A Shift on Immigration New York Times

A Shift on Immigration

New York Times

Obama Isn't FDR Yet - But He Might Still Do It Huffington Post

Obama Isn't FDR Yet - But He Might Still Do It
Huffington Post

A citizen's job may moral / issue / ideological purity; but that is NOT the job of the President.

It utterly blows my mind how the "Progressives,"  "Activists,"  "Liberals..." that worked to get President Obama elected now rip him apart.

The stupidity, the irresponsibility of ripping the President apart for not taking ideologically pure positions; for not always representing one constituency and not another BLOWS MY MIND.   Do we know anything about sailing?  What we are doing to President Obama is just as stupid, destructive and maybe even suicidal as ripping a Captain for not sailing directly into the wind to get to our desired destination.

The President's job is to work for the Country, ALL of HerHis Constituents, in the direction, and at the speed that is best for ALL; but that will not either rip apart the Country, Leave constituents behind, or result in a train wreck. 

What father, what mother that is any good is ideologically pure, steamrolling the individual wants, desires and beliefs of herhis family?  The bad parent does this.  The wacko.  So it is with the Leader of a Democracy.

We destroyed Jesus, then Gandhi, then King.  God is done with us if we do it a 4th time.

Obama wins praise from many Muslims The Associated Press

Obama wins praise from many Muslims  The Associated Press

Obama’s Approval Tops Recent Presidents Bush, Clinton Bloomberg

Obama's Approval Tops Recent Presidents Bush, Clinton Bloomberg

The Most Polarizing President  Washington Post

Obama is America's first global president, historian says USA Today - ‎4 hours ago‎

Obama is America's first global president, historian says   USA Today - ‎4 hours ago‎

The 52 Minutes of Obama Magic That Changed the Nuclear Rules

http://www.truthout.org/040609K

Barack Obama's boyhood home in Hawaii could be designated a ... Chicago Tribune

Barack Obama's boyhood home in Hawaii could be designated a ...

Chicago Tribune

Obama meets leaders of various faiths in Istanbul Washington Post

Obama meets leaders of various faiths in Istanbul

Washington Post

Optimism on U.S. economy up: poll

http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE5360IC20090407

Gates envisions 'fundamental shift' in weapons spending

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/04/04/gates_envisions_fundamental_shift_in_weapons_spending/

Obama Connects With Young Europeans

President Obama, appearing on the eve of a NATO summit meeting here, told a cheering crowd of young people on Friday that "America is changing, but it cannot be America alone that changes."  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/04/world/europe/04prexy.html?_r=1&th&emc=th

Obama Takes Charm Offensive to Young People

President Obama, appearing on the eve of a NATO summit meeting here, told a cheering crowd of young people on Friday that "America is changing but it cannot be America alone that changes."  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/04/world/europe/04prexy.html?ref=global-home

Obama's star shines bright in London

Just over two months into his presidency, Barack Obama commanded center stage at this high-wattage gathering of the world's industrialized nations, vacuuming up attention both inside the summit and throughout a sophisticated city not easily star-struck.   http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0409/20823.html

President Barack Obama arrives in France to thunderous cheers

Welcomed with thunderous cheers, President Barack Obama pledged on Friday to repair damaged relations with Europe, saying the world came together following the 2001 terrorist attacks but then "we got sidetracked by Iraq."    http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iOmBrSJce9WwmkDD2o9EU8KT0RxAD97B21500

Slowing down on posting for a while. Double Shifts at the White House

Troy, who with Connie and me have been maintaining the Vigil is away for several weeks.   Hence my computer time is cut to nil.  I'm sure I'll sneak some time in, but not much.

 

Obamanomics Isn't About Big Government

Twenty-eight years ago, Ronald Reagan used the severe economic downturn of 1980-82 to implement an economic philosophy that not only gave force and meaning to a wide range of initiatives but also offered a way back to sustained economic growth. Is there a similarly powerful animating idea behind Obamanomics?  http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123819895769662043.html

"We the People" to "King of the World": "YOU'RE FIRED!" ...a letter from Michael Moore

Nothing like it has ever happened. The President of the United States, the elected representative of the people, has just told the head of General Motors -- a company that's spent more years at #1 on the Fortune 500 list than anyone else -- "You're fired!"  http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/message/index.php?id=246

***Obama, Russia's Medvedev to reopen talks on nuclear arms

The U.S. and Russian presidents, in a sidebar meeting at the G-20 summit, agree to renew discussions on reducing the nations' warheads. Obama also spends time bonding with Britain's Gordon Brown.  http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-g20-obama2-2009apr02,0,1798275.story

Wana bankrupt warmaking???? ACT TODAY (Tues): Congress votes on global warming budget this week!

	Dear Start,	March 30, 2009
	Thanks to your efforts this week, both the House and Senate Budget Committees managed to fight back a serious lobbying push to strip global warming from the President's budget. This was a major hurdle, but the fight is far from over! The budget will head to the floor for a vote this week, and we have to act now. This is such a critical vote, because without budget funding, we won't likely see global warming legislation pass this year. We can't procrastinate about global warming any longer. We MUST take bold action THIS YEAR. We don't have much time - Congress will be voting any day now on the President's budget, including action on global warming - we have to act NOW. Call Congress right now and tell your Representative to pass a budget that includes limits on global warming pollution. Making a call is easy, fast, and extremely effective. Simply follow the steps below: 1) Call (202) 224-3121 . 2) Ask the operator to put you through to your Representative's office. If you don't know who your Representative is, then give the operator your zip code and they will let you know and put you through. 3) Someone will either answer the phone or you will be able to leave a message. Here's what you can say: "I urge the Representative to support the President's budget, including action to cap global warming pollution." 4) Let us know that you made the call by clicking the button below. Greenpeace activists just like you have already sent more than 34,500 letters to Congress urging them to keep action on global warming pollution in the budget. With the vote coming up any day now, we need you to go a step further and call now. Please make your voice heard today. For our future, Samantha Rodgers Greenpeace Field Organizing Director 702 H Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20001 (800) 326-0959 You received this mailing because Start_Loving@yahoo.com is subscribed to our mailing list. If you prefer not to receive these mailings in the future click here. We value your privacy. If you have any questions about how we use your information please read our privacy policy.

