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Originally Posted by Derwood
be more specific about the problems you had with what he said. give me some quotes so I can respond
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The observation on my part was a broad view, but I think this quote from Obama responding to a question from Roskam at the event capsulizes the tone of his campaign from my poit of view:
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I mean, we've got to be careful about what we say about each other sometimes, because it boxes us in in ways that makes it difficult for us to work together, because our constituents start believing us. They don't know sometimes this is just politics what you guys -- or folks on my side do sometimes.
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Obama At House Republican Retreat In Baltimore: FULL VIDEO, TEXT
as Obama spoke to Republicans the other day talking about how they should support his agenda when it has components that they would normally support, on the surface that makes a lot sense. But, when I recall his campaign and his actions as a Senator,Obama's constant belittling of Bush and the "failed" policies under the Bush administration, Obama's out-reach to Republicans seem inconsistent with his rhetoric as a Senator and as canidate for President.
Was this Obama's attempt of apologizing, acknowledging some shared fault and asking for a new start, or was this Obama lecturing Republicans primarily for their behavior but feeling obligated to say "...folks on my side do sometimes?"
The answer to the above question makes a big difference in how I would respond (agian, just me, I don't speak for others and I know all about my short comings).