Of course it is what he meant to say. It's the same type of attitude that thinks a cradle-to-grave government leech, like the fictional Julia, is a good idea. Obviously, they think the only way women can make it is with the help of the government.
The context was as bad, if not worse, than the single statement, showing scorn for hard work and intelligence and praising government involvement instead.
But that’s beside the point. Even if we allow “you didn’t build that” as out of context, it resonates because it still tells the fundamental truth of what he actually believes and practices.
He said exactly what he meant.
I didn’t say what I said. If you think I said what I said, you’re stupid.
he meant that government provided the infrastructure for businesses to use. this is true, but take it one step further to discover that government gets it’s money from taxes, and guess who pays more in taxes: individuals or businesses? so government takes money from businesses and uses it to provide an infrastructure foe businesses to succeed. and when businesses do well, the government takes it all back in taxes.
ain’t it kinda like a model and only giving credit to the wardrobe?
Really, BamBam? I guess Elizabeth Warren didn’t mean it either.
Mmm hmmmm. Sounds like you both were quite ‘on message’ to me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOyDR2b71ag
Give it up, Politico. We all know what the communist meant.
Yeah, well, Obama...a LOT of people are regretting voting for you.
He meant that you do not own it and the government can take control of it.
Of course it is what he meant to say. It's the same type of attitude that thinks a cradle-to-grave government leech, like the fictional Julia, is a good idea. Obviously, they think the only way women can make it is with the help of the government.
The fact that the Dems are still trying to cover Zero’s ass six weeks after that statement speaks volumes. He wrecked his chances.
Hey Zippy, you have the right idea, we didn't vote you in there either.
LLS
Obama of Roanoke, we saw you coming!
If the voters decide to continue this direction, serious decisions will be made for the Producers in this nation. Those that can create wealth, can do it anywhere because success is a habit. This essential habit is clearly void in the ‘Progressive’ ideology.
what is, is.
bumpity uppity
Middle out speak? I'm pretty sure I have never made that statement. I have misspoken. I have lied. I have said dumb things, “my syntax” ??????? The poor and middle class use the word “syntax” all the time, don't they? Obama really knows how to relate to the middle class.
In a perfect world, all candidates would just express what they really believe. There would be no photo-ops of the candidate making their one-every-4-year pilgrimage to church. Nor would there be the staged hunting trip to show they like guns. They would simply step up and tell the audience what is in their heart.
When was the last time a Democrat actually told the truth on the campaign trail? Was it Mondale that said he would raise taxes? I would have a lot more respect for any candidate, regardless of the party, if they simply told the truth. Don’t tell me what you think I want to hear, tell me what is in your heart.
The “spread the wealth” and “you didn’t build that” is what is in Obama’s heart. And no amount of spin will change that, especially with 4 years of evidence to back it up.
Which is the statist premise of libtards that the government is more important than the individual for his own success, and the libtard collectivist premise that society and others are more important than the individual.
Only racists would say that Obama said what he said, after he said he said it but didn’t mean to say it.
/sarc