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leftstreet

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42. Yes

Sun Aug 11, 2013, 12:38 PM

Aug 2013

...although scholars have never agreed on what precisely Johnson meant when he said it, it's been loosely interpreted to slam false patriots who use the prevailing concept of patriotism for nefarious reasons

Another interesting quote:

"Sir, I do not say that he is not honest; but we have no reason to conclude from his political conduct that he is honest." Samuel Johnson 1709-1784

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Obama is a patriot. [View all] Drunken Irishman Aug 2013 OP

... millennialmax Aug 2013 #1

Candidate Obama disagrees AppleBottom Aug 2013 #14

Yes he is. DevonRex Aug 2013 #2

But that isn't odd at all. delrem Aug 2013 #11

Haha!! No, he's not Nathan Hale, either. Or Ghandi. Or Thoreau. DevonRex Aug 2013 #16

Harriet Tubman is the latest DU Snowden comparison. arely staircase Aug 2013 #31

OMG. Harriet Tubman? DevonRex Aug 2013 #55

oh yeah arely staircase Aug 2013 #59

Indeed! MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #3

Bottom line: Obamacare really is for the 99% ProSense Aug 2013 #4

Indeed. But could we have a white one the next time please? BlueStreak Aug 2013 #51

True Just Saying Aug 2013 #5

Patriotism is the last refuge...oh nevermind n/t leftstreet Aug 2013 #6

lol Bobbie Jo Aug 2013 #30

that poster and his repetitive posting of that Palinesque arely staircase Aug 2013 #34

you do realize what that saying means right? arely staircase Aug 2013 #41

Yes leftstreet Aug 2013 #42

ok, good arely staircase Aug 2013 #43

True, can't spell Patriot Act reauthorization without patriot! NuclearDem Aug 2013 #7

And he doesn't work cheap! OnyxCollie Aug 2013 #8

When the President does it it's not a crime Fumesucker Aug 2013 #9

Damn straight is he.. Cha Aug 2013 #10

Just gonna say it. Fuck patriots. Oakenshield Aug 2013 #12

cool story, bro. nt arely staircase Aug 2013 #35

Yes he is. bravenak Aug 2013 #13

They finally found the issue to get the Left to turn on him. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #15

Those of us not taking the bait will take hits now, but smell like roses in the end. eom millennialmax Aug 2013 #19

Like I said elsewhere. This crap with the NSA was news to Obama too.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #21

Yeah, he was already in the process of conducting a review before the leaks. millennialmax Aug 2013 #22

Weren't there people here saying it would take YEARS to undo the damage Bush/Cheney did? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #23

You are wrong. Wyden"s former deputy chief of staff documents the admins refusal to allow debate... dkf Aug 2013 #26

In my opinion, Obama has lost touch with those who supported him. nt TxGrandpa Aug 2013 #29

fascinating nt arely staircase Aug 2013 #37

Obama is supposed to be a constitutional scholar..... TxGrandpa Aug 2013 #45

Like I said, this was all news to him too. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #49

Sure!!!!!!!! nt TxGrandpa Aug 2013 #50

You honestly believe this wasn't going on under Cheney? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #52

No doubt it was....but... TxGrandpa Aug 2013 #54

That wasn't a priority to him.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #58

Can't argue with what you posted....But: TxGrandpa Aug 2013 #60

With all the pressure, do you REALLY believe he isn't going to do something? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #61

We'll just have to wait to see what he does. TxGrandpa Aug 2013 #62

Really? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #64

It still seems that Obama is attempting some CYA and... TxGrandpa Aug 2013 #65

The Republicans know more about this than they claim.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #69

Wingers, Paulians and purist lef: "...Obama is the evil...." uponit7771 Aug 2013 #66

I believe I have said that I support him otherwise.. TxGrandpa Aug 2013 #67

I'm sure he appreciates you staunch support. nt arely staircase Aug 2013 #46

Are you...insulting yourself? nt Union Scribe Aug 2013 #63

Oh sure, do a total document dump of the NSA during a witch hunt.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #48

80-20!!! nt Bonobo Aug 2013 #33

Whose "they". And many on the left would say they didnt do the turning. rhett o rick Aug 2013 #71

"They",....well, let's see,...who has tried EVERY fake scandal to drop his poll numbers? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #73

"Well, let's see", you get two points for trying to be clever. I guess I will have to guess your rhett o rick Aug 2013 #74

Have you seen the way Right Wing websites are all over this? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #75

Define 'Patriot' AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #17

"Patriot" Art_from_Ark Aug 2013 #28

The reason I ask AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #39

Post removed Post removed Aug 2013 #18

Nobody who trashes the Constitution is a patriot. Waiting For Everyman Aug 2013 #20

The Republicans refer to each other as, "Patriots" AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #40

Go away if that's how you feel. babylonsister Aug 2013 #76

So failing to defend the constitution when one's oath requires to do so is patriotic? AZ Progressive Aug 2013 #24

Good question. 99Forever Aug 2013 #27

Yes, Obama is a Patriot Progressive dog Aug 2013 #25

LOL. n-t Logical Aug 2013 #32

get your flag pin on PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #36

so? KG Aug 2013 #38

Yes he is and a damn fine one at that.... Rowdyboy Aug 2013 #44

"Starship Troopers" mick063 Aug 2013 #47

I think you forgot the "sarcasm" emoticon NoMoreWarNow Aug 2013 #53

There can be only one? morningfog Aug 2013 #56

Hey...I didn't say 'the'. ;) Drunken Irishman Aug 2013 #72

Does he have a tri-corner hat? KarKar Aug 2013 #57

K & R Scurrilous Aug 2013 #68

I never like the term "patriot" KarKar Aug 2013 #70

so are the tea baggers, what's your point? bowens43 Aug 2013 #77

A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. rug Aug 2013 #78

Boink. Scurrilous Aug 2013 #79