Obama marks break from Bush on intel

GTW, NE — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:10:45 GMT

Obama's first bite of the bailout apple failed miserably. Congress flatly rejected his first bail out plan. Rookie mistake. There will be a lot of those. Next time he should have Nancy and Harry walk him through the process so he gets in right.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

T. Ross, Plano Texas — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:12:06 GMT

Panetta. Lousy pick. Then, rather then gracefully back out of it, Obama continues the mistake. That pick will cost lives.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Making Change — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:14:02 GMT

Pelosi smacked Obama around pretty good on his budget plan. Change? Nancy gave Obama some change he can believe in.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Zorba the Geek — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:15:17 GMT

I prefer AMD to Intel

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

D. Barr, Washington DC — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:15:32 GMT

Panetta said, "I commit to consulting closely with my former colleagues in the Congress to form the kind of partnership we need if we're to win the War on Terror."

Translated: "I'm in deep and don't have clue about what is going on".

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

ace-independent — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:15:57 GMT

no more torture is a good thing and rightfully so. putting us back in line with geneva convention is definitely the right thing. the stimulus package will get modified and refined through debate. i just hope it doesn't take to long. the economy is almost at breaking point. mr. obama will appoint a staff in intelligence that is forward thinking. he will bring that field in to a place of 21st century thinking. the man has a plan. he can only do better than his predecesssor.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Diane from Illinois — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:16:39 GMT

I think it's going to take Congress awhile to wake up to the fact that this man is serious about working together and making things WORK. They haven't had leadership in 8 years, so they need some time; they will eventually come around and work WITH Obama and not against him. Now if we can get jerry/corpus chirsti to just come along................ :)

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

jawillie, Philadelphia, PA. — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:21:55 GMT

>>>Although Obama is facing criticism from Democrats on the stimulus plan, the President-elect said he recognized it will not be easy to come to a compromise but has confidence they will reach one.
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What the Dems in DC need to realize is that they're coming into a congress with an even lower approval rating than Bush. They also need to face the fact that more than 2/3 of the nation approve of this plan, and if congress is seen as being obstructionist, or just whinny petty children, the public will likely blame them and not Obama (and there goes your Democratic majority).

>>>"Good intelligence is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Here in Washington, we've also learned some tough lessons. We've learned that to make pragmatic policy choices, we must insist on assessments grounded solely on the facts and not seek information to suit any ideological agenda."
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There's a change I can believe in. The president using intelligence to DETERMINE a course of action, not to JUSTIFY one.

11 Days Until Inauguration Day!
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Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Pete, Salinas, CA — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:25:47 GMT

As long as his testimony occurs *after* the testimony Cheney, Rove, Meiers and Gonzalez were subpoenaed for, and never did.

Funny how conservatives aren't *nearly* as interested in that. Go figure
Jackson, Seattle

Yeah, funny like how liberals don't acknowledge Clinton's attack of Iraq or impeachment. Or Carter's failed hostage rescue mission or Obama's, Hillary and Bill's snuggling up to lobbyist and big money.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Lisa T., RI — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:30:51 GMT

Is it true that Bernard Madoff was a contributor to the Obama/Biden 08 campaign? I heard that mentioned this week. If true, that would be a shame.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Beverly in Chicago — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:36:29 GMT

Why should PE Obama comprise his stance?

PE Obama said..."I want this to work,” “This is not an intellectual exercise. And there's no pride of authorship. If members of Congress have good ideas, if they can identify a project for me that will create jobs in an efficient way, that does not hamper our ability to, over the long term, get control of our deficit, that is good for the economy, then I'm going accept it."

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So do I President Elect Obama. And you are correct" this is not an an intellectual exercise". It is a ploy to drive all of your work into negative opinion and poll numbers by republicans and other idiots. They are trying to do the same to you as they did to Clinton before he could raise his hand to swear in

No one has creative,intelligent and work ethics like you PE Obama and your teamwork one has your fund-raising skill, no one has reached out so successfully awed foreign audiences. There are still people, plus your supporters who will not allow the country to further plummet. You said .and I believe you, it starts from the bottom up. How many other presidents have worked as hard as you pre-inauguration; plus, outlasted a grueling campaign to come out with such work hard ethics. It's true we have one president at a time. I and I think others realize that.
If those people don't understand whoever is in the white house is always affected by decisions made by the previous administration, regardless, who comes to the White House.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Luigi — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:37:14 GMT

Our enemies must be very happy now. This is what terrorist have to worry about now. No physical or mental torture, nor any other form of coercion, may be inflicted on prisoners of war to secure from them information of any kind whatever. Prisoners of war who refuse to answer may not be threatened, insulted, or exposed to any unpleasant or disadvantageous treatment of any kind.
I'm sure they will do the same. NOT

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:44:54 GMT

Whether one agess with his future policies or not one thing is clear. Intelligence is certainly going to be part of the White House after Obama takes office.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

American Citizen — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:51:43 GMT

I aprreciate President elect Obama's decision to not torture. But President Bush, Dick Cheney and their administration DID violate the Geneva Convention and should be put on trial for War Crimes. That is what a Free and Just society would do anyway.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

American Citizen — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:51:49 GMT

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Richard, Washington State — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:57:13 GMT

It is nice to hear him say it's our economy, not Bush's economy. Does that mean the campaign is over?

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Sunyata — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:00:49 GMT

11 more days of infamy and shame.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

eagle1776 — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:47:44 GMT

Pragmatism not partisanism what a refreshing change.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

CdV LA CA — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:49:59 GMT

I, for one, am proud of the fact that America "Will not torture." Of course, it will take years to reverse the damages perpetrated by the Bush/Cheney/Rumsfeld debaucle, but this is a good first step. It is the only way to restore honor to our great nation.

