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It's pretty obvious around here that Obama can't do anything right...
And receive objective praise about something, without someone coming around and treating him like The Blackenstein Monster.
Pitchforks and torches, every single day.
You think that I want to get into fights with these people? They're so emotionally draining, that they might as well be wearing capes and hanging upside down in the belfry.
And let's not forget the trolls, wrapped up in bandages, trying to cover themselves up, as they shamble through the site, bringing chaos and destruction. Quite a few have been here since the ancient times, only to rise out of their tombs for special occasions.
Then you have those who turn into hairy creatures when the moon turns full and when the wolf bane blooms, infecting others with vicious, biting rhetorical attacks against the President.
You know what? It doesn't have to be Fall around here to have Halloween. It's like that 365 days a year, but without any of the fun, like trick-or-treating.
Oh yeah, I forgot about the Igors...
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President Obama promised us a socialist paradise. It's not here right fucking now ? THANKS OBAMA !
He could cure cancer today and some fool in GD would be screaming OMFG YOU CORPORATIST YOU DIDN'T CURE HEART DISEASE TOO ?
Every single bill from 2009 on sent to Obama has tried to get Keystone fast tracked. He has resisted it every way he could.
The GOP and Koch brothers know he has, they rave about it on their sites for not approving it and being a wild eyed liberal enviro-nazi!!!
But the uber Lefties don't want to know that he has resisted, in the line of the most dangerous manipulation being applied to get him to do it. Ain't that just so interesting?
I have posted extensively on this with many links over the years when I read the abuse.
They never reply, never change their tune, just go to another thread to post the same lies and misrepresentations.
Just check what they Rec and post and you know what they care about. It's always the same old libertarian talking points, nothing more, or else the 'former' Republicans who call the pack that get their Recs and their posts.
Just read one who carried on how Reagan was so much better than Obama, but says he's not bashing Obama!
If they do make a half ass retraction after a full bashing, it's only half ass and they never retract the bashing part.
Meh. They are dismissed.
The GOP and Koch brothers know he has, they rave about it on their sites for not approving it and being a wild eyed liberal enviro-nazi!!!
But the uber Lefties don't want to know that he has resisted, in the line of the most dangerous manipulation being applied to get him to do it. Ain't that just so interesting?
I have posted extensively on this with many links over the years when I read the abuse.
They never reply, never change their tune, just go to another thread to post the same lies and misrepresentations.
Just check what they Rec and post and you know what they care about. It's always the same old libertarian talking points, nothing more, or else the 'former' Republicans who call the pack that get their Recs and their posts.
Just read one who carried on how Reagan was so much better than Obama, but says he's not bashing Obama!
If they do make a half ass retraction after a full bashing, it's only half ass and they never retract the bashing part.
Meh. They are dismissed.
I've gotten pretty frustrated myself lately.
with people who are by nature, argumentative and easily ignited simply for the sake of argument and obstinacy.
Quite a bitter brew. 
Love those that only pop in here when it's one of their pet issues. Never seen that guy/gal in here before.
Jon Stewart Blasts Fox New’s Traitorous, Hypocritical Praising of Putin
On The Daily Show Thursday night, Jon Stewart ripped the Fox News network’s near-orgasmic love-fest with Russian President Vladimir Putin and pointed out the hypocrisy of the GOP propaganda channel calling Putin a “real leader” while referring to President Obama as a “dictator” for supposedly doing the same sorts of things.
Stewart asked, “What happened to these people as children that has enabled this love-hate relationship with authoritarian figures and the inherent cognitive dissonance that goes along with such a schism?”
Stewart also highlighted the embellished stories about Putin’s supposed toughness, mentioning the story about Putin shooting a tiger that had been trapped and put to sleep.
“For God’s sakes,” he said. “How, in a 24-hour news cycle, do you upgrade Putin from wrestling bears to tigers, anyhow? By tomorrow, it’ll be, ‘Putin once smacked the teeth out of a great white shark and made it blow him, while Barack Obama just sat there, wistfully, wearing Capri pants and a baby bonnet.”
He then mocked Sean Hannity for fawning over a picture of a shirtless “big, strong muscular” Putin riding a horse while President Obama is pictured riding a bike with a safety hat on.
http://progressivepopulist.org/2014/03/07/stewart-blasts-fox-news-traitorous-hypocritical-praising-putin-video/
From another excellent post by ProSense:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024726650#post32
A poster explained why the 'Hard Left' turns Americans off progressive and liberal ideas, as Libertarians are presenting themselves as being in charge. So things are becoming clearer.
On The Daily Show Thursday night, Jon Stewart ripped the Fox News network’s near-orgasmic love-fest with Russian President Vladimir Putin and pointed out the hypocrisy of the GOP propaganda channel calling Putin a “real leader” while referring to President Obama as a “dictator” for supposedly doing the same sorts of things.
