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28. Listen carefully to what he says

Fri Oct 4, 2013, 09:30 PM

Oct 2013

He will make a statement and everyone forgets about it but him. When he told the press his girls wanted a dog, he said they'd get one in late spring. If you have ever had kids really wanting something, like a dog, you know they will drive you crazy begging and chances are you will give in to them. But when did the Obamas did get the dog, it was just when he said, late spring.

Like getting Bin Laden, when he was debating McCain,he said would go into Pakistan to get him,if needed, he was ridiculed by the right and the press. Then everyone forgot about it, but once he was elected, he put the wheels in motion and you all know what happened.

He has said he will not negotiate on the shut down and the debt ceiling and I believe him. Whether it is because he is stubborn and sticks to his guns or if he is smart at maneuvering, I don't know, but I believe what he says, no matter how minor, he means it.

That's what I like about him, he steady and stays the course. If you agree with him, send him an email and let him know you are supporting him all the way.

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I Have Faith That The Rat Trap Has Been Set [View all] DonRedwood Oct 2013 OP

I have the feeling you're right. I sure hope so! n/t pnwmom Oct 2013 #1

He knows his Constitution, that's for sure DonRedwood Oct 2013 #2

Obama who wants to save the country vs terrorists Cha Oct 2013 #7

I hope you are correct. pangaia Oct 2013 #67

I am sure he saw this coming johnd83 Oct 2013 #3

I think the man has tried to govern in a way that was respectful of the right DonRedwood Oct 2013 #14

+1 LibGranny Oct 2013 #21

So true........ lucca18 Oct 2013 #26

welcome to DU! DonRedwood Oct 2013 #29

+ 1000 coeur_de_lion Oct 2013 #59

+ 2000 eom BlueCaliDem Oct 2013 #77

I, too,hope 2naSalit Oct 2013 #4

All I know is I don't know!! DonRedwood Oct 2013 #17

Hey thank you, DonRedwood.. Cha Oct 2013 #5

He must have a plan...he always does DonRedwood Oct 2013 #18

k/r Dawson Leery Oct 2013 #6

I hope so Don panader0 Oct 2013 #8

crusader kings 2 best game ever he says. DonRedwood Oct 2013 #15

great post - elegantly and simply captures the reality of how Obama "governs" BadGimp Oct 2013 #9

Are you calling me elegant or simple? DonRedwood Oct 2013 #20

I'd bet on 'simply elegant' IrishAyes Oct 2013 #73

I so enjoy your posts. This one will be among my very favorites. Thanks. lamp_shade Oct 2013 #10

Very kind lampshade DonRedwood Oct 2013 #35

I kind of get that feeling too. Kablooie Oct 2013 #11

enjoyed your post fadedrose Oct 2013 #12

only once did I ever see the rat trap snap shut, "Please proceed Governor" Sheepshank Oct 2013 #13

One of the all-time most exceptional moments of politics EVER DonRedwood Oct 2013 #16

thanks for the reminder dwp6577 Oct 2013 #24

Well, less we forget the great rat trap of all: giving them the healthcare system they always said kelliekat44 Oct 2013 #31

lol...yes. Romneycare DonRedwood Oct 2013 #40

God, I'd forgotten him ailsagirl Oct 2013 #100

Will never forget that moment n/t Politicub Oct 2013 #45

A trip down Memory Lane... ailsagirl Oct 2013 #101

What a lovely post malaise Oct 2013 #19

Cheers malaise--is the bad weather heading your way? DonRedwood Oct 2013 #41

Some more rain is heading our way but it doesn't look bad malaise Oct 2013 #57

You may be right... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #22

From your keyboard ... sarge43 Oct 2013 #23

I hope you're right but I dont think I've seen many of his snapping rat traps bowens43 Oct 2013 #25

Have you perhaps been taking an extended nap then? IrishAyes Oct 2013 #75

Rope-a-dope Knicks007 Oct 2013 #27

Welcome to DU. However, we don't call the President "Barry" here, due to it being... Hekate Oct 2013 #55

