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BlueCaliDem

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414. Oh, I'm sorry. I thought this site was called the DEMOCRATIC Underground

Fri Jan 13, 2012, 11:38 PM

Jan 2012

and last I looked, President Obama is a DEMOCRAT. FireBaggerLake maven, Hamsher, is NOT.

So, being a Liberal Democrat, and being the wonderfully inclusive Leftist you are, why again should I be the one to have to leave? Especially considering I've been here four years longer than you?

>>>> As advertised on DU's front page:
"The best liberal discussion forums on the internet" >>>

No wonder it's infested with anti-Obama lefties here. This is new, but at least it explains a lot. This is also a HUGE mistake. Thanks for pointing it out to me.

Professional Left: Out to make Barack Hussein Obama a one-term president and to install Republicans back in power.

GOP/TeaBaggers/Rightwingers: Out to make Barack Hussein Obama a one-term president and to install Republicans back in power

Democrats: Out to ensure Barack Hussein Obama has a second term and to prevent Republicans from coming back in power.

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Harry Belafonte Says Obama Lacks "Moral Compass" [View all] xchrom Jan 2012 OP

Harry has lost his mind ensho Jan 2012 #1

No. He's just doing the KISS thing: BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #144

If I copuld K and r this reply DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #214

Thanks, DC. BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #278

WHo on DU is a Ron Paul supporter? Mimosa Jan 2012 #217

Constructive criticism is good. DEstructive criticism will guarantee a President Romney. BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #275

This is a site FOR THE LEFT Cherchez la Femme Jan 2012 #412

Oh, I'm sorry. I thought this site was called the DEMOCRATIC Underground BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #414

Democrats are only as good as their ACTIONS! kneedeepinthehoopla Jan 2012 #442

Obama is just as DLC as Clinton n/t eridani Jan 2012 #285

+1 golden. Whisp Jan 2012 #433

+1 also fortyfeetunder Jan 2012 #447

Your evidence for this is what? harmonicon Jan 2012 #152

Agreed! So now that MSM has chosen the Rep candidate... Xtraneous Jan 2012 #185

They did. On November 2, 2010. BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #277

Evidence? zipplewrath Jan 2012 #393

And you don't think the loud and continuous kvetching by so-called Liberals on teevee BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #394

Bullshit. Here in NC, Republicans won control of the legislature in 2010... WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2012 #415

Thank you for the information BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #449

Thank you for the information BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #450

Again, evidence zipplewrath Jan 2014 #457

"Tea Baggers, and a shift of the moderate/centrist/independent voters away from democrats." AAO Jan 2014 #456

And the polls zipplewrath Jan 2014 #458

It sure did turn me off. AAO Jan 2014 #459

Sorta the point zipplewrath Jan 2014 #460

Natch! AAO Jan 2014 #461

Fool. jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #2

No... fools Follow Leaders Unquestioningly fascisthunter Jan 2012 #86

Like you're doing now? BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #143

Obamahaters? Wind Dancer Jan 2012 #151

And both you and I have been here long enough BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #207

do it then and do it as you said "in this thread alone" SwampG8r Jan 2012 #280

Whaaaaaaat? Xtraneous Jan 2012 #188

A disingenuous response, at best BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #209

Disagreeing with him doesn't necessarily make you a hater. In fact I consider it an insult totodeinhere Jan 2012 #200

LOL... defend the criticism! If Not... fascisthunter Jan 2012 #203

Well, at least I know why YOU BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #210

lol fascisthunter Jan 2012 #229

lol BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #333

Why, exactly, should anyone try to defend Obama from such an egregrious character assassination? jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #227

That's sad hyperbole fascisthunter Jan 2012 #230

Ironically... jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #234

nope... fail... have a good evening fascisthunter Jan 2012 #238

Belafonte has the cred and has walked the walk for decades Mojorabbit Jan 2012 #286

He has never held elective office BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #338

I am sorry but I totally disagree. I am amazed every day at how Mojorabbit Jan 2012 #362

Disagree all you want BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #373

how is he doing with the independents? SwampG8r Jan 2012 #279

31% approval with independents. OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #345

According to that poll you've linked to, 41% not 31% BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #351

