4um: Team Obongo - Another Clintonite Added- Peter Orszag

Title: Team Obongo - Another Clintonite Added- Peter Orszag - White House Budget Director
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URL Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/19/us/politics/18web-orszag.html
Published: Nov 25, 2008
Author: NYT
Post Date: 2008-11-25 12:09:12 by Jethro Tull
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Views: 905
Comments: 55

Ex-Clinton Adviser Is Choice to Head CBO

Peter R. Orszag, a Brookings Institution economist who served as a senior economic adviser to President Bill Clinton, was named yesterday to head the Congressional Budget Office, the nonpartisan agency that provides lawmakers with cost estimates for legislation and other budgetary analyses.

Incoming Senate Budget Committee chairman Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) announced Orszag's nomination, saying the economist was selected from three finalists who were interviewed Monday by a bipartisan team of congressional budget leaders.

Orszag is "exceptional," Conrad said in a written statement. "Not only is he an outstanding economist, widely recognized as one of the most able economists in the country, but he also has written widely on the many challenges facing the Budget Committee, the Congress, and the country."

Orszag also won praise from the outgoing chairman, Judd Gregg (R- N.H.), who called him "an excellent choice" and a man who "shares my deep concerns about the fiscal challenges posed by entitlement spending."

Orszag, an expert on Social Security, is a co-founder with Clinton Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin of the Hamilton Project, which seeks to address income inequality in the United States without hampering American competitiveness. Before joining Brookings, Orszag served as a special assistant to Clinton for economic policy and as a senior adviser on Clinton's Council of Economic Advisers.

Conrad said he would recommend Orszag in January to House and Senate leaders, who would formally appoint him to a four-year term. He would replace Acting Director Donald Marron, who has been serving in that capacity since Douglas Holtz-Eakin left the agency last year for the Council on Foreign Relations. Marron and Eugene Steuerle, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute, were also finalists for the job.

Where is this "change" the obamatards said was just around the corner??? And where did they slink off to anyway? Not that I miss them or anything.

Nehemiah 4:14 And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.”

The underlined comment must warm the hearts of the Os. Where are they? Most fled - their work here is done. Those that remain aren't capable of defending this clown.

Remember all the Obummerites who said that their hero would bring genuine reform because he owes nothing to the Clinton wing of the party? What do they have to say now that his cabinet is Clinton II?

There argument goes Obama is still better than McCain. They fail to recall that the nation dumped Clinton for Bush b/c he took the nation to war (Somolia, Bosnia, Waco) and placed layers of additional social programs onto the backs of people.

Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end.
Lord Acton

To defend what most sane people understand is indefensible is a job fit only for fools.

Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end.
Lord Acton

What does that pic have to do with his too-numerous-to-mention Clinton hack selections?

And then the Bush administration proceeded to give us even more wars and even more regulation (No Child Left Behind, the Patriot Act etc).

The people who voted for Obama as an antidote to Bush will be in for the same disappointment as those who thought Bush would cure us of Clinton.

I think Obama should go back to Kenya (where he was born) and see if he can help da bruthas solve their problems--that is, after they all get through dancing. He has even admitted himself he is not up to the job of being President. Even that thing he calls a wife admitted it but the thought police who run youtube deleted that one.

Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end.
Lord Acton

Obongo's Kenyan relatives are one Darwinian rung above the lovely Michelle. Talk about messing with sasquatch. Egad, what a swine.

Exactly. That's how the elite remain empowered. The RUBES of both parties are engaged in the "lesser" battle, and with each progressive selection we get a lesser, worse that the replacement. Of course this latest one is black so some psychological damaged whites think that's just dandy.

Clinton's economic team, somehow, was able to turn the enormous budget deficit that Poppy Double-You left behind into some decent SURPLUS. Then, Double-You Junior came about and totally f_ucked up the country, the economy included.

Now, smart a__es like you are squealing and screaming because Obongo is bringing back the competent technocrats that turned around the country's finances.

How stupid is that? Can you evaluate it, on a scale from 9 to 10 where 9 stands from extremely stupid and 10 is for totally stupid?

I suppose, in your non-existent wisdom, you're going to feel nostalgic about the good all double-you days when the white men and the rednecks were messing up things for everyone, regardless of race or pedigree.

Yeah, I would say that if the swine flu gets anywhere near her it could well take her out. Or mad cow disease could get her. Just sayin'.

Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end.
Lord Acton

Well gee, what we're seeing today on Wall Street is the magic wand Billy Boy used when, during his administration, the Glass-Steagall Act was repealed. Do some homework, you pathetic D-voting freak. That, more than anything, let loose these greedy hounds from hell that are now stealing our future.

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory" Dies ist gut

We can also thank the Clinton administration for using taxpayer dollars to bail out the Mexican Peso, and for NAFTA/GATT, which is the principal reason that GM stock is now worth zero.

