So grateful Obama will take care of us

Virginia Jasper, Thornton

Published November 10, 2008 at 12:05 a.m.

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November 10, 2008

6:01 a.m.

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LetsThink writes:

This is a valid concern.

The government is convincing gullible people that all of their wants and desires will be filled by the government.

By that tactic, people become dependent upon the government. And then they become literal prisoners of the government, as the 'government' makes all of our decisions for us.

America seems to be moving in a very serious and dangerous direction. Even the Republican party is buying into this lie.

The question is: are we going to buy into the lie?? Or will we wake up, and 'just say NO' to this form of government?
November 10, 2008

6:06 a.m.

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SanctuaryCity writes:

I agree.
November 10, 2008

6:18 a.m.

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Mike_In_Hartsel writes:

When the Congressional liberals begin their chant and dance around the money cauldron in January we will see what fate awaits us. Me thinks perhaps they will show an untimely lack of restraint and invoke the specter of Socialism upon the land. That being so, will it be pitchforks and angry mobs or a peaceful, slow draining of life from our society.
November 10, 2008

7:03 a.m.

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vudumom writes:

We won't have to wait for January if the Congress gets back to the "people's business" not unlike " The People's Temple" of Jonestown. I'm hoping the will pass the "economic stimulas" package Obama is touting. Here's what we have to look forward to.
A check in the mail. Housing relief for millions of people who were "scammed" into buying $300,000 homes when they couldn't afford to rent a $500 a month apartment. Extented unemployment relief, (probably a good thing), more pork added to the "relief package" again. I can't wait to see the pork the Democrats add onto this stimulus package.
I hope the Republicans try to block it if it has more pork like money for Hollywood or for a wooden toy arrow maker. It's the least they could do on their way out.

Remember the Jim Jones cult? Just some advice. Stop drinking in the Kool-aid. Eerie simularities.
November 10, 2008

7:18 a.m.

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leftside writes:

Virgina,

You either did not understand Obama's platform, are to ignorant to understand Obama platform or your a typical conservative liar. Your choice.
November 10, 2008

7:36 a.m.

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peterpi writes:

vudumon,
Check in the mail? Check - President Bush sent one out already.
Housing relief? Check - It's already happening under President Bush
Pork for wooden arrow makers? Check - It's already happening under President Bush.
Hmmm, if anyone looks cultish, I'd say it's President Bush.
As far as socialism is concerned, there sure are a lot of banks that look nationalized in every way but name, and it happened under George Walker Bush, but Barack Hussein Obama.
What a bunch of whiners. If McCain had won, and liberals had whined, you'd be telling us to get over it. So try taking your own advice.
titancain, you're right on.
November 10, 2008

7:39 a.m.

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popo writes:

leftside,
I'm afraid, and it's evident from these posts, that our "good friends" on the right were never taught how to be gracious losers, and more evidence that their parents failed to raise them properly.
Perhaps when they see how Obama conducts himself, and will set a good example, (as he always has) they will learn some manners.
God Bless the peacemakers.
God d*mn the war-mongers.
(She will, y'know,on both counts.)
November 10, 2008

7:57 a.m.

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JimmyB writes:

leftside:

How's things?

popo:

I guess you choose to forget the very loud and vocal anguish from the left, after the 2000 and 2004 elections?

If I recall correctly, the left claimed the apocalypse was upon us, the sun would never rise again, dogs and cats would live together (sorry, Ghostbusters), the right would destroy the nation, etc.

Heck, I even remember several left-leaning actors and artists(?) who declared they would leave the country, because Bush won.

But, I guess that was the left's version of "manners" and "being gracious losers"?

Wasn't it?
November 10, 2008

8:16 a.m.

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JimmyB writes:

peterpi:

"Check in the mail? Check – President Bush sent one out already."

Shouldn't that be: "President Bush AND the Democratic controlled Congress sent that out already?"

"Housing relief? Check – It's already happening under President Bush."

