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Grammy23

(6,122 posts)
65. Yes, and the fact that he does occasionally piss some of us off or disappoint us is a sign
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 04:04 PM
Oct 2012

that he is governing the 100 % of us. If he pleased US all of the time, that would mean he disappointed or pissed off other people 100% of the time. No person could keep this entire nation happy 100% of the time. So the fact that he is making us happy some of the time and aggravating us other times should be comfort to us that he really is working very hard to be even handed and respond to the needs of the people, as best he can, given the diverse and varied things we all want. Some of those things are in EXACT OPPOSITION to one another so the task of keeping us from rioting in the streets is delicate and takes finesse. That is what I so appreciate about this man.

It does upset me that he has had to stop his campaigning at such a crucial time but do understand that the job comes before the campaign. If it was my part of the country under siege (and we have faced the exact same situation) I would want him to do his job as president and leave the campaign to his team while he tends to much more important things! I am glad he has the kind of moral conviction to do the right thing, even though the very future of his Presidency is on the line!! It is clear to me that Mr. Romney does NOT have the right kind of moral compass to do what is right since he has shown us over and over he will do or say anything to get elected. Shameful, but that's just the way he is. Glad we have a better candidate and President to re-elect!!

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That photo defines him as a President. liberal N proud Oct 2012 #1
My son showed me this one on his cell phone BlueCaliDem Oct 2012 #51
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What do you want on your tombstone? Aristus Oct 2012 #55
Indeed, it's like they don't even bother to try anymore arcane1 Oct 2012 #57
Can you alert on him? Aristus Oct 2012 #58
Tombstoned. Wonder what name he/she will pick next, Coyotl Oct 2012 #61
He and all his trash are gone. Disgusting. freshwest Oct 2012 #63
Step away from Fox News. CJCRANE Oct 2012 #59
Amen. johnlucas Oct 2012 #89
His is a job I would hate - bless him for hanging in there... polichick Oct 2012 #2
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I am severely hearing impaired, so I am a tblue37 Oct 2012 #70
Maybe that's why so many Republicons hate the President... polichick Oct 2012 #76
Compares to the rain photo after his grandmother died treestar Oct 2012 #3
All those wonderful thngs you just said + Care Acutely Oct 2012 #4
Unlike Bush, or Romney, Obama is truly concerned about the safety of the people. gateley Oct 2012 #5
what you said. BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2012 #71
Four More Years!! ann--- Oct 2012 #6
And to think, I spent yesterday warm and dry and lazy, and got 8 hours of pure sleep arcane1 Oct 2012 #7
Please don't trash me... OKNancy Oct 2012 #8
mine too gabeana Oct 2012 #12
Great description uponit7771 Oct 2012 #19
Remember President Obama's convention speech? siligut Oct 2012 #41
This should be the quote under this picture. Thank you. He is so humble and wise. The Wielding Truth Oct 2012 #78
Truly profound as I cannot think of a better person for the job siligut Oct 2012 #79
+1! uponit7771 Oct 2012 #56
I'd say so. He's been worked to the bone. That takes an iron will to carry on. Thanks, Obama. freshwest Oct 2012 #64
That was my first thought too. polly7 Oct 2012 #69
Abe Lincoln-esque. Lex Oct 2012 #9
No, Blanche Lincoln-esque. 12AngryBorneoWildmen Oct 2012 #16
. dionysus Oct 2012 #44
Obama has more in common with Thomas Jefferson. ieoeja Oct 2012 #73
i love him so much. woke up from laruemtt Oct 2012 #10
Feel the same way vankuria Oct 2012 #24
I am having dreams about the election too siligut Oct 2012 #39
I can relate dropboss11 Oct 2012 #46
He carries the weight of 100% of this country on his shoulders! sheshe2 Oct 2012 #11
Romney would have someone carrying an umbrella for him as would other republicans. shraby Oct 2012 #13
That was my first thought as well Inuca Oct 2012 #20
Agree completely. Wind Dancer Oct 2012 #27
That was my thought exactly! CaliGal Oct 2012 #50
+1 treestar Oct 2012 #67
Absolutely Rob H. Oct 2012 #75
Thank you - He's working his heart out for ALL the people We People Oct 2012 #14
Now that is a TRUE Leader! BlueDemKev Oct 2012 #15
I love you, Mr. President. So does my daughter Whisp Oct 2012 #17
Hope he doesn't get sick! n/t sammytko Oct 2012 #18
He's looking awfully thin...or is it just that photo? CTyankee Oct 2012 #33
Add to that the massive amount of hate and obstructionism sent his way SaveAmerica Oct 2012 #21
Unbelievable siligut Oct 2012 #42
"Hi honey, I'm HOME" FailureToCommunicate Oct 2012 #22
He is so one of us. Getting' soaked in the storm. Orbit1 Oct 2012 #23
Whatayabet... DirtyDawg Oct 2012 #25
That pretty much sums up the last 4 years think_critically Oct 2012 #26
Great photo! Wind Dancer Oct 2012 #28
Dumbya is eating cake somewhere.... ThatsMyBarack Oct 2012 #29
OUTRAGEOUS! MynameisBlarney Oct 2012 #32
Where's that "Miss me yet" picture of the shrub when you need it. HopeHoops Oct 2012 #30
I hope heaven05 Oct 2012 #31
That is the walk of man who wants to get shit done .... Botany Oct 2012 #34
There are times when I would like to be able to put my arm around him EnviroBat Oct 2012 #35
A completely thankless job (except for some Dems). AAO Oct 2012 #36
Obama is the man Smilo Oct 2012 #37
Romney Would Have Someone Holding an Umbrella Over Him Andy Stanton Oct 2012 #38
and minions rolling out a red carpet n/t Mira Oct 2012 #43
Lovely. So glad we have him. Chorophyll Oct 2012 #40
"Obama Hasn't Got The Good Sense To Get Out Of The Rain" Fox News siligut Oct 2012 #45
just thinking about onethatcares Oct 2012 #47
Yes, and the fact that he does occasionally piss some of us off or disappoint us is a sign Grammy23 Oct 2012 #65
Excellent comment! johnlucas Oct 2012 #92
We are lucky people to have such a man in the oval office madokie Oct 2012 #48
This is what a president looks like. nt Gemini Cat Oct 2012 #49
Thank you Mr. President....... skeewee08 Oct 2012 #60
Thank you, President Obama! For you and your Team's Leadership Response to Hurricane Sandy Cha Oct 2012 #62
The same walk in the rain, Romney version... madamesilverspurs Oct 2012 #66
cackling happening here n/t Mira Oct 2012 #68
Reason #1 we should re-elect Obama: he's actually willing to do the job. gkhouston Oct 2012 #72
bump!nt cash__whatiwant Oct 2012 #74
This should be his Presidential photo..... Swede Atlanta Oct 2012 #77
THAT is the ma you want on your sides when disaster strikes. progressivebydesign Oct 2012 #80
By "grown up" conservatives mean something very specific: Chiquitita Oct 2012 #88
Compare to Bush* NOLA flyover photo BelgianMadCow Oct 2012 #81
I love President Obama... CoffeeCat Oct 2012 #82
He looks like he's a fighter against The Matrix. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2012 #83
You can see he's carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Avalux Oct 2012 #84
First time I voted in a general election, Joglo10 Oct 2012 #85
"Preparations for early response." So of course... Beartracks Oct 2012 #86
K&R deutsey Oct 2012 #87
I don't think I've ever respected a President more than I respect President Obama. catbyte Oct 2012 #90
They were rough on Clinton (pre-Monica) Mira Oct 2012 #91
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