Pure independent- 31% OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #366

To be fair, you didn't mention PURE Independent BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #371

The poll I cited OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #372

I really don't care who cited the poll first BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #374

It's not who cited it first, OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #377

Taken out of context BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #392

Please explain the context. OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #400

You consider yourself a smart cookie BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #401

Funny MinervaX Jan 2012 #305

Maybe it's because we're on a DEMOCRATIC site? BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #341

Read Chris Hedges 'Death of the Liberal Class' MinervaX Jan 2012 #347

Liberal is the generic word for anything not Republican these days. BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #355

Here comes the BOG RetroLounge Jan 2012 #426

maybe someone should tally his bananas Whisp Jan 2012 #3

hahaha! nt babylonsister Jan 2012 #8

He has said this at least five other times and each time, it is BREATHLESSLY posted here Number23 Jan 2012 #138

What on earth is "support" supposed to mean in this context? harmonicon Jan 2012 #154

saying Obama 'lacks moral compass' is much more than criticism Whisp Jan 2012 #156

He didn't just say that one sentence and walk away. harmonicon Jan 2012 #170

I bet many wish he did! Whisp Jan 2012 #178

Yes, it's clear that you wish that. harmonicon Jan 2012 #184

Why do you say Bush, Cheney, Wolfowitz, and Rumsfeld lacked a moral compass? OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #257

awesome! nt TruthBeTold65 Jan 2012 #149

Please show some respect for a man who - in so many ways - would make you... ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #218

well if I'm a flea, then you might be a molecule on a flea's butt Whisp Jan 2012 #367

I always show respect to the President. What's your excuse? ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #408

and I don't show much respect to Whisp Jan 2012 #409

In other words, you're lashing out at everyone for the words of a few... ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #418

well i guess that settles that! Whisp Jan 2012 #419

If that's not it, what is it? Why don't you care if you slam your fellow Dems, whether they... ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #422

Is that all you have? Spite? No respect for anybody? ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #423

no respect for Anybody... Whisp Jan 2012 #424

Nothing I could find using the search function. ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #427

OMG!! why you.... Whisp Jan 2012 #431

Of course not. ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #437

Keeping it classy as usual RetroLounge Jan 2012 #434

yah, you should talk to him. Whisp Jan 2012 #435

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #436

Here comes the BOG RetroLounge Jan 2012 #425

well, harry, you can pull the lever for the mittster....who never had a moral compass spanone Jan 2012 #4

Lame response, and I'm sorry to say it n/t Mira Jan 2012 #134

Speak the truth, Harry izquierdista Jan 2012 #5

incredible. the fanboys and grrls just howl if there isn't sufficient love. roguevalley Jan 2012 #118

Great post. kath Jan 2012 #255

not at all, darling. thank you. roguevalley Jan 2012 #266

you are right SwampG8r Jan 2012 #283

Spot on. I think you are right about it tomg Jan 2012 #306

Indeed - And if he does have one - it's all wonky right now slay Jan 2012 #269

Harry Belafonte has done it now. Autumn Jan 2012 #6

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #7

Disgusting. MineralMan Jan 2012 #11

I agree. That is a truly revolting post. Number23 Jan 2012 #140

Throw him under the bus. Octafish Jan 2012 #9

i love this photo..and was trying to upload it..thanks for doing this xiamiam Jan 2012 #17

Great photo! Cali_Democrat Jan 2012 #31

Excellent point -- will be lost on most here _ed_ Jan 2012 #40

Throw him under a bus? Cannikin Jan 2012 #58

Im 99.999% sure that was sarcasm. FarLeftFist Jan 2012 #77

It's an expression, used sarcastically. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #88

Please know I've never wished death on anyone whose opinions differ from mine. Octafish Jan 2012 #114

My apologies....I'm not sure why, but I've been sarcasm/irony impaired Cannikin Jan 2012 #128

Oh my God! Is that a picture of him with MLK??! Number23 Jan 2012 #141

I hope not. Obama has been deficient in many areas of leadership. Octafish Jan 2012 #159

I was talking about Belafonte. You seem to have misread -- EVERYTHING Number23 Jan 2012 #165

