After getting clocked by the Massachusetts Miracle win of Scott Brown, what did the President do? Why, he went chumming with regular folks in, of all places, Ohio. Ohio, that most pivotal of states where, had John Kerry received a mere hundred thousand votes more, we might be in the second term of the Kerry Administration. Now, it might appear cynical to flee to Ohio once your presidential career seems threatened. The president however, had a different take. He simply wanted to "escape" from Washington. I would suggest that given the fact that Mike Huckabee is now leading Barack Obama in the latest PPP poll, the Presidents' escape from Washington may not be all that long in coming. Or perhaps it's too cynical of me to suggest that end, especially without offering a parting gift, like a truck.
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1 - Dan(Miller)
Even a cynic would have a difficult time not laughing with this.
Dan(Miller)
2 - Silas Kain
Maybe being a cynic in these times is just another word for reality. Dear God, don't forsake us tonight. Make the teleprompter break.
3 - roger nowosielski
Don't count on it, Silas. He'll be at his best - which is to say, the campaign mode.
He'd made the fool of us already. If you're waiting for seconds, you are a glutton for punishment.
4 - Silas Kain
I only count on taxes and death, Roger. Everything else is gravy.
5 - roger nowosielski
With that attitude, Silas, you can't go wrong. And I salute you.
6 - mrdockellis
Woohoo!!
I've received absolution from the One!!
He said last night "it's no wonder people have cynicism these days"
Now THIS is the pivot everyone was looking for. THIS is change we can believe in.
The Era of Big Government continues, but Obama has said it's OK to be cynical.
Welcome to the team, Mr. President!
Yippee!!
*goes skipping down the street*
7 - Joanne Huspek
And here I thought I was the cynic...
8 - Brian aka Guppusmaximus
Ahhh... I feel right at home.
A truck might be a parting gift for the fat cats on Capital Hill,but, I always felt that if they were going to bail-out these crappy American car companies then everyone of us should have received a new car as a token of their appreciation.
Of course, I would have traded that POS in to the nearest Nissan or Toyota dealership,stat!
9 - jeannie danna
The last time I pasted the definition of a word, all hell broke out.
Here it goes anyway!
Cynic
A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions and who disbelieves in or minimizes selfless acts or disinterested points of view.
One of a sect of Greek philosophers, 4th century b.c., who advocated the doctrines that virtue is the only good, that the essence of virtue is self-control, and that surrender to any external influence is beneath human dignity.
A person who shows or expresses a bitterly or sneeringly cynical attitude.
Medicine/Medical Now Rare. resembling the actions of a snarling dog.
Synonyms: skeptic, pessimist, misanthrope.
Which definition of this word are you referring to yourself as?
What I mean is, are you a Greek? or are you just unhappy with the present state of affairs in this Administration.
and If you reject all outside influences, then how were you able to learn?
I am the medical definition.
;] rrrrruf!
10 - Brian aka Guppusmaximus
Great comment, Jeannie.
Maybe these elitist politicians are the cynics because they don't seem to learn anything from their mistakes nor do they stray from their quest no matter what the external influence might be. Or is that just plain ol' stupidity?
11 - jeannie danna
Thanks Brian,
I wasn't trying to be cynical, basically I just find allot to bitch about! :)
12 - zingzing
dan, why'd you choose to post that link?
13 - Silas Kain
Darn. We must be cynical. There are only 13 comments on this thread.