from....

GODDAMM I LOVE IT! A Harvard professor, expert in arms control appointed to cheif weapons buyer??? Yeah, I can deal with that.

THANKS FrenchieCat for putting these front and center! (and we don't have cable, so thanks for the c-span links)

[ClarkUSA]

20. But, but, but... this can't be! I keep hearing that Obama is just another Bush....

Idiot trolls' OPs keep telling me that, anyway. :eyes:

[cilla4progress]

21. Gawd I hate to admit it!

But if this man ain't the savior -- he's sure damn close! :)

Here's what really gets me: AND ON TOP OF THE STIMULUS -- HE'S GOING TO CUT THE DEFICIT IN HALF!

What cojones! He's far beyond any leader I've ever experienced; already the best President since Roosevelt (hey - think we can change that 2 term limit thing? :) ) and a once in a lifetime leader. I'm incorporating his style of leadership and communication into my professional communication and work style. His and Michelle's.

[bdamomma]

22. k&r!!!

[Wetzelbill]

23. He's not perfect

But he's pretty damn good.

[DinahMoeHum]

24. It's gonna be FUN to watch the POTUS give a speech tonight to Congress. . .

for a change.

Get the popcorn ready.

:popcorn:

[DevonRex]

26. Huge K&R. nt

[Myrina]

27. FWIW - it's "Envoy" and "Quandry"

:shrug:

[Qutzupalotl]

51. ...Quandary.

:hide:

[FrenchieCat]

52. LOL!

English is my 2nd language is my normal excuse! :shrug:

[Uzybone]

29. Sometimes we dont know a good thing, even when it slaps us in the face.

[TBF]

31. When he pulls all troops out of Iraq & Afghanistan I will be back to dance

with you. I want him to do good things, and I'm happy about some of the changes, but I'm still seeing a lot of status quo. But it's not bad to highlight the good changes, so I'll kick up the post for those.

[rhett o rick]

34. Let's talk a little more about your "kiss my ass" offer.

I love your posts and appreciate your optimism. I strongly support the aggressiveness of President Obama and I have limited optimism. I will be happier when I see actual results. It's one thing to promise to close Guantanamo, it's quite another to see it actually closed. Same for Iraq and lots of other things. I will be happy when the bush crime family gets the punishment they deserve.

Not at all happy with today's news that Pres Obama is appointing Gary Locke to be in charge of commerce. Locke is a died in the wool international corporate free trader. Free trade is killing this country.

Stay cool, Ms. Cat.

[OwnedByFerrets]

40. I would Rec your post, not the OPs

[rhett o rick]

62. Not sure I understand your comment. I was trying to support the OP.

I am just not quite as optimistic.

[mzmolly]

35. FrenchieCat

:yourock: and that baby is ADORABLE.

[nichomachus]

36. You didn't see the 25 threads . . .

Is it possible for you to start any thread without getting in some kind of snarky dig at other people -- or is it hardwired in?

[FrenchieCat]

44. You know, I may do snark now and then.....

But then some Folks here have taken the liberty
to call me all kinds of name and referred to me
like I'm lower than shit in their book,

So since I've taken the heat when it was all up in my face,
and have the battlescars to prove it,
I've earned to right to own me some snark here and there.

So no, it is not hardwired in,
but I'm glad you asked. :eyes:

[EraOfResponsibility]

45. ain't this a bitch?

when THEY do it, it's okay but when YOU do it's "oooh you're being snarky blah blah" GTFOHWTBS. :eyes:

[AtomicKitten]

37. Ahoy maties!

[lame54]

41. There were 2 Al Gore's at the Green Energy panel? - Kick ass

[FrenchieCat]

47. They can never be enough Al Gores on a Green Energy panel! LOL!

[Egnever]

42. I am constantly amazed

This man seems to be exactly who I had hoped he would be. The little voice has always been in the back of my head whispering about how you cant trust politicians they will say anything to get elected. I had high hopes though that this time we had a guy who would be who he said he was going to be once he got in office.

Its been great watching him step in and confirm my high hopes for him.

The cool ade taste great!

