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Demeter

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56. Maybe Obama needs to stop lying...to himself first, and then others at home, and abroad

Reply to CincyDem (Reply #49)

Sun Jun 23, 2013, 12:42 PM

Jun 2013

and renounce that stupid Peace Prize. Then we can talk.

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To those who worry about how this will affect Obama. [View all] nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 OP

Now it's going to morph into poor Obama against the world, missing the ENTIRE point. Catherina Jun 2013 #1

How about we come to the realization of the fact that Snowden didn't release anything new. Life Long Dem Jun 2013 #61

We almost went to a second war in 1971, (other then Vietnam) four hours away AverageMe Jun 2013 #66

And racism and jim crow laws were old news Coccydynia Jun 2013 #78

I already pointed out Snowden is only making a scene. Life Long Dem Jun 2013 #79

A scene that needed to be made. cui bono Jun 2013 #118

Not worried about Obama, Im worried about the carryover effect to Nov 2014 and 2016 elections. DCBob Jun 2013 #2

Good, at least you get it. nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #7

wow, thanks for not so subtle insult. DCBob Jun 2013 #9

I stated a fact nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #10

I have never punched a hippie.. DCBob Jun 2013 #14

"Hippie punching" OilemFirchen Jun 2013 #17

Goddamn hippies! Rod Walker Jun 2013 #21

Post removed Post removed Jun 2013 #35

"little book of injustices" zeemike Jun 2013 #53

Define 'we'. I'm already cooked, you centrists and Republicans adore discrimination against us Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #15

You have no idea how bad things will get if/when the GOP is able to take control of this country. DCBob Jun 2013 #19

Republicans will take over again JW2020 Jun 2013 #27

Obama seems to be doing everything he can to hand the election to the Republicans. xtraxritical Jun 2013 #65

What's amazing to me is that in January 2009, Obama had the Republicans on the HardTimes99 Jun 2013 #71

If Democratic Senators and Representatives really cared, shouldn't more of them speak up? AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2013 #88

I know exactly what they have been like under both Parties, same as you do, why you think Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #73

Why? Because you seem so flippant about the situation... DCBob Jun 2013 #91

I don't think you are replying to my post. I said nothing like that. xtraxritical Jun 2013 #96

All of us would be on the same side. tblue Jun 2013 #101

Good point.. and also probably all sitting in a dumpster. DCBob Jun 2013 #102

I'm worried that even if we, once again, 'vote for Democrats' which the base has sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #18

I do believe we were legitimately moving left when we elected Barack Obama. DCBob Jun 2013 #23

Quelle surprise! You're playing the racist card! That's so last term! Divernan Jun 2013 #47

Ok, maybe I should have said.. DCBob Jun 2013 #50

Are you talking about a Moonwalk to the left bahrbearian Jun 2013 #93

Electing a half-black man, with a scary Arabic muslim name... DCBob Jun 2013 #94

Yes we elected a half-black man, with a Muslim name , so now we have to go Right of Center? bahrbearian Jun 2013 #95

No. My point was we were heading in the "right" direction but the RW freaked out.. DCBob Jun 2013 #97

He could walk Right past all of that by supporting Liberal causes, not by appeasement. bahrbearian Jun 2013 #98

sure.. is so easy to be POTUS and make it all happen just the way you want. DCBob Jun 2013 #99

The Right Direction is what he campaigned, on not what I wanted. bahrbearian Jun 2013 #100

You see Democrats supporting Bush policies where he was illegally wiretapping? Life Long Dem Jun 2013 #64

Definitely a valid concern!! busterbrown Jun 2013 #40

I guess this was meant to be funny. DCBob Jun 2013 #52

Not really.. busterbrown Jun 2013 #87

It may not John2 Jun 2013 #84

But what is "lose the Senate" or "lose the house" for that matter tavalon Jun 2013 #114

The bloody DLC again! DissidentVoice Jun 2013 #125

The fix is in. Lasher Jun 2013 #3

By the 1st or 2nd debate, you can tell which candidates TPTB have selected for us to choose between. CrispyQ Jun 2013 #123

On the record, the policies of Hillary and Obama are remarkably similar. Lasher Jun 2013 #126

More Obama derangement syndrome. n/t BumRushDaShow Jun 2013 #4

Predictable. nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #6

Yes, for those who think everything is about Obama, that is a good way to describe it .. sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #24

"politicians who care about and work for the people" soooooo old school. L0oniX Jun 2013 #33

I know, I'm still stuck on that old, quaint document until something better comes along. sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #34

It's a damn good quaint old document Art_from_Ark Jun 2013 #121

And hasn't it been the narrative around here that every ill we suffer is Obama's fault? Some don't BlueCaliDem Jun 2013 #38

Here, here ... brett_jv Jun 2013 #46

3rd Way talking points reprise - nothin' new here, folks. Move along. Divernan Jun 2013 #48

Typical EmoLefty rebuttal - nuthin' new here, folks. Move along. eom BlueCaliDem Jun 2013 #51

Except you are just name calling. Thrid Way is an actual group with actual talking points. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #75

The word "bitch" is technically not a slur, either. Just means female dog. BlueCaliDem Jun 2013 #109