Shouldn't that be: "It's already happening under President Bush and the Democratic controlled Congress?"

"Pork for wooden arrow makers? Check – It's already happening under President Bush."

Congress controls the "pork" spending, not the President. So, I guess you should blame the Democratic controlled Congress for that one.

In effect, Congress controls ALL Federal government spending, not the President. The President can only ASK and lobby for what he wants funded, it's up to Congress to decide what will and will not be.

Bush is an idiot and it's a good thing Obama now has a chance to show what he's all about and I wish him well.

However, having a Democratic Party President and Congress doesn't guarantee anyone will be happy with what they propose, nor does it guarantee they'll even get along.
November 10, 2008

8:25 a.m.

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popo writes:

Not impressed Jimmy,
your "good ol' boys" rule is over, and there will be an African American First Family.

And we Americans don't need the distraction of War-mongers who tell us to "Git 'er done."

We've progressed as a nation....if you would like to join us, please do.
But no whining allowed. A Constitutional Republic requires participation.......And the Voters have spoken.

Why do you guys hate Freedom???
November 10, 2008

8:35 a.m.

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leftside writes:

JimmyB, I'm great. How are you doin' these day's?
November 10, 2008

8:39 a.m.

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Danchan writes:

Such a silly letter. Please go to the trouble of reading a dictionary or encyclopedia concerning what "Marxism", "Socialism", and "Capitalism" mean before you get your blood pressure too high.
November 10, 2008

8:52 a.m.

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leftside writes:

JimmyB, I'll be out most of the morning but I'll get back to you later this afternoon.
November 10, 2008

10:22 a.m.

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Cowboy63 writes:

These sort of unfounded rants need to be curtailed. Obama hasn't even been sworn in yet! I have no doubt he'll make plenty of stupid decisions in due time, but at least give the guy a chance to actually make the decisions.

If you're expecting ANY government employee to run your life for you, I guarantee you will be miserable.
November 10, 2008

11:04 a.m.

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MGD writes:

Cowboy, who get to decide what gets curtailed?

Public forum in a country where our first amendment guarantees free speech, I say let the people speak.
November 10, 2008

11:07 a.m.

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anderson writes:

Another sarcastic and bitter letter from someone who's been listening to too much propaganda--who is now presumably peering over their parapet as they wait for the enemy to come. Obama's out to do me wrong. Waah! Mama! Save us from this mean old man before he comes and steals our toys.
November 10, 2008

11:11 a.m.

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Elwood writes:

JimmyB,
Good Points.
November 10, 2008

11:20 a.m.

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cassidy22 writes:

That was the most uneducated rant I've ever seen posted. The people of this country disgust me more and more every day. Grow up, people, and quit throwing temper tantrums.
November 10, 2008

11:21 a.m.

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anderson writes:

Shaggy: "We have indeed let the media control this election by protecting Obama from becoming discovered as a Socialist and a very far left Liberal."

And how did you discover this, oh holder of secret knowledge?

"Yes, this is very scary."

I hear that some are scared stupid.
November 10, 2008

11:29 a.m.

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jay writes:

i'll say it again...is the rocky mountain news that hard up for intelligent letters that they post this kind of ignorant crap?

"The government is convincing gullible people that all of their wants and desires will be filled by the government."

how, exactly, is the barack obama administration's policy stances conveying this idea to the "gullible people", letsthink? what policy information is leading you to thinkthis?

"We have indeed let the media control this election by protecting Obama from becoming discovered as a Socialist and a very far left Liberal."

he "discovers" these "shacts" right after putting the tinfoil hat on his head, anderson, and right before he gets "visits" from black helicopters.
November 10, 2008

11:56 a.m.

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anderson writes:

Jay, I wish the publisher John Temple would explain why they routinely print this crap. I know they get hundreds of letters per week. Surely, they can find enough intelligent ones. Maybe they're looking more for "representation" than "reason".
November 10, 2008

12:24 p.m.

