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originally posted by: BugOut
a reply to: Silicis n Volvo
Part of the problem that I have noticed (especially where I live in Texas) is that we have good local people with good ideas who run and get elected. BUT by the time they have spent 1 year in Washington they seem to get used to the parties and backdoor deals etc....
Once they suck you in, you can't get out. Its almost like brainwashing to a certain extent. The Federal Government is a big ship in the water and turning it around takes so long, it never happens. We in America are quickly headed down a "Socialist" path and it is gonna suck all the way down the drain. The system is to big to change at this point.
So Obama and/or the next POTUS will continue to lie just like every politician lies and we will continue to shake our heads and argue over which side is right and blah, blah, blah..........
originally posted by: dukeofjive696969
a reply to: macman
Are you mad cause he lied about not taking a vacation or mad because people believed it.
The future president was talking about how those running for president need to be prepared to “give their life to it.”
“The bargain that any president strikes with is, you give me this office and in turn my, fears, doubts, insecurities, foibles, need for sleep, family life, vacations, leisure is gone,” Obama said. “I am giving myself to you.”
Obama went on to say that “the American people should have no patience for what’s going on in your head because you’ve got a job to do” and that people should only run for president if they’re willing to make that sacrifice.
When asked by the host if he could imagine himself making that kind of commitment, he said, “Sure.”
originally posted by: Echo3Foxtrot
I think I'll subscribe to PLF as opposed to OLF because, at this point, I'm just tired of listening to politicians. Even the ones I like seem to have a shady feel to them.
By the way, I think I found a picture of Beezzer. He added an extra z in his name to hide his true identity, but I got you!
originally posted by: dukeofjive696969
Im sorry but you guys really believe that a president would never go on vacation or that b its such a travestie that obama is on vacation.
Youd think that obumer would have bitten the dust by now with the faux outrage some amurikains are going throught.
Thanks for coming out.
originally posted by: th3dudeabides
a reply to: beezzer
You nailed it. Until a zero-tolerance policy by the public for their elected leaders exists and is ENFORCED vigorously and without leniency, this will continue indefinitely.