No, that has not been the narrative at all. He is the POTUS and does get criticism for sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #54

If you think that hasn't been the narrative, then you're either blind to tone of your own posts BlueCaliDem Jun 2013 #58

Predictable hippie punching nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #77

I've always considered myself more of a Flower Power Child. BlueCaliDem Jun 2013 #108

Close to perfection? caseymoz Jun 2013 #124

^^K&R^^ Progressive dog Jun 2013 #83

Who is worried. MineralMan Jun 2013 #5

+1! sheshe2 Jun 2013 #115

In 2008, I voted for hope. In 2012, I hoped for spine. If 2016, I'm happy... CincyDem Jun 2013 #8

Maybe he needs a congress that will work with him. Auntie Bush Jun 2013 #44

And maybe he needs to exert the "power of his office". CincyDem Jun 2013 #49

Maybe Obama needs to stop lying...to himself first, and then others at home, and abroad Demeter Jun 2013 #56

OK - I'll buy that too. n/t CincyDem Jun 2013 #57

That is my advice John2 Jun 2013 #122

The question of the day RobertEarl Jun 2013 #11

I think the young voters will be resistant to future candidates Babel_17 Jun 2013 #12

imo...listening nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #28

Young voters grow up and become responsible adults. Voting is responsible. graham4anything Jun 2013 #31

that worked out well for Dr. King didnt it, "they" shot him Monkie Jun 2013 #70

Dr. King fought AGAINST masks. The KKK wore masks. Dr. King fought against that with NO ego. graham4anything Jun 2013 #86

Shows where some stand, not with civil rights, only civil liberties. They ignore history. freshwest Jun 2013 #90

Holy shit! zappaman Jun 2013 #92

Bingo! sheshe2 Jun 2013 #111

You couldn't be so wrong if you tried!! ForeignandDomestic Jun 2013 #103

Dr King would be horrified at his "legacy" DissidentVoice Jun 2013 #127

The whole point of these smears(all repudiated) are to help Gomez win On Tuesday. We already know graham4anything Jun 2013 #13

Oh come on. How many DU readers do you think are Massachusetts voters totodeinhere Jun 2013 #81

+1 JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #82

No~ sheshe2 Jun 2013 #116

Do you ever sit back and objectively view your own pettiness? MjolnirTime Jun 2013 #16

Everyone is entitled to their opinions Harmony Blue Jun 2013 #22

+10 RC Jun 2013 #42

more predictable nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #25

speaking of predictability Sheepshank Jun 2013 #32

Well some of us do have a moral center not defined by letters nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #62

this is just plain funny...didn't you just dish very same predictable words on this thread? Sheepshank Jun 2013 #128

I think what she 'wants' is what all Democrats want, a Progressive, Democratic Congress and sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #37

I just sat back and objectively viewed your transparency page. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #68

What we should be worrying about now is to whom the disaffected will turn. Egalitarian Thug Jun 2013 #20

At least he has held the line against the insane GOP Faygo Kid Jun 2013 #26

There are disappointments, no doubt. But Gman Jun 2013 #29

...I reallydon't give two shits about it... retired rooster Jun 2013 #30

in the meantime pay no attention to the SCOTUS rulings, which are far more scary than NSA stuff pasto76 Jun 2013 #36

some of us can chew gun and walk at the same time nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #63

WE voted for change and they hoped we would not notice what that change was, till it was too late. RC Jun 2013 #39

It should be about upholding our core rights and freedoms Skip Intro Jun 2013 #41

Obama and the party are just bricks in the wall. RC Jun 2013 #45

I couldn't agree more donnasgirl Jun 2013 #43

The only thing I'm worried about are the core values of the Democratic Party Fearless Jun 2013 #55

How did Wikileaks "affect Obama"? ProSense Jun 2013 #59

You know there really is a solution humbled_opinion Jun 2013 #60

I have a small circle of friends nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #67

Sorry I was away on vacation humbled_opinion Jul 2013 #130

K&R for the excellent discussion you have generated. Thanks though HardTimes99 Jun 2013 #69

I remember debriefing a young kid nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #72

I worry about no politician, because I've long realized that they pretty much all (with few NRaleighLiberal Jun 2013 #74

I understood that at 18 nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #76

Obama will be fine. No matter what happens to the American people Autumn Jun 2013 #80

Too bad he cares about the American people, ugh Iliyah Jun 2013 #85

No third term? n/t DirkGently Jun 2013 #89

I was excited when BO won the first time. But I have experience with people who say one GoneFishin Jun 2013 #104

And this is precisely what should worry partisans nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #106

If the party puts up a good candidate I will work for the cause. But I am not going to GoneFishin Jun 2013 #107

Post removed Post removed Jun 2013 #105

EXACTLY !!! - K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2013 #110

I'm not sure why anyone should be worried. Rex Jun 2013 #112

They want a repuke majority in the Senate in 15 months so they can impeach... Amonester Jun 2013 #117

Define "they" please, I have never read a post here advocating what you claim Dragonfli Jun 2013 #119

That dog don't hunt tavalon Jun 2013 #113

Soon it will start..... BrainDrain Jun 2013 #120

That is what these folks are missing nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #129