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55. Of course the OP worked hard to defeat Bachmann, the OP being an actual voting Democrat

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 05:59 PM

Apr 2013

on a board for and about Democrats. The Op discusses that in the thread you did not read prior to gracing us with your always fresh and original take on things.

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MrPresident, want to know just how well your strategy is working out? [View all] 99Forever Apr 2013 OP

When the president is making freaks like Bachmann look sane quinnox Apr 2013 #1

And Rand Paul supports them demwing Apr 2013 #2

Couldn't say what Rand Paul has to say... 99Forever Apr 2013 #6

But Bachmann IS relevant? demwing Apr 2013 #19

Apparently she is his Representative. And apparently Rand Paul is not. So yes, that makes her sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #25

Well bud, 99Forever Apr 2013 #32

my rock star ? demwing Apr 2013 #34

You seemed to be giving the usual... 99Forever Apr 2013 #35

Don't get me wrong - I *want* to be a believer demwing Apr 2013 #64

I think we are in agreement. 99Forever Apr 2013 #70

I love it. ProSense Apr 2013 #3

Let's hope a lot more of the Tea Party caucus feel the same way. n/t Cleita Apr 2013 #4

If Obama said the sky was blue sharp_stick Apr 2013 #5

Here Here! Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #14

So you favor cuts to social security pscot Apr 2013 #52

the poster did not say that treestar Apr 2013 #60

My post was a question. pscot Apr 2013 #67

It is an obvious attempt to use emotionalism treestar Apr 2013 #84

golly. We sure wouldn't want to let emotionalism pscot Apr 2013 #91

LOL bobduca Apr 2013 #92

No, I believe they will not pass through this anti-Obama rethug congress. Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #103

New Poll: Seniors Of Both Parties Revile Chained CPI KoKo Apr 2013 #17

Well, let's hope Democrats in Congress don't just go along with the president because he is a Dem. sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #26

Write your congressperson, or call pscot Apr 2013 #56

Bachmann? treestar Apr 2013 #62

Yes that Bachman, the one who keeps getting elected no matter how many lies she tells. sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #76

The people who elect the likes of Bachmann treestar Apr 2013 #83

The people who elect the likes of Bachman are partisans. They don't think for themselves, they sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #86

No, they don't, very very few in either party want this scam to cut SS let alone destroy it Dragonfli Apr 2013 #97

Well said...nt SidDithers Apr 2013 #39

+1 treestar Apr 2013 #54

Precisely! Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #66

I AGREE Skittles Apr 2013 #100

Nooooo,you miss the political point Armstead Apr 2013 #113

She's already signed onto the sharp_stick Apr 2013 #116

And that makes a difference HOW? bvar22 Apr 2013 #114

MIchelle Bachmann lies. Look at the budget her caucus wrote. spedtr90 Apr 2013 #7

No kidding? 99Forever Apr 2013 #8

So you think she's bullshitting sharp_stick Apr 2013 #10

Maybe she's just a political opportunist and just got a golden opportunity to pretend to be sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #29

+1 L0oniX Apr 2013 #46

Nailed it !!!!! As usual. russspeakeasy Apr 2013 #68

So what was the point... spedtr90 Apr 2013 #11

Run along now... 99Forever Apr 2013 #12

Actually it requires spedtr90 Apr 2013 #18

Funny thing, bud. 99Forever Apr 2013 #24

You were caught in a logic trap there treestar Apr 2013 #59

There is no point sharp_stick Apr 2013 #15

Thank you. spedtr90 Apr 2013 #20

Because she can read polls or has them read to her by someone more literate. Dragonfli Apr 2013 #98

Doesn't matter what the real position of the Republicans is, they can say they oppose OBAMA'S CUTS! JoeBlowToo Apr 2013 #9

Thanks Joe... 99Forever Apr 2013 #13

Agree...This will hurt Democrats in 2014 and '16 because a Dem KoKo Apr 2013 #16

"This will hurt Democrats in ..." It will, IF the Senators, Representatives, and others in AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #105

So the real issue too is what most accurately tracks the rise in the cost of living treestar Apr 2013 #57

It is embaressing to see politicans cater to the 'have everything' crowd. Rex Apr 2013 #21

Don't recollect FDR "kowtowing"... 99Forever Apr 2013 #23

Yes you are talking about an entirely different time period. Rex Apr 2013 #27

A different time indeed. 99Forever Apr 2013 #38

SPINES! Rex Apr 2013 #43

FDR said, "kowtow to you? Bring it motherfucker, I welcome your punk ass bullshit!" Dragonfli Apr 2013 #28

This is to be expected, one of two things are likely to happen, neither good for the party Dragonfli Apr 2013 #22

I've been unable to get a coherent response to a similar point. Marr Apr 2013 #30

I just don't get how they can't see what the obvious negatives are Dragonfli Apr 2013 #31

"84 percent of voters over 50 say Social Security has no place in budget-deficit discussions" L0oniX Apr 2013 #33

Indeed...n/t KoKo Apr 2013 #36

But they're clearly not "serious people" durablend Apr 2013 #40

I wish to offer my heartfelt sympathies that she is your representative. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #37

Thank you... 99Forever Apr 2013 #41

I watched her last victory party and was struck by how her supporters,... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #49

How do they do that? AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #61

Ever see a deer in the headlights? Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #80

For a short time. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #89

What was that thud? Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #90

Only because the "Wind Shifted" and fredamae Apr 2013 #42

Here's the thing friend. 99Forever Apr 2013 #47

So, you'll be voting for her next year?...nt SidDithers Apr 2013 #44

There ya go again ...trying to have a mature discussion with people. n/t L0oniX Apr 2013 #45

You win. 99Forever Apr 2013 #48

Pretty sure the stupidest comments were made in the OP... SidDithers Apr 2013 #50

Oh Sid... 99Forever Apr 2013 #72

You don't seem to understand how US politics works imo. sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #73

Does he keep track anymore? AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #63

Of course the OP worked hard to defeat Bachmann, the OP being an actual voting Democrat Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 #55

Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #71

No, you are not alone. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #104

Trust me you are not alone. Puglover Apr 2013 #109

!!! In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #112

You sir, 99Forever Apr 2013 #75

I think you misunderstood Blue's comment. Read it again, it was not directed to you but to Sid. sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #77

So what? treestar Apr 2013 #51

This move by Obama is wrong and an utter disaster. Pure and simple. nt broadcaster75201 Apr 2013 #53

It's Twilight Zone material. Two corporate parties masquerading as one, woo me with science Apr 2013 #58

i wouldn't hold ms bachmann up as a shining example of anything, especially her 'support' for SS spanone Apr 2013 #65

She's not, she's just playing chess. She was handed a golden opportunity to sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #78

Bachmann..... Playing..... Chess......! SamReynolds Apr 2013 #111

It is funny, isn't it? 'Obama ..... playing ...... chess! I always got a good laugh out of that sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #115

Obama actually knows how to play Chess. SamReynolds Apr 2013 #119

This only proves what we've always known: SamReynolds Apr 2013 #69

3D Chess Again? Cedric the Clam Apr 2013 #74

Ummm.... what? SamReynolds Apr 2013 #79

Bachman is the one playing chess. And before long she will be joined by other Republicans sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #88

Bachmann..... Playing..... Chess...... SamReynolds Apr 2013 #110

No one is stupid enough to believe what Bachmann is saying michigandem58 Apr 2013 #81

To quote my very favorite Robert A Heinlein... 99Forever Apr 2013 #82

Thank you Trailrider1951 Apr 2013 #85

Indeed my friend, indeed. 99Forever Apr 2013 #87

Oh, big surprise that Bachmann OPPOSED jazzimov Apr 2013 #93

Perhaps you should read the entire thread ... 99Forever Apr 2013 #94

The OP is of course not suggesting to OwnedByCats Apr 2013 #107

that gal would oppose ANYTHING proposed by Obama Skittles Apr 2013 #95

+1 moondust Apr 2013 #99

Doesn't really matter what she "opposes" OwnedByCats Apr 2013 #106

That is pretty damn bad. Jamastiene Apr 2013 #96

STOP THE PRESSES!!! Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #101

And now they get to be the party that is protecting SS. How on earth did Democrats every sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #117

This notion that Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #118

We all know she doesn't give a shit about seniors and has voted against us at every opportunity eridani Apr 2013 #102

Whatever your opinion of.. 99Forever Apr 2013 #108