Obama praised for climate change policy

Czech Environment Minister Martin Bursik, whose country holds the European Union's rotating presidency, said Europe "has gained a strong partner" in fighting global warming.  http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/03/28/Obama_praised_for_climate_change_policy/UPI-71621238261438/

****Winds of Change Evident in U.S. Environmental Policy

After years of chafing under political appointees who viewed stricter environmental regulation with skepticism, long-serving federal officials are seeing work that had been gathering dust for years translate quickly into action.  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/29/AR2009032902280.html

*** Leaders to meet in summer for special climate change talks

The new summit – which is being called on the initiative of President Barack Obama as part of a US drive to get a new international agreement on tackling global warming – is to take place alongside the annual G8 gathering of world leaders on the island of La Maddalena off Sardinia.  http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/leaders-to-meet-in-summer-for-special-climate-change-talks-1656630.html

Obama Says U.S. 'Must Respond' to Flood Potential in Midwest

For the president, the surging Red River presents an early test of a promise that he made during his campaign for the White House: to make sure the federal government treats disasters with the seriousness they deserve.  http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/03/28/obama_says_us_must_respond_to.html?wprss=44

***Obama Sets International Climate Forum

But Obama officials believe the talks could help forge a basis for a broader U.N. climate agreement in December, when negotiators will meet in Copenhagen to develop a pact aimed at cutting global greenhouse gas emissions. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/03/28/obama_sets_international_clima.html?wprss=44

US and Iran open Afghanistan peace talks

As Obama unveiled his new strategy on Afghanistan, his officials attended a historic meeting with an old enemy - Iran.  http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article5993094.ece

FEMA, Homeland Security, FARGO

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the department has enough food and water to support 30,000 people for seven days and could bring in more if needed. Fargo expects no more than 100,000 to evacuate in the worst-case scenario.  http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/Weather/story?id=7187050&page=1

Geithner Plans Get Generally Positive Response

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's call for expanded financial regulations is receiving extensive media coverage. ABC World News reported, "The Obama Administration today called for the creation of a new government agency to oversee financial institutions that are not regulated now.   http://www.usnews.com/usnews/politics/bulletin/bulletin_090327.htm

****G.E.’s Green Chief: Bullish on Clean-Tech Future

Steve Fludder, the vice-president of General Electric's "Ecomagination" unit, which concentrates on developing green technologies, expressed optimism Wednesday that deals would start flowing again in the wake of the stimulus bill — but said that his business was still feeling the force of the financial crisis.  http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/ges-green-chief-bullish-on-clean-tech-future/

Harvard defense expert aims to fight Pentagon cost overruns

President Barack Obama's nominee to fix Pentagon purchasing problems vowed Thursday to root out cost overruns in major arms programs, fearing the $150 billion arms-procurement budget may be on its way to becoming unaffordable.  http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idUSN2649458720090326

"Job One" - weapons and services programs that are failing troops because they are too costly or unnecessary.

Ashton Carter, President Obama's pick to be the official in charge of the Pentagon's $400 billion acquisition process, said at a confirmation hearing today that "Job One" would be to "get under control" the department's many weapons and services programs that are failing troops because they are too costly or unnecessary. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/26/AR2009032603252.html

Climate Talks Look to U.S. Role

When the Obama administration makes its debut in the international climate-change debate at talks next week, expectations will be high: Europe hopes the U.S. can help end a standoff between rich and poor countries over how to share the burden of cutting carbon emissions.  http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123810453832651911.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Obama administration to take aim at trouble-plagued US Navy surface ship programs?

The Obama administration, looking for potential budget cuts, may take aim at the trouble-plagued US Navy surface ship programs.  http://blog.marport.com/2009/03/26/617/

U.S. Raises Auto Fuel-Economy to 27.3 MPG for 2011

Cars and light trucks will be required to meet a U.S. fuel-economy average of 27.3 miles per gallon for 2011 models, a 2 mpg increase from the previous year's level, the Transportation Department said. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=awfOOZTKuuX4&refer=home

Obama Afghan strategy not just about bullets, bombs

The new Afghan war strategy unveiled Friday by US President Barack Obama goes beyond "bullets and bombs" to a plan to overhaul international aid to Afghanistan and Pakistan.  http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gin0xXv_8ynP2n3Q3aQeamSyqYQw

Obama, Bankers Sit Face to Face

Lend more. Spend less.That was President Obama's message yesterday during a meeting at the White House with the chief executives of the nation's largest banks.  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/27/AR2009032703315.html

An All-Electric Sedan, Awaiting Federal Aid

Tesla Motors on Thursday unveiled its Model S, an all-electric sedan it hails as the beginning of a generation of fossil-fuel-free cars and a profitable company.  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/27/technology/start-ups/27tesla.html?th&emc=th

How Obama Took Over the Peace Movement

John Podesta's liberal think tank the Center for American Progress strongly supports Barack Obama's escalation of the US wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan.  http://www.prwatch.org/node/8297