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In reply to the discussion: I Have Faith That The Rat Trap Has Been Set [View all]BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)85. you're right--and you describe it very well.
I am so glad he's the guy in charge!
I knew something very good had happened when his first action as president was to strike down the global gag rule, which had been killing and maiming and forcing children on women in destitute nations around the world.
It didn't get a whole lot of fanfare on DU because it's one of those women things: issues which only sporadically command wide attention here. Also, it impacted people far away, whose plight does not get any media attention. But that first act was hugely courageous. A direct, in your face readjustment of twisted values that had been put in place by repukes and crowed about by the bewsh scum.
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I think the man has tried to govern in a way that was respectful of the right
DonRedwood
Oct 2013
#14
Well, less we forget the great rat trap of all: giving them the healthcare system they always said
kelliekat44
Oct 2013
#31
Welcome to DU. However, we don't call the President "Barry" here, due to it being...
Hekate
Oct 2013
#55
I love they named it Obamacare....because, like Medicaid and Social Security
DonRedwood
Oct 2013
#38
Dan, first I want to welcome you to DU adn 2nd I demand you make this an Original Post
DonRedwood
Oct 2013
#43
You're a good observer, and your "faith" is actually based on verifiable facts, to boot
Hekate
Oct 2013
#54
Thats why I love you Don, you keep the rest of us informed. You are much trusted source!
Rebellious Republican
Oct 2013
#64
Part of the rat trp is to get this clean bill that says all workers will be paid
BlueStreak
Oct 2013
#70
Sir - that is simply one of the finest pieces of writing I've seen in quite a long time.
IrishAyes
Oct 2013
#72