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Acemon writes:

LetsThink,

Your God brought us Obama. Who are you to question His judgement? Are you so self-righteous you can't see the Truth before you?
November 10, 2008

12:38 p.m.

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popo writes:

JimmyB,
My sincere apologies, I had confused you with Letsthink, as she made her usual neo-con rants ......but your points were right on target. (As usual).
Again, my apologies, and best wishes to you and yours,
GOBAMA !
November 10, 2008

1:28 p.m.

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JimmyB writes:

popo:

That's ok. I thought you might have had me confused with another "right-wing-nut". If someone doesn't like my opinion, that's ok, too. I don't take it personally and it's not like I have an "inside track" to what EVERYONE likes.

My only worry about Obama is, he might try to do too much, too fast. Remember, that's was one of Clinton's problems, right after he took office.

I have what some might call "conservative values", but even I can see the value of most (though, not all) of what Obama says he would like to accomplish and I hope the American public and Congress will let him try.

We'll see.

leftside:

Still hanging in there. Got through a couple of nasty surgeries and am going through some radiation and chemo treatments. I've lost almost 60#, but it's not a diet I'd recommend.

I still poke my nose in here a couple of times a week so, even if you don't see me post, I'm still around.
November 10, 2008

1:33 p.m.

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GEscobedo writes:

You IDIOTS! If you actually believe that this country is going to turn Communist, then you guys are REALLY REALLY Dumb. Unless you are talking to the Republican base everyone in this country knows that this country would never turn socialist much less Communist. It's just ignorance at it's peak. If this is what Republicans believe, then I'm Happier today than yesterday that no republic candidate got elected.
November 10, 2008

2:11 p.m.

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rickg19611 writes:

"Your God brought us Obama."

Really? You mean God rejected Democrats and preferred Bush in 2000 and 2004 too?

Lesson for the ill-informed..... God didn't choose Obama, or Bush, or anyone else. They were chosen by 51% of the 50% of citizens who voted. God did what he does in all elections...... lets people use their free will to determine what kind of mess we put ourselves into with every election.
November 10, 2008

3:01 p.m.

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jay writes:

that could be, anderson.

i have a mental image of a monkey flinging letters at a basket.
November 10, 2008

3:31 p.m.

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cassidy22 writes:

A monkey could have written a better letter than this one.
November 10, 2008

3:37 p.m.

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leftside writes:

JimmyB, You probably needed to loose that 60 lbs anyway. Although, I do agree there are better way's to it.

I've had a couple of friends over the past couple of years go through it, so I know what your talking about. Their both doing great now and so will you.

Have the scheduled a PET(???) scan for you yet or will they do some other test to let you know if they making progress on it?

Take care of yourself buddy, I'll be thinkin' about ya.
November 10, 2008

3:41 p.m.

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Fisherman writes:

popo writes:

"our "good friends" on the right were never taught how to be gracious losers"

You set the example for us during the last 8 years.
November 10, 2008

4:58 p.m.

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popo writes:

Right you are fishman,
We can all learn a lesson from President-Elect Obama....as he's taken the high road and that's what won Americans over.

I'm just happy to be an American living in "interesting times".

The joy seen on faces around the world, and my daughters' reports from South Korea, have shown Americans to be the "good guys" in the eyes of the world.......again.....Thank God.
November 10, 2008

7:55 p.m.

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jgd writes:

And imagine the joy in Iran, (I'm a nut job) must be dancing in the street.
November 10, 2008

8:40 p.m.

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Sweetpickle writes:

Yes Virginia there is a Santa, but he won't be bringing you anything except a lump of coal.
November 10, 2008

9:11 p.m.

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p_myers661 writes:

Sweetpickle . ,

No coal. Biden says he's going to get rid of all the coal mines in the country. (Wanna bet he said something equally stupid and this was his first attempt to fix it.)

Biden is going to be more fun than Quayle.

