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In reply to the discussion: I stand with President Barack Obama [View all]LiberalLovinLug
(14,689 posts)70. Stand with the guy that called us fucking retards and the professional left?
Through his chief of staff and press secretary.
Sure, why not.
What other choice do we have?
Its like choosing to hang close to the bully that only steals your lunch money, as opposed to hanging near the one that takes your lunch money AND beats you up after school besides.
Why wouldn't you? But it doesn't mean it will be easy for progressive minded voters.
Its a redundant OP, and feels a little arrogant. Its a little like one of the kids that surround the "lesser" bully rubbing it in. "whatcha gonna do?...go across the yard and stand with the bigger bully?....what, no? he he he.....now turn out those pockets!"
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That isn't accurate either Mr Bipartisan loves implementing Republican policy
TheKentuckian
Jan 2012
#46
Agreed...the real battle is getting progressive Democrats and Independents elected to Congress.
Old and In the Way
Jan 2012
#82
There have been things about Clinton I didn't like and things about Carter and even Kenedy, but
The Wielding Truth
Jan 2012
#83
Certainly the best in the race and an amazingly accomplished person. Yes. I stand with Obama.
The Wielding Truth
Jan 2012
#48
Stand with the guy that called us fucking retards and the professional left?
LiberalLovinLug
Jan 2012
#70
Why wouldn't you? I would hope that you choose Obama over serfdom and religious oppression.
The Wielding Truth
Jan 2012
#89
K&R, mainly for those who post OPs attacking Obama on a regular basis ... as they now ...
JoePhilly
Jan 2012
#79