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porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 09:27 AM Oct 2012

Anyone who thinks Romney "cleared the Commander in Chief bar" last night is either incompetent...

...or completely full of shit. The man they are talking about on that stage last night was a blathering creampuff who would have been eaten alive by any one of our enemies, let alone all of them. General Custer was a better leader in battle. Anyone who did not see his terrified, sweating and twitching awareness of just how deep in over his head he was before the world did not watch the debate.

Congratulations, President Obama. Four more years.

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Anyone who thinks Romney "cleared the Commander in Chief bar" last night is either incompetent... (Original Post) porphyrian Oct 2012 OP
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He didn't soil himself. As far as we know. DefenseLawyer Oct 2012 #3
Did any of the children hug him from behind after the debate? porphyrian Oct 2012 #5
Or vomit . . . fleur-de-lisa Oct 2012 #7
He was close a few times, it looked like. porphyrian Oct 2012 #14
Winner, winner! sellitman Oct 2012 #60
Obama has clearly been an exceptional commander in chief for the last four years keeganspaa Oct 2012 #4
Nice. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #9
Beautiful! treestar Oct 2012 #21
Beautiful job! SaveAmerica Oct 2012 #27
Very nice ornotna Oct 2012 #39
While I may be unhappy with many things.... President Obama has done the best he could Hemp_is_good Oct 2012 #42
The Dems controlled both houses for 100 days. Period. progressivebydesign Oct 2012 #43
I know, short period of time Hemp_is_good Oct 2012 #47
Yeah! ColumbusLib Oct 2012 #70
Great job, and welcome AspenRose Oct 2012 #81
...or both, of course. Lucy Goosey Oct 2012 #6
Excellent point. porphyrian Oct 2012 #10
Exactly. In a debate on foreign policy Shankapotomus Oct 2012 #8
... porphyrian Oct 2012 #11
Full of shit and incompetent is pretty much all of the MSM. nt laundry_queen Oct 2012 #12
They are making millions on ad time for both parties. porphyrian Oct 2012 #13
Yes. Yes it does. nt laundry_queen Oct 2012 #26
It certainly does! lonestarnot Oct 2012 #32
I can tell you one segment of the population who is rooting for him justiceischeap Oct 2012 #15
Exactly. They want the weaker President, and that would obviously be Romney. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #16
Mitt Romney approves of this OP MrScorpio Oct 2012 #17
Ha! He looked like he just wanted to go home. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #19
That's the face of someone who thinks he's a sports star of some type. We are providing this patrice Oct 2012 #33
BTW, that's probably a thumbs-up to Tagg, TTE, "I just saved Solamere for YOUR planet." nt patrice Oct 2012 #40
...or employed by CNN. regnaD kciN Oct 2012 #18
As mentioned above, these things are not necessarily mutually exclusive. porphyrian Oct 2012 #20
4 more years! sarcasmo Oct 2012 #22
You can say that again. porphyrian Oct 2012 #23
4 more years! sarcasmo Oct 2012 #25
... porphyrian Oct 2012 #28
My 2nd husband was a mega-corporate attorney. The guy on that stage with our President patrice Oct 2012 #29
I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw it. porphyrian Oct 2012 #31
It's the difference between a dull meat cleaver and a laser scalpel. nt patrice Oct 2012 #36
Ha! I thought so, but you wouldn't know it from the talking heads. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #38
The "cream" rises until it sours & it's stinking to fucking hell right now. nt patrice Oct 2012 #41
I especially loved watching Mr. President looking at that fool talk. Resembled a cool curious cat lonestarnot Oct 2012 #30
I'm pretty sure he was thinking "...you motherfucker..." at least once. porphyrian Oct 2012 #34
w/o a doubt at least twice! lonestarnot Oct 2012 #37
I noticed that- President Obama was really in his element last night, and you put it perfectly NBachers Oct 2012 #62
We won last night. Syria! n/t flamingdem Oct 2012 #35
We won't win until Nov 6th Hemp_is_good Oct 2012 #44
The trick is turnout; unless the race is very close, any attempt to steal the vote... porphyrian Oct 2012 #48
The problem is that the media has been saying it's close even when it's not Hemp_is_good Oct 2012 #52
I don't believe it is close enough for them to steal it this time. porphyrian Oct 2012 #55
They didn't in Ohio, or Florida Hemp_is_good Oct 2012 #76
The media will not save us, but the law is on our side. porphyrian Oct 2012 #77
No one who watched it and understood what they saw could honestly think otherwise. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #45
Romney is a laughing stock amborin Oct 2012 #46
Good thing he can afford to start his own business, because I doubt he'll be keeping his day job.n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #49
I'll take ProSense Oct 2012 #50
He's pretty sure he knows where China is, anyway. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #53
Im a veteran of the Iraq war, and I *RE-enlisted* last year _because_ President Obama is CIC pasto76 Oct 2012 #51
Hopefully, we'll get enough of Congress back to make it easier for him this time. Thank you. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #54
Please accept this peace advocate's honest respect for the differences between us. patrice Oct 2012 #57
Blathering is a word that sooooo suits him! nt valerief Oct 2012 #56
It's far more civil than the vulgarities I was shouting at the TV last night, anyway. porphyrian Oct 2012 #58
That's not an exaggeration; take it from one who knows because "it takes one to know one." patrice Oct 2012 #59
Cleared the Commander in Chief bar? oliverrams1 Oct 2012 #61
I certainly do, especially when it comes to defending our nation. porphyrian Oct 2012 #65
He was totally clueless. Jennicut Oct 2012 #63
Towards the end, you could tell he was trying extra hard to hear the questions... porphyrian Oct 2012 #67
We watched thru XBox onlyadream Oct 2012 #64
Both campaigns have millions more dollars the media wants, so they'll say whatever it takes. porphyrian Oct 2012 #68
I'm betting next time the Republicans will agitate for NO debates. WinkyDink Oct 2012 #66
I'm partial to melee combat cage matches, myself, but I don't think it will happen porphyrian Oct 2012 #69
paid hacks who will say anything librechik Oct 2012 #72
That seems to be the case to me. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #73
I think team Obama has a cure for people who are full of shit Hutzpa Oct 2012 #74
We're going to need a lot of it. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #75
Shameless self-promotion. Exclamation! n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #80
Repeat! n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #82
 

