Obama cites progress in talks; warns of default

Another fine example of the slimy press losing their credibility. Spinning the
story as always and blaming Republicans for everything wrong.

Did you
forget Obama's comments from just a week ago when he said that HE himself
refused to negotiate with Republicans?

Is Obama so holy and sacred
that no criticism can be conveyed to him? Per America's press, the answer
is yes.

Bob Kporland, OR

Oct. 15, 2013 2:53 a.m.

Oh, I am not sure if I can stand more of the hatred and condemnation and
avoidance of responsibility.

In the firet place, the wrecked economy
and the deficit come mostly from the Iraq war and the neglected Afghan war,
which were products of (in my view) the puppet, GWB, perpetreating in order to
make the oil friends and rich contractors like Haliburton richer.

In
the second place, House members seem to have spent 90% of their time trying to
discredit the President, his policies, and the previously passed ACA -- I
suppose this is in hopes of making the Government not work, so that more folks
will vote for a Republican President next time.

As for the DN
commenters who blame the President and ignore a Congress that takes their oaths
and their salaries in an way that seems un-American, please think again.

I keep posting that this website is owned by the church that has Jesus
Christ in its name, but so many comments, and some of the articles, seem to
forget Him.

Grammy3SOUTH JORDAN, UT

Oct. 15, 2013 12:36 a.m.

We need to fire each and every one of those back there in Washington. They only
care about them and not We the People. They love power and what they selfishly
want for them or their friends. So can we just start at the top and give each of
them their pink slips. Let them see what it feels like to not get there pay
checks.

Riverton CougarRiverton, UT

Oct. 14, 2013 10:47 p.m.

migraine,

In a family in which one spouse recklessly swipes the
credit card for whatever desired purchase while the other spouse tries to
negotiate a budget, who is the responsible party? Sure, Bush ran up the debt,
but that was nothing compared to what Obama is doing to our nation's credit
worthiness. However bad the Republicans have been or are being, you cannot deny
that the Democrats are no better.

migraineIndianapolis, IN

Oct. 14, 2013 7:07 p.m.

Somehow the current gang of Republicans have decided that they get to demand
concessions from Obama in exchange for not ruining the government. Hardly seems
dictatorial for BO to "demand" that Congress agree to pay its
already-acquired bills (by raising the debt limit and not driving us all into
debtor's default) and agree to open & run the basic daily government.
The Republicans are the only party that for months has been openly promoting
government shutdown as a bargaining strategy, and are the only party that has
members promoting debt default as a goal. Neither of these irresponsible
choices should ever have even been an option for any self-respecting public
steward. Nobody - whether Obama, Reid, Democrat, Republican, or anyone else -
should have to give concessions to people demanding favors just for not ruining
our country's credit worthiness. With the Republicans promoting reckless
fiscal brinkmanship as a strategy (fancy way of saying "extortion"), it
hardly seems dictatorial to expect more reasonable and honorable behavior first,
before negotiating on genuine differences of opinion.

spring streetSALT LAKE CITY, UT

Oct. 14, 2013 5:49 p.m.

@lost in dc

So not sure which one exactly you think I should defend
the president against the irrational comparison of a duly elected official to a
brutal dictator or the name calling "obamafiles" and yelling
"NOTHING," "NOT?" please feel free to keep helping illustrate
the point though.

MountanmanHayden, ID

Oct. 14, 2013 5:44 p.m.

The issue is will we allow Obama to have a blank check, a no limit credit card
or will we say enough debt is enough and for the first time in his life, make
him accountable?

lost in DCWest Jordan, UT

Oct. 14, 2013 4:18 p.m.

There will be no default even if BO and harry continue to stonewall if Lew
prioritizes payments to service debt first - as required by the constitution.

However, since Lew is a dem, and we know they care not for the
constitution, never let a good crisis go to waste, and want to inflict as much
damage as possible for political gain - Lew will allow a default.

Spring street,I cannot speak for mainly me, but I would think their
reference to BO as "dear leader" is a fitting comparison to the
totalitarian regimes of North Korea - that seems to be BO's preferred
method of governance. How does it undermine thier arguments? NOTHING we ever
hear from the obamafiles defends BO - they just attack those who see through his
lies and deceit. Neither you nor One vote defended BO - you just attacked.

I think another reason would be to remind all the obamaphiles that your
dear leader is NOT well respected by a majority of the population.

one voteSalt Lake City, UT

Oct. 14, 2013 3:14 p.m.

This means the tea party will be isolated. Moderation returns.

HemlockSalt Lake City, UT

Oct. 14, 2013 3:02 p.m.

Mr. Obama,Please submit a budget and let the congress resolve the
differences in conference, then vote on it. Don't count on continuing
resolutions to fund the government and play brinksmanship with a shut down.
Presidents must display leadership and saving us, hopefully, from a preventable
disaster is not leadership. Forcing the opposition to cave in on legitimate
issues just to save us from the terrible consequences of a shut down is not good
government. Those of us who voted for you deserve better as does the entire
country.

spring streetSALT LAKE CITY, UT

Oct. 14, 2013 2:33 p.m.

@mainly me

So what exactly do you hope to accomplish by referring to
the President as "dear leader?" Ir does nothing but undermine your
arguments.

ute alumniparadise, UT

Oct. 14, 2013 2:06 p.m.

barry, please give it a rest. 47% that are takers will always believe the
community organizing telephone pole poster hanging zealot. the rest of us know
better.