Jesus fucki8ng Christ - can you Obama haters see the GOP lunatics debate?

[banned from Kos]

These GOP assholes are completely detached from reality!

This is nutz!

[JoePhilly]

1. I liked when Newt said we need to be more like Chile!!

The right wing nuts seem to have missed that.

[Aerows]

7. They are in total meltdown

If the Republican Party had a brain at this point, they would do exactly what they are doing - taking it out and playing with it.

[rufus dog]

15. They didn't have a clue and in Defense of Newt

He meant it. The sad part is I started to explain it to a Newt supporter, his response, "so!"

Of course he looked a bit constipated so it did have some effect.

[FarLeftFist]

2. Every time they talk Obama's approval rating goes up.

[Aerows]

8. I know

This has to be the perfect storm of a "gathering of stupid".

[Suich]

3. I watched a little bit of it.

Seemed like it was mostly bashing Obama, not debating the differences between them.

[gateley]

4. Heard a snip from a Santorum spot today, and the ONLY thing it was promoting was

beating Obama. That's all they care about.

[Aerows]

9. He likes to talk a lot about "beating"

I'm thinking the man has more than a little issue with "beating it".

[RKP5637]

56. Yeah, he has some real sexual crises going on in his head IMO. It all gets more

than a little weird, analyzing what he says ... the man is strange.

[Aerows]

58. I don't want his finger

anywhere near my button.

[RKP5637]

59. LOL!!! Yep, he sure likes making motions with the finger.

[Aerows]

62. *smirk*

he can keep it where it belongs, which is the same place his thumb appears to be

[RKP5637]

63. Oh no, now you stuck that mental image in my head! no no no

[southernyankeebelle]

5. That is why I don't watch these debates because they are nothing but liars. Why work yourself up.

[banned from Kos]

6. yes, I am worked up.

thanks - really.

[Tarheel_Dem]

11. I refuse to watch 'em for the same reason.

[BlueCaliDem]

16. I agree with you

I don't watch these stupid GOP debates, either. They haven't come up with anything new other than vague promises of more jobs - much like the GOP did last November 2010 and fooled people into voting for them only to discover the GOP set policies into motion to kill jobs.

They're hoping they can copy the same campaign strategy.

"Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, well, you can't get fooled again." ~ Duhbya.

[Shankapotomus]

23. Exactly

What is this shit about blaming Obama when they won in 2010?

[BlueCaliDem]

28. The GOP is still fooling their know-nothing constituents

that Congress is innocent and the president is a monarch. This absolves the do-nothing Republican do-nothing congress of all sin - except, outside their mindless voters, everyone else knows why strong progress has been knee-capped: Republicans and Teapublicans in the House, and obstructionist, filibuster Republicans in the Senate.

Yes, I know, a lot of superlatives, but they're all deserved.

[99Forever]

26. Couldn't agree more.

The mix of lies, stupidity, and crazy is more than I care to witness.

[southernyankeebelle]

40. You can always tune into MSNBC and they will give us a recap. Then am always not disappointed

by the stupid things they say.

[99Forever]

41. Good suggestion...

.. watching those goons full on is just more evil than I can take.

[southernyankeebelle]

43. Me too. I watched the recap with Big Ed last night.

[Blue Owl]

10. A big greasy bucket of JFC

n/t

[BlueCaliDem]

17. I like that

JFC. Very clever.

[BlueCaliDem]

19. Oh, and since I'm writing

a young adult novel and can't use any foul language that isn't PG-13, this would fit nicely.

Thanks again.

[hootinholler]

12. There are no Obama haters here

Please edit your headline, I find it offensive.

[Wind Dancer]

39. +1

[snooper2]

45. Yes, there are some "haters" here...

And why would you find that offensive?

Were you REALLY offended?

Did your body language show a defensive position?
Did you get a cold chill?
Did reading the OP make you feel uncomfortable?

[hootinholler]

50. Please show them to me.

I found it offensive because it is directed at Obama Haters. It implies that there is a significant number of them here who thrive.

I could care less about the OP, but having been called an Obama Hater here, yes, I am offended by the notion that there are actual Obama Haters who are not dealt with and allowed to flourish here, which is patently false.

[snooper2]

54. So you're not a hater, and reject the notion that they exist here?

But you have been called a hater, and want all haters purged?

LOL

I guess being an Obama "hater" is subjective

[hootinholler]

60. The application of the label is subjective

To the point of being capricious. Actual haters are banned all the time by both the admins and the MIRT. Some of them who are a little sly even get to over 100 posts on occaision. These folk do not belong here. They are removed every day.

How is this hard to grasp?

Those who offer criticism based in fact are the life's blood of DU. I'm sorry that there seems to be a significant group of people here who are having trouble grasping that. But then again, I have these silly notions of honest forthright debate of actual issues.

I'm saying that actual Obama Haters do not last long on DU. True there seems to be the odd latent account that suddenly goes hot, but I really don't see DU overwhelmed by Obama Hatred the way some make it sound.

I work hard to be fair and when I am labeled a Hater it gets my attention.

[Arctic Dave]

13. Here's an idea, how about we stop with the

the 2012 victory circle jerk and start thinking of ways to fix the fucked up direction the country is heading.
Watching the clown show may be entertaining but it doesn't do jack shit about getting people working, fixing wall street or repairing the infrastructure.

[emilyg]

14. +10x

[joshcryer]

18. Elect Reps. Only solution.

[polmaven]

49. And a few more Senators, as well.

There needs to be a filibuster proof majority there.