And to those who are "afraid" of the consequenses of no more torture (Bill O and the rest of faux news) I say, get over yourselves. If anyone else did it to us, we would be the first ones at the world court condemning such treatment and demanding our pound of flesh. Just like we did after WWII and people who engaged in such acts were hanged.

No more torture.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Raymonty,Albany,NY — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:18:07 GMT

Please someone write a book entitled, "Politics in the Windy City" The television producers can not wait to get going on this one!

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

KNH, HI — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:50:01 GMT

I enjoy reading and listening to Obama's words. He knows what he wants to say and sticks to his message without posturing. He's intelligent, well-focused and shows signs of being a great leader, which these times call for. Once in a generation do we get it exactly right.

With so many challenges facing our nation I feel he will find a way, one by one, to resolve each crisis and put us on solid ground.

I've taken to gushing; I'm just happy and proud it all came together so perfectly, even if it will seem a bit bumpy on occasion.

And then I hope we finally realize that it's everyone's responsibility to stay on track. This economic crisis was preventable, pretty much everyone dropped the ball.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Palomino — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:21:50 GMT

The Bush Intelligence was pretty much right on. Whether you like Bush or not he DID keep us safe, foiling at least 26 possible attacks since 9/11.

Obama has torn that Intelligence apart. We'll see if he's as good as Bush on this one. I seriously doubt it.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Sarah in Cincinnati — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:26:25 GMT

Liberals are blind in one eye and can't see out of the other when it comes to President Bush.

They give him credit for nothing and tout Obama as an already great president when he's done NOTHING for this country and his new National Intelligence is strongly in question.

Bush's strong point is/was National Security. That was his priority. It's not Obama's.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Donna, Greenville,Al — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:34:24 GMT

That's right Obama. Someones gotta abide by the Geneva Convention! Bush sure did'nt want to abide by too much! And diplomacy is the right way. Seems like it was considered something foreign these past eight years! The world looks upon us as bullies and we need to change that!

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

BUZZARDSKORNER — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:48:12 GMT

Absouletly LOVE THIS PRESIDENT...WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN AWARE ENOUGH TO ELECT SUCH A SMART, CALM, REASSURING, CONFIDENT, FOREWARD-THINKING MAN TO RUN THIS CTRY.....

WELCOME PRESIDENT OBAMA.....THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR YOU!!

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

eagle1776 — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:00:55 GMT

Bush intel was simply told Bush what he wanted to hear. Obama wants the truth even if it isn't what he really likes to hear.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Marsha Moore, Chicago, IL — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:22:16 GMT

You know I am not for the govenor of IL I think he's a pig to be quite frank however, I find the democratic party that I voted for to be a bunch of jackass's who hee haw over the wrong things. We have a sitting president who has committed far worst crimes and Dick Cheney yet when you talk about prosicuting the two and their band of of gypsie's that's right I said GYP'S of the American people these things LIFE, LIBERTY AND A RIGHT TO FAIR RIGHT'S IN THIS COUNTRY the two should be behind bars but these mealy mouth dems speak low when the ones they should speak out about and LOUD AND CLEAR when it comes to beating down their own CROOKS who by the way would do them more good then bad as where in the hell would they be if a speacial election would happen and one of GOP got the seat! STupid I tell you especially Harry Reid he must need his brain exRAIDDD!! he speaks when he should shut up and when he should speak again you can hardly hear those dems speak as I'd like to know where all the money went just spoof in the air to Irak we don't hear anything about that anymore what about talking up when the GOP fuses about giving the middle class a tax cut since they've had them for so long and if their having the tax cut is suppose to be a good argument for stimulating the economy then what explains the mess were in since they have had them thos DEMS know how to speak low oh there's so much more I know that should be talked about and about those who should have already been going on 4 or more years in prisons still taking pictures preteding and using the American people for their arguments when the time their crap hits the fan so as a Chicagoland point of view I can say I could care less if they left Rob or Elvis wanabee right where he's at and if they want to send him to jail they should take a number and get in front because all of them that have been there feel they can do whatever and because the The senate along with the many public officials are crooks with special privillege's there's a few that are innocent but not many.

Leave The Crook In The Office!

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Anna Molly — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:14:45 GMT

Republicans need not say a single word about anything Obama proposes unless and until they do two things:

Take at least SOME responsibility for where we are now.

Propose something to fix where are now that's not just more of the same thing that got us here.

Any takers, rightwing bloggers?

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Rick, NC — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:55:29 GMT

This is too easy...bush has no intel

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

PANETTA TO UNDERMINE THE C.I.A. --- — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:24:32 GMT

OBAMA & PANETTA ENDANGER AMERICA!

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Solomon Herrera, Kansas City, Missouri — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:52:18 GMT

Very pragmatic. I like the tone and believe this is the best course. Leon Panetta is very intelligent. I don't like how he dealth with Jessie Brown who was the VA secretary under the Clinton Administration but he did what he was told to do. He is a good messenger, incredibly intelligent and reads people well. Obama is wise and if his presidency is consistent with his pre-presidency style this country will benefit and the world will react accordingly. We need someone to restore confidence in the United States Goverment. The world is watching. I am betting on a good future with this presidency. God help our president and God help our world.

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Luigi — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:35:33 GMT

Now we can ask a radical Islamic what his next target is, he will say "I'm not telling " we say "OK what do you want for dinner have a nice day". I feel safer already!!

Obama marks break from Bush on intel

Luigi — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:36:49 GMT

Now we can ask a radical Islamic what his next target is, he will say "I'm not telling " we say "OK what do you want for dinner have a nice day". I feel safer already!!