Stewart asked, “What happened to these people as children that has enabled this love-hate relationship with authoritarian figures and the inherent cognitive dissonance that goes along with such a schism?”
Stewart also highlighted the embellished stories about Putin’s supposed toughness, mentioning the story about Putin shooting a tiger that had been trapped and put to sleep.
“For God’s sakes,” he said. “How, in a 24-hour news cycle, do you upgrade Putin from wrestling bears to tigers, anyhow? By tomorrow, it’ll be, ‘Putin once smacked the teeth out of a great white shark and made it blow him, while Barack Obama just sat there, wistfully, wearing Capri pants and a baby bonnet.”
He then mocked Sean Hannity for fawning over a picture of a shirtless “big, strong muscular” Putin riding a horse while President Obama is pictured riding a bike with a safety hat on.
http://progressivepopulist.org/2014/03/07/stewart-blasts-fox-news-traitorous-hypocritical-praising-putin-video/
From another excellent post by ProSense:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024726650#post32
A poster explained why the 'Hard Left' turns Americans off progressive and liberal ideas, as Libertarians are presenting themselves as being in charge. So things are becoming clearer.
forum that is more liberal and she says that it supports Democrats consistently. Ideas and people and how to effect policy to meet their needs are discussed. No 'ratfucking' ala Donald Segretti.
BTW, I linked my OP on that to some posts. That's what I'll do more from now on out:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/110215862
Yes, I see them. I'm not fooled.
It's been a great ride here and I don't regret the great people here such as in this forum, but I'm going to email her and hope she's online this week, although I doubt it. She's got a very busy life offline and it's almost impossible to catch her on the phone.
I'll check it out and see if I can wipe the stench out of my mind for a while. I'm sure my troll fan club will see this and high five each other. I'll post until I find a better place than DU, just to keep my mind active, but won't be making much effort. I have a lot of OPs waiting to be posted, but, meh. Anyone wants to use what I have in my Journal as talking points, please do.
I'll drop in after I get settled, post some pieces from there and will surely miss the great features the Admins made here. This isn't a GBCW post, though. I'll be around.
This place will never support any Democratic campaign or our causes again. You cannot organize under such hostile conditions and speak freely as is needed for that. The nonstop negativity and the outright misinformation we have battled here has destroyed our creativity. Period.
It's a shame that the excellent technical achievement which Skinner, EarlG and Elad worked hard to create suffered a hostile Libertarian take over. The big money finally proved that money equals speech, not people, and they beat DU.
The fact they are winning with Koch money behind them only makes them feel more proud of what they've done here. They are building their Ron Paul nation at DU. They will get more bold as time goes on, I've already seen long-time posters kowtowing to them.
Think about that for a minute, please. I'm not encouraging anyone to go, but understand what is coming. So many have left here, too many. Their voices are no longer heard.
I don't believe there are many Democrats left here of any kind, as the 'hard left' have revealed themselves as Libertarians now. They played both sides agsainst the other and are laughing at the Admins now.
See you guys later.
BTW, I linked my OP on that to some posts. That's what I'll do more from now on out:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/110215862
Yes, I see them. I'm not fooled.
It's been a great ride here and I don't regret the great people here such as in this forum, but I'm going to email her and hope she's online this week, although I doubt it. She's got a very busy life offline and it's almost impossible to catch her on the phone.
I'll check it out and see if I can wipe the stench out of my mind for a while. I'm sure my troll fan club will see this and high five each other. I'll post until I find a better place than DU, just to keep my mind active, but won't be making much effort. I have a lot of OPs waiting to be posted, but, meh. Anyone wants to use what I have in my Journal as talking points, please do.
I'll drop in after I get settled, post some pieces from there and will surely miss the great features the Admins made here. This isn't a GBCW post, though. I'll be around.
This place will never support any Democratic campaign or our causes again. You cannot organize under such hostile conditions and speak freely as is needed for that. The nonstop negativity and the outright misinformation we have battled here has destroyed our creativity. Period.
It's a shame that the excellent technical achievement which Skinner, EarlG and Elad worked hard to create suffered a hostile Libertarian take over. The big money finally proved that money equals speech, not people, and they beat DU.
The fact they are winning with Koch money behind them only makes them feel more proud of what they've done here. They are building their Ron Paul nation at DU. They will get more bold as time goes on, I've already seen long-time posters kowtowing to them.
Think about that for a minute, please. I'm not encouraging anyone to go, but understand what is coming. So many have left here, too many. Their voices are no longer heard.
I don't believe there are many Democrats left here of any kind, as the 'hard left' have revealed themselves as Libertarians now. They played both sides agsainst the other and are laughing at the Admins now.
See you guys later.
These Do-Nothings profess a commitment to social change for ideals of justice, equality, and opportunity, and then abstain from and discourage all effective action for change. They are known by their brand, 'I agree with your ends but not your means'.
~ Saul Alinsky