President Obama: “the future rewards those who press on … i’m going to press on” (updated)

[ProSense]

Video: “the future rewards those who press on … i’m going to press on”

“The future rewards those who press on. With patient and firm determination we will press on. I don’t know about you CBC, but the future rewards those who press on. With patient and firm determination, I’m going to press on for jobs. I’m going to press on for equality. I’m going to press on for the sake of our children. I’m going to press on for the sake of all those families who are struggling right now. I don’t have time to feel sorry for myself. I don’t have time to complain. I’m going to press on. I expect all of you to march with me, and press on. Take off your bedroom slippers, put on your marching shoes, shake it off, stop complaining, stop grumbling, stop crying, we are going to press on, we’ve got work to do.”

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Updated to add these from Twitter:

Rep Frederica Wilson

So proud of OUR President tonight: "I expect all of you to march with me, and press on".

Reverend Al Sharpton

Leaving CBC Dinner, the President made a great speech. I told him it was a grand slam.

[DJ13]

"Im going to press on..."

"... now that its campaign season."

Now, after three years?

[gateley]

2. He's been trying for those three years. Give it a rest. nt

[DJ13]

4. He's been unsuccessful for three years

If he cant do it immediately after the disaster called Bush, he wont do it in another term.

[ProSense]

5. Hmmm?

"If he cant do it immediately after the disaster called Bush he wont do it in another term."

Well, it's nice to know that some people can spout nonsense and give up!

Good for you. Enjoy your fact-free cloudy perspective. There are a lot of people ready to take up the slack.

[DJ13]

9. Well, it's nice to know that some people can spout nonsense and give up!

There are 25 MILLION people out of work.

I think Obama is the one who gave up.

[ProSense]

10. Hmmm?

"There are 25 MILLION people out of work."

Are you implying that these 25 million people gave up? Just because you don't want to fight, preferring only to whine about every word uttered by the President, doesn't mean that everyone else is doing the same thing. People can complain and still not give up.

[MannyGoldstein]

14. You're a pessimist: Many Americans are not out of work

yet.

[DJ13]

18. You caught me

:thumbsup:

[rpannier]

37. To be honest he'll have about 2 years left to get it done

Once 2014 hits, many in congress look out only for number 1 -- themselves.
It works both sides of the aisle

[gateley]

1. K&R -- When/where was this, ProSense? nt

[ProSense]

3. CBC event tonight. n/t

[gateley]

16. Thanks - GREAT pics, haven't watched the vid yet. nt

[Tx4obama]

6. K&R n/t

[young but wise]

7. K&R.

[MannyGoldstein]

8. I'm going to press on... and pass three new George Bush "free" trade bills

along with my Republican partners, once we can convince those pesky Democrats to vote for it.

[ProSense]

11. Yes,

"I'm going to press on... and pass three new George Bush "free" trade bills"

...despite spin, the free trade agreement will likely pass.

Here's the latest: Brown's Amendment Extending Trade Adjustment Assistance Passes Senate

Looking good!

[MannyGoldstein]

13. And how will those "free" trade agreements that will likely pass...

effect the unemployment rate? (As opposed to Obama's job's bill that will likely not pass, without massive capitulation by Obama.)

[ProSense]

17. Um

"And how will those "free" trade agreements that will likely pass... effect the unemployment rate? (As opposed to Obama's job's bill that will likely not pass, without massive capitulation by Obama.)"

...do you mean "affect"?

Still, they'll likely have a positive effect.

[MannyGoldstein]

20. So your claim is that "free" trade adds US jobs?

I think the vast majority of Americans disagree.

[ProSense]

21. Well,

"So your claim is that "free" trade adds US jobs?"


...I'm saying properly written trade agreement when enforced will have a positive impact.

[MannyGoldstein]

22. What's the difference between "free trade adds US jobs" and

"properly written trade agreement when enforced will have a positive impact", as it applies to the three Bush/Obama agreements pending?

[ProSense]

24. Why

"What's the difference between 'free trade adds US jobs' and 'properly written trade agreement when enforced will have a positive impact', as it applies to the three Bush/Obama agreements pending?"

...are you asking me? You're smarter than the President, most Americans and me. Decide for yourself, and run with your conclusion.

[MannyGoldstein]

27. Since you won't answer, my best guess is that you're claiming

that the Bush/Obama "free" trade agreements will add US jobs.

[ProSense]

29. Why

"Since you won't answer, my best guess"

...guess?

[FrenchieCat]

32. Have you read these Trade Agreements?

Just curious.

[MannyGoldstein]

34. No. But I trust some people who do this for a living:

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/09/republicans-support-obamas-trade-agenda-do-democrats/245248/">Republicans Support Obama's Trade Agenda. Do Democrats?

[ProSense]

36. Unlike

"Republicans Support Obama's Trade Agenda. Do Democrats?"

