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phleshdef

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89. Yea I know. Especially this one. He/she is quite pretentious and way too in love with the sound of..

Tue Jan 1, 2013, 10:31 PM

Jan 2013

...their own fingers clicking a keyboard. I wouldn't be so mean to them if I were actually convinced for a second that they gave one damn about the middle class and practical solutions for middle class problems or if I thought they had the slightest bit of understanding of the realities of governing with the current makeup of our government. I don't believe they do though. I think they just pick an end result they want to see, they preach about it and then when it doesn't happen the way they want it to, they are too wrapped up in their own ego to admit that the way it turns out is acceptable, because it wasn't exactly their way. The sad thing about it is, I probably agree with this person on 90% or more of what he/she would describe as ideal. But the difference is, I'm grown up and mature enough to realize the how the real world works and I don't fill my fucking diaper when ideal isn't achieved.

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Why did Obama Cave in again and show no damn backbone. [View all] MassedPole Jan 2013 OP

It's a rather harmless deal, really. cthulu2016 Jan 2013 #1

(1/2/13) @ 9:15 PM 124 posts and not one REC, I guess that says it all louis c Jan 2013 #124

Yup, my ignore list is gettin a work out lately ... Champion Jack Jan 2013 #127

ofercrissake.... n/t lamp_shade Jan 2013 #2

Because he wanted ProSense Jan 2013 #3

I guess that you have a job & no children & no 401K and do not care about paying more tax awake Jan 2013 #4

Uh huh... SidDithers Jan 2013 #5

Nice try sharp_stick Jan 2013 #6

. RomneyLies Jan 2013 #7

I second that Andy823 Jan 2013 #13

in for the three! zappaman Jan 2013 #91

In consideration of stupid things I have said Flashmann Jan 2013 #8

We need a special forum for spelunkers like you Skidmore Jan 2013 #9

Brilliant! riqster Jan 2013 #53

Thank you brush Jan 2013 #65

It's obvious. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #111

Is that like the Bat cave? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2013 #119

Why is it... Glitterati Jan 2013 #10

Please provide proof of your claim that President Obama is a masterful negotiator stultusporcos Jan 2013 #18

Welcome to DU! Robb Jan 2013 #24

Robb's a dingbat Orrex Jan 2013 #37

What would you accept as proof of Obama's masterful skills of negotiation? Orrex Jan 2013 #26

Serve up what you got stultusporcos Jan 2013 #32

Well, perhaps the question needs to be asked differently: Orrex Jan 2013 #36

Your responses have become a boring and pointless stultusporcos Jan 2013 #39

In my defense, your tenure at DU has so far been boring and pointless Orrex Jan 2013 #40

be careful, or we will have to whack you with The List. n/t Whisp Jan 2013 #38

Rofl Cha Jan 2013 #60

Happy New Year to you, Cha. Whisp Jan 2013 #99

Oh goody! Glitterati Jan 2013 #30

Wow!! 12 whole posts!! How exciting!!.... OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #43

He could negotiate me... RichGirl Jan 2013 #50

It's all about Wall Street Guy's. Wellstone ruled Jan 2013 #11

What? Hekate Jan 2013 #108

He didn't and don't pretend you are even fit to hold up his jock.... phleshdef Jan 2013 #12

Good job, phlesh! Oh, and, the OP forgot to use the word Cha Jan 2013 #67

Not true at all. He has never once let the working class or the poor walk all over him. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #14

This is almost ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #34

Really? Perhaps you would be so kind as to enlighten me... Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #45

I won't waste the words. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #47

Kinda what I thought. That's the problem with being a fan of a mediocre performer, when it's time Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #48

No ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #49

No problem, NYC Liberal picked up the banner and is behind the charge. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #58

I like to refute bullshit with facts when it's so damn easy. NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #71

And yet, you continue to post it in the hopes nobody will notice that it stinks. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #76

Oh I have no doubt there are people who think things like NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #86

Yes, we aren't supposed to mention his accomplishments, NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #51

LOL, of course. By all means, re-post "The List", Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #57

Some people, like you, hate to have your narrative of Big Bad Obama NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #68

I can't help but notice that you've overlooked posting any of the numerous Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #75

SSDD indeed. Some people can't stand that their narrative of NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #81

Big Bad Obama is your narrative, not mine. You true believers are the ones that have deluded Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #105

No, it is yours. The purist crowd lives in a bubble where only they matter NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #113

And the fantasy just keeps on rolling. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #120

Ah yes. All of us dumb rubes bow down to your obviously superior intellect. NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #121

No, you should listen to the people that have shown an interest in running things Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #122

+1 forestpath Jan 2013 #92

It was hair. nt SunsetDreams Jan 2013 #15

pissing on the president again? backwoodsbob Jan 2013 #16

He never caves. woo me with science Jan 2013 #17

If that were true, then the Bush tax cuts for the 1% would've been extended. phleshdef Jan 2013 #23

