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graham4anything

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130. Bush was seated instead of Gore and Jeb is running in 2016

Thu May 2, 2013, 05:18 AM

May 2013

you have to be patient so that everything is done to secure it forever.
Wars take time and battles are not perceived as to why they were not won til the war is.

It will be Hillary vs. Jeb. pick your choice.

To win the long time war, its more important to show President Obama is being the reasonable one nationwide for all America (not just far left blue America, as to get to 80-20 it will take the republicans who are sick of their party...

much like LBJ needed the republicans when the Wallace Racist DixiecRats did not vote democratic.

It took Dr. King decades and there were many battles lost before LBJ signed those acts that others yammered about but only LBJ was brave enough to bet his entire capital on signing
(and others in the party yammered that there was more important stuff than these social issues, much like the left now is doing today, when in fact, that was the most important thing ever signed in American history).

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"Specifically, what is it Obama should do that he hasn't already done?" [View all] babylonsister May 2013 OP

He should offer to cut Social Security. Oh wait, he's already done that. AnotherMcIntosh May 2013 #1

oohhhh so inane. n/t Sheepshank May 2013 #5

COLA not benefits. It was President Carter with Democrats in both chambers of Congress who BlueCaliDem May 2013 #6

Actually, while you are blaming Clinton for taxing SS benefits under certain circumstances, AnotherMcIntosh May 2013 #9

Just pointing out the glaring differences between Carter, Clinton, Tip O'Neill, and Obama BlueCaliDem May 2013 #121

That's as nonsensical as saying that Edison should not get credit for modern illumination because AnotherMcIntosh May 2013 #132

Nope. The comparison is false. Why? BlueCaliDem May 2013 #134

Edison didn't do squat. Tesla did it all, more efficient lights motors and more. NYC_SKP May 2013 #137

Wow. Didn't know any of that Proud Liberal Dem May 2013 #21

When one thinks PBO is the Anti-Christ, it's easier to think the worst of him and his motives Hekate May 2013 #98

I'm a senior who relies on Social Security for my income. The chained CPI will cut my income. JDPriestly May 2013 #99

You present the best argument against the chained CPI which is, in fact, a serious cut in our JDPriestly May 2013 #97

Once again BlueCaliDem May 2013 #123

Actually, I think we have had two COLA increases. They weren't large, but I think we had them. JDPriestly May 2013 #125

Gee, thanks, I guess that makes it alright for other Democrats to do also... NOT /nt still_one May 2013 #106

Not saying that at all. Just debunking the myth that "no Democrat ever touched S.S. so Obama " BlueCaliDem May 2013 #124

I know you weren't still_one May 2013 #128

From an accounting/budgeting perspective, chained CPI is technically not a cut. BUT . . . markpkessinger May 2013 #127

No matter what the President does/wants, the Republicans have vowed to oppose him, winter is coming May 2013 #2

What opposition has been mounted to stop education deform? TheKentuckian May 2013 #30

A LOT of DUers would benefit from reading this in-depth and factually correct piece. BlueCaliDem May 2013 #3

apparently we're only under "dictatorship" when repukes are in office Skittles May 2013 #52

+1 Jamaal510 May 2013 #60

Kick. Rec. POTUS does not equal "king" Hekate May 2013 #4

the analysis is simple. he's expected to achieve results, and all failure is his fault. unblock May 2013 #7

The obstinancy is not just with the rethugs. nt babylonsister May 2013 #10

And ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #80

The Republicans' recalcitrance and lack of cooperation or good will are problem enough. Obama JDPriestly May 2013 #107

Worked like a charm on Gun Control ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #114

Just wait. A little patience and we will see. We will get gun legislation. JDPriestly May 2013 #118

I suggested this earlier. JDPriestly May 2013 #103

Amazing how Maureen Dowd can get her own head up her own indepat May 2013 #8

Simple -- blackmail StatGirl May 2013 #11

Prosecute Bush and Cheney for treason and war crimes, for a start. Octafish May 2013 #12

Tell me ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #82

Five years on and the rich are worth trillions more. Octafish May 2013 #110

Nice rant ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #115

What Luis Armstrong said when asked, ''What is jazz?'' Octafish May 2013 #133

He could reschedule Marijuana and tell his DOJ to quit attacking State licensed dispensaries. Vincardog May 2013 #13

+googleplex MindPilot May 2013 #18

K&R Progressive dog May 2013 #14

"a glutton for punishment"? AnotherMcIntosh May 2013 #32

I think it is because we no longer have much governance from the 3 branches. MindPilot May 2013 #15

Unfortunately, he can't send the "children" to their rooms Proud Liberal Dem May 2013 #16

Amen and Amen............n/t mercymechap May 2013 #65

For starters.... kentuck May 2013 #17

So ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #83

Is that really the way you interpreted my comment?? kentuck May 2013 #90

Yes, I did ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #95

The GOP doesn't want immigration reform?? kentuck May 2013 #100

I agree that the gop wants the Hispanic vote ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #113

Gun Control and Immigration Reform are apples and oranges. kentuck May 2013 #116

That argument is not grounded in reality ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #120

We shall see. kentuck May 2013 #141

You were saying ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #148

I would say that they have a tiger by the tail. kentuck May 2013 #149

He could have a Sec of Ed. that support free universal public education - not Duncan. byeya May 2013 #19

Best plan: work to get Dems elected in 2014 (n/t) thesquanderer May 2013 #20

Did (a lot of) you folks even read this article, written about republican intransigence? babylonsister May 2013 #22

Obama enables RepubliKKKan obstructionism and people here are listing things byeya May 2013 #25

You didn't read it either. nt babylonsister May 2013 #26

True ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #84

I would suspect every DU'er knows that and 'has a problem with that' n2doc May 2013 #27

Dowd brought up 'leadership' in the OP... Octafish May 2013 #36

Background checks had >80% support, and you think a few phone calls will get taxes raised? (nt) jeff47 May 2013 #58

It'd be worth a try, instead of sitting back and waiting for Divine intervention. Octafish May 2013 #70

We need electoral intervention, not divine intervention. jeff47 May 2013 #72

It must have been the Republicans who opposed his appointment of TIMOTHY GEITHNER? AnotherMcIntosh May 2013 #38

What a surprise to see you here, trashing another thread. Got it! babylonsister May 2013 #40

Why don't you answer, "Specifically, what is it Obama should do that he hasn't already done?" AnotherMcIntosh May 2013 #53

The vast majority of betrayals on this list woo me with science May 2013 #64

epic. Demo_Chris May 2013 #146

None of his defenders EVER respond to that when woo posts it. Occulus May 2013 #150

I suspect that Obama's defenders share his agenda... Demo_Chris May 2013 #152

Here's an easy one theaocp May 2013 #23

If he's going to grant immunity to spying telecom corps, JEB May 2013 #24

But...*sputter* the corpse of FDR was a better leader!1 Number23 May 2013 #28

Our Newbies, sheshe2 May 2013 #44

I have never understood the prejudice against newbies here Number23 May 2013 #62

note-they were never supporters to start off with. Most would again vote for Nader given 1/2 chance graham4anything May 2013 #59

Clinton 2x, Gore, Kerry, Obama 2x. Do I have the right to be critical? JanMichael May 2013 #102

Bush was seated instead of Gore and Jeb is running in 2016 graham4anything May 2013 #130

What could he do that he hasn't done? HeiressofBickworth May 2013 #29

Yep, in a nutshell. nt babylonsister May 2013 #41

Resign Demeter May 2013 #31

It would be stupid. Cha May 2013 #37

If honesty and integrity are stupid, then we need more stupid people Demeter May 2013 #94

Resigning would be Stupid. End of story. Cha May 2013 #105

Your stupidity is showing. If not our Dem Prez.,who? nt babylonsister May 2013 #112

There is a Vice President Demeter May 2013 #117

And yet you feel free Summer Hathaway May 2013 #122

If you don't see the irony of defending Group Think in a Progressive Forum Demeter May 2013 #131

Nice attempt at deflection Summer Hathaway May 2013 #142

Obama Hate Rules the goplutocrats.. Cha May 2013 #33

+1 sheshe2 May 2013 #45

.. Cha May 2013 #74

Holy crap. Cha, you should really make this into an OP. That WP story is astounding. Number23 May 2013 #75

Really?! I just saw it and posted 'cause I had to leave and need to Cha May 2013 #87

One Day After Jonathan Karl Writes Obama Off DallasNE May 2013 #34

If I may ask, what do you think he should do, babylonsister? kentuck May 2013 #35

I think something we may not be privy to..? kentuck May 2013 #39

We are all on one team Lordquinton May 2013 #42

Very nicely stated, thank you! nt babylonsister May 2013 #49

It really hit me when I was watching Billo Lordquinton May 2013 #73

He could change position on privatizing public education. He could speak against safety net cuts madfloridian May 2013 #43

Back seat drivers, sheshe2 May 2013 #46

Well there is one thing the POTUS can do zeemike May 2013 #47

'fraid not. jeff47 May 2013 #56

Only if they ask for additional funding. zeemike May 2013 #61

Nope. jeff47 May 2013 #63

I don't think you understand how the military works. zeemike May 2013 #68

Actually, it's you that doesn't. jeff47 May 2013 #71

Now how in the hell is dealing with prisoners an illegal order? zeemike May 2013 #76

Because Congress passed a law jeff47 May 2013 #77

Congress cannot pass a law that the CIC cannot order his generals. zeemike May 2013 #86

You should start paying attention jeff47 May 2013 #144

So I hear you saying that the congress has dictatorial power over the CIC. zeemike May 2013 #145

Post removed Post removed May 2013 #48

Would that make you happy? kentuck May 2013 #50

What? hrmjustin May 2013 #51

BULLY PULPIT!!!!!.....or sumpin'.... Skraxx May 2013 #54

A President or any politician sulphurdunn May 2013 #55

And not providing that list would have done what, exactly? jeff47 May 2013 #57

If Obama sulphurdunn May 2013 #138

Because we elected him dictator, right? jeff47 May 2013 #143

How would anyone know sulphurdunn May 2013 #147

Well, he could tell Republicans mercymechap May 2013 #66

I've been trying to hold my tongue about this for a long time, Jamaal510 May 2013 #67

Here's a big one. Bonobo May 2013 #69

It's not his fault. The Republicans are making him do it. nm rhett o rick May 2013 #78

It's hard to hold a person's feet to the fire... Bonobo May 2013 #93

Seems to me like there are only a few possibilities. He is helpless against the nasty Republicans. rhett o rick May 2013 #111

Are you saying the president is powerless? Helpless against the overwhelming power rhett o rick May 2013 #79

Is Congress powerless? treestar May 2013 #89

That seems to be the thinking of the fan club Doctor_J May 2013 #92

I've noticed ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #81

I raised a related post yesterday ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #85

The Republican vow to oppose him no matter what treestar May 2013 #88

here is what I want him to do, specifically Doctor_J May 2013 #91

My view is that at this point after so many failed attempts to make deals with congressional JDPriestly May 2013 #96

^^ This. n/t winter is coming May 2013 #101

Or he could try this simple approach? kentuck May 2013 #104

Sounds good to me. I think that is what a president is supposed to do. JDPriestly May 2013 #108

I don't know how he got sucked into this unilateral negotiating with the Republican Party?? kentuck May 2013 #109

Kent Conrad - Budget Chair, Max Baucus - Finance Chair DallasNE May 2013 #126

He could stop pretending that austerity economics are viable. winter is coming May 2013 #119

NOTHING. Had he done nothing, the Bush tax cuts would have expired. Even that was too much for him. grahamhgreen May 2013 #129

Nothing?? kentuck May 2013 #139

Usually, the anti-Obama folks don't have a plan for what they'd have done differently. JoePhilly May 2013 #135

Do you think he should be doing anything differently JoePhilly? kentuck May 2013 #140

according to JoeP if you wish Obama to do better you're an Obama hater Skittles May 2013 #151

That's an easy question to answer. LWolf May 2013 #136