Um, Levi, where do I say that the president hasn’t been gracious to Republicans? I don’t.

But here goes – I’ll say it. Obama has suggested on several occasions that it’s patriotic to agree with him and by implication, unpatriotic not to. First, contrast that to Bush, who was always careful to say things like “I don’t question my opponent’s patriotism; only his judgment.” Obama’s way is less gracious. Second, it brings us full circle to fine theme of this blog: Questioning Obama is, in fact, the highest form of patriotism. Heh.

At least Hanson is getting “it”, finally. It’s about time.

This is one of those MM comments where I wonder what alternate universe he must live in. Victor Davis Hanson has long been one of the people who gets it best.

Levi’s mind is made up. Why would he want to be confused with facts?

You also forgot his re-nominating some Clinton judicial nominees, FWIW

I don’t.

So, you’re telling me that just because he’s been gracious to Republicans, they should support his policies?

But, is it gracious to fault them for supporting policies he tags as “failed”?

And if you’ve bothered to read this blog, you’d know that I’ve praised him for meeting with conservative media figures.

Concessions? Concessions? What concessions? Did he drop the excess spending which Republicans find objectionable? What more would I have him do? I’d have him respect Republicans’ philosophical differences, understanding that many oppose the plan because they don’t believe government spending will stimulate the economy.

And why do you need bring up Bush? If I were you, I’d go back and check Bush’s record in his first few months in office to see the number of bipartisan gestures he’s made, including dropping school vouchers from his education legislation.

So, please, Levi, read my stuff before you criticize me. Check the record before you criticize W. And identify the specific concessions Obama made to Republicans. And while you’re at it, acknowledge the praise I offered the president. And please read my posts before you comment.

Bush had Democrats in his cabinet as well. NCLB was sponsored by Ted Kennedy who was next to Bush when he signed it. Bush rarely vetoed legislation even that sponsored by the Democrats, something many conservatives lamented. That is much more bipartisan than what is being done today.

What should we expect from someone (Obama) who when cornered/rattled can only come up with “We won” (so there!)

He is ghetto

But only when the government spends that money.

If I were a Republican congressman or senator, I wouldn’t want my fingerprints anywhere near the “stimulus” train wreck.

What ridiculous standard of ‘bipartisanship’ are you holding Obama to? Could anyone seriously argue that George Bush made half of the amount of bipartisan gestures in his entire 8 years that Obama’s made in a few weeks?

The “it” is the willing use of any buzzword by Obama in order to sound like constructive, keenly focused analysis and actions are at hand.

Sort of like using “change” when you really mean “politics as usual” if we look at the Democrat 2009 Spending bill.

Sort of like using “hope” when you really mean “empowering Democrats and our allies” with political might so that all the old issues that conservative coondog Clinton didn’t even try to get done in the 90s can now be done by REAL Democrats.

Sort of like using “bipartisan” when you really mean “I’ll make the gesture, but don’t ask me to compromise. We won, afterall, and we have the mandate from the People”.

At least Hanson is getting “it”, finally. It’s about time.