DefenseLawyer

(11,101 posts)
3. He didn't soil himself. As far as we know.
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 09:40 AM
Oct 2012

That was apparently the only way Romney could have lost the debate.

 

porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
14. He was close a few times, it looked like.
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 09:53 AM
Oct 2012

Did you notice that he refused to drink any water, even though he was obviously dying for some?

sellitman

(11,745 posts)
60. Winner, winner!
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:11 PM
Oct 2012

The Liberal Press should of smelled the foul odor that sweating, nervous loser was emanating last night if they were doing their jobs.

keeganspaa

(8 posts)
4. Obama has clearly been an exceptional commander in chief for the last four years
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 09:41 AM
Oct 2012

With two weeks to go until the election, it's time for the final push to help Obama get elected. I hope you can share this video, because I believe it's an important message that can help sway independents, and rouse the base. The video is a positive list of Obama's accomplishments that makes a strong case for how well Obama has gotten results. Thanks, and once again, please share!

Keegan Fife VerBurg

 

Hemp_is_good

(49 posts)
42. While I may be unhappy with many things.... President Obama has done the best he could
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 11:50 AM
Oct 2012

considering the congress he's had to work with.
I still would have liked Ried to have grown a fucking spine when the Dems had both houses. and there are many things I can point to... but overall yes, President Obama has done one hell of a job.

MY proof is I'm employed.

progressivebydesign

(19,458 posts)
43. The Dems controlled both houses for 100 days. Period.
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 11:52 AM
Oct 2012

Glad you have a job! SO many people I know are now working, buying homes, buying cars, expanding their businesses. In our town during the last 2 years of Bush, the restaurants were deserted. Now they have lines out the door with many new ones. The President has kicked ass.

 

Hemp_is_good

(49 posts)
47. I know, short period of time
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 11:56 AM
Oct 2012

and I was not happy that we lost 4 senators to the administration. (necissary yes, but still)
AND that Senator Franken (MY Senator yay) was delayed 100 days by that asshole norm coleman.

But it felt like they were afraid to DO anything with the power they had... and honestly that's why they lost the house. Which was the MOST productive session the house has ever had... ever.

that bit always tickles me

Shankapotomus

(4,840 posts)
8. Exactly. In a debate on foreign policy
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 09:43 AM
Oct 2012

Romney doesn't know where Iran is in relation to Syria????

No, not pass. That is epic spin.

It was a major FAIL!!!

 

porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
13. They are making millions on ad time for both parties.
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 09:51 AM
Oct 2012

They have a profit motive to make it seem like a close race for as long as possible. Unfortunately, that means that the truth and journalistic integrity have been thrown out. Does that make them whores? I think it does.

patrice

(47,992 posts)
33. That's the face of someone who thinks he's a sports star of some type. We are providing this
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 11:40 AM
Oct 2012

man an opportunity to work out childhood self-concept issues within a milieu that includes not only war, but also thermo-nuclear war.

Listen to what he said about Iran; it sounds EXACTLY like he's talking about football or something.

patrice

(47,992 posts)
40. BTW, that's probably a thumbs-up to Tagg, TTE, "I just saved Solamere for YOUR planet." nt
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 11:47 AM
Oct 2012

patrice

(47,992 posts)
29. My 2nd husband was a mega-corporate attorney. The guy on that stage with our President
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 11:36 AM
Oct 2012

last night had absolutely NONE of the QUIET inscrutable organic professional temperament and behavioral comportment of a man who has managed the high stakes negotiations that comprise deal making. Not. one. bit. of. "It."

