government mandated slavery

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Originally Posted by UGAalum94

What new information do you think Obama has gotten that changed his mind?

I think it's hard to make the case that these changes are really based on information that he didn't know before. It just sounded better to express it one way for the campaign, but it's now unrealistic to deliver on. It happens every campaign, so I'm not trying to single Obama out. But I don't think we should praise it as a virtue in his case either.

I'm an Obama supporter, and I agree.

[I.A.S.K.]

Originally Posted by UGAalum94

What new information do you think Obama has gotten that changed his mind?

I think it's hard to make the case that these changes are really based on information that he didn't know before. It just sounded better to express it one way for the campaign, but it's now unrealistic to deliver on. It happens every campaign, so I'm not trying to single Obama out. But I don't think we should praise it as a virtue in his case either.

Economic crisis? For most of the campaign we weren't in an "economic crisis". That could drastically change any person's mind. The only way it's not a flip-flop is if there is new information. If there is no new information then its just a flip-flop, but if there is new information it is a valid adjustment/ change in position.

[AGDee]

Since the minute he was elected, Obama has been privvy to a lot more information than he had before. The transition team began working almost immediately. I'd feel quite certain that he has been given all kinds of new info at this stage of the game.

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Originally Posted by ZTAMich

Forget all this!

PUPPIES

Puppies make everything better!

[nittanyalum]

^^^Broun's a loon. I loved this last night: http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/in...ama-and-hitler