Obama Insists Big Government Is The Key To American Business Success

President Obama traveled to a Ford factory in Liberty, Mo., on Sept. 20 to promote his economic message: that (big) government is essential to American business.

His words were carefully crafted, but his speech showed hints of the "you didn't build that" message that angered entrepreneurs during his 2012 re-election campaign.

Obama claimed Republicans in Congress are damaging the economy with the threat of a government shutdown.

"[I]t’s important that we get it right in Washington because even though our success as a country is ultimately going to depend on great businesses like Ford, hard workers like you, government has to do some things," he said.

Terry989 - 9/25/2013 1:51:06 PM

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Obama spoke at a Ford plant, what does this have to do with car news?
Let's keep the politics of this nature where it belongs - - - Fox News.

mrcassis - 9/25/2013 3:53:43 PM

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Good God. Out of all news outlets you could have chosen, you choose.....Fox News?...LOL.

ParadoX - 9/25/2013 3:42:39 PM

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Well, all of the successful industries in this country operate with massive state subsidies. So I would say that is correct.

reaganeatbrains - 9/25/2013 10:25:55 PM

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"His words were carefully crafted, but his speech showed hints of the "you didn't build that" message that angered entrepreneurs during his 2012 re-election campaign."

is that referring to the single most manipulated/misinterpreted quote of his presidency?

anyone that was angered by his quote didn't hear it in context

mrcassis - 9/25/2013 3:51:58 PM

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Alright all fellow regressives and Ted Cruz wanna-be's. Lets all hold hands for our Autospies ritual..LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLets get ready to bash Obamaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ErnestHouse - 9/25/2013 6:26:28 PM

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This is not President George Bush's fault.

MBCLS07 - 9/26/2013 1:55:20 PM

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Yes, if only American auto manufacturers could operate as efficiently and competently as the DMV, public school system, State Department, IRS, Post Office, etc.

LexusHatersRideTheBus - 9/26/2013 1:56:01 PM

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What a toolbag!

jamesmhiggins - 9/26/2013 10:38:24 PM

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Where is the BIG government part of his comments? And the "you didn't build that comment"? Your credibility just went down the toilet. Obama's reference was to all the infrastructure necessary to support our efforts that is made possible only by the coordination only our government can manage. If you knew that fact you're a liar. If you didn't know it you're stupid.