...you, I don't trust the MSM/GOP spin. From your link:

In July, 12 Republican senators sent a letter to Obama notifying him they would support the TAA bill and urging him to send the FTAs to the Senate...Not all Democrats will cooperate. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), a labor ally and a staunch Obama backer in 2008, has lambasted the three trade deals even as Obama has pushed for them. "I continue to believe it is a dangerous mistake to pursue the same kind of trade deals that ballooned our deficit and led to massive job loss," he wrote in December.

Hmmmm 12 Republicans, huh? A lot has changed since December. How about 41 Democrats, including Sherrod Brown:

Sens. Brown, Stabenow, Rockefeller, Casey, Bingaman, Cantwell Lead Group Of 41 Senators To Tell President Obama: Hold Firm On Halting Free Trade Agreements Unitl Trade Adjustment Assistance Is Extended

Brown's Amendment Extending Trade Adjustment Assistance Passes Senate

[MannyGoldstein]

39. Are the unions for it? Is Trumka for it?

That's who counts most, in my eyes. It's their jobs that will be shipped offshore.

[ProSense]

40. See

"Are the unions for it? Is Trumka for it?"

...you've decided the best response is to move the goal post.

Unions have been against all trade agreement, but they are open to policies that are enforceable and fair.

[MannyGoldstein]

42. Didn't move it an inch. Or perhaps you can show how I did. nt

[These Eyes]

12. K&R

[bluestateguy]

15. Pass this bill. Pass it right away.

No wasting time! No committee hearings! No press conferences! No markups! No paper pushing! No CBO reports!

Pass this bill. Pass it right away.

[joshcryer]

19. Video here:

http://theobamadiary.com/2011/09/24/heads-up-58/

[rhett o rick]

23. OMG, campaign Obama is back. He promises not to pull out the football this time

Charlie Brown.

[ProSense]

25. OMG

"OMG, campaign Obama is back."

Isn't great? Imagine how tough a time his detractors are going to have attacking policies that everyone on the left have been clamoring for. They may have to start making shit up!

[rhett o rick]

43. I just want Obama to accomplish what he campaigns for.

Why is holding him accountable a bad thing. Why, as a Democrat, are you trying to shut me up?

You see, I support actions and principles while some simply support the man.

I was an active supporter of Obama in 2008. Why am I now critical of him? You want to believe that I am just a "detractor". But you dont know me. I want action, not campaign promises.

He has done a lot, but not enough. I understand he has a hard time, but at least he should have been talking in 2009 like he is now. Maybe we would have something done. This looks suspiciously like campaign rhetoric.

There are three houses in my block sitting empty while homeless abound. I volunteer at a food bank and see it everyday. Children living in tents and cars. People tripling up in houses, 10 to 15 sharing a small space. Men like Jeff Immelt wants to make billions and trillions and dont care if the poor simply die.

I dont like people trying to bully me into shutting up.

[ProSense]

46. Do

Why is holding him accountable a bad thing. Why, as a Democrat, are you trying to shut me up?

You see, I support actions and principles while some simply support the man.

I was an active supporter of Obama in 2008. Why am I now critical of him? You want to believe that I am just a "detractor". But you dont know me. I want action, not campaign promises.

He has done a lot, but not enough. I understand he has a hard time, but at least he should have been talking in 2009 like he is now. Maybe we would have something done. This looks suspiciously like campaign rhetoric.

There are three houses in my block sitting empty while homeless abound. I volunteer at a food bank and see it everyday. Children living in tents and cars. People tripling up in houses, 10 to 15 sharing a small space. Men like Jeff Immelt wants to make billions and trillions and dont care if the poor simply die.

I dont like people trying to bully me into shutting up.

...you always build up straw men to knock them dowm?

Who the hell is trying to shut you up? The OP is about the CBC speech, you made a snarky comment and I responded.

I don't care why you're critical of the President. I can and will respond to comments with my opinion just as you feel the need to respond to others with yours. Was your response designed to shut anyone up?

The whole "bullying" thing is ironic in that it seems a blatant attempt to label people who don't agree with you as trying to silence you. It's nonsense.

[rhett o rick]

48. I post about how Obama doesnt meet expectations and you post about me.

You dont discuss positions but only attack those that have positions. You dont seem to have any of your own only support Obama the man.
I want him to fire Jeff Immelt and Larry Summers. But you are ok with these conservatives, right?

Do you support Jeff Immelt and Larry Summers or not?

[ProSense]

50. Um,

"I post about how Obama doesnt meet expectations and you post about me."

...where did I mention you in my comment?


"You dont discuss positions but only attack those that have positions. You dont seem to have any of your own only support Obama the man.
I want him to fire Jeff Immelt and Larry Summers. But you are ok with these conservatives, right?

Do you support Jeff Immelt and Larry Summers or not?"

Here's an exercise: Go back and read the OP and your initial comment, and then tell me what the hell the OP has to do with Jeff Immelt and Larry Summers?

[rhett o rick]

51. I am asking what you stand for. I will be glad to explain what I stand for.

But you never discuss issues only attack those of us that dare question the President.

I ask again if you support president Obama's appointments of Larry Summers and Jeff Immelt? They are REpublicans. Dont you get it? They arent friends of the middle and lower classes.