[Scuba]

20. There's Obama haters here? I've yet to see a post that reflected that.

[lamp_shade]

21. Of course not...

[BlueCaliDem]

29. Heck no

and there's not a single post anywhere in DU on any thread that's ever reflected that. Ever never, never, ever.

[hootinholler]

42. I'm not aware of any actual Obama hater who has lasted any significant amout of time

Since you seem convinced of the opposite, can you show me even one?

[Scuba]

48. That's my position also.

[hootinholler]

51. Well, I go a bit farther than that

I'm tired of the label being applied to those who dare criticize.

I'm tired of seeing hidden posts labeled as Obama hate, when it is merely critical of that which should be criticized.

I'm further tired of the authoritarian tactics used to apply these labels.

But mostly I'm tired of having a President who seemingly refuses to fight for traditional Democratic principles.

[TheWraith]

64. Oh, boo hoo.

People have opinions other than yours! You're not allowed to make up smears out of thin air and have them treated as fact!

The "criticism" here has no basis in reality, which is why it gets taken to task. It's the same irrational, knee-jerk complaintism that's come with every single Democratic President of the last 80+ years, and been solidly and completely wrong all the time.

[hootinholler]

65. Thank you for demonstrating exactly what I mean.

You are not addressing the validity of the information on which criticism is based, but simple issuing a dismissal by label.

If you think there is no basis in reality for the criticism here, why are you not pointing out that lack rather than applying a label. That approach is rather authoritarian and I find it unthinking and offensive.

[WillyT]

68. Does That A Lot Ya Know...

Obama could fart the Star Spangled Banner in total at a podium, and certain folks would be in total awe of the virtuosity.

[hootinholler]

69. Personally, I'm more partial to Stars and Stripes Forever!

Nothing like a robustly farted Sousa march to stir the soul.

Why when the dude got to the tuba part, Man I'm not afraid to admit that I cried.

[raouldukelives]

32. Perhaps you haven't gotten the memo

If your against illegal rendition, drone strikes on civilians or corporate crime your a bad liberal and hate the President. As long as you don't ever question decisions and keep your head bowed you'll do fine.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

36. Hater onboard.

"...against illegal rendition, drone strikes on civilians or corporate crime..."

Call me old fashioned.

[jenmito]

38. OR...

if you supported Hillary in the primaries and still haven't gotten over the fact that she lost...

[dougolat]

52. Yes indeed

...and where's the bumper sticker with the REPtilian symbol and "Keeping Millions out of work so that one man will lose his job"? The focus on that, and thus keeping the crooked gravy-train rolling, sidelines dealing with real problems.
It's devastating to my water-cooler debate opponents. The REP clown-car is embarrassing.
But meanwhile, Wall St. crimes and war crimes go unaddressed, public airwaves and media are largely hijacked by monied interests that also fund the campaigns, and fretting about THAT is seen as disloyal.

[PVnRT]

37. All critics of the President are "haters"

Surely you knew that.

[CakeGrrl]

44. The technique is called

"flying under the radar".

[jpak]

46. LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!111

[eridani]

22. People who disagree with Obama on some policies therefore--

--want to jump from the frying pan into the fire? On what planet?

The most pukeworthy thing about this collection of maniacs is that they make Obama's moderate Republicanism seem desirable.

[mmonk]

24. Obama haters always watch those debates.

I don't. Thanks for reminding me I'm supposed to come back here after the elections. Pat's hunger strike brought me back a little ahead of schedule.

[Fumesucker]

25. Umm.. The Obama haters were *at* the debate...

What, were you not paying attention?

[kentuck]

27. What is the best way to fight lunatics?

[joeybee12]

30. UNREC...the title is flame bait...nt

[Jakes Progress]

34. And a master of its kind.

If this is really meant to drive discussion, the OP has serious maturity problems. More likely what you suggest.

[Life Long Dem]

31. Yeah, the repubs are messed up.

Last time around Romney couldn't even beat McCain, and you saw what happened to McCain against Obama. Thanks to Newt for pointing this out. "Why would you want to nominate the guy who lost to the guy who lost to Obama?" Newt asked a standing-room only crowd in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

[Jakes Progress]

33. Way to go after the Christian vote.

[bhikkhu]

35. I missed it - how many of them have a plan to end the wars? n/t

[GeorgeGist]

47. You need to watch?

[Aerows]

53. Uh, everyone with a shread of sanity sees this

Can you quit calling DU members "Obama Haters"?

There are bigger things to do for the Democratic party, and I get tired of seeing people stir up shit where there is none.

I love the Democratic party. I criticize Obama on occasion. Next.

[SomethingFishy]

55. Well thats gonna score you some votes...

You're really helping the Democrats with your suave way of drawing people into to voting along party lines. Perhaps you should become a campaign slogan writer...

"Hey Assholes, What Choice Do You Have"

"Hey Scumbags, at least Democrats are sane"

"Hey Haters, you better fucking vote for who we tell you.. or... or.. or I'll post messages on DU"




I'm sure the party is quite pleased with your support.

[Irishonly]

57. I havent seen a debate

I don't have the stomach for it. I don't think there are many republicans grounded in reality. Never have voted republican and never have missed an election.

[B Calm]

61. Everyone who watched the GOP debates are

now dumber.

[Rex]

66. Wow, haters gotta hate.

Sad.

[just1voice]

67. I seriously don't understand

I thought these boards were moderated. Calling out other DUers as "haters" doesn't get a post removed? I just got one removed for calling a person a "liar" after they said I was.

Go figure.