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BlueStreak

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35. Obama had three paths he could choose after winning reelection.

Tue Jun 25, 2013, 04:01 PM

Jun 2013

1) He could continue as a center-right "new Democrat because that's what he believes is the best long-term answer.

2) He could adopt more progressive policies because he doesn't have to stand for election again.

3) He could move far to the right because his base can't do anything to stop him now.

Obviously he has selected the third path, regardless of what happens with Keystone.

I have been old enough to have an understanding of every President since Kennedy. That is 10 Presidents. This one is the most disappointing one by far.We knew what to expect of the others and that is what we got. This one just cannot be trusted.

There is no "long game" at play here. No 9-dimensional chess. No greater strategy that we just can't understand yet. It is a sell-out, plain and simple.

I really worry what this is going to do to our chances of electing any Democrat of integrity in 2016. I'm afraid that there are millions of people out there who will say, "Hope and change? Sorry, pal. We tried that the last 8 years. No thanks."

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I think President Obama just said that Keystone XL WILL be approved.... [View all] Junkdrawer Jun 2013 OP

I thought the same thing. Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #1

He gave the dogs a bone! Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #2

Here is one way it could reduce gasses: The Straight Story Jun 2013 #3

Let's assume that's the case. Would that be bad? Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #5

Yes and no The Straight Story Jun 2013 #12

"Because we know it would be a lie..." You'll have to forgive me, but I stopped there. n/t Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #14

That's fine, you don't have to believe it for it to be true (nt) The Straight Story Jun 2013 #15

True? You just made it up. It most certainly is NOT true. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #16

of course he will. liberal_at_heart Jun 2013 #4

that's what I heard. cali Jun 2013 #6

Norman Goldman predicted that would happen a few days ago. nt rdharma Jun 2013 #7

THE Norman Goldman? Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #11

Yup! THE Norman Goldman.... Where justice is served. rdharma Jun 2013 #20

Sweet! Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #22

I hope he's wrong......... rdharma Jun 2013 #23

Has he weighed in on Zimmerman? Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #25

Yup! He's "weighed in"....... but no predictions on verdict. rdharma Jun 2013 #29

Agreed. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #32

Ignore his words. Let's focus on other outcomes that might really, really piss us off. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #8

right, because you can take his words and promises to the bank..on a parallel planet you can..nt xiamiam Jun 2013 #50

Meybe so, maybe not. In the meantime, let the White House know what YOU think! LongTomH Jun 2013 #9

The WH doesn't give the teeniest tiniest goddamn what we think about this. MotherPetrie Jun 2013 #26

Did he Mention fredamae Jun 2013 #10

Did you listen to his speech? Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #13

No---very little of it fredamae Jun 2013 #17

Okay. Then let me answer your question: Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #18

You're so helpful! Hydra Jun 2013 #33

I suppose there are those who come to DU to find people to watch tv for them. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #42

You missed an opportunity Hydra Jun 2013 #43

I don't speak for the President, so I could not care less how I affected his image in your eyes. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #47

Oh, that clears it up then Hydra Jun 2013 #52

So, instead of filling a person in on what was actually said, Jamastiene Jun 2013 #46

I responded to snark with snark. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #48

"Shit happens." NealK Jun 2013 #51

I share these concerns. avaistheone1 Jun 2013 #24

Nope. And that's the tell... Junkdrawer Jun 2013 #55

Sometimes it's what they don't say... fredamae Jun 2013 #56

Exacerbate ... GeorgeGist Jun 2013 #19

The lesser of two evils. GeorgeGist Jun 2013 #21

There's never been any doubt. Obama will do industry's bidding on this. MotherPetrie Jun 2013 #27

All the while saying it's the Green thing to do... Junkdrawer Jun 2013 #28

Yes, he is good at pretense. MotherPetrie Jun 2013 #31

Yep, he never met a Corporation whose water he wouldn't carry. HooptieWagon Jun 2013 #30

More: ProSense Jun 2013 #34

But both sides of any argument are usually able to present "proof" to back up their gateley Jun 2013 #54

Obama had three paths he could choose after winning reelection. BlueStreak Jun 2013 #35

You disagree with everything you said. Everything. Zen Democrat Jun 2013 #36

Please be more specific. BlueStreak Jun 2013 #37

We knew what to expect of the others and that is what we got. This one just cannot be trusted. RILib Jun 2013 #44

Susan Rice Owns $300,000 in TransCanada Stock (Keystone XL Developer) Fire Walk With Me Jun 2013 #38

Sadly, it does sound like that G_j Jun 2013 #39

So do I. Perhaps if the pressure were increased instead of relieved by today's announcement... Junkdrawer Jun 2013 #40

Of course he's going to approve it. Marr Jun 2013 #41

Congratulations! Jamastiene Jun 2013 #45

Which will prevail, individual profit or popular concern with health and safety? 1-Old-Man Jun 2013 #49

According to Mike Papantonio this afternoon, he won't veto it if Cleita Jun 2013 #53