The correct term is jumping under the bus! whistler162 Jan 2012 #186

What could old Harry know about anything? Mimosa Jan 2012 #196

Thanks for the link - I've never seen that slay Jan 2012 #271

Andrew Young was thrown under, too? WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2012 #416

That cinches it. Belafonte is obviously a fringe purist who doesn't know how politics work. TransitJohn Jan 2012 #262

Great photo of two great men slay Jan 2012 #270

Well, I disagree with Mr. Belafonte. young but wise Jan 2012 #10

Mr. Belafonte is an idiot. Itchinjim Jan 2012 #12

An idiot who used to hang around with _ed_ Jan 2012 #41

Charlton Heston also hung around with MLK . Itchinjim Jan 2012 #147

It really is lamentable to see such profound ignorance about Harry Belafonte posted here, EFerrari Jan 2012 #235

Well a good way for Harry to educate America about his life is for him to run for POTUS. Itchinjim Jan 2012 #296

And I bet, as with everything else, you'd be wrong about that, too. n/t EFerrari Jan 2012 #336

If you say so, honey Itchinjim Jan 2012 #365

I don't think Harry Belafonte has anything to prove _ed_ Jan 2012 #302

Until Mr. Belefonte accuses Condeliza Rice, Colon Powell, and Clarance Thomas Itchinjim Jan 2012 #304

Come to think of it, _ed_ Jan 2012 #307

Nice use of Godwin's law. Itchinjim Jan 2012 #309

Nice way avoid my response _ed_ Jan 2012 #313

Ouch! Itchinjim Jan 2012 #319

Seems to me that Godwin's Law is more often than not LanternWaste Jan 2012 #317

If you took 10 seconds to do a little research PA Democrat Jan 2012 #322

I knew that. That's why I didn't mention him. Itchinjim Jan 2012 #327

Yeah, right. Because you were also wrong about Rice & Powell. PA Democrat Jan 2012 #329

Triple ouch!!!! Itchinjim Jan 2012 #330

Actually he had a much harsher assessment of Rice & Powell. He called Powell a "house slave" PA Democrat Jan 2012 #326

Double ouch! Itchinjim Jan 2012 #328

He is way ahead of you. You might want to look things up before you post Mojorabbit Jan 2012 #368

"Short term political gain"? CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #259

Some of the posts are quite foul. ronnie624 Jan 2012 #268

No, there isn't. n/t EFerrari Jan 2012 #261

And Obama is a Chicago, ivy leagued educated, yuppy. Beacool Jan 2012 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author Itchinjim Jan 2012 #153

and here i was afraid the banky would come back marked "return to sender" dionysus Jan 2012 #157

Thank you, sweets!!!! Beacool Jan 2012 #211

the hollidays were quite relaxing... i got to visit maine, and santa was kind. how about you? dionysus Jan 2012 #410

I went to FL, AL & GA. Beacool Jan 2012 #438

ooh, quite the jetsetter... dionysus Jan 2012 #444

You know how it is; places to go, people to see............ Beacool Jan 2012 #445

but do you have a special airplane banky? dionysus Jan 2012 #448

No, I don't. Beacool Jan 2012 #453

Actually DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #281

Thank you. CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #346

WOO! Great post! I'd rec it if I could. n/t jenmito Jan 2012 #375

I know Obama's life history. Double ditto for Hillary's. Beacool Jan 2012 #439

and you were the one DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #440

Please, save it. Beacool Jan 2012 #443

You have no idea who you are talking about. EFerrari Jan 2012 #111

Way to go... ljm2002 Jan 2012 #124

Here comes the BOG RetroLounge Jan 2012 #428

Mr. Belafonte has more to say about President Obama, if anyone cares to read. Arkansas Granny Jan 2012 #13

This man is awesome Autumn Jan 2012 #14

Incredibly life. Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #21

Thank you for posting that. Solly Mack Jan 2012 #59

I have always liked Belafonte. Beacool Jan 2012 #69

if only adulatory posts are allowed SwampG8r Jan 2012 #287

Hi, Swamp!!! Beacool Jan 2012 #316

very nice SwampG8r Jan 2012 #352

Wow, lucky you!!! Beacool Jan 2012 #406

Belafonte is right about many things. But, if the quote re JFK represents his views, he's wrong. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2012 #104