[Uncle Joe]

43. Kicked and recommended for some "Brick House."

Thanks for the thread, FrenchieCat.:)

[sueh]

46. Magnificent, Frenchie!! Thank you!!

:patriot:

[FrenchieCat]

48. More good shit....

here ---> http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8221988&mesg_id=8221988

and here ---> http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8221928&mesg_id=8221928

and here ---> http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=post&forum=389&topic_id=5122068&mesg_id=5122068

and it will keep coming, I don't doubt that!

So strap on your seatbelts, we're about to take a ride on the Democrat Wish-list train of the last 8 years! :bounce:

[november3rd]

49. Good news but

Watch your back, fellas!

[FrenchieCat]

50. Always!

That's part of being a good pol.

[sallyseven]

53. Watch the best and tape the rest for later.

[eowyn_of_rohan]

54. Lol -JUST LOVE IT!

:headbang:

[pink-o]

55. I almost started a thread re this, but I think I can post it here: the most fundamental change is:

I am no longer a "focus group" I feel my opinion matters, and I have a president who's confident enough and secure enough in his own convictions that he could listen to me, or anyone else who disagrees on either side, and concede where he thinks I'm right, or be firm when he doesn't.

I, like so many here, am a Kucinich liberal, and I knew Barack was going to implement many policies that would get me screaming (just treated those bastard Repigs like they have validity is enough to drive me crazy) but I'll never get the feeling he's talking down to me, condescending or bullying me like I have in the last eight years.

And I'm no hero worshipper, but let me tell ya: I was in Sydney for 10 days, and just came back to Honolulu on Sunday. Coming thru customs, and seeing Obama's pic where Bush's used to hang almost brought me to tears all over again.

As long as we feel someone is listening to us, someone cares that our voices are heard and cares that all Americans get an equal say, then change IS the word of the day and we can all get behind that!

[FrenchieCat]

56. Great post, and yeah......seeing his pic instead of the brain fart before him

is like going to sleep, waking up and realizing you're not dreaming.

[happygoluckytoyou]

57. LEFT ON!!!! you go frenchie.... we got them on the run... and they got nowhere to go.... GOING BLUE

[graywarrior]

58. I was afraid to click on this

I am so glad I did!

[FrenchieCat]

60. You know I'm good! :)

[graywarrior]

61. I've ALWAYS know that!

[FrenchieCat]

63. I meant

President Obama = It's all good! :blush:

[graywarrior]

65. OH....yeah, that too!

:evilgrin:

[FrenchieCat]

59. Dayum.....

More Change! :wow: ---> http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x8222302

[lonestarnot]

64. K & RRRRR RRRRR RRRR!

[ms liberty]

66. Wow...this is good news. K&R! n/t

[alvinj]

67. ...and speaking of change!!

Help www.end22.com change the 22 Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Currently the 22 Amendment limits presidential term limits to two terms. I'm not saying President Obama should be President for life, what I am saying is we the people of the US had our rights hijacked in 1947 when a Republican Congress passed this Amendment. We should have the right to elect whom ever we deem fit to lead. Can you imagine if Clinton could have run again. He would have killed Bush. Even Reagan, while I did not agree with most of his policies, would have had a chance to run again. It is widely believed the only reason we made it through the great depression and WWII is the steady leadership of FDR, he was elected to four terms. I am aware he was just sworn in, and who knows if President Obama turns out be the president we all believe he will be. But if he does turn out to be the great leader I personally think he is, we should have the option of asking him to serve us again in 2016.

log on to www.end22.com sign the petition and show your support.

[defendandprotect]

69. Pres. Obama on C-span now addressing Congress . . .!!

I came in expecting to see a thread on his speech!

[MadMaddie]

70. Shake it Frenchie Shake it!!

I am digging it!!

[yellerpup]

71. Gotta kick this!

Recommend, too. 'Nuf said! :toast:

[FrenchieCat]

73. I drink your koolaid!

:rofl:

[DireStrike]

74. Sounds good!

Grudging happiness. Ok, another good appointment. As far as I know, which admittedly isn't far. But a strong hand is surely needed in this post. I hope Mr. Carter is up to the job and can't be bought off.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

75. Im an Obamaholic myself

howdy Frenchie!

[KonaKane]

76. That's our Bruddah!

What can I tell you. Best President in decades, and he came from our islands.

You're welcome.

[rhett o rick]

77. I am beginning to believe, "US Attorney General Eric Holder: Ending Medical Marijuana Raids"

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x277038