Obama: "We can't just change political parties ... and think it's going to turn out differently"

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"Part of the problem here is not just George Bush and the White House," Obama told a crowd of hundreds gathered at a park in Cedar Falls. "We can't just change political parties and continue to do the same kind of things we've been doing. We can't just go about business as usual and think it's going to turn out differently."

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Obama said he would post all non-emergency bills online for five days before he signed them into law, allowing Americans a chance to weigh in on the legislation. In addition, he said he would post all meetings between lobbyists and government agencies online.

Obama said he would require Cabinet officials to speak to Americans via national broadband town-hall style meetings to discuss issues at their agencies. He also pledged to issue an executive order that information about the government's operations must be released to those seeking it unless it could harm a protected interest.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070815/ap_on_...open_government

[GaryC 7]

I saw this and went Hmmmmmm!!!! He actually has a valid point. I like the idea of posting spending bills before they are signed.

I wonder how the Bush haters are going to react to the "Part of the problem here is not just George Bush and the White House" quote.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I saw this and went Hmmmmmm!!!! He actually has a valid point. I like the idea of posting spending bills before they are signed.

I wonder how the Bush haters are going to react to the "Part of the problem here is not just George Bush and the White House" quote.

In the general sense that he's talking about - he's quite right.

[no name 1]

I saw this and went Hmmmmmm!!!! He actually has a valid point. I like the idea of posting spending bills before they are signed.

I wonder how the Bush haters are going to react to the "Part of the problem here is not just George Bush and the White House" quote.

Sorry, when did I ever say it was GWB's fault?

You forget I do not wear blinders.

[Heracles 417]

I too liked what he said. I just hope he is not saying this stuff to get himself elected.

As much as I have tried to fault him in the past, he seems like a smart guy. A new age politician who cares about the people and the country again.. You know, those exact things the country was founded on. Anyone seen lobbyist or 'special' interest groups in the constitution..

Edited August 16, 2007 by Boo-Yah!

[GaryC 7]

I saw this and went Hmmmmmm!!!! He actually has a valid point. I like the idea of posting spending bills before they are signed.

I wonder how the Bush haters are going to react to the "Part of the problem here is not just George Bush and the White House" quote.

Sorry, when did I ever say it was GWB's fault?

You forget I do not wear blinders.

Well I guess I wasn't talking about you then was I? It isn't all about you.

[no name 1]

I saw this and went Hmmmmmm!!!! He actually has a valid point. I like the idea of posting spending bills before they are signed.

I wonder how the Bush haters are going to react to the "Part of the problem here is not just George Bush and the White House" quote.

Sorry, when did I ever say it was GWB's fault?

You forget I do not wear blinders.

Well I guess I wasn't talking about you then was I? It isn't all about you.

oh, wait, lemme go round some other VJ Bush haters, there's bound to be tons that you meant to direct your statement to!

Edited August 16, 2007 by devilette

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

"Part of the problem here is not just George Bush and the White House," Obama told a crowd of hundreds gathered at a park in Cedar Falls. "We can't just change political parties and continue to do the same kind of things we've been doing. We can't just go about business as usual and think it's going to turn out differently."

...

Obama said he would post all non-emergency bills online for five days before he signed them into law, allowing Americans a chance to weigh in on the legislation. In addition, he said he would post all meetings between lobbyists and government agencies online.

Obama said he would require Cabinet officials to speak to Americans via national broadband town-hall style meetings to discuss issues at their agencies. He also pledged to issue an executive order that information about the government's operations must be released to those seeking it unless it could harm a protected interest.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070815/ap_on_...open_government

I see one fault with this idea. Will he only see what he wants to see? Left and right wing posters going crazy trying to beat out each other. A Bloggers heaven. Divisivness would rule.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

I saw this and went Hmmmmmm!!!! He actually has a valid point. I like the idea of posting spending bills before they are signed.

I wonder how the Bush haters are going to react to the "Part of the problem here is not just George Bush and the White House" quote.

Sorry, when did I ever say it was GWB's fault?

You forget I do not wear blinders.

Devilette - That is funny! I also have to give a to Obama's comments, which seem to makes a lot of sense...