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Doctor_J

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77. The president said last week that he's actually a Repuke

Tue Dec 18, 2012, 10:04 AM

Dec 2012

It didn't dawn on me at the time, but I am now pretty sure that declaration was made to set us up for the "concessions" (SS cuts and backing off of the tax hikes) that we got this week. And in fact these aren't really concessions. Since the president is a Repuke, they're actually his true ideology. Didn't you ever wonder why he never fights back when attacked? Why he lied about supporting unions (comfortable shoes)? why the "negotiations" always end up be complete capitulations?

The speech Sunday night was brilliant - and more than a few DUers are willing to overlook his disastrous record because of it. Frankly, I think it's time he thought seriously about changing his party affiliation. If these proposals come to pass it will shred the party. At least if he registers as a (R) we can rebuild with some real Dems.

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President Obama, Democrats need to disavow the rumored offer. [View all] ProSense Dec 2012 OP

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"More" phony tears? jberryhill Dec 2012 #2

Go away! teddy51 Dec 2012 #4

Tell me about Obama's "phony tears" jberryhill Dec 2012 #8

i think you will go away. spanone Dec 2012 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #62

Don't mind him, he seems to be trying to commit suicide by Jury tonight Scootaloo Dec 2012 #76

Looks like he succeeded...nt SidDithers Dec 2012 #79

WTF? nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #3

So your ok with having Social Security cut because he can't stand up to those on the other teddy51 Dec 2012 #5

You're okay with going with RUMORS about Social Security Cuts and Cha Dec 2012 #18

"rumors" being reported by the washington post, among other reputable sources. but they're HiPointDem Dec 2012 #24

As I said.. "Smearing the President with "more phony tears" Cha Dec 2012 #37

if you're concerned about rumors take it up with the wapo, etc. ezra klein, paul krugman also HiPointDem Dec 2012 #50

I'm concerned about someone posting "more phony tears".. The corporate Cha Dec 2012 #52

Michelle AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #66

PBO's the real deal alright.. and I Cha Dec 2012 #67

For me...I will withhold judgment til the fat lady sings! sheshe2 Dec 2012 #56

Yeah, I've learned after Cha Dec 2012 #57

Aaah...You are so right! sheshe2 Dec 2012 #59

Interesting about the "phony tears" smear CakeGrrl Dec 2012 #70

Yeah, the rwingers would say that.. Cha Dec 2012 #73

Teddy whatsup man? AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #69

'Fire him'- a Clint Eastwood quote? 'Phony tears' - an Alex Jones quote? freshwest Dec 2012 #72

I feel the same way. How can the same man who can shed tears over children then forestpath Dec 2012 #9

The shooting deaths of 6-year-olds vs. 5% monthly cuts for retirees BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #13

He is hurting vulnerable people who have little. No wonder you can't defend him. forestpath Dec 2012 #17

5% cuts for *all* social programs that have colas, + regressive tax increases on the lower & HiPointDem Dec 2012 #29

Stop with this insane equivalency BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #31

more people will die from benefit cuts than died in the shooting in connecticut. HiPointDem Dec 2012 #34

More six-year-olds will die? BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #38

do you know how many people on social security support or contribute to support of children & HiPointDem Dec 2012 #41

Yes BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #53

if people don't have income, they die. HiPointDem Dec 2012 #55

Yes, one in six American children go to bed hungry every night. sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #68

He gained a lot of political capital with the speech last night Doctor_J Dec 2012 #28

not with me. i don't give points for words. HiPointDem Dec 2012 #30

Exactly. forestpath Dec 2012 #36

If only he'd been so passionate over the Public Option leftstreet Dec 2012 #61

What are you talking about? "More phony tears"? Cha Dec 2012 #11

Do you smell something... odd? jberryhill Dec 2012 #19

I was hoping this was Cha Dec 2012 #22

Missed me so much you shed "phony tears" I bet jberryhill Dec 2012 #26

We've all shed so many tears over the last few days.. Cha Dec 2012 #40

Some of us are... jberryhill Dec 2012 #81

Thanks for Cha Dec 2012 #84

Update: Oh, I see Cha Dec 2012 #27

Yeah jberryhill Dec 2012 #33

Don't make me post the Infowars link. That's the most common search results. freshwest Dec 2012 #78

Further update: He lost his privileges to post anymore on this board...nt SidDithers Dec 2012 #83

Fuck you BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #14

And right back at ya... teddy51 Dec 2012 #15

Freeper bullshit BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #21

When the hysteria gets going ..it Cha Dec 2012 #20

he reportedly negotiated, made the offer himself. why would he disavow it? HiPointDem Dec 2012 #6

Exactly. Why would he back away from his own offer? Doctor_J Dec 2012 #35

Austerity Now! Austerity Forever! blkmusclmachine Dec 2012 #7

I guess "shared sacrifice" really means DJ13 Dec 2012 #10

Key phrase being "rumored"...nt SidDithers Dec 2012 #12

+1 treestar Dec 2012 #16

so far the rumor is being reported by the wa po, la times, reuters, marketwatch, HiPointDem Dec 2012 #39

Let us know when it get to wsws, Hannah...nt SidDithers Dec 2012 #42

i'll ignore you hereafter. HiPointDem Dec 2012 #44

I won't ignore you... SidDithers Dec 2012 #46

Ask him that by phone, fax or email, ASAP! n/t eridani Dec 2012 #23

I thought he was done negotiating with himself? Blaukraut Dec 2012 #25

Because he's not really a Dem Doctor_J Dec 2012 #32

in coming former-republican Dec 2012 #48

Please, cut the bullshit ProSense Dec 2012 #49

The president said last week that he's actually a Repuke Doctor_J Dec 2012 #77

Bingo! He is a DINO. Can't believe people are actually defending this! In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #65

No kidding. jsr Dec 2012 #43

Why? Jack Sprat Dec 2012 #45

No, No No, John2 Dec 2012 #47

If he tried to disavow all the rumors floating around, he'd never get anything else done Hekate Dec 2012 #51

Good post... SidDithers Dec 2012 #54

True, but ProSense Dec 2012 #58

The media is all over this. So I think its true LeftInTX Dec 2012 #71

Yes it should be off limits. And why should Democrats feel obligated to match long overdue revenue Overseas Dec 2012 #60

That trial balloon looked like a Lead Balloon. Either off the cliff or the repukes GIVE!!! on point Dec 2012 #63

Is this the chained CPI thing? Union Scribe Dec 2012 #64

Thank you. aandegoons Dec 2012 #74

So how the ownership of that bridge in Brooklyn whistler162 Dec 2012 #75

Agree. Stand up to the Reeps. Make them own this debacle! ananda Dec 2012 #80