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In reply to the discussion: How did a group dedicated to discussion regarding a Democratic POTUS, on an ostensibly ... [View all]dkf
(37,305 posts)426. How can you if you have no disagreements with him?
If you only positively support anything he does when he has been on both sides, where is your moral core?
Obama may have a moral core that results in his changing his mind based on some precept but for someone else to move as he moves...you tell me how that can possibly work unless your morals are only determined by him?
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11 Bravo
Sep 2013
OP
"unremitting hostility to people elected to office as Democrats..." Sadly, no. You are wrong.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Sep 2013
#10
'Holding Feet To The Fire', Sir, Is Not Dousing Them In Gasoline And Striking A Match
The Magistrate
Sep 2013
#21
Strangely enough, I have not seen any DUer burning the POTUS in effigy not have I practiced that.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Sep 2013
#127
I am very happy to point out your factually incorrect assumptions, when appropriate,
R. Daneel Olivaw
Sep 2013
#148
It's even better when you pretend to ignore it but then bring it to attention.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Sep 2013
#197
Sorry--I won't be derailed, either. You don't get to play the "Look over here" game.
MADem
Sep 2013
#212
If you don't want to be talked about, then don't insert yourself into the drama.
MADem
Sep 2013
#468
Anyone who types this dreck "The critics job is the hard path...the strait path" should know
Number23
Sep 2013
#244
That was a hugely enjoyable film--I liked it way more than I expected I would!!! nt
MADem
Sep 2013
#246
Explain how the three posted below are worthy of respect...for starters.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Sep 2013
#158
I am going to offer an olive branch and explain my reasoning as well.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Sep 2013
#195
And this is why you RUN this joint. Yeah, the admins set it up but you own it.
Number23
Sep 2013
#241
You Are Going To Pretend, Sir, You Know My Comments And Views Better Than I Do?
The Magistrate
Sep 2013
#374
I believe it's small because if you don't agree with EVERYTHING Obama says and does...
CaliforniaPeggy
Sep 2013
#4
Well, that's not accurate, either. Unless you have a very fluid view of the word "half." nt
MADem
Sep 2013
#354
Of course they are not election results, the banned list being a list of Obama voters
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#470
I used the word "if" for a reason. My point was that there's a huge difference in those numbers.
MADem
Sep 2013
#471
You need to know how much I appreciated your support, esp when I was ill...
CaliforniaPeggy
Sep 2013
#114
That's laughable. You're trying to pretend that 'this is in BOG' justifies any random ban?
muriel_volestrangler
Sep 2013
#466
You say "a group that upholds Democratic ideals". An important Democratic ideal, as reflected
AnotherMcIntosh
Sep 2013
#310
Interesting. That rather puts your recent "kind" words to me in a different light.
DevonRex
Sep 2013
#403
Yep. And that fact speaks volumes no matter how some may try to rationalize it.
Mojorabbit
Sep 2013
#234
It's got over three times the membership of the Elizabeth Warren group....but it's not a contest. nt
MADem
Sep 2013
#67
That is not true. And there is no "problem" -- except for disruptors who are thwarted.
MADem
Sep 2013
#339
Nice attempt at distraction. Clumsy, desperate, and obvious, but done with verve!
MADem
Sep 2013
#348
Exactly--it's one place that folks can click on where they won't be getting a fistful of shit
MADem
Sep 2013
#176
Holy shit, the Joe Lieberman group must reduce you to a paroxysm of frothing rage!
11 Bravo
Sep 2013
#17
why not, there is one for other Democrats , is it surprising there wouldbe one for the Dem President
JI7
Sep 2013
#32
Why do Elizabeth Warren, John Kerry, and Hillary Clinton supporters "need" a special group
MADem
Sep 2013
#91
I see groups as more than just a way to discuss a person or issue without outside interference.
Revanchist
Sep 2013
#201
It's an acronym, as is 'POTUS'. Are you actually demanding more respect for the BOG
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#12
How would you know what his point is? They call themselves the BOG. So if to call them
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#28
Thanks for explaining acronyms in general and POTUS specifically. I had no idea.
11 Bravo
Sep 2013
#24
I can simply say you are using it as an epithet, that's all you are doing, making an unsupported
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#37
I'm saying you have not defined, supported or made clear what your contention is.
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#68
I'm sure it is occasionally, but any word can be spoken with contempt, even one's own
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#97
I came back to see if you responded to my post after all of your invective, if you would
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#311
If you want to be technical and go back to the origins of the term, I think it's Irish.
MADem
Sep 2013
#183
When we start seeing lovingly posted swimsuit pics of Snowden, Assange or Warren get back to me n/t
Fumesucker
Sep 2013
#477
OP, I really really want to hear why you think 'POTUS' is ok but 'BOG' is not.
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#20
Uh...you don't make fun of someone by calling them a POTUS. You can by calling them a BOGer
NoOneMan
Sep 2013
#31
That does not even make sense. Any word can be spoken with intent to convey contempt
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#40
I never said the things you are ascibing to me, and that is unacceptable bullshit.
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#74
So you feel people need to express more devotion and respect when saying BOG?
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#49
it makes certain people feel good about themselves, like how they brag about how many recs
JI7
Sep 2013
#30
You state/accept a false premise in framing your query. While the BOG might have begun
Egalitarian Thug
Sep 2013
#36
As the orthodox type God G*d we must also type B*G to convey respect for our centrist
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#59
This is an amazing post! My sentiments exactly stated! Outstanding post!!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#132
For some reason, people act like there's no difference between someone who is
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#274
I thought the HOF group was a sub-set of the Sports Group (Hall of Fame)!
madinmaryland
Sep 2013
#60
No, they're mad because ~Obama~ didn't go to war with Syria as they all predicted he would.
tridim
Sep 2013
#282
124 bans of people insistent on planting their flag where it was not welcome.
Bolo Boffin
Sep 2013
#226
Thanks Bolo for explaining the situation. 124 Blocks of disruptors intruding into a GROUP
Cha
Sep 2013
#266
Not true. Some were banned for stuff that had nothing to do with the President.
Democracyinkind
Sep 2013
#269
I got banned and did not even know I'd been in that group, I avoid that group because
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#469
So your inability to recognize what and where you are posting is our fault?
Bolo Boffin
Sep 2013
#474
Because the hatred and disdain for this president is nothing like we've ever seen before...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#73
I sure did. But again, I've seen NOTHING like the hatred of THIS president. Nothing like it.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#120
My dear, you went on Free Republic. You should expect that from Free Republic. You should not
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#137
I disagree with Obama on quite a few things. That's fine. But I see quite a bit of pure HATRED here
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#142
Well, we just see things differently then. I disagree with you wholeheartedly.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#291
And I just ask that when you confront it that you won't turn a blind eye to it.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#336
We have more in common than you think. I am the daughter of a black gay
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#359
I can and will happen, we just have to remain diligent. Look, I never thought
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#367
In a country of 300 million, 100 compulsive flamebots have found their way to this forum
Kolesar
Sep 2013
#82
In an age of acronyms, this self-named group chose BOG. They are free to change it.
Divernan
Sep 2013
#100
BOG is a very touchy bunch, they love to "BAN" people from their insularity, like me.
99th_Monkey
Sep 2013
#104
I can't stay I understand it, either. If you hate Obama, fine. Why pick on the BOG? Just don't go
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#135
Again, why do people who don't like to post on BOG because of the nature of that group
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#147
Every new post on this web site shows up in Latest Threads. The admins have made the
Number23
Sep 2013
#255
Even if what you say is true (and I'm not sure if it is) it doesn't negate the fact that
Number23
Sep 2013
#386
Well, you have been repeatedly shown that you are wrong. I guess only time will tell
Number23
Sep 2013
#457
Grasswire, Here is the motherfucking heading at the top of the Greatest Page:
DevonRex
Sep 2013
#417
It's only *some* of the President's supporters who behave like trolls
muriel_volestrangler
Sep 2013
#308
Out of the many disgraceful comments on both sides of this fight, yours is one of the worst.
Bolo Boffin
Sep 2013
#277
It's the truth. How can you be against stupid wars and support all this aggression?
dkf
Sep 2013
#325
I do question how you can think you have a moral core and be only supportive of Obama throughout his
dkf
Sep 2013
#434
So now you're afraid to answer. Learn from Rex above. don't weasel around it.
DevonRex
Sep 2013
#438
Oh my gosh...please don't think anyone is mad at you or hates you or anything like that.
dkf
Sep 2013
#450
you had a 200+ post in meta detailing a thousand ways you were a right winger and you have the
dionysus
Sep 2013
#475
No. that group is there for a specific purpose that anyone can choose to ignore
Pretzel_Warrior
Sep 2013
#360
how did those who voted for this President twice but don't always agree with with him 100%
magical thyme
Sep 2013
#369