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13. I have not seen Cali bash the President, I have seen her be honest about some of his

Sat Apr 6, 2013, 11:07 AM

Apr 2013

policies. That you would call that 'bashing' says way more about you than about her.

And she and I do not always agree on things, but facts are facts, she nor anyone else here who are unhappy with certain policies, are doing what we are supposed to. Blind loyalty is for Republicans.

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How I feel about President Obama [View all] cali Apr 2013 OP

Obama is temporary. It will happen again in 2016 without systemic change. woo me with science Apr 2013 #1

Obama will have more of an effect on this planet and its people than you ever will. MjolnirTime Apr 2013 #3

Enjoy your Solace? bobduca Apr 2013 #15

Speaking of a petulant child . . . BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #40

Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #41

! In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #44

I remember you! Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #82

Glad to know I made such an impression BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #88

No bookmarks. Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #99

That made no fucking sense. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2013 #30

No, I'd say people who can't see past the immediate present are the problem. And those who refuse to KittyWampus Apr 2013 #31

Three measly sentences. BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #42

What does my "ideology" have to do with what we're talking about? Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2013 #60

It doesn't serve your ideology BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #61

You're just too cute. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2013 #64

Aaaaaand . . . BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #89

If you want to have the last word, at least ... Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2013 #92

Well, of course you don't think my response was interesting . . . BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #94

Soooooooo ... Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2013 #103

solace? Blue Palasky Apr 2013 #34

How about you take your own advice? BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #37

solace - WTF 840high Apr 2013 #38

Here. Lemme help you... BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #43

Yeah. Like the time he locked up and threw away the key on all the banksters. Octafish Apr 2013 #47

Oh hell yeah! How many people get the Nobel Peace prize?? pocoloco Apr 2013 #91

I'd say the peace prize was given out prematurely.. MrMickeysMom Apr 2013 #109

Absolutely Woo. 99Forever Apr 2013 #10

Exactly, it's way past time to move on past individual personalities. The damage sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #11

Yep. Obama is a mere symptom of a bigger problem. jsr Apr 2013 #23

It's a question of ethics, honesty and intent Demeter Apr 2013 #39

I have come to the conclusion that he aspires to the global elite newthinking Apr 2013 #70

A highly lucrative future awaits him and his family jsr Apr 2013 #96

Now that is a nice, succinct, and accurate summary. Beer Swiller Apr 2013 #48

2014 treestar Apr 2013 #68

End of discussion, right there. DollarBillHines Apr 2013 #74

Perfect! Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #83

+1 deutsey Apr 2013 #84

And that is the truth. Your post details the problem Autumn Apr 2013 #90

Thanks for the link. woo me with science Apr 2013 #108

and thus has it ever been. tomp Apr 2013 #95

You've been bashing so long you don't even recognize it. MjolnirTime Apr 2013 #2

I do not have a history of bashing the President. I have stayed out cali Apr 2013 #4

You're the one who is feeling so self-conscious that you needed to post a thread about this. MjolnirTime Apr 2013 #7

oh fer fuckity fuck's sake. I don't regret what I've written here cali Apr 2013 #8

How do you define bashing? Broward Apr 2013 #5

I think that "bash" is an intellectually dishonest term G_j Apr 2013 #12

So is the word "hater" choie Apr 2013 #14

Yea G_j Apr 2013 #16

How about BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #45

Why? G_j Apr 2013 #50

If these people BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #52

That is quite a broad brush G_j Apr 2013 #53

Well, BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #54

You have not sulphurdunn Apr 2013 #100

Oh. Was I supposed to conform to your idea of how, when, and what to post? BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #101

I guess you sulphurdunn Apr 2013 #102

I have not seen Cali bash the President, I have seen her be honest about some of his sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #13

I've read that statement directed at me so many times I can't JDPriestly Apr 2013 #26

You need to read my post and see just how wrong you are. BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #46

In general elections, and in particular in 2012, I was a huge Obama JDPriestly Apr 2013 #59

The SSA Trustee Report for 2012 BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #63

Pure comedy MFrohike Apr 2013 #73

what is he supposed to do think_critically Apr 2013 #72

Actually, LBJ, yes, Lyndon B. Johnson pushed this country JDPriestly Apr 2013 #77

I will take a 1000 critical Obama DUers for every one 100% blind supporter! n-t Logical Apr 2013 #93

Interestingly enough, LWolf Apr 2013 #6

I certainly am not feeling "warm and fuzzy" about him right now (to say the least) etherealtruth Apr 2013 #9

I don't think any DUer would agree with President Obama on every single issue. Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #17

For many the President is likeable the way Reagan way liked by many too UBEEDelusional Apr 2013 #18

You are not alone newfie11 Apr 2013 #19

I've been bashing the bashers you described stupidicus Apr 2013 #20

The interesting part of your post, is the extent to which you project. JoePhilly Apr 2013 #35

your imagination doesn't count stupidicus Apr 2013 #57

No, you are not alone n/t dajoki Apr 2013 #21

I try to be positive also...but am tired of chess, compromise, weak hands and being bullied. NRaleighLiberal Apr 2013 #22

You put it so well. +10000 JDPriestly Apr 2013 #24

Cali donnasgirl Apr 2013 #25

Cali - You Are Not Alone - I Agree With Your Points And Sentiment cantbeserious Apr 2013 #27

The good news is that The President isn't going to run for office ever again so you can... Walk away Apr 2013 #28

You are not alone. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2013 #29

He started out caving and/or capitulating. L0oniX Apr 2013 #32

I am as liberal as it gets and I judge all politicians by the same standards. I don't care forestpath Apr 2013 #33

I know how you feel...It's hard not to like him, personally, but his policies are what counts. whathehell Apr 2013 #36

Honest criticism is not bashing. Kablooie Apr 2013 #49

Since most of us don't in any substantive way know most of these politicians TheKentuckian Apr 2013 #51

There is bashing and there is criticizing. Both different. Which do you think you do? demosincebirth Apr 2013 #55

why ask? I made that clear both in the op and subsequent posts. cali Apr 2013 #56

You're not alone, Cali. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #58

I truly do not have bad feelings for Obama as a person Teamster Jeff Apr 2013 #62

you have the sane view, cali Skittles Apr 2013 #65

I'm conflicted because I'm a big fan the man in the Oval Office and feel he has governed a hundred indepat Apr 2013 #66

You are not alone. Faryn Balyncd Apr 2013 #67

How I feel about Boner and the Republicans treestar Apr 2013 #69

K&R MotherPetrie Apr 2013 #71

I dont think he can do anything wrong markboxer Apr 2013 #75

I appreciate other's points of view if it is on policy davidpdx Apr 2013 #76

you are not alone. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #78

Obama is a symptom, blkmusclmachine Apr 2013 #79

Discussions like this one are the reason I don't post here often. 4bucksagallon Apr 2013 #80

I know the feeling Pakid Apr 2013 #81

The President Is Middle of the Road Left Turn Only Apr 2013 #85

Destroying the New Deal, Great Society, and public education are NOT moderate stances duffyduff Apr 2013 #105

Let's Take a Deep Breath Left Turn Only Apr 2013 #107

After reading dozens Coolest Ranger Apr 2013 #86

Two points - he is not the problem Cosmocat Apr 2013 #87

Very Smart think_critically Apr 2013 #110

Man Cosmocat Apr 2013 #111

The entire party is a disappointment. CrispyQ Apr 2013 #97

I completely understand nt steve2470 Apr 2013 #98

Criticism isn't bashing duffyduff Apr 2013 #104

I'm right there with you, Cali n/t markpkessinger Apr 2013 #106