I do care to read. LiberalAndProud Jan 2012 #121

A much better article. ronnie624 Jan 2012 #273

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Jan 2012 #15

i want to share one of my favorite photos of Harry and Dr King, xiamiam Jan 2012 #16

You have to upload the photo to the internet first... immoderate Jan 2012 #50

thank you..nt xiamiam Jan 2012 #61

What many of us have been saying here for a long time. Sad, but true. n/t truth2power Jan 2012 #18

Sounds like a republican treestar Jan 2012 #19

If not then marions ghost Jan 2012 #25

Obama has those things treestar Jan 2012 #30

Harry is confused about how the system works. Autumn Jan 2012 #33

Glad to be able to amuse you and give you a good laugh treestar Jan 2012 #35

Harry was an activist before he was a singer... immoderate Jan 2012 #52

You are kind to explain that. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #56

No problem. As the late, great Sam Kinnison used to say... immoderate Jan 2012 #57

Why is it that singers are so precious and special? treestar Jan 2012 #96

Didn't alert, won't, don't generally... JackRiddler Jan 2012 #117

+1 Wind Dancer Jan 2012 #160

I really don't care "who" anyone is treestar Jan 2012 #167

But you're not criticising what Belafonte says, you're just taking pot shots at him dflprincess Jan 2012 #237

Precious Harry can never be criticized treestar Jan 2012 #241

Projection much? scarletwoman Jan 2012 #258

no... it's precious Obama and you can't handle any of it fascisthunter Jan 2012 #395

That sounds an awful pecwae Jan 2012 #297

Obama got himself into politics... ljm2002 Jan 2012 #127

I'm not saying Obama can't be criticized treestar Jan 2012 #169

No, dear, I am not saying that "precious Harry" cannot be criticized... ljm2002 Jan 2012 #176

You're giving Harry sacred cow status treestar Jan 2012 #246

He's the new Glen Greenwald. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #263

"The new Glen Greenwald" PA Democrat Jan 2012 #299

What of people who participated in the civil rights struggle, who support the President? treestar Jan 2012 #339

They should be treated with an equal amount of respect. PA Democrat Jan 2012 #344

Treestar, it's generational Mimosa Jan 2012 #455

Oh gee, I am obviously not nearly as knowledgeable on the subject as you are. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #340

LOL. Let me know when those $20 MM of Harry Belafonte commercials air. PA Democrat Jan 2012 #356

Didn't know that treestar Jan 2012 #95

Yes, he's a leftist, and he sees Obama as a corporatist. immoderate Jan 2012 #103

Amy Goodman did a great interview with Harry Belafonte last year PA Democrat Jan 2012 #115

Good clip. immoderate Jan 2012 #137

How well I remember Mimosa Jan 2012 #197

isnt he the sweetest guy? SwampG8r Jan 2012 #288

Harry has put on his comfortable shoes and walked the walk, Autumn Jan 2012 #55

Sorry but there's no way he knows as much about government, politics, or law treestar Jan 2012 #98

What you don't know about Belafonte could fill an encyclopedia. Beacool Jan 2012 #70

So what, it is what he says not who he is treestar Jan 2012 #97

"You're trying to create sacred cow status for a person." ljm2002 Jan 2012 #129

Better than brooking no criticism of Harry or Matt Damon or Glen G. or whoever treestar Jan 2012 #166

Bull puckey. ljm2002 Jan 2012 #179

I did respond to substance, stating treestar Jan 2012 #242

You just need to stop on this topic -- Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #76

I see what you're saying in terms of morality, it's the republicans who want children to starve, FarLeftFist Jan 2012 #80

Really? Politics... choie Jan 2012 #26

Politics is not about pure principles treestar Jan 2012 #32

Compromise?? choie Jan 2012 #73

In life, but in politics you have to compromise treestar Jan 2012 #101

Well said, itsnotaboutu Jan 2012 #212

Yeah, they're always complaining about the president being too corpo-conservative Doctor_J Jan 2012 #36

