Time for what Change?
It is time for change. A change in leadership. A change in the way Washington does buisness. A time for change in the direction this country is going. OK but what is the plan for this change? Who is qualified to lead this change? To where is the loyalty of this change lay?
Barack Hussien Obama claims and in a way is rightit is time for a change. But change what? How is he planning to change things. More importantly is this. What is his qualfications to lead this change?
I agree we have to change the directio in which this country is going. Further moves down the path to socialism is not the change I am looking for. Higher taxes and running from altercations around the world are not the changes I am looking for.
I want a leader who is not going to lie and spin what he and his WIFE says publicly to fit some poll showing disapproval of thier stanc on an issue. Barack claims he is the one to lead this change , yet ha has shown nothing new. He has offered nothing but platitudes of feel good slogans. He has demonstrated nothing new on the front of change.
This year congress really has done nothing. Sure the year is young but lets look at Baracks leadership so far this year.
3/03/08 On the Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 2663)
A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of noncompliant consumer products, to improve the effectiveness of consumer product recall programs, and for other purposes. Baracks stance ... Not Voting
2/28/08 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3221
Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. Baracks stance ... Not Voting.
2/27/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 2634
A bill to require a report setting forth the global strategy of the United States to combat and defeat al Qaeda and its affiliates. Barack stance ... Not Voting
2/26/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 2633
A bill to provide for the safe redeployment of United States troops from Iraq. {this is an important one here. With the claim he wants to bring the troops out of harms way by redeployment so whats his stance?} Barack vote ... Not voting
2/26/08 On Passage of the Bill S. 1200
A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act. Barack ... Not voting
2/26/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3897 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
To modify a provision relating to development of innovative approaches. Barack ... Not voting.
2/26/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3896 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
To modify a section relating to limitation on use of funds appropriated to the Service. Barack ... Not voting
2/25/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4070 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
Of a perfecting nature. Barack ... Not voting
2/25/08 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
In the nature of a substitute. Barack ... Not voting
2/14/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4032 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
To protect rape and sexual assault victims from HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Barack ... Not voting
2/14/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4036 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
To prioritize scarce resources to basic medical services for Indians. Again Barack ... Not voting
2/14/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4034 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
To allow tribal members to make their own health care choices. Barack ... Not voting
2/14/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4082 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
Of a perfecting nature. Baracks stance ... Not voting
2/13/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4020 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
To express the sense of Congress regarding law enforcement and methamphetamine issues in Indian country. Barack ... Not voting
2/13/08 On the Conference Report H.R. 2082
A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. { an important issue here. Funding for national security.} Baracks leadership? ... Not voting
2/12/08 On Passage of the Bill S. 2248
An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes. Barack ... Not voting
2/12/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 2248
An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes. {a bill to modernize and move foward the FISA laws} Barack ... votes Nay against it.
2/12/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3919 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
To provide for the review of certifications by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court . Barack finally a Yea vote
2/12/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3927 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
To provide for the substitution of the United States in certain civil actions. Another Yea vote
2/12/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3912 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007) Barack ... yea vote
2/12/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3907 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Barack ... Yea vote
2/12/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3979 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Barack ... Yea vote
2/12/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3910 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Barack ... Yea vote
2/07/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3913 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Barack ... Note voting
2/07/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3915 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Barack ... not voting
2/07/08 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5140
A bill to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. Barack ... not voting
2/07/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4010 to H.R. 5140 (Economic Stimulus Act of 2008)
To revise the eligibility criteria for the 2008 recovery rebates for individuals.
{ his stance on stimulating the economy} Barack ... not voting
2/06/08 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3983 to H.R. 5140 (Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008)
Of a perfecting nature. (oh wait a minute he does want to waste tax money) Barack ... Yea vote
2/06/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3930 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
To modify the sunset provision. ( wait he was for it before he was against it) Barack ... Yea vote
2/05/08 On the Motion (Motion to Instruct Sgt. At Arms)
A bill to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. ( not sure he wants to help those who made a mistake with more hand outs) Barack ... Not voting
2/04/08 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 5140
A bill to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. Barack ... Not voting
1/28/08 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3918 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Relative to the extension of the Protect America Act of 2007 Barack ... Yea vote
1/28/08 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Barack ... Yea vote
1/24/08 On the Motion to Table S. 2248
An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes. Barack ... Not voting
1/22/08 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4986
A bill to provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Barack remains consitant undecided on this he did not vote.
This is just his record of change and leadership for this year 2008. His record since being elected to the United States Senate has been one of if not the worst in representing his constituants. He leads the way in not voting. A not voting is not a stance, nor is it leadership. It is the lack of leadership.
Here is some of the leadership bills barack has sponsered:
1. S.CON.RES.42 : A concurrent resolution recognizing the historical significance of the Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
2. S.CON.RES.53 : A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that any effort to impose photo identification requirements for voting should be rejected.
3. S.RES.291 : A resolution to congratulate the Chicago White Sox on winning the 2005 World Series Championship.
4. S.RES.516 : A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
5. S.RES.529 : A resolution designating July 13, 2006, as "National Summer Learning Day".
What a fine example of leadership, these are some real kicker bills here. A new holiday, recognition of baseball, and another day for learning. Yep it is a time for change but not Barack Hussien Obamas change.
