1. DCI74 wrote:

Interesting grades Doc. So does James Jones get an incomplete?

Won’t there be more than on clergy members giving prayers in addition to Warren? I wonder why the critics upset over Warren can’t separate the work he’s done around AIDS in Africa from his anti-gay and ant-choice beliefs. Is is even possible to completely stand consistent with the beliefs of any alleged man of God?

I’m not sure how I feel about Arne Duncan, don’t know much of his track record.

2. ChgoSista wrote:

ARNE DUNCAN’S GRADE SHOULD BE AN F.

THANK YOU. THAT IS ALL.

3. DCI74 wrote:

Word Chgo?

4. Nubian King wrote:

Not enough women??? Have you counted the other cabinet posts and advisors that are female? Bill Richardson, a better choice for SOS??? What about Eric Holder and Tom Dashle? What grades do they get?

5. manchild wrote:

maybe so Doc,but Obama is doing a hell of alot better than
the pres in office …the critics hate on somebody even before
he is pres…I grade this an F for failure to have vision.

6. ~JJG~ wrote:

As far as Obama’s pick of Warren, I am no longer perplexed about his choice. I do believe that this choice is an olive branch for the whites who did not vote for him because of Wright, Ayers, and etc. Obama is brilliant and he is a true politician. We must accept that he is politician. Obama is slick/strategic, which is not necessarily a bad thing (it’s all in how you distribute it). It’s simple—Obama has begun his campaign for 2012. Obama knows how to play the game. He knows that he cannot just have one term. Obama wants and needs his legacy to be profound.

7. Miss Martin wrote:

i agree JJG!

8. Regkam2 wrote:

Here’s an alternative view of Barack’s cabinet. Maybe it will add a deeper perspective of his hawkish cabinet choices….http://www.prisonplanet.com/the-imperialism-you-can-believe-in.html

9. Regkam2 wrote:

DCI74, what works has Warren done in Africa (besides ’spreading the Word’, lol)? Has he set up a better water system for Africans? Aids in Africa? Lol……

10. Mikal wrote:

What does it matter what Warren did for Africa, Bush has done a lot for Africa but he doesnt get any browny points from me.

11. DCI74 wrote:

Don’t confuse my statement Regkam2 I am not defending Warren. I’m raising a similar point I made in the Peterson thread, simply how does one disparaging or negative perspective on one issue negate another issue? Peterson is an obvious racist guy yet he’s done work around improving the lives of young black men so even evil feels the suns rays sometimes. Truth be told I don’t know anything about Warren’s work on the issue of AIDS in Africa I was just raising why his beliefs on gays are what people zoom in on. But hey if it turns out his alleged work in Africa is just a big smokescreen then he deserves to be called out on his lack of a godly spirit but not by me, I’m not here to judge.

12. damali wrote:

I think it’s frivolous to grade his cabinet before they’ve actually had a chance to do anything. And it’s also a bit premature to claim that none of them represent change. Change is in the leadership and Barack is the leader. Which is why, again, you can’t say nothing has changed until you see how all of these people behave under their new visionary leader.

On Rick Warren: Barack explained that his choice was in response to the fact that Rick invited Barack to speak at an important event, even though they have opposite views on alot of issues. Barack says he is simply returning the favor of that conciliatory olive branch. I don’t understand why that’s so difficult to accept. It’s his inauguration. He has preached inclusiveness for the last 2 years. He is the President of EVERYONE, not just liberals. This choice shows that Barack means exactly what he says. All these attempts to attach deeper meaning to it is just silly. It is what it is.

It’s a new day. We have a President now who is committed to giving a voice to Americans from all walks of life, with all different kinds of beliefs. Others have said it; he is actually doing it. Many will complain in the same way some of the liberal students at Harvard did when Barack became the President of the Harvard Review. They assumed his appointment to that position meant they’d have their agenda highlighted on a regular basis. That did not happen. Many more articles did appear that were left-leaning, yes, but Barack maintained that his first priority was to put out a quality issue, regardless of politics. He was not looking to appease or pander to either side on the campus.

He has not changed. This man is ethical and he has the kind of integrity that makes people who lack it, skeptical. And that’s fine with me. For the first time in my adult life, I’m proud of my President.

13. Regkam2 wrote:

Damali…’I think it’s frivolous to grade his cabinet before they’ve actually had a chance to do anything. And it’s also a bit premature to claim that none of them represent change.’

On contrare, mon cherie (I think thats right). Each of his appointees has a history, they are not new to this game. And if u look at one’s history of deeds, you pretty much know what he/she is going to do. A leopard never changes its spots.

Damali….’It’s a new day. We have a President now who is committed to giving a voice to Americans from all walks of life, with all different kinds of beliefs. Others have said it; he is actually doing it.’

Based on what evidence? Doing what Damali? How much do u really know about Barack? As a matter of fact how many of his supporters really know who he is and what he believes (outside of what CNN and the other corporate ran media outlets tell u)?

Damali…’He has not changed. This man is ethical and he has the kind of integrity that makes people who lack it, skeptical. And that’s fine with me.’

What was he before Damali? How do u know that he’s ethical. Could u name the laws that he voted on when he was State Senator? What about the laws he supported during his very brief tenure as US Senator? Did u even look at the link that I posted earlier regarding his cabinet appointments? Is your decision to support Barack based on emotions or logic and facts?

14. Leslie wrote:

You didn’t mention the Sec’y of Labor. No thoughts on her?

15. Mikal wrote:

Almost all pastor are anti gay and anti choice. Maybe you are anti religion.

16. damali wrote:

“And if u look at one’s history of deeds, you pretty much know what he/she is going to do. A leopard never changes its spots.”

I disagree. Yes leopard’s spots don’t change but human beings aren’t leopards. we can and do often change and grow. i don’t underestimate the ability of any human being to do something differently than what they’ve done in the past. Obviously, Barack feels the same. He is the kind of leader that inspires those under him to do more than they’ve done before..to reach higher. He believes in people’s ability to grow and evolve and i have no doubt that the group he has assembled will rise to the challenge. But no matter what you or I think, the proof will be in the pudding. Again, let’s see what happens and THEN judge. remember, most people thought this country would NEVER elect a black man to the presidency and they were wrong too. you can’t ever say what someone definitely won’t do.

“How much do u really know about Barack? As a matter of fact how many of his supporters really know who he is and what he believes (outside of what CNN and the other corporate ran media outlets tell u)?”

I don’t need corporate media or anyone else tell me who he is. I’ve gotten all the information straight from the horse’s mouth. Barack has written two books about his life and his beliefs. He has done countless interviews, people who know him personally have talked extensively about him over the last 4 years. There is more than enough information out there about who he is. Why should i not accept who he says he is? especially when his actions have done nothing to contradict his words. He has been consistent. What more do we need to know? What kind of cereal he eats? what kind of soap he uses? i mean really.

“Is your decision to support Barack based on emotions or logic and facts?”

It’s purely based on facts and logic. Just because we don’t agree does not make me wrong.

I’m well aware of his record in both the State and U.S. Senate. I’m aware of what he was for and against. And from what i know of him, he has never behaved in an unethical way. If you have evidence that states otherwise, i’m happy to hear it.

I hate that people assume that anyone who supports Barack is some blind follower. Why are you the only one with brains? I have a brain too. And my own interpretation of all the information I have leads me to support him. That does not make me wrong and you right. We just disagree.

17. Mikal wrote:

good points damali. But you must realize the only people with brains is the people who support the republican candidate like the overly qualified George W Bush. Or the brilliant Sarah Palin.