No-- YOU sound like a Republican. Marr Jan 2012 #45

Somebody had to say it! nt Romulox Jan 2012 #65

He's obviously a Republican _ed_ Jan 2012 #47

Right. "Morality" (scare quotes yours) is for jerks. nt Romulox Jan 2012 #64

Wow. Says pretty much everything one needs to know about your worldview. Maven Jan 2012 #91

"morality is not politics" Bonobo Jan 2012 #187

Here comes the BOG, oh yes, indeed! RetroLounge Jan 2012 #429

Mr. Belafonte always calls it the way he sees it -- Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #20

.... emilyg Jan 2012 #62

"He has all the smarts and ability to get the job done. He just has to do it.�� bigtree Jan 2012 #22

I ProSense Jan 2012 #23

Harry means compass as something that guides his actions Doctor_J Jan 2012 #38

Well, ProSense Jan 2012 #43

"Repeat: Everyone has flaws" girl gone mad Jan 2012 #74

Hmmm? ProSense Jan 2012 #84

Those are Obama's flaws? hootinholler Jan 2012 #105

Obama's only flaw according to ProSense is that his supporters are insufficiently supportive! PA Democrat Jan 2012 #130

That's one of the best ever. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #180

So we, as you offer, should just give the NDAA a chance? Vinnie From Indy Jan 2012 #120

no no nothing to see here folks SwampG8r Jan 2012 #289

and the BOG is now here and complete RetroLounge Jan 2012 #430

Under the hope mobile you go, Harry. Cali_Democrat Jan 2012 #24

The "hope mobile", eh? CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #348

Of course the critics can be criticized Cali_Democrat Jan 2012 #390

I agree with Harry Belafonte, and I suggest Ron Green Jan 2012 #27

You're right. Never underestimate the depth of ignorance. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2012 #106

Howling ignorance, indeed. Even here on DU, the lack of knowledge (or even the skill to look Nay Jan 2012 #298

Harry Belafonte speaks the truth. K&R woo me with science Jan 2012 #28

Obama = Bush Swede Jan 2012 #29

10,000th time? Really? From one of Obama's champions in the JackRiddler Jan 2012 #37

Why the swarm? Why can't people just disagree with him? JackRiddler Jan 2012 #34

I ProSense Jan 2012 #39

Not personal. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #53

Well, ProSense Jan 2012 #119

Yes. To say as you did that JackRiddler Jan 2012 #123

Oh ProSense Jan 2012 #125

I'd suggest consulting a dictionary first PA Democrat Jan 2012 #133

It's ProSense Jan 2012 #135

Not a definition for moral compass. You linked to the definition of SOUL, PA Democrat Jan 2012 #136

Hmmm? ProSense Jan 2012 #139

Hmmmm, indeed. PA Democrat Jan 2012 #158

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/moral+compass ljm2002 Jan 2012 #205

He did not say what you claim. Disgusting tactic, and to use it against a flat out Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #213

What ProSense Jan 2012 #224

Then just disagree with it. What you did was rewrite what he said, then you disagreed with Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #335

Harry is an intelligent, well informed and wise, as long as he's saying things hughee99 Jan 2012 #44

Folks that are not fit to shine Mr. Belafonte's shoes -- Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #48

They're either very young, Cameron27 Jan 2012 #100

Right! jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #173

No, sorry Cameron27 Jan 2012 #208

Amen. It helps to remember what it was like during the late 1950s. n/t Mimosa Jan 2012 #202

This is the new DU, woo me with science Jan 2012 #60

I just stopped in Horse with no Name Jan 2012 #81

If you're looking for a forum where unsubstantiated proclamations that the Democratic president jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #181

Nonsense. There are several attempts to discuss the moral implications of policy in this thread. woo me with science Jan 2012 #199

Fair enough. jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #216

+1000 countryjake Jan 2012 #267

thank you G_j Jan 2012 #272

Great points, and Harry Belafonte also acknowleged the daunting challenge of Republican opposition PA Democrat Jan 2012 #300

Did he say 'has no moral compass' or 'has lost his moral compass'?? sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #383

well said paulk Jan 2012 #71

Good point. It's like flypaper catching them all at once. Now I've got some work to do. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2012 #109