Give Obama a chance. We have four years to get a real reason to talk about him. Until then, maybe he will be as faithful to his campaign promises Bush was. That means no one will know what's coming.

I hope he screws up so bad that in two years we have another resurrection of 1994. We won't know until he actually takes office and signs something. Let's look at what he does and react instead of anticipate from our imaginations.
November 10, 2008

9:50 p.m.

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dragonfly writes:

Popo,
I think you misread Fisherman's post. I think Fisherman was saying you and your Democrat friends are the examples of never being taught how to be a gracious loser, and that's based on the Democrat's viciousness over the last eight years.
November 10, 2008

10:19 p.m.

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peterpi writes:

We interrupt our regular partisan sniping to say:
Hey, JimmyB, I wish you the best. Losing 60 lbs that way has got to be a shock to the system. If I lost 60 lbs, they could use me as an extra in a movie about concentration camps.
Do what you need to do, and drop us a line when you're able. You know where to find us regulars ... any letter praising Obama or saying "McCain wuz robbed" will do :-)
Speaking of regulars, anyone heard from Old Grouch/Wechasa? He's seriously AWOL.
November 10, 2008

11:32 p.m.

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Castle writes:

Virgina Jasper writes: "Funny, with this election, we buried ourselves."

That's exactly what Khrushchev said too. We would fall not form out side aggression, but from with in. Looks like we're headed for an implosion.
November 10, 2008

11:38 p.m.

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Castle writes:

TITANCAIN writes: "Bitter, bibile thumping, gun clingers. Nothing more."

I do believe those are the same people who took this country away from the King of England. Are we going to have to do it again?
November 10, 2008

11:47 p.m.

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Castle writes:

CASSIDY22 writes: "A monkey could have written a better letter than this one."

That could be, they let you have a computer at the zoo.
November 11, 2008

12:02 a.m.

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NeilT writes:

rickg19611 writes: "God did what he does in all elections...... lets people use their free will to determine what kind of mess we put ourselves into with every election."

Exactly!

So take your anti-social, religious agenda and stick it, rick.

I'll risk God's wrath by supporting stem cell research if it means a cure for my two sick kids. This is one area that Obama is going to "take care" of us.

Free will prevails!

Take 90 seconds of your time and watch this RMN video about Obama, Bush and stem call research.

http://video.ap.org/v/default.aspx?mk...
November 11, 2008

10:38 a.m.

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diggtbks writes:

Castle writes:

"TITANCAIN writes: "Bitter, bibile thumping, gun clingers. Nothing more."

I do believe those are the same people who took this country away from the King of England. Are we going to have to do it again?"

Cheers!

Of all the Amendments it is the Second Amendment that is most feared by lib, socialistic Marxists.

That's why Hussein Obama stated this past July he wants to fund a "private security force" in America that is just as capable as our Armed Forces.

Those on both sides with children need to be concerned....
November 11, 2008

11:28 a.m.

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anderson writes:

diggtbks, I have it on good authority that the private security force which you speak of, which KOA's Gunny Bob told us is going to ignore the 4th amendment and cost us more than our present armed forces, is coming to get you first. Better go to your cellar.
November 11, 2008

1:37 p.m.

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JimmyB writes:

leftside,

I don't know what kind of scans I've had, but I've had several. They could have been PET scans, I don't know, as my pain meds will sometimes (hee,hee) keep me loopy (although my wife says it's hard to tell....hmmmm). I just go where the doctor tells me I need to go and get tested, scanned, or whatever he wants done.

It's all good, though. I'm fighting the best I know how.

peterpi:

While I voted for Obama, I still like McCain. At least he's willing to work with "the other side" and has done so for as long as he's been a Senator.

And, you know I'm just another one of those "right-wing-conservative-religious-gun clining-nuts" that leftside's been trying to convert, don't you?

Anyway, thanks for the thoughts and I hope you and yours are all well.:-)

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So grateful Obama will take care of us

Virginia Jasper, Thornton

Published November 10, 2008 at 12:05 a.m.

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