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory" Dies ist gut

Yes, NAFTA did passed under Slick Willie. And GATT-WTO also. Not that the Rs haven't economic blood on their hands, but asshat Ds, who still pimp for the Bent One, need to come to these fights somewhat armed. They're an embarrassment.

The Republican dominated Congress went along with most of Clinton's trade and foreign policy, just as the Democrats in Congress have been giving Bush everything he wants.

That's why people who go around saying that D will cure R or R will cure D are a joke.

Just to make you aware of how stupid and uninformed you are, note that the act you talk about which, WITHOUT A DOUBT, is the root of all of today's evil, was initiated by GOP's and was offered to Billy (the Goat) Clinton to sign as a veto-proof bill (check the Wiki).

Anyways, I thought that the root of all evil, which completely destroyed the world economy was the few thousand Blacks who defaulted on their affirmative action mortgages.

The bill that ultimately repealed the Act was introduced in the Senate by Phil Gramm (R-TX) and in the House of Representatives by James Leach (R-IA) in 1999. The bills were passed by a 54-44 vote along party lines with Republican support in the Senate[8] and by a 343-86 vote in the House of Representatives[9]. Nov 4, 1999: After passing both the Senate and House the bill was moved to a conference committee to work out the differences between the Senate and House versions. The final bipartisan bill resolving the differences was passed in the Senate 90-8-1 and in the House: 362-57-15. Without forcing a veto vote, this bipartisan, veto proof legislation was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on November 12, 1999. [10]

So, let's go back to the discussion. You are stupidly bitching and moaning because Obama seems to be hiring some competent people who actually fixed the deficit problem when given a chance.

I'm afraid, my friend, that the 9-to-10 scale of stupidity on which I suggested you rated yourself is no longer good enough for you. Given the evidence at hand, you are A PERFECT TEN, as far as stupidity and small-mindedness is concerned.

Clinton signed the bill. If it was a disaster he should have tossed it back into the laps of the swine who pimped for it. Simple stuff.

The blacks you adore helped to destroy the American housing industry, not the global economy. I already took you to school on this subject. Do a search and get a clue :P

Very well, you can cover your ears and shout la-la-la-la-la and claim that you have an argument on this discussion but the facts are that you don't, even when you believe that you are on your turf. And the reason you can't win these debates is not me being so good (though that MAY be a contributing factor) but you and your crew of irrational Bushlovers being so wrong.

You, OTOH, voted for Kerry & Obongo, *and* you're now defending the Clinton appointees Obongo is appointing.

Isn't it time for you to get those kiddies of yours ready for Obongo Civilian Patrol?

You sound just like the wingnut Freepers who accuse everyone who doesn't like Bush or McCain of being an "Obama supporter" or a "liberal Democrat."

My friend, I already presented you with the historical (or in your case hysterical) record where you declared your unconditional love for Hillary. Do you REALLY want me to spend time and present you with your love poems to McCain and, possibly, double-you?

And do you at least BEGIN to realize how hollow your arguments are? You are blaming Obama for hiring economy experts who used to work for Clinton and were part of the process that turned a budget deficit into a surplus and, when presented with the contrast between the economic situation while Clinton was president to the disaster that Bush produce you... blame it all on Clinton because... HE DID NOT VETO A VETO-PROOF LAW????

How funny is that? You should be laughing at your self and let everyone know who the true Dunce is (you, of course).

My friend, those who are Bushlovers, and they know who they are, are a lot more so than I will ever be a 'socialist' or a 'commie' or a 'white guilter' or whatever crap they use as they have ZERO arguments for the stupid non-ideas that are advancing.

By the way, what exactly are their 'ideas'. I guess their message is: Nigga is about to boss us around, we're all doom. And Nigga's ugly and so is his wife. Is that it?

I don't remember reading a single pro-Bush post here, except for those from visiting disruptors from Freeperville who'd troll the site by posting anti-Ron Paul rants.

Would you care to show me a single pro-Bush post by JT, me, or any of the other Obama critics here?

Yep, H would have beaten Mc by a larger # than O did. Nice 'record' you have there.

Vast, nobody takes you seriously; you're in the tank for Ds. That by your own admitted voting record.

The rest of us did our turn, now time for Vast kids to face the music and the bullets.

Left out of this article is the connection of all but one of the Obama's economic team to Robert Rubin who is a certified criminal. Rubin was the CEO of Citi's private bank which has 100 billion dollars in assets. This money is mostly hot money from drugs, bribes, spies,gun runners and other such upstanding citizens.

The big banks launder a trillion dollars ayear in drugs, 500 billion dollars a year in bribes and almost 400 billion dollars in illegal weapons sales. They also help the official depositiry of the US (the NY FED) and the Treasury Secretary fulfill their role in stealing 4 billion dollars a week from unaudited federal spending. Besides their connection to Rubin did anyone notice that most of his team is Jewish?