I've taken up your suggestion. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #182

unfortunately paulk Jan 2012 #292

i had only 9 of them SwampG8r Jan 2012 #290

Great post. Union Scribe Jan 2012 #78

How many of those negative responses are from James O'Keefe? We'll never know. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2012 #107

You know the answer but I'll add my opinion just1voice Jan 2012 #108

Sounds like free Rethug comments re: stereotype of a black star from the 50s, 60s. Mimosa Jan 2012 #198

Can we say that "Harry lost HIS moral compass?" JoePhilly Jan 2012 #222

So let's review what you seem to be excusing. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #245

Let's go item by item ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #369

Inventory of an intellectual bankruptcy. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #385

Cool ... I bet I'll like the folks on your ignore list. JoePhilly Jan 2012 #386

The announcement was meant as an offer. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #389

All the best to you also ... and no, I won't ignore your posts. JoePhilly Jan 2012 #391

No. bvar22 Jan 2012 #343

The swarm is on those who disagreed treestar Jan 2012 #404

Amazing how quickly a "national treasure" can become an object of scorn around here. Marr Jan 2012 #42

There's a LOT of that here these days. Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #49

Cult of Personality Underground nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2012 #83

Yep. kath Jan 2012 #254

That is what happens in the absence of a Moral Compass. bvar22 Jan 2012 #112

Nicely done. a simple pattern Jan 2012 #132

Well said. nt woo me with science Jan 2012 #276

Ouch, that's gonna leave a mark. OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #293

Amazing is too kind, Marr PA Democrat Jan 2012 #122

How dare Mr Belafonte speak... 99Forever Jan 2012 #46

Cornel West on Fox: ProSense Jan 2012 #51

Prof West says we should vote for re-election due to the Repuke stable of psychos Doctor_J Jan 2012 #79

Hey ProSense Jan 2012 #126

I happen to see West on Hannity last night grantcart Jan 2012 #131

Posted by a fox "News" addict Doctor_J Jan 2012 #228

so clicking through and seeing West on Hannity now qualifies as an addiction? grantcart Jan 2012 #239

hey now ... SwampG8r Jan 2012 #291

It is instructive to see how you have turned to Hannity and Fox News to forward your commentary. xocet Jan 2012 #294

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #54

Hm. Well, Harry's earned the right not only to have an opinion, but to shout it as loud as he cares Robb Jan 2012 #63

I don't always agree with Belafonte, but he has *earned* my respect as a powerful Romulox Jan 2012 #66

There is a fine line between moral compass and moral collar and leash....nt Evasporque Jan 2012 #67

No, there really isn't. nt EFerrari Jan 2012 #284

Morality, ethics, honesty, is something that politicians proclaim..but ignore. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2012 #68

Well that is his opinion. WI_DEM Jan 2012 #75

Lord, Lord, Stop the Carnival; rug Jan 2012 #82

I always liked Harry Belafonte. Now, I'm reminded why. K&R (nt) T S Justly Jan 2012 #85

Too Much Truth in His Words fascisthunter Jan 2012 #87

Sure. Knock Harry. If honor, morality, and truth don't mean anything to you. Jakes Progress Jan 2012 #89

Spot on Harry. n/t Ganja Ninja Jan 2012 #90

*****OP ONLY TELLS HALF OF WHAT BELEFONTE SAID***** uponit7771 Jan 2012 #92

yes, more of it was posted up thread. xchrom Jan 2012 #93

I disagree with him, but let's stop with all the hyperbole and under-the-bus-throwing. nt boxman15 Jan 2012 #94

It's ProSense Jan 2012 #99

Are the same people making excuses for Ron Paul also arguing Obama has no 'moral compass'? Octafish Jan 2012 #116

Where to start... ljm2002 Jan 2012 #142

Ah ProSense Jan 2012 #171

The post you are referring to... ljm2002 Jan 2012 #190

Well, ProSense Jan 2012 #193

Bless his heart. one_voice Jan 2012 #102

Obama's Army bvar22 Jan 2012 #110

k&r Starry Messenger Jan 2012 #113

I love Mr. Belafonte, love his music... Spazito Jan 2012 #145

One of the best replies in this thread. politicasista Jan 2012 #172

Thank you and ... Spazito Jan 2012 #177

... politicasista Jan 2012 #189

Wise words from a man who has far more cred than Obama does MadHound Jan 2012 #146

far more cred than Obama? Whisp Jan 2012 #150

You obviously don't know a damn thing about what Belafonte has done in his life MadHound Jan 2012 #155

this has got nothing to do with what 'he has done with his life' Whisp Jan 2012 #161

