Who saw President Obama today in Michigan?

[babylonsister]

Who thinks he was just appeasing, or meant what he said? Who thinks he's a stooge, for anyone?

I think he was having a fine time celebrating progress.

Me, I celebrate, too.

:fistbump:

:toast:

And for those who wonder, read this:

A Comeback Story Americans (even the gop, but they won't) Should Love

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=433x393620

[Clio the Leo]

1. Who saw him? I BUNCH of EMPLOYED auto workers! That's who!

And bunch of JOYOUS, hoopin and hollerin WORKING Auto employees!

(and five DUers lol)

[Pirate Smile]

2. Hey, sista, you need video.

It was great. :D

Mr. Obama recalled that a year ago, with G.M. and Chrysler “on the brink of liquidation,” he could either have provided another bailout without strings attached as the Bush administration did, or he could have given no help at all. The latter is what the “leaders of the ‘just say no’ crowd in Washington” wanted, he added — though polls showed that many Americans, already fatigued by the financial bailout, also were willing to say no to the auto companies.

“I refused to let that happen so we came up with a third way,” Mr. Obama said, and officials forced the firms and unions in exchange for $60 billion to overhaul their operations and to require sacrifices from all parties.

Skeptics opposed a government takeover, Mr. Obama said, but he added to some laughter, “I didn’t want government to get into the auto business. I have enough to do.”

“I want you to remember, though, that if some folks had their way, none of this would have been happening,” he said. “This plant and your jobs might not exist.”

Afterward, workers were happy to tell reporters their stories of newfound hope, even some who had not supported Mr. Obama.

“There’s still a little fear here,” said Peter Orlando, 46, a Chrysler worker who identified himself as a political independent. “But a little fear is a good thing” to motivate people, he said. Naming Southern senators who opposed the bailout, he added, “The people that nay-sayed us, I’d like them to come and work in our shoes for eight hours.”

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4486474

[babylonsister]

3. Thank you; fantabulous!!!

[Lifelong Protester]

4. I thought it was a good speech and I was happy to see

all of the happy working folks that cheered him.

[nofurylike]

5. K & R and thank you for posting this! celebrating too! nt

[Hekate]

6. KnR Kickety-kick

:fistbump: :toast: :bounce: :kick:

[JNelson6563]

7. Didn't see him live, tho' I'm in Michigan.

Too busy up here in Traverse enjoying Michael Moore's Film Festival. Loved the footage and the news reports though. While much of the country has written us off, good to know the President hasn't!

Julie

[jenmito]

8. Here are the videos of his 2 appearances yesterday in MI:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/auto-industry-move

http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/fighting-american-auto-workers

[SunsetDreams]

9. Thanks Jenmito

looking now.