If you were really a wise libertarian, you'd realize that this great Country of ours is in deep trouble, and this is only the very beginning of the very extreme hard times yet to come. It doesn't matter who takes office, any and all administrations will fail under these circumstances. Would you rather see someone other than Obama fail?
Start using your head, and stop all these stupid redundant posts. Start preparing for survival.
........................................................ Michael: Father of the Idiot
Michael★ my son you are an idiot. My grandson, SonofMichael, is highly educated, intelligent and very compassionate individual. America succeeds and prospers because of people like him.
Obama's best friends have the bomb; IMPEACH OBAMA !!!
Iran said to have enough nuclear fuel for one weapon By William J. Broad and David E. Sanger Published: November 20, 2008
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Iran has now produced roughly enough nuclear material to make, with added purification, a single atom bomb, according to nuclear experts analyzing the latest report from global atomic inspectors.
The figures detailing Iran's progress were contained in a routine update on Wednesday from the International Atomic Energy Agency, which has been conducting inspections of the country's main nuclear plant at Natanz. The report concluded that as of early this month, Iran had made 630 kilograms, or about 1,390 pounds, of low-enriched uranium.
Several experts said that was enough for a bomb, but they cautioned that the milestone was mostly symbolic, because Iran would have to take additional steps. Not only would it have to breach its international agreements and kick out the inspectors, but it would also have to further purify the fuel and put it into a warhead design — a technical advance that Western experts are unsure Iran has yet achieved.
"They clearly have enough material for a bomb," said Richard Garwin, a top nuclear physicist who helped invent the hydrogen bomb and has advised Washington for decades. "They know how to do the enrichment. Whether they know how to design a bomb, well, that's another matter."
Iran insists that it wants only to fuel reactors for nuclear power. But many Western nations, led by the United States, suspect that its real goal is to gain the ability to make nuclear weapons.
Today in Africa & Middle East Allied forces train merchant seamen to counter piracyAnnan and Carter will go to Zimbabwe despite criticismRebels struggling to rule their muddy piece of eastern CongoWhile some Iranian officials have threatened to bar inspectors in the past, the country has made no such moves, and many experts inside the Bush administration and the IAEA believe it will avoid the risk of attempting "nuclear breakout" until it possessed a larger uranium supply.
Even so, for President-elect Barack Obama, the report underscores the magnitude of the problem that he will inherit Jan. 20: an Iranian nuclear program that has not only solved many technical problems of uranium enrichment, but that can also now credibly claim to possess enough material to make a weapon if negotiations with Europe and the United States break down.
American intelligence agencies have said Iran could make a bomb between 2009 and 2015. A national intelligence estimate made public late last year concluded that around the end of 2003, after long effort, Iran had halted work on an actual weapon. But enriching uranium, and obtaining enough material to build a weapon, is considered the most difficult part of the process.
Siegfried Hecker of Stanford University and a former director of the Los Alamos weapons laboratory said the growing size of the Iranian stockpile "underscored that they are marching down the path to developing the nuclear weapons option."
In the report to its board, the atomic agency said Iran's main enrichment plant was now feeding uranium into about 3,800 centrifuges — machines that spin incredibly fast to enrich the element into nuclear fuel. That count is the same as in the agency's last quarterly report, in September. Iran began installing the centrifuges in early 2007. But the new report's total of 630 kilograms — an increase of about 150 — shows that Iran has been making progress in accumulating material to make nuclear fuel.
That uranium has been enriched to the low levels needed to fuel a nuclear reactor. To further purify it to the highly enriched state needed to fuel a nuclear warhead, Iran would have to reconfigure its centrifuges and do a couple months of additional processing, nuclear experts said.
"They have a weapon's worth," Thomas Cochran, a senior scientist in the nuclear program of the Natural Resources Defense Council, a private group in Washington that tracks atomic arsenals, said in an interview.