Your silence suggests that you dont care what Obama does. You worship him not his actions.

[ProSense]

54. Here's

"I am asking what you stand for. I will be glad to explain what I stand for."

...the problem. I hate interrogations and don't really care what you stand for.

[rhett o rick]

55. That post says a lot. You wont tell what you stand for and dont care what I stand for.

Therefore, you seem only to care if Obama is supported, regardless of his stands.

There is no "moderate" ground on the need for jobs, health care and ending the wars.

[FrenchieCat]

26. Do you ever get bored with your one note....

cause I know, I do.

[Tarheel_Dem]

28. Not only does this president have to fend off the teanutters, but he has to fight the enemy within..

as well. It's a good thing he's a nice guy, much unlike myself who would've told 'em all where to get off. :hi:

[joshcryer]

30. Don't forget the PUMAs. When all is said and done they will align or be purged.

It happened in 2008 and it will happen in 2012.

[Tarheel_Dem]

33. They're Back!

;)

[rhett o rick]

44. Interesting that you call those critical of his performance "enemies".

How sad that we should be able to hold our president accountable for his promises without being disrespected. The enemies among us are the Democratic Corporatists that try to silence those that are speaking out for the People.

I would say the "enemy withing" are the likes of Tim Geitner, Larry Summers, Ben Bernanke, William M. Daley, Jeff Immelt, Alan Simpson, Dave Cote, and Jeb Bush. These are all conservatives and the people Obama has been listening to for the last 3 years.

How can the Pres say he wants jobs while his good friend Jeff Immelt is shipping them to China? Something is wrong with this picture.

[Tarheel_Dem]

45. Interesting that you thought I was talking about you. Ouch!

:shrug:

[rhett o rick]

47. So you agree the left are not your enemies? Quite a turnaround.

Maybe you are a real Democrat.

[Tarheel_Dem]

49. Not sure where you got that. I didn't even acknowledge that you're a "Democrat".

To me, you're just another in a long line of anonymous internet screen names. ;)

[rhett o rick]

52. Clever answer. What do you disagree with from the left? nm

[rhett o rick]

41. Why dont you think we should hold our Pres accountable?

I like what he is saying now. But why didnt he talk like this after his inauguration? He talked like this when he campaigned, but was silent for 2 1/2 years. Now it's campaign time again. Now he is talking tough again.

You dont seem to think I have a right to express my opinion. And your best argument is to attack me.

[SwampG8r]

31. i will watch for it on cspan

good pics too

[Igel]

35. Nice slogan.

Somewhat below "stay the course," a bit above "just say no." At least "stay the course" meant "continue until the end," with no commitment to maintaining the same policies (although that was a common re-interpretation of the old racing expression; people without knowledge of what words and expressions meant 20 years ago and whose college education has rendered them incapable of using a dictionary shouldn't be entrusted with interpreting fairly uncommon words and expressions more than 20 years old).

"Press on" more strongly implies the same policies, so Obama seems to be saying that all you have to do is press on to succeed and have history reward you. (I'm less concerned about history than the next 5 yeas, to be honest. It's nice for people 100 years hence to consider him great, but I still rather doubt anybody who voted for him will be around then.))

Lots of people pressed on and failed. A lot of people pressed on and succeeded. Reward isn't obligatory for just continuing on the same path, just ask Qaddhafi if you want a current example. After all, sometimes we need not just hope but also change.

[ProSense]

38. As far as

Somewhat below "stay the course," a bit above "just say no." At least "stay the course" meant "continue until the end," with no commitment to maintaining the same policies (although that was a common re-interpretation of the old racing expression; people without knowledge of what words and expressions meant 20 years ago and whose college education has rendered them incapable of using a dictionary shouldn't be entrusted with interpreting fairly uncommon words and expressions more than 20 years old).

"Press on" more strongly implies the same policies, so Obama seems to be saying that all you have to do is press on to succeed and have history reward you. (I'm less concerned about history than the next 5 yeas, to be honest. It's nice for people 100 years hence to consider him great, but I still rather doubt anybody who voted for him will be around then.))

...word parsing goes, this makes absolutely no sense. Not only for the lame attempt to assign the potential for change to "stay the course," but also for the ridiculous assertion that "press on" has anything to with a specific and already defined policy. It's the goal, stupid. President Obama:

"So I don’t know about you, CBC, but the future rewards those who press on. (Applause.) With patient and firm determination, I am going to press on for jobs. (Applause.) I'm going to press on for equality. (Applause.) I'm going to press on for the sake of our children. (Applause.) I'm going to press on for the sake of all those families who are struggling right now. I don’t have time to feel sorry for myself. I don’t have time to complain. I am going to press on. (Applause.) "

IOW, keep you eye on the prize.

[BlueIris]

53. Sure you are.

I will be so relieved when you are out of office.

[ClarkUSA]

56. "I will be so relieved when you are out of office." WTF? What alternative are you wishing for?

Are you still smarting from the results of 2008? Is that why you never seem to have ever had a good word to say about this President? I take it you won't be voting for him in 2012?