Obama policymaking vs. the South Park gnomes

[glenn1]

Pretty insightful Op-Ed piece by the WSJ today. In fairness, this foreign policy example might be a slight upgrade from the Bush model:

Phase 1: Don't talk to those we don't agree with
Phase 2: Stay the course
Phase 3: Profit?

story link

 

[JS80]

In Gnome-speak, then, Mr. Obama's energy policy goes something like this: Phase One: Inaugurate the era of "green" energy. Phase Two: Overturn the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Phase Three: Carbon neutrality!

lol 9/10.

 

[BigJelly]

Basically a funny article to show that obama is way, way, way in over his head and has no idea on how to actually do anything other than vote present and read the teleprompter.

The question is what happens first: the majority of americans finally realize this or america goes broke/bankrupt from his massive spending?

 

[alphatarget1]

Originally posted by: JS80

In Gnome-speak, then, Mr. Obama's energy policy goes something like this: Phase One: Inaugurate the era of "green" energy. Phase Two: Overturn the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Phase Three: Carbon neutrality!

lol 9/10.

I *knew* Obama was the Messiah. He can rewrite physical laws that govern the way things work!

 

[Slick5150]

So, the summary of this thread is pretty much "rather than discuss actual issues, I like to grossly oversimplify things so that I can then ridicule anything I don't agree with!"

Well done.

 

[frostedflakes]

Phase One: Start space program
Phase Two: ???
Phase Three: Land on the moon!

See how that works?

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: glenn1
Pretty insightful Op-Ed piece by the WSJ today. In fairness, this foreign policy example might be a slight upgrade from the Bush model:

Phase 1: Don't talk to those we don't agree with
Phase 2: Stay the course
Phase 3: Profit?

story link

I'm not a fan of Obama, but this op-ed piece is ridiculous.

 

[frostedflakes]

No kidding. There's plenty of stuff Obama's done that I disagree with, but this is just stupid. The president generally sets broad policy objectives and then leaves it to his staff (or Congress and their staff) to work out the details. Some people will find anything to complain about, I guess.

 

[eleison]

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
Phase One: Start space program
Phase Two: ???
Phase Three: Land on the moon!

See how that works?

Wooahh now!! before we do something as big as land on the moon. How about fixing the auto industry.

Phase One: Give money to car company
Phase Two: ???
Phase Three: Car company goes bankrupt???

If you cannot even fix the car companies, how are you going to do something as grand as land on the moon?

"I knew Robert Francis Kennedy. Robert Francis Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Robert Francis Kennedy. "

 

[Fear No Evil]

Originally posted by: eleison

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
Phase One: Start space program
Phase Two: ???
Phase Three: Land on the moon!

See how that works?

Wooahh now!! before we do something as big as land on the moon. How about fixing the auto industry.

Phase One: Give money to car company
Phase Two: ???
Phase Three: Car company goes bankrupt???

If you cannot even fix the car companies, how are you going to do something as grand as land on the moon?

"I knew Robert Francis Kennedy. Robert Francis Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Robert Francis Kennedy. "

Obama can't even nominate people to positions who can pay their taxes. Why do we think he can solve anything?

 

[Mr. Lennon]

Originally posted by: Fear No Evil

Originally posted by: eleison

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
Phase One: Start space program
Phase Two: ???
Phase Three: Land on the moon!

See how that works?

Wooahh now!! before we do something as big as land on the moon. How about fixing the auto industry.

Phase One: Give money to car company
Phase Two: ???
Phase Three: Car company goes bankrupt???

If you cannot even fix the car companies, how are you going to do something as grand as land on the moon?

"I knew Robert Francis Kennedy. Robert Francis Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Robert Francis Kennedy. "

Obama can't even nominate people to positions who can pay their taxes. Why do we think he can solve anything?

This is new and original.

 

[bbdub333]

Originally posted by: Slick5150
So, the summary of this thread is pretty much "rather than discuss actual issues, I like to grossly oversimplify things so that I can then ridicule anything I don't agree with!"

Well done.

That was basically the theme of Obama's entire presidential campaign. See how that works?

 

[QuantumPion]

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
No kidding. There's plenty of stuff Obama's done that I disagree with, but this is just stupid. The president generally sets broad policy objectives and then leaves it to his staff (or Congress and their staff) to work out the details. Some people will find anything to complain about, I guess.

"I plan to enact world peace, solve the world's energy problems, and fix the economy. Don't worry about the details, my staff will handle that."

Is this seriously how you think?

 

[frostedflakes]

Originally posted by: QuantumPion

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
No kidding. There's plenty of stuff Obama's done that I disagree with, but this is just stupid. The president generally sets broad policy objectives and then leaves it to his staff (or Congress and their staff) to work out the details. Some people will find anything to complain about, I guess.

"I plan to enact world peace, solve the world's energy problems, and fix the economy. Don't worry about the details, my staff will handle that."

Is this seriously how you think?

Yes, I believe that Obama can enact world peace, solve the world's energy problems, and fix the economy.

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