Listen carefully to what he says dem in texas Oct 2013 #28

Welcome dem in texas! We hope there will soon be MORE dems in texas :0) DonRedwood Oct 2013 #37

Useful perspective. Thanks. n/t Laelth Oct 2013 #87

K & R Iliyah Oct 2013 #30

He makes his own luck. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #76

Agreed. scmoore120 Oct 2013 #32

Luck is a prepared man meeting opportunity. Benton D Struckcheon Oct 2013 #102

He certainly has a way with traps. lonestarnot Oct 2013 #33

I love this post Politicub Oct 2013 #34

I love they named it Obamacare....because, like Medicaid and Social Security DonRedwood Oct 2013 #38

100 years from now Politicub Oct 2013 #47

also known as the fall of the Republican party DonRedwood Oct 2013 #50

I don't think they will have to research it nobodyspecial Oct 2013 #52

+1 Politicub Oct 2013 #53

I think even Biden's "Gay Gaffe" was a premeditated slip. Fla Dem Oct 2013 #69

I wouldn't rule that out myself either. Oakenshield Oct 2013 #96

AFTER All the second guessing Abukhatar Oct 2013 #36

I think we were having a wave of trolls there for a while DonRedwood Oct 2013 #56

Hello and welcome to DU. Glad to have you here. :0) DonRedwood Oct 2013 #86

Excellent post! graywarrior Oct 2013 #39

Obama is playing basketball Dan de Lyons Oct 2013 #42

Dan, first I want to welcome you to DU adn 2nd I demand you make this an Original Post DonRedwood Oct 2013 #43

Welcome! Politicub Oct 2013 #44

kinda jawdropping, eh? DonRedwood Oct 2013 #46

Many seriously underestimated Obama Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #93

K & R mac56 Oct 2013 #48

K&R - Great post, Don. Whisp Oct 2013 #49

Magnificently said. Bravo. Justice Oct 2013 #51

Thank you for the kind words! DonRedwood Oct 2013 #61

You're a good observer, and your "faith" is actually based on verifiable facts, to boot Hekate Oct 2013 #54

He telegraphed it during the '08 campaign CakeGrrl Oct 2013 #58

thank,s Chaco Dundee Oct 2013 #60

+1 hedgehog Oct 2013 #63

I'll raise you 60! No, make that an even hundred! IrishAyes Oct 2013 #78

hallelujah Chaco Dundee Oct 2013 #80

K&R n/t Greybnk48 Oct 2013 #62

Thats why I love you Don, you keep the rest of us informed. You are much trusted source! Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #64

But are we the rats? grahamhgreen Oct 2013 #65

Some people do seem irretrievably inclined that way. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #79

I do that too, Irish Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #89

K&R n/t Dalai_1 Oct 2013 #66

Please proceed governor sobenji Oct 2013 #68

Part of the rat trp is to get this clean bill that says all workers will be paid BlueStreak Oct 2013 #70

for what he's done for gays, alone! Huge rec! Divine Discontent Oct 2013 #71

Absolutely! DonRedwood Oct 2013 #88

Sir - that is simply one of the finest pieces of writing I've seen in quite a long time. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #72

+1 for being alive at this time in history Politicub Oct 2013 #81

very kind, thank you very much :0) DonRedwood Oct 2013 #104

Please explain to me the trap Obama is setting with his support of cadaverdog Oct 2013 #74

TPP? What's that? sulphurdunn Oct 2013 #82

Well, since CPI never did go into effect, Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #91

Thanks DonRedwood albino65 Oct 2013 #83

Great post, Don. n/t tweeternik Oct 2013 #84

you're right--and you describe it very well. BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2013 #85

no President has been opposed to this degree, on every issue. no common ground. no give. spanone Oct 2013 #90

That was wonderful Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #92

I've also notice Lonr Oct 2013 #94

!!!! flamingdem Oct 2013 #95

Thank you Don, sheshe2 Oct 2013 #97

Some may scoff at the "11-Demensional Chess" Proud Liberal Dem Oct 2013 #98

Love this sentence ailsagirl Oct 2013 #99

The very innovative feature of Professor Obama's Patent Rattrap Mopar151 Oct 2013 #103