Vast is intelligent enough to realize he has been had by Obongo and is a white guilter.

However, Vast has not enough character to admit to anyone that the guilters were conned.

He can't name one. And he must have about half the board on his filter because they don't worship the jug-eared clown he loves so much.

Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end.
Lord Acton

Yeah, I can wait while he digs up any of my posts that are "pro Bush." Not that he will ever find one. He just talks a lot of $#it. But then, what can you expect from someone who votes for an establishment whore and claims that the whore he voted for is a lot better looking than the identical twin?

Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end.
Lord Acton

I decided instead of complaining yet again about your cow birding your words yo header someone else's article, I'd post that instead.

I decided to ground my response in my very genuine feeling of appreciation for this very genuine and wonderful guy and his beautiful family.

I know you warp the rules because you loathe him, so this is a quid pro quo posting. I am not going to complain about what is intention based behavior. I'll just produce some of my own when appropriate.

Except he is human, has made his steps and mistakes and will continue to do so. This is just part of the baggage of being human.

Nobody makes the mistake of assuming anyone anywhere is better then the human being that they are.

Looks like high profile Obama supporters are not as forgiving of Obama's flaws and mis-steps as you are, Ferret Mike. All is not well in the Obama village of useful tools...

"Barack Obama accused of selling out on Iraq by picking hawks to run his foreign policy: Barack Obama has been accused of selling out his promises of change in US foreign policy by putting national security policy in the hands of establishment figures who supported the Iraq war"

If it has something to do w/the title of this article, and it displeases you, up yours you anal retentive freak.

Your perceptions are your perception, mine are mine. I am not going to be able to be in here much of this holiday season, but I have yet to feel any sense you "are kicking my ass" as you put it.

You let this election season hold you as an emotional hostage, I see no point to that and take what you say with a grain of salt, and I don't let it become personal.

I feel the way I do and believe what I believe, and have yet to see effective or compelling evidence or argument to move toward your advocacy.

I understand you better then you think, you have had real life experience that does come through compared to some I've known in here.

But as someone who has had it much rougher and more contentious then I have ever had in these shadow boxing dens of forums in many ways, I don't sweat the small stuff. And I don't ever feel heat from forums like these.

That is very much a clear reality check. I am bored in choir forums like DU and handle being outnumbered with a healthy percentage of opponents living for the low blow or even the back stab.

I am fascinated by this election as it has given me perspective and food for thought I don't share, but I find valuable. However, I have a job this and next month that is heavy in time demand and I have to go back to Seattle more then once on top of it, so to be fair to you I would say don't waste too much time sending rounds downrange.

I would love to engage right back, but I just won't be able to do much in that regard until Yule is over.

I hope you have a good holiday season, and try to relax and pace yourself. There will be plenty to talk about up to and through this inauguration on 20 Jan 2009.

Must've been taking his new Super-Dooper Turbocharged MegaBong out for a test spin.

That's almost as profound as the old standby, "You'd have done the same thing if you were me."

Yup, or "this will hurt you more then it hurts me." That saw of mine is old, but still appropriate in here when people confuse opinion differences with freind/foe on a personal level issues.

Ken Kesey was horrible to be around after his son died in a crash on his way to a University of Oregon wrestling match. He would reflexively attack and verbally maim anyone and everyone around him.

So much so it was very epic, Ken never did anything halfway. (This was a couple of years before I met him and started being a regular at his ranch in Pleasant Hill.)

A woman whom he scorched severely verbally one too many times finally got to him in a way that helped his healing process.

She said, and I paraphrase; "Ken, you can attack us all you want, but it is of no use. It doesn't matter what you or do to attack us with slights and snarls. We still love you and refuse to do otherwise, deal with it."

It was one of many things talked about allot at his wake, and he himself said that impacted him hard and made a difference. Ken had been a UO wrestler himself and it was like part of him died in that crash.

There is a bronze relief sculpture at the summit that is a memorial for Ken Kesey’s son Jed and Lorenzo West. Jed and Lorenzo were killed on the way to a wrestling match when the van they were in encountered white-out conditions and plunged over a 300 foot cliff.

Cliches are never appropriate, but have fun tossing them about. We realize the source.

Cliché is a French word, careful now. Using French might make you appear communist and a cheese lover to some in here. We wouldn't want that now. ;-D

That would be French, you tree-hugging, left wing, control freak wannabe. Hey, did u take O_I off filter??

Heh, I was gone that weekend to Seattle, I never said I would use the filter to put him on bozo, now did I?

The entire forum was on bozo because I knew I wouldn't be near a computer until I cam back home.

Pretty much because of your windmill jousting on an issue about the bozo I knew it would get a rise out of you to frame my "later, sucka" comment that way, my bad.