Will Obama surprise Conservatives and govern from the Center?

2009-01-20 22:16:03

#1

Harmor: Error_Name_Not_Found; +605|6852|San Diego, CA, USA

Seems to me that there are alot of indications with some of the policy changes that Obama isn't going as far left as many Conservatives have suggested or thought. Granted he has only been president now for a few hours, but do you think its likely that he'll keep the true liberals in-check?

Or will he cave to the MoveOn/Hpost crowd?

2009-01-20 22:18:22

#2

Reciprocity: Member; +721|6884|the dank(super) side of Oregon

All presidents wander to the center.

2009-01-20 22:21:55

#3

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6456|what

If the Republicans move more towards center the Democrats have to also, to compete for the middle voters.

It works both ways.

2009-01-20 22:39:49

#4

Catbox: forgiveness; +505|7020

I posted a similar question right after the election and got some interesting answers... ... I'm betting still that BO being a smart man...
will move to the center to keep himself popular ....

http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=114758

Last edited by [TUF]Catbox (2009-01-20 22:41:50)

Love is the answer

2009-01-20 22:40:56

#5

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|6268|London, England

Reciprocity wrote:
Good Presidents wander to the center.

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2009-01-20 22:45:44

#6

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6456|what

[TUF]Catbox wrote:
http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=114758

I like what I said in that thread so I'll post the same answer. (it was a good thread catbox)

TheAussieReaper wrote:
If he moves to the center, it would only be to take away more support for the Republicans. The left vote isn't going to go anywhere, they aren't likely to vote Republican because it's even further right.

You'll most likely see the GOP move slightly more towards center, unless of course Palin is still on the ticket. lol

2009-01-21 00:51:41

#7

Dilbert_X: The X stands for; +1,817|6409|eXtreme to the maX

He's pretty much centrist already.

Fuck Israel

2009-01-21 01:20:31

#8

LividBovine: The Year of the Cow!; +175|6683|MN

Dilbert_X wrote:
He's pretty much centrist already.

Compared to what?

"The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation" - Barack Obama (a freshman senator from Illinios)

2009-01-21 01:21:28

#9

Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|6978|Canberra, AUS

To himself

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2009-01-21 01:41:48

#10

Dilbert_X: The X stands for; +1,817|6409|eXtreme to the maX

Compared with Conservatism and Socialism.

Fuck Israel

2009-01-21 01:46:33

#11

LividBovine: The Year of the Cow!; +175|6683|MN

We are talking American Liberals and Conservatives, not Conservatism and Socialism. He has not turned us into a global state yet.

"The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation" - Barack Obama (a freshman senator from Illinios)

2009-01-21 13:27:49

#12

S.Lythberg: Mastermind; +429|6750|Chicago, IL

I would assume so, its the middle that got him elected

2009-01-22 03:31:46

#13

FEOS: Bellicose Yankee Air Pirate; +1,182|6714|'Murka

I like what he's doing so far...but he hasn't enacted much of the stuff he promised during the campaign (he says on day three of the administration).

Give him time. He'll spring a nutty left-wing idea on us soon enough.

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular

2009-01-22 03:35:42

#14

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6456|what

FEOS wrote:
Give him time. He'll spring a nutty left-wing idea on us soon enough.

Like, Communism. lol

He's got a lot of policy announcements, he'll more than likely try to bring something in under the radar while your distracted with other govt. policy as it gets reported.

2009-01-22 03:39:27

#15

FEOS: Bellicose Yankee Air Pirate; +1,182|6714|'Murka

TheAussieReaper wrote:
FEOS wrote:
Give him time. He'll spring a nutty left-wing idea on us soon enough.
Like, Communism. lol

He's got a lot of policy announcements, he'll more than likely try to bring something in under the radar while your distracted with other govt. policy as it gets reported.

I never said "communism". Don't put words in my mouth.

I've never said he's a communist or has communist tendencies. He does have some socialist tendencies I'm not too fond of, but those haven't really shown themselves outside of his "stimulus package" recommendation.

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular

2009-01-22 03:46:38

#16

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6904|132 and Bush

He's a fan of Lincoln. .. and he is making his "Team of Rivals".

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2009-01-22 04:25:06

#17

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6456|what

FEOS wrote:
TheAussieReaper wrote:
FEOS wrote:
Give him time. He'll spring a nutty left-wing idea on us soon enough.
Like, Communism. lol

He's got a lot of policy announcements, he'll more than likely try to bring something in under the radar while your distracted with other govt. policy as it gets reported.
I never said "communism". Don't put words in my mouth.

I've never said he's a communist or has communist tendencies. He does have some socialist tendencies I'm not too fond of, but those haven't really shown themselves outside of his "stimulus package" recommendation.

Was a joke mate. You've misunderstood me. By Communism I was being humorous. Of course I wouldn't think you or anyone really believes Obama would push for Communism. I guess the lol didn't indicate the joke well enough.

2009-01-22 04:28:19

#18

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6904|132 and Bush

When will people realize that there must have been a good amount of conservatives voting for him. Did they not see the election results?

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2009-01-22 04:32:31

#19

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6456|what

Kmarion wrote:
When will people realize that there must have been a good amount of conservatives voting for him. Did they not see the election results?

I think the OP was addressing hardcore conservatives.

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2009-01-22 04:36:42

#20

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6904|132 and Bush

TheAussieReaper wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
When will people realize that there must have been a good amount of conservatives voting for him. Did they not see the election results?
I think the OP was addressing hardcore conservatives.

moar leik neo's

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2009-01-22 19:49:01

#21

Harmor: Error_Name_Not_Found; +605|6852|San Diego, CA, USA

Hope Obama fails at Socialism.

2009-01-22 20:00:53

#22

Reciprocity: Member; +721|6884|the dank(super) side of Oregon

Kmarion wrote:
He's a fan of Lincoln. .. and he is making his "Team of Rivals".

anyone can assemble a cabinet that will generate intellectual and political tension. I wanna see a sexual tension.

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2009-01-22 20:02:42

#23

Harmor: Error_Name_Not_Found; +605|6852|San Diego, CA, USA

Reciprocity wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
He's a fan of Lincoln. .. and he is making his "Team of Rivals".
anyone can assemble a cabinet that will generate intellectual and political tension. I wanna see a sexual tension.

Its that why Hillary is in there? :-P

2009-01-22 20:04:37

#24

Reciprocity: Member; +721|6884|the dank(super) side of Oregon

maybe......

oh yeah, that's hot.

2009-01-22 20:05:04

#25

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6904|132 and Bush

Reciprocity wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
He's a fan of Lincoln. .. and he is making his "Team of Rivals".
anyone can assemble a cabinet that will generate intellectual and political tension. I wanna see a sexual tension.

You've got to buy me a couple drinks first.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

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