Barack Hussien Obama claims and in a way is rightit is time for a change. But change what? How is he planning to change things. More importantly is this. What is his qualfications to lead this change?
I agree we have to change the directio in which this country is going. Further moves down the path to socialism is not the change I am looking for. Higher taxes and running from altercations around the world are not the changes I am looking for.
I want a leader who is not going to lie and spin what he and his WIFE says publicly to fit some poll showing disapproval of thier stanc on an issue. Barack claims he is the one to lead this change , yet ha has shown nothing new. He has offered nothing but platitudes of feel good slogans. He has demonstrated nothing new on the front of change.
This year congress really has done nothing. Sure the year is young but lets look at Baracks leadership so far this year.
3/03/08 On the Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 2663)
A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of noncompliant consumer products, to improve the effectiveness of consumer product recall programs, and for other purposes. Baracks stance ... Not Voting
2/28/08 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3221
Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. Baracks stance ... Not Voting.
2/27/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 2634
A bill to require a report setting forth the global strategy of the United States to combat and defeat al Qaeda and its affiliates. Barack stance ... Not Voting
2/26/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 2633
A bill to provide for the safe redeployment of United States troops from Iraq. {this is an important one here. With the claim he wants to bring the troops out of harms way by redeployment so whats his stance?} Barack vote ... Not voting
2/26/08 On Passage of the Bill S. 1200
A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act. Barack ... Not voting
2/26/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3897 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
To modify a provision relating to development of innovative approaches. Barack ... Not voting.
2/26/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3896 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
To modify a section relating to limitation on use of funds appropriated to the Service. Barack ... Not voting
2/25/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4070 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
Of a perfecting nature. Barack ... Not voting
2/25/08 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
In the nature of a substitute. Barack ... Not voting
2/14/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4032 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
To protect rape and sexual assault victims from HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Barack ... Not voting
2/14/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4036 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
To prioritize scarce resources to basic medical services for Indians. Again Barack ... Not voting
2/14/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4034 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
To allow tribal members to make their own health care choices. Barack ... Not voting
2/14/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4082 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
Of a perfecting nature. Baracks stance ... Not voting
2/13/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4020 to S.Amdt. 3899 to S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007)
To express the sense of Congress regarding law enforcement and methamphetamine issues in Indian country. Barack ... Not voting
2/13/08 On the Conference Report H.R. 2082
A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. { an important issue here. Funding for national security.} Baracks leadership? ... Not voting
2/12/08 On Passage of the Bill S. 2248
An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes. Barack ... Not voting
2/12/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 2248
An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes. {a bill to modernize and move foward the FISA laws} Barack ... votes Nay against it.
2/12/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3919 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
To provide for the review of certifications by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court . Barack finally a Yea vote
2/12/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3927 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
To provide for the substitution of the United States in certain civil actions. Another Yea vote
2/12/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3912 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007) Barack ... yea vote
2/12/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3907 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Barack ... Yea vote
2/12/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3979 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Barack ... Yea vote
2/12/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3910 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Barack ... Yea vote
2/07/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3913 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Barack ... Note voting
2/07/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3915 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Barack ... not voting
2/07/08 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5140
A bill to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. Barack ... not voting
2/07/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4010 to H.R. 5140 (Economic Stimulus Act of 2008)
To revise the eligibility criteria for the 2008 recovery rebates for individuals.
{ his stance on stimulating the economy} Barack ... not voting
2/06/08 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3983 to H.R. 5140 (Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008)
Of a perfecting nature. (oh wait a minute he does want to waste tax money) Barack ... Yea vote
2/06/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3930 to S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
To modify the sunset provision. ( wait he was for it before he was against it) Barack ... Yea vote
2/05/08 On the Motion (Motion to Instruct Sgt. At Arms)
A bill to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. ( not sure he wants to help those who made a mistake with more hand outs) Barack ... Not voting
2/04/08 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 5140
A bill to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. Barack ... Not voting
1/28/08 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3918 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Relative to the extension of the Protect America Act of 2007 Barack ... Yea vote
1/28/08 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3911 to S. 2248 (FISA Amendments Act of 2007)
Barack ... Yea vote
1/24/08 On the Motion to Table S. 2248
An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes. Barack ... Not voting
1/22/08 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4986
A bill to provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Barack remains consitant undecided on this he did not vote.
This is just his record of change and leadership for this year 2008. His record since being elected to the United States Senate has been one of if not the worst in representing his constituants. He leads the way in not voting. A not voting is not a stance, nor is it leadership. It is the lack of leadership.
Here is some of the leadership bills barack has sponsered:
1. S.CON.RES.42 : A concurrent resolution recognizing the historical significance of the Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
2. S.CON.RES.53 : A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that any effort to impose photo identification requirements for voting should be rejected.
3. S.RES.291 : A resolution to congratulate the Chicago White Sox on winning the 2005 World Series Championship.
4. S.RES.516 : A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
5. S.RES.529 : A resolution designating July 13, 2006, as "National Summer Learning Day".
What a fine example of leadership, these are some real kicker bills here. A new holiday, recognition of baseball, and another day for learning. Yep it is a time for change but not Barack Hussien Obamas change.
