More common sense from the The White House

[striperman36]

The Prez says he wasn't told of the engagement, no one believes that? It's all his fault? Like how many people work in the White House?
Give it a rest, it was Cheney's idea anyway.

[Cool Beans]

When you are the Man in charge and the people that you appoint to act on your behalf screw up, it's your fault.

[Cool Beans]

The left blames Bush for every mistake made during his 8 years, from Abu Grahib, Gitmo, Iraq, Afghanistan to the Stock Exchange and the Housing crisis and even for 9/11 in some parts of the left. Obama is big enough to shoulder the blame for this. He left the idiot in charge of the plane.

[striperman36]

It is a totally stupid thing. Again it just seems like all the federal agencies knew, nobody said, Stoopid do you really think this is a GOOD idea?
And then nobody told the state and locals crap.

How detached is our governments from reality, regardless of the party or sexual preference.

[spence]

Originally Posted by Cool Beans

The left blames Bush for every mistake made during his 8 years, from Abu Grahib, Gitmo, Iraq, Afghanistan to the Stock Exchange and the Housing crisis and even for 9/11 in some parts of the left. Obama is big enough to shoulder the blame for this. He left the idiot in charge of the plane.

Bad analogy.

-spence

[Cool Beans]

Just seems to make sense to me, if you hire someone to act on your behalf and give them authority to make decisions for you, you are still responsible for any mistakes they make. You can delegate authority, but you can't delegate responsibility, thats why you should carefully pick those you want to make decisions for you.

[striperman36]

some administrative positions at carryovers from previous administrations.
I'd like to see any executive in business take that position.

[spence]

Originally Posted by Cool Beans

Just seems to make sense to me, if you hire someone to act on your behalf and give them authority to make decisions for you, you are still responsible for any mistakes they make. You can delegate authority, but you can't delegate responsibility, thats why you should carefully pick those you want to make decisions for you.

Responsibility isn't the same as culpability. Obama made an apology and said it will never happen again. Ultimately it was a gaff but not one that resulted in any real harm.

-spence

[striperman36]

Statement from Louis Caldera, Director White House Military Office, on Air Force One flight over New York


"Last week, I approved a mission over New York. I take responsibility for that decision. While federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state and local authorities in New York and New Jersey, it’s clear that the mission created confusion and disruption. I apologize and take responsibility for any distress that flight caused."


http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_...over-New-York/

[PaulS]

Originally Posted by Cool Beans

Just seems to make sense to me, if you hire someone to act on your behalf and give them authority to make decisions for you, you are still responsible for any mistakes they make. You can delegate authority, but you can't delegate responsibility, thats why you should carefully pick those you want to make decisions for you.

There you have it - Pres. Bush is responsible for torture.

[Bronko]

* This is not about Bush

[buckman]

Originally Posted by PaulS

There you have it - Pres. Bush is responsible for torture.

What torture?

[buckman]

Originally Posted by Cool Beans

The left blames Bush for every mistake made during his 8 years, from Abu Grahib, Gitmo, Iraq, Afghanistan to the Stock Exchange and the Housing crisis and even for 9/11 in some parts of the left. Obama is big enough to shoulder the blame for this. He left the idiot in charge of the plane.

To his credit He did say, that even though He knew nothing about it, he would never, ever do it again. Sounds fine coming from a 4 year old, but not the President of the United States.

They seem to have alot more embaressing screwups in the first 100 days then Bush did.

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by buckman

To his credit He did say, that even though He knew nothing about it, he would never, ever do it again. Sounds fine coming from a 4 year old, but not the President of the United States.

They seem to have alot more embaressing screwups in the first 100 days then Bush did.

In your opinion and that we know about