Yes, we can.

[sleepyjeff]

I'd like to know just where Obama plans to be "bi-partisan" with the GOP if he becomes President......where will he part ways with most Democrats to reach accross the aisle so to speak?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

I'd like to know just where Obama plans to be "bi-partisan" with the GOP if he becomes President......where will he part ways with most Democrats to reach accross the aisle so to speak?

I'm with Alex, I think the term "bipartisan" is misleading. What interests me about Obama is that he's remained non-partisan. He doesn't have an "us vs. them" attitude. Certainly most of what he wants to accomplish falls more in line with those on the left of the aisle, but he does not discount people simply because they are of a different party. Have you seen the flack he's (especially from Hillary and Bill) taken simply for saying a good word about Reagan? Heaven forbid. And all he praised Reagan on was for changing the course of a government that had been existing with little accountability. How DARE he!

But apparently some people are happier playing "us vs. them" and no one of "us" is ever allowed to say anything good about one of "them". I'm bloody sick of it, even if I'm on the same side of the aisle as "us".

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

The other point that I made earlier is that I feel attitude is everything, and that his attitude is the type that engenders positivity and good works from those around him. I've had bosses that inspire people and bosses that make everyone walk on eggshells. Obama seems like the former, and Hillary seems like the latter.

I have to say that there is a lot of truth in this. Attitude alone will not create the change, but it certainly helps grease the skids quite a bit.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

But apparently some people are happier playing "us vs. them" and no one of "us" is ever allowed to say anything good about one of "them". I'm bloody sick of it, even if I'm on the same side of the aisle as "us".

So, the Obama = good vs Clinton = bitch is different how?

[Alex]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

I'd like to know just where Obama plans to be "bi-partisan" with the GOP if he becomes President......where will he part ways with most Democrats to reach accross the aisle so to speak?

Using the "give the other side what they want" definition of bipartisan, two examples would be his support of charter schools/school choice and earmarking reforms (of course, the earmarking reforms is only a Republican-sided issue right now because they're not the ones holding the purse strings).

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by Alex

Using the "give the other side what they want" definition of bipartisan, two examples would be his support of charter schools/school choice and earmarking reforms (of course, the earmarking reforms is only a Republican-sided issue right now because they're not the ones holding the purse strings).

I was not aware of his support for school choice......interesting.