Short diary...
But a pal just sent me this vid and I think it pretty accurately and hilariously illustrates what we've been seeing this year and what we can expect to happen for the next 8 months. Obama has figured out the Republicans are gonna to demand the opposite of everything he wants......they can't help themselves. And Obama is finally using that. They're going to take the bait Every Single Time:
Exhibit A) payroll tax holiday.
Exhibit B) Birth control legislation
Exhibit C) I have a feeling he's going to start making hay over congressional resistance to ending oil and gas subsidies...
Enjoy this extremely accurate vid:
Cross Posted from Muskegon Critic
Transcript:
Obama: Now first...let me just say that I'm encouraged that so many of you from the Republican Party agreed to meet me in this way. As you know, I've tried very hard to reach across the aisle and govern this country from the middle.
Republican 1: With all due respect, Mr. President. We disagree with you.
Republican 2: We think you should run the country from...NOT the middle.
Obama: Well..that's why we're here. I'm just here to get some feedback on some new directions for this country. Feel free to agree...or disagree. Whatever you want.
Republicans (one after another): We choose to disagree.
Obama: First.....I think the government is too big. I'd like to streamline the Federal Government so that all decisions can be made at the state level.
Republican 1: We disagree Mr. President.
Obama: You drive a hard bargain.....you win.
Republicans (congratulating each other)
Obama: Big government it is, then. Next up...this has been a hot button issue. But I think we can settle it right here. No taxes for rich people.
Republican 2: We COMPLETELY disagree.
Obama: Round two goes to YOU guys! More taxes for the rich.
Republican 2: What the F&CK?!?
Republican 1: What is HAPPENING to us?
Obama: Man, I am taking a BEATING here guys. Alright, last issue. Immigration. Now, we should secure our borders. Anybody who is here illegally should be hunted down and deported.
Republican 2 (struggling to resist...then blurts out): WE DISAGREE!!!
Republican 3: WE are a country of IMMIGRANTS! NOOOOOO!!!! (then covers his mouth)
Republican 1: We need a CLEAR PATH to CITIZENSHIP for all of those who are already here! NO! NOOO! HELP MEEE! (cuts out his tongue)
Obama: GREAT! I love your ideas. Lastly...we cannot regulate fire arms.
Republican 1 (without a tongue): YETH WE CAN! YETH WE CAN!
All Republicans (chanting): YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN!
Obama: Alright alright...if you guys say so. Now...nobody throw me a cigarette. Ain't I a stinker?