Wow, that's some spin. woo me with science Jan 2013 #41

Its not spin. Its completely accurate. phleshdef Jan 2013 #46

The Third Way believes Americans are stupid. woo me with science Jan 2013 #72

Blah, blah, 3rd way, DLC, rigged game, corporatists, blah. phleshdef Jan 2013 #78

Ignore the outcome and the numbers and go for the insults. woo me with science Jan 2013 #80

Oh, yea I forgot "blah blah shock doctrine blah blah". Thanks for reminding me. phleshdef Jan 2013 #83

Just when I tired ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #88

Yea I know. Especially this one. He/she is quite pretentious and way too in love with the sound of.. phleshdef Jan 2013 #89

Yep ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #93

You have not refuted the post in any way. woo me with science Jan 2013 #90

Theres nothing to refute. You made no real argument of value. phleshdef Jan 2013 #97

I rest my case. nt woo me with science Jan 2013 #98

Now that... Bobbie Jo Jan 2013 #100

I have a question for you. Why are the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent sabrina 1 Jan 2013 #125

. graywarrior Jan 2013 #19

trying out a new sockpuppet? tjwash Jan 2013 #20

I believe the Obama Caves are located in Illinois. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #21

. jberryhill Jan 2013 #52

Lolz JaneyVee Jan 2013 #94

Cave on what? Letting Republicans vote for a tax increase? mzmolly Jan 2013 #22

It is a good deal. Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #25

An epic fail of a thread! Keep trying though, you'll get it right someday..... Rowdyboy Jan 2013 #27

+1 ... for this and similar responses Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #28

On his next Pass as a Mole? pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #33

OP was expecting to get a whole shitload of "attaboys" and only got a few. Actually... lamp_shade Jan 2013 #35

Thank you for your concern intaglio Jan 2013 #29

Do you think the Repub House will vote for this deal? Lugnut Jan 2013 #31

Let me guess.... OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #42

Blah blah blah... CakeGrrl Jan 2013 #44

So we get upset when R's turn down a 10:1 deal but now we're tight over 1:41 deal the Right hates? smorkingapple Jan 2013 #54

Uh...because he didn't? regnaD kciN Jan 2013 #55

To piss off concern trolls, whose posting in the past 6 days consists of, in full: muriel_volestrangler Jan 2013 #56

Nice catch(es) Trajan Jan 2013 #66

Why did Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Sherrod Brown VOTE FOR IT? Cha Jan 2013 #59

So did Dennis Kucinich One of the 99 Jan 2013 #117

Your concern is noted. Please feel free to share more of your concerns, and enjoy your stay. nt msanthrope Jan 2013 #61

The President didn't fucking cave in. nt bluestate10 Jan 2013 #62

hit and run?? cliffordu Jan 2013 #63

Looks like it... SidDithers Jan 2013 #64

Oh? I hadn't noticed.. having too much fun Cha Jan 2013 #69

Probably a safe bet after 5 1/2 hours :) pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #70

LOL! cliffordu Jan 2013 #74

Slick "PassedMole" reads the crap around Cha Jan 2013 #87

72 replies and zero recc's... stlsaxman Jan 2013 #73

I'm going to assume this is a joke. Pirate Smile Jan 2013 #77

This is sarcasm, right? eom BlueCaliDem Jan 2013 #79

Welcome to DU. ZombieHorde Jan 2013 #82

More TeaLeftistPurist NONSENSE. yawn....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.... RBInMaine Jan 2013 #84

Maybe because WE'RE supposed to be his backbone. liberalmuse Jan 2013 #85

Haven't you heard? He left it at the last fiscal cliff. southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #95

I musta missed somethin... fadedrose Jan 2013 #96

Because maybe you do not see the big picture, and maybe he does. longship Jan 2013 #101

Bernie Sanders voted for it. n/t Pryderi Jan 2013 #102

Really. Unemployment benefits, medicare and social security payments still_one Jan 2013 #103

Hey, if you didn't "hit & run", take a look at this. The American people wanted..... Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #104

All the progressives voted for it. Did they throw themselves under the bus? Hekate Jan 2013 #106

They are also not claiming it is time to celebrate. Here is what Senator Merkley said about his Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #115

Huffington Post said Boehner caved. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2013 #107

I think huff post is in the cellar getting Cha Jan 2013 #109

Chas. Krauthammer says McConnell's deal is "complete surrender" Hekate Jan 2013 #110

No, he did not cave, The President negotiated akbacchus_BC Jan 2013 #112

I found a couple more candidates for my ignore list davidpdx Jan 2013 #114

Since you are relatively new here, you should probably MineralMan Jan 2013 #116

I don't know what deal you're looking at, but Republicans lost BIG time on this. NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #118

you aren�t very good at this arely staircase Jan 2013 #123

Aw, fer cryin' out loud! Dyedinthewoolliberal Jan 2013 #126

Why did the GOP cave sidramone Jan 2013 #128