He said the amount was suitable for a relatively advanced implosion-type weapon like the one dropped on Nagasaki. Its core, he added, would be about the size of a grapefruit. He said a cruder design would require about twice as much weapon-grade fuel.
"It's a virtual milestone," Cochran said of Iran's stockpile. It is not an imminent threat, he added, because the further technical work to make fuel for a bomb would tip off inspectors, the United States and other powers about "where they're going."
The agency's report made no mention of the possible military implications of the size of Iran's stockpile. And some experts said the milestone was still months away. In an analysis of the IAEA report, the Institute for Science and International Security, a private group in Washington, estimated that Iran had not yet reached the mark but would "within a few months." It added that other analysts estimated it might take as much as a year.
UPDATE 2-US clout down, risks up by 2025 -intel outlook Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:17pm EST By Randall Mikkelsen
WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - U.S. economic and political clout will decline over the next two decades and the world will be more dangerous, with food and water scarce and advanced weapons plentiful, U.S. spy agencies projected on Thursday.
The National Intelligence Council analysis "Global Trends 2025" also said the current financial crisis on Wall Street is just the first phase of a global economic reordering.
The U.S. dollar's role as the world's major currency would weaken to become a "first among equals," the report said.
The outlook is intended to inform U.S. President-elect Barack Obama of factors that will influence global events. It is based on a year-long global survey of experts and trends by U.S. intelligence analysts.
"The next 20 years of transition to a new system are fraught with risks," said the report, which was more pessimistic about U.S. influence and the potential for conflict than the last outlook for 2020.
Thomas Fingar, chairman of the intelligence council and deputy national director of intelligence for analysis, said harmful outcomes were not inevitable.
"It is not beyond the mind of human beings, or political systems, (or) in some cases (the) working of market mechanisms to address and alleviate if not solve these problems," Fingar told reporters. "We could have a better world in 2025."
China and India, following a "state capitalism" economic model, were likely to join the United States atop a multipolar world and compete for influence, the report said.
Russia's potential was less certain, depending on its energy wealth and internal investment. But Iran, Turkey and Indonesia were also seen gaining power.
POTENTIAL FOR CONFLICT
A world with multiple power centers has been less stable than one with a single or two rival superpowers, and there was a growing potential for conflict, the report said.
Global warming will be felt, and water, food and energy constraints may fuel conflict over resources.
"Strategic rivalries are most likely to revolve around trade, investments and technological innovation and acquisition, but we cannot rule out a 19th century-like scenario of arms races, territorial expansion and military rivalries," the report said.
"Types of conflict we have not seen for a while -- such as over resources -- could reemerge," it said
I think you need to start your own website for these discussions if you dont like Obama then keep your opiions to yourself I know this is a free country but also suppose to be a respectful one i.e we respect each others religion beliefs and race etc .. So start a site and dont be afraid to shine som okay sants coming soon you dont want him passing over your house now do you "cause he knows whos naughty and he knows whos being nice " So PLAY NICE we all have enough stress these days and people ie 80% on this site are just trying to be legal and play by the rules :-) www.sonofmicheal.rantsandaves.com We are heading into the holiday season where its suppose to be the season of goodwill to all , This country is in a serious economic crisis so we need positive feedback not negative etc try and be happy som you may like the feeling ..
Im sure som has a happy person trapped inside :-) let us all see him cause we know you are not afraid to shine ...
quote:
Originally posted by SonofMichael: This will be the very first internet posting to impeach Barack Hussein Obama and we will keep a file of every crime he commits.
To begin with:
* Support of Al Quaeda and Wather Underground terrorist organizations
* Lying to the American people about election spending
* Massive and widespread voter fraud and intimidation; ACORN and Black Panther terrorist organizations
* False claim of being a "native born American"
* Murdering his grandmother to gain last minute sympathy votes
* False claims to be a Christain when, in fact, the evidence is overwhelming of his muslim beliefs
TO BE CONTINUED .... !!!IMPEACH OBAMAIMPEACH OBAMA
Obama's transition is in shambles; tells the American people not to count on his promises and not to expect too much....
