http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/25/jindal.defense.obama/index.html?eref=rss_topstories What I find even more interesting is some of the comments to this: "If Obama fails the economy fails." Does anyone really believe this? Quite honestly as most probably know I really do not favor Jindal. He is playing these politic games as usual not caring for the state but his own personal career.
Two things. First, "if obama fails the economy fails" seems pretty realistic to me. It's the biggest thing facing him and the main issue that will decide whether or not he is doing a good job. It should be the other way around, "if the economy fails, obama fails". Secondly, what specifically has Jindal over looked or not cared for as far as the state is concerned?
LSU is an obvious one. Higher education took major hits in his budget. Yet he turns down Louisiana stimulus money while speaking all around the country, sounding like a Republican shill, and advocating the failure of the President. He is not reading his constituency well at all.
The budget must be balanced. And just because you don't agree with his policy's doesn't mean he doesn't care about the state as much as his political career. Nothing he has done has swayed from what he has stood for to pander to voters. Maybe we should point the finger on the stimulus unemployment issue where the blame is due. Why did TCO, Pelosi, Reid et al, feel the need to make the money contingent on a permanent law change. Had they had the best interest in the country at heart, they would have allowed for unemployment benefits to temporarily increase during these difficult times, but because they wanted to advance their political agendas and push their social programs onto the states, we are now stuck having to turn down the money.
It's not practical and you know it. Quite frankly, this law would never be changed back because reps aren't going to take money from social programs. It's just the way it is.
That is like saying the stock market is the barometer of the President. Jindal is a moron. Take a read here if you want numerous examples: JindalisBad.com
I agree with mobius here. Sure, we COULD change the law back within a couple of years, but that's going to be contingent on getting support from the State congress. It's a MAJOR risk, and one I don't think would happen for the reason mobius mentioned. Better to not let the horse out of the barn than to try to bring it back in.
Why would I want to go to a site that I know is propaganda? You have a hard on for running down the governor. Good for you. I disagree.
Of course. It's his #1 priority. He's on TV almost every week flapping his trap about it. Beyond all doubt, if the economy does not recover during his term, he will be a failure as President. And if the economy does recover somewhat, he might still be a failure.:hihi:
