Are those who defend President Obama's every single move, sincere?

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101. It depends entirely on the level of identification one has with him.

Or at least on the idea of what they think Obama stands for. It seems we oversimplify the issues when we are reduced to an either/or question. Either you are an Obama supporter or you aren't. Just answer the question yes or no, do you support President Obama? Because if you are for this, you are for that; and if you are against that, you are against this. It makes for sizing up people nice and easy.

I think a lot of people who support the president unequivocally are really doing so because they are deathly afraid that if they don't, the republicans will win majorities again and fuck this country up even more than they have so far. But at least here on DU, I'm sure we all share that concern regardless if you support President Obama or not... yes or no, just answer the question.