Nov 21, 2008 5:39 am US/Central Obama Advisers To Public: Temper Expectations Reporting Mike Flannery CHICAGO (CBS) ― President-elect Barack Obama and his inner circle fear that some voters expect him to turn around the economy, wind down the war in Iraq and, perhaps, cure cancer -- all by the Fourth of July.
They know they must manage and lower those expectations, CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery reports.
A top economic advisor to Obama had a glum warning for the rest of us Thursday morning: Neither the job market nor the stock market will be turning around any time soon.
"This might be a long haul," said Robert Reich, who was President Bill Clinton's secretary of labor. "2009 is going to be a very hard year. Some economists say we won't be out of this for two years, others are saying it may be three, or four, maybe five years."
Now on Obama's transition team, Reich worries about what happens after the new president is sworn in Jan. 20.
"We all have to be very careful about the expectations that we are putting on this man, our president-elect," Reich said. "If we all assume it's going to be the first 100 days, we're going to be disappointed."
The man who was Obama's chief campaign strategist is moving to lower expectations, too.
"We are inheriting an array problems unlike any president has faced, maybe since Franklin Roosevelt in 1932," David Axelrod said. "It's not going to be easy, not going to be quick."
Rick Jasculca worked for President Jimmy Carter, President Clinton and Sen. Hillary Clinton. He said Obama will need every bit of his skill as a communicator.
"If people see you reaching across the aisle and they see you making progress -- going forward rather than going backward -- I think people will give you the benefit of the doubt," Jasculca said.
Added Axelrod: "One of his great strengths is he is never too high, he's never too low -- he's very focused."
That's why some called him "No-Drama Obama." That has changed a bit, since the president-elect and his Chicago-based team of political operatives have begun to bring on board veteran Washington politicos.
Now there are stories quoting unnamed sources who claim, for example, that Obama's team is frustrated with Hillary Clinton's delay in taking the job of secretary of state. They're not happy with those stories.
"This is a great example of when there's a vacuum, the vacuum gets filled with a lot of speculation and hyperbole," Axelrod said. "No one is frustrated. No one is anguished. She's obviously a talented public servant and someone who'd enhance any team."
WOW!. I wasn't expecting the shell game to start until after the boxes were unpacked. To all those who held their breath in anticipation of new hopes and dreams, CIR included. I told you so.
You do get what you pay for. In this instance you wanted someone else to pay for it. Guess that didn't work out so good.
At least the right wing talk shows will not suffer from a famine of new material. Electing the wrong guy, irritating. Watching your argument prove itself, priceless.
The moment you capitulate to lawlessness you've lost your civility.
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Originally posted by mary Ireland: I guess you are not Happy Obama won I live in the heart of Dc last night people were partying way into the morning,, I just hope he gets the USA back on track someoone has too
quote:
Originally posted by SonofMichael: This will be the very first internet posting to impeach Barack Hussein Obama and we will keep a file of every crime he commits.
To begin with:
* Support of Al Quaeda and Wather Underground terrorist organizations
* Lying to the American people about election spending
* Massive and widespread voter fraud and intimidation; ACORN and Black Panther terrorist organizations
* False claim of being a "native born American"
* Murdering his grandmother to gain last minute sympathy votes
* False claims to be a Christain when, in fact, the evidence is overwhelming of his muslim beliefs
TO BE CONTINUED .... !!!
murdering his grandmother?? thats a little extreme and over done....dont you agree?? have your opinion, but thats overkill, sir!..and mean!
"who are you to judge the way I live-i'm not perfect,or live to be but before you start pointing fingers,make sure your hands are clean".....B.M.
Posts: 78 | Location: usa | Registered: 11-22-2008
som the economy and the US is in such bad shepe now even the immigrants dont want to sneak in so relax what else can Obama do wrong or right in your eyes who would ypou like to be president please share your opinion as we all know you are not afriad to do so ..
