***Obama meeting with his cabinet now***

[dgibby]

Per CNN, President's cabinet meeting now re: McChrystal. President to speak after meeting. CNN will carry President's remarks live.

[AsahinaKimi]

1. Any live links on line?

I need a live link news source, anyone got one?

[gateley]

4. Both MSNBC and CNN usually carry stuff like that live. nt

[AsahinaKimi]

6. Tried there thanks!

Most of it is just video. Thought people might have some actual live broadcasts..sort of like what CSPAN does..or websites that carry CNN live..

[gateley]

7. Oh - I see what you mean. I don't personally know of any (except C-Span) but

that doesn't mean they don't exist.

If this thread has sunk when they begin the statement, I'll let you know because I'm sure CNN, MSNBC will carry that live.

[AsahinaKimi]

10. Thanks..

Wish I had bookmarked more of those websites that carry live news on line. But, when I did a purge a few months ago, due to a virus, I lost some good bookmarks.

[gateley]

11. Tune in now! They're getting "the tape" --

[blogslut]

13. Try this

http://www.tvpc.com/ChannelList.php

I usually choose that first MSNBC link on the list

[AsahinaKimi]

17. oh hey thanks

Will check it out.

[dixiegrrrrl]

12. cnn.com

[Swamp Rat]

2. thanks

keep the cube rats informed ;)

[dgibby]

8. Will Do!

How ya doin' Swampy? I've been thinking about you.

[gateley]

3. MSNBC hasn't mentioned it, so thanks for the heads up. Must be late and breaking

as MSNBC is giving the schedule for tomorrow's meetings.

[dgibby]

5. Blitzer just announced about 2 mins before I posted.

Wolf's now saying he assumes Obama is going to talk about either McChrystal or the judge's ruling about drilling in the Gulf, or both.


I'm betting Obama will not say much about Gen Ginormous McEgo, at least until after he's met with him.

[dgibby]

9. Blitzer just said the pool reporters were going into the cabinet room.

Meeting must be over. CNN just cut to commercial.

[dgibby]

14. Obama:

Wide ranging agenda:

Growing the economy

Encourage job growth

Help small businesses

Briefing on Iraq: on target for withdrawl

Gulf: measures being taken for capping well, clean-up, helping people affected

Energy: wake up call to country for new energy strategy, clean energy future, etc.


On the subject of firing Gen McChrystal: on his way to meet with Gates and Pres. I want to make sure I talk to him directly before any decision is made, my decision will take into account the mission in Afghanistan (I'm paraphrasing here, as he was talking very rapidly). He also said McChrystal used poor judgment re: the Rolling Stone article.

[livetohike]

15. Thanks for the re-cap

:hi:

[dgibby]

16. You're welcome.

My H.S. typing teacher would fall over in a dead heap if she could see how fast I was typing that. The shock would kill her!:rofl: :hi:

[Swamp Rat]

19. thanks. eom

[politicasista]

18. Read this

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=8612234#8614259