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52. When it comes to things involving Congress

Wed Nov 28, 2012, 03:12 PM

Nov 2012

I don't see us having a chance to hold his feet to the fire. We could if Congress were more liberal than he is, but so far, it just is not. We have to go after Congress more than the President with the present-day situation and the 113th Congress. And aim for a Dem Congress for 2014. When the 2014 election comes up, I'm going to be super-suspicious of those who spend more of their time criticizing the President than the Republicans, for that reason. It might have made sense for the 111th Congress, which was Democratic (though still to the right of the President), but in the present situation, it won't.

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I like President Obama and I support him 100% [View all] Cary Nov 2012 OP

We'll see about the "gotten us out of 2 miserable wars." morningfog Nov 2012 #1

He will... ELI BOY 1950 Nov 2012 #105

Oh, well, good. If you say so, morningfog Nov 2012 #139

I adore Obama and I've helped to get him elected twice however... LynneSin Nov 2012 #2

Same here democrattotheend Nov 2012 #12

What do you think I am really saying here? Cary Nov 2012 #14

I think that's what you meant to say democrattotheend Nov 2012 #47

When it comes to things involving Congress treestar Nov 2012 #52

The Constitution gives the legislative power to Congress Cary Nov 2012 #71

I agree. We have far more leverage over Congress democrattotheend Nov 2012 #84

I agree he will go down as one of the greats. But he is now at a crossroads that can JaneyVee Nov 2012 #3

what-ever! (in best valley girl voice) quinnox Nov 2012 #4

Did you like the part where he escalated a lost war? Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #5

Does it bother you that I like President Obama and that I support him 100% Cary Nov 2012 #6

Only in that you support all of his decisions..even the ones not yet made. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #10

The fact that I support President Obama 100% or otherwise Cary Nov 2012 #13

So, 100% isn't really 100%. Maybe, 87%? 76%? 19%? Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #15

Is it bothering you? Cary Nov 2012 #17

No. Does it bother you that others don't support Obama "100%"? Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #20

Why don't you just tell me whether it bothers me? Cary Nov 2012 #21

I believe that telling people to pound sand because they disagree with you is rude. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #24

Nah. Cary Nov 2012 #27

Are you saying you take yourself way too seriously? morningfog Nov 2012 #95

We have already established that you fall for impossible Photo Shopped images Cary Nov 2012 #102

When I see that response, I have to ask ... did you vote for Obama in 2008? JoePhilly Nov 2012 #38

JoePhilly, I think I may have voted for 2 Republicans in my life Cary Nov 2012 #40

Umm, thanks ... but also notice that I was not asking you that question. JoePhilly Nov 2012 #48

Actually I noticed that. Cary Nov 2012 #51

No. And, that's the reason why I didn't vote for him. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #65

So will you be the one to start a Progressive Prez 2016 group here on DU? JoePhilly Nov 2012 #66

I have a lot of plans...most of them not involving politics. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #67

You try to hold public servants accountable by posting on DU? JoePhilly Nov 2012 #70

Oh, they have their group Cary Nov 2012 #72

Why not? I also, vote against them when they screw up. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #75

"We?" Cary Nov 2012 #79

How was that war lost at that time? treestar Nov 2012 #98

He is going to go down in history as one of the most transformative presidents Politicub Nov 2012 #120

No one should be supported 100%. randome Nov 2012 #7

What's your point? zipplewrath Nov 2012 #8

Art is in the eye of the beholder zipplewrath. Cary Nov 2012 #11

Artful brownnosing of the boss? Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #16

How is that supposed to work? Cary Nov 2012 #18

I have no idea. But, brown nosing is done for many reasons. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #22

I see. Cary Nov 2012 #25

And, you support him 100% (sort of) because..? Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #26

You already told me why. Cary Nov 2012 #28

So this OP is art? SomethingFishy Nov 2012 #31

I knew that would catch some fish too. Cary Nov 2012 #34

Oh yes you are just a clever little fisherman... SomethingFishy Nov 2012 #62

How is saying that I like President Obama, here at DU, trolling? Cary Nov 2012 #64

It's not the OP but the subsequent posts SomethingFishy Nov 2012 #68

The fact that you don't see things in my post doesn't mean they're not there Cary Nov 2012 #69

Yeah get it.. You are an artist. SomethingFishy Nov 2012 #73

Don't go away mad. Cary Nov 2012 #74

Or do go away mad. Cary Nov 2012 #76

Bwhahahahahahahahaha... SomethingFishy Nov 2012 #93

Laughing is good for you. Cary Nov 2012 #100

Take the bait, eh? morningfog Nov 2012 #96

Are you calling me a troll? Cary Nov 2012 #97

Not at all. Wondering what you meant by people taking the bait. morningfog Nov 2012 #138

If you don't know zipplewrath Nov 2012 #86

When you interpret art you are not thinking for the artist Cary Nov 2012 #87

About what? zipplewrath Nov 2012 #88

It was your question. Cary Nov 2012 #89

My question was zipplewrath Nov 2012 #145

You're just jealous Cary Nov 2012 #147

So you don't have an answer zipplewrath Nov 2012 #148

There, you have your answer... Cary Nov 2012 #150

Hallelujah Praise Obama You're Saved !! n/t leftstreet Nov 2012 #9

Trusting any politician 100% is foolish and unwise. MadHound Nov 2012 #19

100% is an awful lot... joeybee12 Nov 2012 #23

Ah, but you know better. Cary Nov 2012 #29

What is the point of... AgingAmerican Nov 2012 #33

AgingAmerican, there is a point to this Cary Nov 2012 #36

Mocking = bullying AgingAmerican Nov 2012 #45

In some instances Cary Nov 2012 #49

well, looks like you got the fight you were looking for quinnox Nov 2012 #30

Actually I'm not looking for it. Cary Nov 2012 #37

Puppies are cute! n/t Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #32

He's alright former-republican Nov 2012 #35

He's OK But He's No Progressive colsohlibgal Nov 2012 #39

He's not an ideologue. Cary Nov 2012 #41

You don't look to the people who caused the debacle. WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2012 #92