And remember "this to season to be jolly fa la la la la etc" SOm the angry poster had a very angry tongue and if he ever replied to you , you really truly know, then all teh other posters laughed and shouted out with Glee SOM the angry poster you'll go down in history Thn one foggy christamas night Bush game to say som with your mouth so big wont you ride my sleigh for me
quote:
Originally posted by SonofMichael : This will be the very first internet posting to impeach Barack Hussein Obama and we will keep a file of every crime he commits.
To begin with:
* Support of Al Quaeda and Wather Underground terrorist organizations
* Lying to the American people about election spending
* Massive and widespread voter fraud and intimidation; ACORN and Black Panther terrorist organizations
* False claim of being a "native born American"
* Murdering his grandmother to gain last minute sympathy votes
* False claims to be a Christain when, in fact, the evidence is overwhelming of his muslim beliefs
TO BE CONTINUED .... !!!IMPEACH OBAMAIMPEACH OBAMA
Originally posted by mary Ireland: som the economy and the US is in such bad shepe now even the immigrants dont want to sneak in so relax what else can Obama do wrong or right in your eyes who would you like to be president please share your opinion as we all know you are not afriad to do so ..
And remember "this to season to be jolly fa la la la la etc" SOm the angry poster had a very angry tongue and if he ever replied to you , you really truly know, then all the other posters laughed and shouted out with Glee SOM the angry poster you'll go down in history Then one foggy christamas night Bush game to say som with your mouth so big wont you ride my sleigh for me
quote:
Originally posted by SonofMichael : This will be the very first internet posting to impeach Barack Hussein Obama and we will keep a file of every crime he commits.
To begin with:
* Support of Al Quaeda and Wather Underground terrorist organizations
* Lying to the American people about election spending
* Massive and widespread voter fraud and intimidation; ACORN and Black Panther terrorist organizations
* False claim of being a "native born American"
* Murdering his grandmother to gain last minute sympathy votes
* False claims to be a Christain when, in fact, the evidence is overwhelming of his muslim beliefs
TO BE CONTINUED .... !!!IMPEACH OBAMAIMPEACH OBAMA
Originally posted by mary Ireland: som the economy and the US is in such bad shape now even the immigrants dont want to sneak in so relax what else can Obama do wrong or right in your eyes who would you like to be president please share your opinion as we all know you are not afriad to do so ..
And remember "this to season to be jolly fa la la la la etc" SOm the angry poster had a very angry tongue and if he ever replied to you , you really truly know, then all the other posters laughed and shouted out with Glee SOM the angry poster you'll go down in history Then one foggy christamas night Bush game to say som with your mouth so big wont you ride my sleigh for me
quote:
Originally posted by SonofMichael : This will be the very first internet posting to impeach Barack Hussein Obama and we will keep a file of every crime he commits.
To begin with:
* Support of Al Quaeda and Wather Underground terrorist organizations
* Lying to the American people about election spending
* Massive and widespread voter fraud and intimidation; ACORN and Black Panther terrorist organizations
* False claim of being a "native born American"
* Murdering his grandmother to gain last minute sympathy votes
* False claims to be a Christain when, in fact, the evidence is overwhelming of his muslim beliefs
TO BE CONTINUED .... !!!IMPEACH OBAMAIMPEACH OBAMA
Obama skips church, heads to gym By JONATHAN MARTIN & CAROL E. LEE | 11/23/08 3:41 PM EST
Obama has yet to attend church services since winning the election, a departure from his two predecessors.
President-elect Barack Obama has yet to attend church services since winning the White House earlier this month, a departure from the example of his two immediate predecessors.
On the three Sundays since his election, Obama has instead used his free time to get in workouts at a Chicago gym.
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wont you ride my sleigh for me 
so relax what else can Obama 
do wrong or right in your eyes who would you like to be president please share your opinion as we all know you are not afriad to do so ..
