I think we're about to declare war on Libya

[Bob]

If we bought them on credit, they are paid for. What we owe is the interest, and you're right...its killing us, along with all the other things we "own" on credit.

the economy and entitlements are killing us okie, not the interest

 

[Bob]

Could that have been Sen. Barak Obama? I don't know but it sounds lilke one of his flip-flops.

150 dollar oil is an economic threat, hence the step to, dosey doe of the mi complex

 

[AndrewG]

150 dollar oil is an economic threat, hence the step to, dosey doe of the mi complex

This is exactly what Obama said he was going to do. Go look at the clip of him stating that energy prices would skyrocket under his leadership before the election. Now it's an economic threat?

 

[scooterbug44]

If we bought them on credit, they are paid for. What we owe is the interest, and you're right...its killing us, along with all the other things we "own" on credit.

No.

Credit = debt
Interest = mounting interest on that debt

They aren't paid for until we have a zero deficit.

And 6 hours of military action in Libya = 1 billion dollars.

 

[MrMentalFitness]

MMF, This analogy poses excellent food-for- thought as to the definitions of "neighbor", "proximity", and "justification".

I'm undoubtedly getting old, cynical, and cranky... but IMHO the 'language' associated with globalization de-volved into the downright ridonkulous, superficial, and disingenuous.

The use of the term "ridonkulous" with that kind of comfortable, easy flow automatically places you in the hip youngster category. So actually you're getting young, cynical, and cranky

 

[30ashopper]

the economy and entitlements are killing us okie, not the interest

All three actually, unless you think 250 billion a year is pocket change..

 

[30ashopper]

This whole Libya thing is a complete disaster. Every single bad decision leads straight to the top: Five days that started with a coalition war without a coalition approved only by the U.N.. For what? To prove somebody had balls. Skip the Congress because you know you won't get the approval and time is running out to show you're a tough guy because you doodled. Then a romp off to Brazil to pretend like it's nothing to worry about. No press, no announcement, no news. "I like Brazil, so do the kids!" Come back and whoa! Doors are locked! Your numbers are plummeting and the liberal media have turned on you! Quick, alert! 2012! Call Hillary! Get yourself out of this! NATO take over, please!

"No Fly Zone Plus", courtesy of NATO.

In a few days somebody will realize the American people don't look kindly on leaders who quit and run because of bad numbers and bad press.

Obama doesn't get it. Libya is his presidency in a 7 day nutshell.

He's a one termer. There I said it.

 

[Lynnie]

Are we in another war? Geez, maybe I should turn the news on every now and again.

 

[MrMentalFitness]

Are we in another war? Geez, maybe I should turn the news on every now and again.

Naaaah - just grab a hammer and whack yourself over the head a few times. It'll leave you feeling a lot better than watching an hour of news and it saves you from throwing things at your t.v.

 

[BeachSiO2]

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POLITICO Breaking News
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President Obama will speak to the nation Monday evening about the U.S. role in Libya, the White House announced late Friday. He will deliver his televised remarks at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C., at 7:30 p.m. ET. The White House said Obama will "update the American people on the situation in Libya, including the actions we've taken with allies and partners to protect the Libyan people from the brutality of Muammar Qadhafi, the transition to NATO command and control and our policy going forward."