Obama on Congress: 'I'll whup 'em' (positive discussion), page 1
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Topic started on 6-6-2008 @ 07:36 AM by Hal9000
In the midst of all the negative Obama threads, I thought I would start one that is more positive and I found quite humorous.

At a rally Obama was presented a gift from a 95 year old man.

(CNN) - Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic Party's presumptive presidential nominee, signaled Thursday that he really means business when it comes to health care reform.

An elderly African-American man presented Obama, the first African-American to secure the nomination of a major party, with a gift. Charles Edwards, who told Obama he was 95 years old, gave Obama a long maple walking stick.

"It's beautiful," Obama told Edwards. "And, if members of Congress don't pass my health care bill, I'm ready," Obama said wielding the stick as supporters laughed and cheered.

"I'll whup 'em," he joked. "They better not mess with me. I'll have that stick."

Obama on Congress: 'I'll whup 'em'

You may have to scroll down to find the article, and there is a video clip of the exchange that just made me laugh. You have to see it.

Health care reform is something that is disparately needed, which anyone paying monthly premiums already know.

Here is a link to Obama's website with his proposals on health care.

www.barackobama.com...

I am not sure if it is the perfect plan, but I hope that something is done to reduce health care costs. Having coverage for everyone is a start, because not only is it the humane thing to do, but when someone receives services and can't pay, the cost is spread out to the rest of us that do pay. So in sense we are already paying for it.

edit: Let's try to keep this as a positive discussion.

[edit on 6/6/2008 by Hal9000]

mod edit: link updated

[edit on 6/11/2008 by Gools]


reply posted on 6-6-2008 @ 03:16 PM by ybab hsur
reply to post by Hal9000


Humor should have no place in politics.

I am proud that this country can nominate a black man - because it'll prove that white people arent "all" racist

but Barack obama is a sly talking politican like any other. Any time a politician makes a joke, i cringe. Doesnt matter their party

That is a job to be taken seriously. And he didnt direct his comment at CONGRESS, he directed it at members of congress who would oppose him.

If congress has a lower approval rating than president bush, and the majority of congress is DEM, then what does that say about our current congress?



[edit on 6-6-2008 by ybab hsur]


reply posted on 6-6-2008 @ 06:02 PM by Hal9000
Sorry you all missed that joke. It really was funny.

So back on topic.

reply to post by ybab hsur

I don't know. I think there is a place for humor in politics. People found John McCain's "bomb Iran" joke distasteful, and maybe their right. I don't think it was a big deal. I think humor makes them more human. If they were serious all the time, they would be seen as uptight.

I just found the whole thing funny. I also think congress needs a little "incentive" to get something done.

I was also impressed by the old man giving him a walking stick. I thought it was quaint and personal. That is one of those gifts that you keep for a lifetime.


reply posted on 6-6-2008 @ 08:15 PM by Hal9000
reply to post by ybab hsur

I think you have it all wrong. People want a person who is a real leader. Someone they can respect and relate to. They want to have a leader they can look up to and be inspired. That is where GB lacks and Obama excels.

reply to post by BlueTriangle

I agree that there are some who take advantage of a system that provides for the needy. But there is also a portion of the population that cannot work for various reasons and they are the ones that need the help. We shouldn't let a few people ruin the program for the many.

Economically, I think this argument is penny wise and pound foolish. If the uninsured were given the proper treatment, it could prevent someone from becoming more ill and having to be rushed to the emergency room where some of the most expensive treatment is, and save money in the long run. Because if they can't pay for it, we will in higher health care coverage.

Maybe with the proper medication, a person can manage a health issue enough to go back to work. Unfortunately, a lot of employers are now not hiring people with pre-existing conditions so they don't have to pay their health care.

reply to post by ybab hsur

Health care costs are so high now with no sign of slowing down, I think in the near future employers will no longer have health care benefits. And as I said previously a lot of people will not be hired because of pre-existing conditions.

Easier said than done.

reply to post by yankeerose

Thanks for the support. Believe me I could hold my own if the mods would let me, and please refrain from calling others racist in this POSITIVE thread.

Come on people. Do we need a moment of Zen?

[edit on 6/6/2008 by Hal9000]

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