"I earned political capital in the campaign and now I intend to spend it"

[young_at_heart]

I guess he thought he had a mandate in 2004 and could do whatever he wanted. I thought that statement sounded extremely autocratic and arrogant. I remember him saying he'd reach out to those who share his goals. One wonders if this "plan" will continue now. I don't think he has truly been able to cognize the electorate's vast unhappiness!

[niallmac]

1. Will that be credit or debit?

Uh oh. Bank wants to talk to you on the phone.

[codjh9]

2. No, but I think he *may* realize he's not 'The Decider' any more. :^) n/t

[Canuckistanian]

3. I got your "political capital" right here

New Yorkers have such eloquent responses to this bullshit.

[MannyGoldstein]

4. That Was The Very Moment I Realized

That the train was about to go off the rails. An incumbent had just squeaked by his challenger, likely through flat-out fraud - and he was babbling about spending his political capital? Clearly a disconnect from reality.

[Lex]

5. Haha. Great minds!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=2644667&mesg_id=2644667

[young_at_heart]

6. Sorry....I didn't see yours!

But, it's worth reminding everyone nonetheless...especially the ultra-right!

[Lex]

7. No, my thread was waaaay back I'm sure.

God, Bush is such an asshole! :hi:

[jgraz]

8. Please, God, let Pelosi say this to Bush!

Payback is a bitch

[Clyde39]

9. Chicago Tribune: The Swamp---"Bush's capital is spent"

Watch for the president to set a new tone, not the unbridled tone of that last post-election press conference. Watch for the president to call for political reconciliation, a time of healing.

[young_at_heart]

10. "It is my style"........what 'style' exactly, would that be?

I left out this part, which IMHO, makes it even worse! "Let me put it to you this way: I earned capital and now I intend to spend it. It is my style". He also said in that speech that he had "the will of the people".