Ah, but it is what he has done with his life, MadHound Jan 2012 #162

and if he said Obama was doing great Whisp Jan 2012 #163

I would certainly listen to what he has to say, MadHound Jan 2012 #164

See, here's the problem in what you do... JackRiddler Jan 2012 #174

As someone else has already said, yes, he has far more "cred" than Obama. harmonicon Jan 2012 #168

and someone else here already said Whisp Jan 2012 #175

Enjoy your dream world. harmonicon Jan 2012 #183

Great Post fascisthunter Jan 2012 #204

Did your left foot help fund the program that allowed Obama Sr to come to study in Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #223

I note that you did not answer me. Did your left foot fund the program that got Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #325

look, Belafonte has done a lot of positive things. Whisp Jan 2012 #357

"Whithout Belafonte, there would not be a black president of the US." Number23 Jan 2012 #192

Without Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte to pave the way... Mimosa Jan 2012 #201

Laughable. Why not say without Jimmy JJ Walker there'd be no Obama either? Number23 Jan 2012 #206

An actual fact regarding this esteemed elder and the President's father: Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #219

I wish to all that is holy that you would stop running around DU Number23 Jan 2012 #225

Obama's not a time lord, you know? harmonicon Jan 2012 #233

"without Belafonte, Obama wouldn't have ever even been born." Number23 Jan 2012 #240

Trust me. I'm not the one who sounds unhinged. nt. harmonicon Jan 2012 #244

Glad that you think so. Number23 Jan 2012 #249

Well, I guess we should be blaming Belafonte for giving us Obama! Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #264

Here is the exact statement from that poster to which I responded with the Sr info: Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #321

Yeah, that's the one I was following up on. Sometimes the truth just hurts, I guess. nt. harmonicon Jan 2012 #332

I think you should take your posts in this thread to your OFA office and ask them Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #320

You seem offended that I taught you something you did not know.... Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #323

Damn difficult for Obama to be President if he was never born TheKentuckian Jan 2012 #413

What a stupid analogy/joke you have proposed Mimosa Jan 2012 #220

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #226

Jimmy JJ Walker _ed_ Jan 2012 #310

and a lot of other marchers at Selma would not say Whisp Jan 2012 #359

I agree that I, as a white man born in the 1970's, played no pivotal role.... harmonicon Jan 2012 #232

"Playing a pivotal role in the civil rights movement" is WHOLE 'NOTHER ANIMAL Number23 Jan 2012 #243

He has a right to his opinion, though.... politicasista Jan 2012 #148

Harry is an idiot 1stlady Jan 2012 #191

I wager Harry can count to three... Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #221

He did a lot more than march. EFerrari Jan 2012 #250

"I don't care that he marched with Dr King" _ed_ Jan 2012 #311

You are embarrassing yourself. Belafonte did much more than just "march with MLK." PA Democrat Jan 2012 #403

I love Mr. Belafonte, and I am disappointed in many of Obama's acts. HuckleB Jan 2012 #194

How dare Harry criticise the President! Mimosa Jan 2012 #195

K&R....n/t unkachuck Jan 2012 #215

Who ghost-wrote that? He never had the brains to compose anything like that. Wistful Vista Jan 2012 #231

You obviously know nothing about the man. Embarrassing. EFerrari Jan 2012 #247

Well, I suppose you're right and so is he...Obama has no moral compass. Wistful Vista Jan 2012 #402

I'm not compelled to have emotional responses to statements of fact. Are you? EFerrari Jan 2012 #405

I'm not compelled by anything. Are you referring to Belafonte's "statement of fact"? Wistful Vista Jan 2012 #411

Are you so fucking ignorant _ed_ Jan 2012 #312

Let me be honest DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #236

You sure showed that Belafonte. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #248

I like Harry Belafonte He has a right to say whatever he wants to say. demgrrrll Jan 2012 #253