 

lonestarnot

(77,097 posts)
30. I especially loved watching Mr. President looking at that fool talk. Resembled a cool curious cat
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 11:38 AM
Oct 2012

about to kill a bird. I love Mr. President!

NBachers

(19,438 posts)
62. I noticed that- President Obama was really in his element last night, and you put it perfectly
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:12 PM
Oct 2012
 

Hemp_is_good

(49 posts)
44. We won't win until Nov 6th
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 11:53 AM
Oct 2012

We still have to get past the voting machines.
That's what scares me so much... those fucking black boxes.

 

porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
48. The trick is turnout; unless the race is very close, any attempt to steal the vote...
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 11:58 AM
Oct 2012

...will be statistically apparent. Even though the media keeps lying that this is a close race (they are doing this for profit), President Obama is curbing Romney everywhere that matters. We already have record early voting turnout in multiple states. If you want peace of mind, vote early and encourage everyone you know to do the same. However, the President will win this election.

 

Hemp_is_good

(49 posts)
52. The problem is that the media has been saying it's close even when it's not
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:01 PM
Oct 2012

we KNOW it's not close... but they keep insisting it is.
so when they steal it, they can say "SEE SEE We said it was close!!!"

 

porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
55. I don't believe it is close enough for them to steal it this time.
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:04 PM
Oct 2012

In fact, I kind of hope they try, because they will get busted doing it.

 

Hemp_is_good

(49 posts)
76. They didn't in Ohio, or Florida
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 03:14 PM
Oct 2012

or a hundred smaller races too "unimportant" to be noticed by the media.
I'm worried for our democracy and liberty... or rather what's left of it.

 

porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
77. The media will not save us, but the law is on our side.
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 03:19 PM
Oct 2012

This is not 2000, and republicans have already been busted breaking voter registration laws this year. Some investigations are not yet over. Regardless, President Obama will win by a large enough margin that they will not be able to steal this election.

 

porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
45. No one who watched it and understood what they saw could honestly think otherwise. n/t
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 11:54 AM
Oct 2012
 

porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
49. Good thing he can afford to start his own business, because I doubt he'll be keeping his day job.n/t
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 11:59 AM
Oct 2012

ProSense

(116,464 posts)
50. I'll take
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 11:59 AM
Oct 2012

"completely full of shit" for $10,000, Alex.

Map: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021613355

“Gov. Romney was the one trying to avoid a catastrophic blunder. Ironically, he came closest by profusely sweating on stage and getting a few names and countries briefly confused.”

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021612329

pasto76

(1,589 posts)
51. Im a veteran of the Iraq war, and I *RE-enlisted* last year _because_ President Obama is CIC
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:01 PM
Oct 2012

I wasnt happy about re-enlisting under Bush back in 2007. My wife finally put down her foot. 4 years later, family and professional life allowed me to re-enlist. I knew as soon as I started thinking about it, I would not sign anything for a republican president.

President Obama has done the best job he can, with the hand he was dealt when he took office.

 

porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
54. Hopefully, we'll get enough of Congress back to make it easier for him this time. Thank you. n/t
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:03 PM
Oct 2012
 

porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
58. It's far more civil than the vulgarities I was shouting at the TV last night, anyway.
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:10 PM
Oct 2012

patrice

(47,992 posts)
59. That's not an exaggeration; take it from one who knows because "it takes one to know one."
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:11 PM
Oct 2012

Blathering is what many of us do when one is in over one's head. It's called a "snow job"; just overwhelm whomever with obfuscation and misdirection and hope that it "works".

oliverrams1

(60 posts)
61. Cleared the Commander in Chief bar?
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:12 PM
Oct 2012

I am so sick of hearing that he cleared the bar. Don't we as Americans expect a lot more than that?

 

porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
65. I certainly do, especially when it comes to defending our nation.
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:17 PM
Oct 2012

In that respect, there was only one choice for Commander in Chief on that stage, and it wasn't the sweaty used car salesman.

Jennicut

(25,415 posts)
63. He was totally clueless.
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:12 PM
Oct 2012

You could tell by the look in his beady little eyes and the sweat. He had no idea of anything that was discussed last night.

 

porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
67. Towards the end, you could tell he was trying extra hard to hear the questions...
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:19 PM
Oct 2012

...over his internal panicked dialogue.

onlyadream

(2,248 posts)
64. We watched thru XBox
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:17 PM
Oct 2012

and saw all the real time questions, which were always in favor of Obama by 60%, Rmoney would hover around 35%, LOL!!!
But, yet, they say the race will be neck and neck.

 

porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
68. Both campaigns have millions more dollars the media wants, so they'll say whatever it takes.
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:21 PM
Oct 2012

...just like Romney.

"Sure, baby, you're the best I've ever had!"

Whores.

 

porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
69. I'm partial to melee combat cage matches, myself, but I don't think it will happen
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:22 PM
Oct 2012

Yet.

librechik

(30,957 posts)
72. paid hacks who will say anything
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 12:49 PM
Oct 2012

close race is important to the MSM to keep up viewer numbers.

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