There's plenty of precedent for what I suggested. Cary Nov 2012 #99

Only our crooks aren't being caught. WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2012 #103

You don't understand. Cary Nov 2012 #108

They should have been jailed AgingAmerican Nov 2012 #112

It's not your decision. Cary Nov 2012 #118

'However Obama/Holder have done almost nothing about it ' former-republican Nov 2012 #43

Really? 99Forever Nov 2012 #42

How's that sand working out for you? Cary Nov 2012 #50

That really all you've got kid? 99Forever Nov 2012 #133

That's a lie. Cary Nov 2012 #146

Only 100%? Fumesucker Nov 2012 #44

How would you know what a *real* Obama supporter is? Cary Nov 2012 #61

Can't be helped Fumesucker Nov 2012 #90

Ah, I see. Cary Nov 2012 #91

Was considering a few days ago posting about the recent Aldo Leopold Nov 2012 #46

Don't get me wrong, but ask him about BP! Dustlawyer Nov 2012 #53

He will go down as one of the worst Presidents in history because his term in office was the last limpyhobbler Nov 2012 #54

I like him too. I also hate vanity threads Doctor_J Nov 2012 #55

Vanity threads? Cary Nov 2012 #57

Obama is human. He makes mistakes like everyone else. JDPriestly Nov 2012 #56

He's not going to be the best president ever Cary Nov 2012 #58

Damn! That's a pretty ballzy thing to say on a site like this! meegbear Nov 2012 #59

Ironically, yes it is. Cary Nov 2012 #63

TOTALLY AGREE. rivegauche Nov 2012 #60

I like him too.....BUT. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #77

Yeah, he's amazing! montanto Nov 2012 #78

you should never support a politican 100% Skittles Nov 2012 #80

But I do. Cary Nov 2012 #81

pull your head out Skittles Nov 2012 #82

What is that supposed to mean? n/t Cary Nov 2012 #85

I can't speak for the poster, but I take it to mean if you morningfog Nov 2012 #94

I have seen pictures of that but I think they're Photo Shopped. Cary Nov 2012 #101

Skittles is totally going to kick your ass. Marrah_G Nov 2012 #136

Drones killing innocents & continued War on medical marijuana duhneece Nov 2012 #83

Trusting anyone, politician or otherwise, 100% is foolish and unwise. & Telling people to patrice Nov 2012 #104

Rut ho... Cary Nov 2012 #109

Ridicule, the first refuge of the inadequate. nt patrice Nov 2012 #113

Laugh and the whole world laughs with you... Cary Nov 2012 #116

All of which is beside the point that it is stupid to tell people you don't even know to patrice Nov 2012 #117

Lighten up patrice Cary Nov 2012 #119

What you said would have been fine without the last sentence. Pardon me if I object to patrice Nov 2012 #121

Confused.... Cary Nov 2012 #123

Spoken like the most uncritical Republican re Bush. MotherPetrie Nov 2012 #106

Stop! Stop! My head is spinning! narnian60 Nov 2012 #107

Do you have a crayon drawing you'd like to share rudycantfail Nov 2012 #110

Here ya go. Enjoy. Cary Nov 2012 #114

I give that a gold star! Marrah_G Nov 2012 #127

You want to see something really funny Cary Nov 2012 #128

LOL Marrah_G Nov 2012 #111

Amazing. Isn't it? Cary Nov 2012 #115

This is like class A.... Marrah_G Nov 2012 #124

Artists are often misunderstood. Cary Nov 2012 #125

In the military Systemshock212 Nov 2012 #122

This reminds me of how great things were when..... jeggus Nov 2012 #126

Gosh! x2 vancouverite Nov 2012 #129

LOL 100% is the new 80% eom yawnmaster Nov 2012 #130

Oh brother.... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #131

It matters a jot Cary Nov 2012 #135

Not even a jot.... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #137

Your Bedside Manner Is Lacking WiffenPoof Nov 2012 #132

I am not a doctor Cary Nov 2012 #134

C'mon - You Can't Be This Shallow. N/t WiffenPoof Nov 2012 #140

Why not? Cary Nov 2012 #141

We are going to do great things these four years! hrmjustin Nov 2012 #142

I sure hope you are only twelve years old hfojvt Nov 2012 #143

Post removed Post removed Nov 2012 #144

Smarter, dumber, I think the USA is 4 Me Cary Nov 2012 #149

this is a very special post datasuspect Nov 2012 #151

More special than you realize. Cary Nov 2012 #152

wow. no one has ever been this clever on the Internetz. ever. datasuspect Nov 2012 #154

You're just jealous. Cary Nov 2012 #156

what's funny is that i picture you sitting there beaming with pride datasuspect Nov 2012 #158

I'm not sure what you're babbling about but whatever it is, Cary Nov 2012 #159

I'm policy oriented. Not personality oriented. FredStembottom Nov 2012 #153

As am I. Cary Nov 2012 #155

I would just quietly urge you to keep.... FredStembottom Nov 2012 #160

I like it. Not enough positive posts here. great white snark Nov 2012 #157