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Business-as-usual Obama: Ok, now “let’s end to the old way of doing business”

By Michelle Malkin • March 11, 2009 11:44 AM

What a laughingstock.

He signs 8,500 earmarks into law (out of camera’s view), sinks American deeper into a gazillion-dollar spending hole, then faces the public to declare that now, now, now he’ll clean up Washington, D.C. I smell swine odor!

Acknowledging it’s an “imperfect” bill, President Barack Obama said he will accept a $410 billion spending package but insisted it must signal an “end to the old way of doing business.”
The massive measure funding federal agencies through the fall contains nearly 8,000 pet projects, known as “earmarks” and denounced by critics as pork.

Obama defended earmarks when they’re “done right,” allowing lawmakers to direct money to worthy projects in their districts — but added they’ve been abused, and he’ll work with Congress to curb them.

“I am signing an imperfect omnibus bill because it’s necessary for the ongoing functions of government,” Obama declared. “But I also view this as a departure point for more far-reaching change.”

This is his last drink, he promises. The last time he lights up. Really:

But he acknowledged that earmarks have bred “cynicism”, and he declared, “This piece of legislation must mark an end to the old way of doing business.”

Obama did not sign the bill in the presence of cameras and reporters, however.

Aw, no hero shot!?

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What does it say about our intrepid superhero president — Mr. JFK/FDR/Lincoln all rolled into one — that he didn’t have the courage to sign omni-pork in public?

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#101

On March 11th, 2009 at 7:59 pm, undresiege said:

But this is it, this is the last time this’ll happen. This “old way of doing business” must end, He says. He should have vetoed the thing and sent it back for revision. The old way should have ended before signing the bill.

And it would have been a good badass “presidential” move. Unfortunately, he’s still a politician who wants to keep the other leaders happy with a bunch of goodies, and maybe pay back some debts. He’s holding himself out there with his statements now, and will look like utter crap if he renegs on what’s he’s saying.
#102

On March 11th, 2009 at 8:33 pm, joannmandolin said:

No class:
Obama sat slouched in his chair with his hand over his mouth when meeting with PM Brown last week.
Nice. Rapper wannabe in the White House.

Also a prediction:
Dow 5000 on April 15 (that’s tax day, Obamakins). Geittner beats himself to death with Michelle O’s guns!
#105

On March 12th, 2009 at 1:48 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

“end to the old way of doing business.”

Now they are going to rape the country the New Chicago way?
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Keep the change-I’ll keep my guns
#106

On March 12th, 2009 at 3:04 am, goodforlaughs said:

I tried to think about all the reasons obama didn’t go for the photo-op when he signed this “screw-us-again” bill. Was he so gleeful at the power of his “pen” that he knew we’d all be so PO’d seeing that $&*% eating grin on his face, he didn’t want to hear about it for the next two days?

I once had a boss who would flat out lie to your face. I realized that as long as I never forgot that, I’d be okay whenever I had to deal with her.

Never forget he’s a a gutless liar.
#108

On March 12th, 2009 at 10:53 am, emjem24 said:

It’s emjemlight to completely create a phony scenario on a thread. I type “light” because I don’t think you’re blatantly lying, but you are dead wrong here:

Excuse me? Could you provide some evidence of where I’ve done this? Nah, didn’t think ya could.

If you’re so “sure-footed” in your defense of Obummer earmarks, then why do you need to use my name? Seriously.

I see that you still can’t treat any woman on this blog with any respect. Not surprised. That’s the direction the weak-minded take when their insubstantial arguments go down in flames.

Obummer is a liar and a thief. That’s a fact…. get used to it.
#109

On March 12th, 2009 at 11:44 am, undresiege said:

Excuse me? Could you provide some evidence of where I’ve done this?

Take your “respect me, I’m a woman card and shove it.” I love women. I just can’t stand you.

You accused me for attacking, debasing you for challenging my viewpoint on a prior thread. That’s a lie.

I attacked/debased/insulted you for being a piece of crap hypocrite who critiques jokey posts from chap and undresiege(underwear), while BLATANTLY IGNORING THE ASSASSINATION CRACKS UNTIL I CALLED YOU ON IT. You never challenged my “viewpoint” You’re a liar.

It’s funny mr/mistressjustice(whatever) justice was brought up on this thread because, I’m still waiting to see your PROOF that he/she was anti-gun, when he/she repeatedly stated the opposite. The most golden act of lying was on a thread when he/she called Obama a typical politician, when you on the very same thread accused him/her(whatever) of calling Obama an extraordinary, atypical politician. You’re a liar. You are simply shameless with your lying. It’s amazing to see.

Whenever Rusty used to intellectually kick you in the teeth, you’d just use or tried and true psychobabble of accusing him of projecting. You’re lame and lazy-minded. I know, I know I’m projecting now. LOL. Tool, learn a new word.

I’m in awe of the time you asked nyk(a woman of mixed race, not that it matters) to answer for all of your perceived generalizations about the failings of the black race. That was rich. Of course that’s the same nyk, that people like AlohaGuy defended against racial taunts. What do you do? You defended the racial taunts because nyk can sometimes be insulting to other members. OK, I’ll wait while you find some nyk posts where she personally insulted someone’s heritage, race, ethnicity, or religion. Seriously, they aren’t there. You have zero problem with white racists, but you’re too phony to fully admit it. Folks like usa-usa and Rob deserve much more respect for their honesty.

I’ve been reading this blog off and on for over 2 years, and it’s the best reality show I’ve seen. I wish I could have joined before the election when things were more fun, but hey, whatever. You are the biggest lying, phony, disingenuous, piece of garbage on this blog. You’re the Omorossa.

I’m not going to edit this post for typos or grammar miscues, because you’re simply not worth anymore of my time on this post. You’re lying scum. Feel free to email MM again, and beg her to get rid of me, cause I could care less. It was worth it to tell you about yourself.

p.s. Your Obummer line is played, soo plaaayyyyyyed.