Is it now time to bash Harry Belafonte? Under the bus with him! Join the crowd! Better Believe It Jan 2012 #251

Sad & very, very true. Karmadillo Jan 2012 #252

Oh Harry, another one who thought Obama was a populist. joshcryer Jan 2012 #256

May 16, 2011 And to those who say, "If you want President Obama re-elected, you will undermine him EFerrari Jan 2012 #260

For the 100-millionth time: NO ONE IS TRYING TO STIFLE CRITICISM!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #324

Lmao. "NO ONE IS TRYING TO STIFLE CRITICISM. Now, stop this nonsense." EFerrari Jan 2012 #337

<Gasping for air LOL> bvar22 Jan 2012 #349

Nothing really to laugh at. The self-victimization is really tired. Indeed, it's pathetic! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #350

Now you're going to tell me what to laugh at, too? EFerrari Jan 2012 #376

Victimhood again. "Now you're telling me..." Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #380

Do you even read your own posts? EFerrari Jan 2012 #396

Yes, I do and I think they're pretty damn good. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #397

I don't think casual even if hilarious name calling is good for anyone EFerrari Jan 2012 #398

Any and all criticism of this President from supposed "progressives" must go unchallenged... jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #378

WRONG!! I can't speak for others, but that's not where I am. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #379

Um... jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #381

Oops! Sorry. :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #382

Ridiculous indeed. jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #387

NO ONE IS TRYING TO STIFLE CRITICISM!!! RetroLounge Jan 2012 #432

I so forward look to seeing $50MM worth of Harry Belafonte ads from Mitt Romney Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #265

I truly believe MLK Jr. would agree with him if he were alive today. G_j Jan 2012 #274

Mr. Belafonte has thrown the racist-right into a quandary... countryjake Jan 2012 #282

The Banana-Boat singer 1stlady Jan 2012 #295

Telling snark, satire and parody from honest commentary has become impossible.. Fumesucker Jan 2012 #301

i think the appropriate respone is, "Bingo!" EFerrari Jan 2012 #334

When you have to hold up George W Bush's Presidency MinervaX Jan 2012 #303

I'm thoroughly disgusted with the ignorance on this thread. THOROUGHLY! tpsbmam Jan 2012 #308

I'm pretty sure they don't know who Paul Robeson is either, WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2012 #417

Thanks. It's their great loss....this incredible man's life embodies the history of the country tpsbmam Jan 2012 #420

I respect ya, Harry, but neither agree with nor respect your insult BklnDem75 Jan 2012 #314

From 'fool' to 'lost his mind' to 'a republican'... LanternWaste Jan 2012 #315

I wish people would avoid exploiting MLK, Jr. to shield themselves from criticism or to support Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #318

This thread is not filled with loving, reverent disagreement. nt EFerrari Jan 2012 #342

I hope you included yourself in that because you've contributed to that discourse. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #354

That's what you've gotten from this thread? Cameron27 Jan 2012 #361

They can defend Harry Belafonte on Harry Belafonte's OWN merits! No need to use Dr. King Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #364

I don't have to include myself in what you claim for yourself, nope. n/t EFerrari Jan 2012 #399

I have an opinion G_j Jan 2012 #353

You have an opinion, and that's fine. You're entitled to it. I've kindly asked, however, Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #358

though they were close friends G_j Jan 2012 #360

Close friends. Two different men. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #363

THIS!!! 1stlady Jan 2012 #384

So, everyone but you should not use Dr. King to make a point? EFerrari Jan 2012 #454

I have no problem with respectfully disagreeing with the man. That is NOT what's happening here! tpsbmam Jan 2012 #421

agreed ibegurpard Jan 2012 #331

This message was self-deleted by its author seabeyond Jan 2012 #370

Obama ProSense Jan 2012 #388

HARRY HAS A NEW MOVIE OPENING TODAY!!!!!! cliffordu Jan 2012 #407

What an elegant statement from an elegant man! kneedeepinthehoopla Jan 2012 #441

Gosh, then it must mzmolly Jan 2012 #446

Zzzzzzzzz. AtomicKitten Jan 2012 #451

Well, that's vague enuf for some to go on board. But for those who want to know... Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #452