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Isoldeblue

(1,135 posts)
42. If you're saying
Sat Oct 5, 2013, 10:33 PM
Oct 2013

that "We're winning" remark is stupid and insensitive, I agree. So, I'm not getting your point.
This, I do get.....
I hate politics and worse yet, I haven't a real clue on how to play that game. It's an alien concept for me.

That hurt me in my career. Once a co-worker came to me when I was in the midst of yet, another controversy, saying "You're right, but it's just politics...." I had no idea what the f she meant.... seriously. I thought I was on the side of "right". But that doesn't matter in politics.

What I do know, is that 95% or more of what I hear and read, can't be taken with a grain of salt and it's just words to fill the void in people's lives.

Maybe I do have much to learn about a format like DU. It's new to me, as all things PC are to me, as I'm very new to it as well. Being retired, I have the time to learn internet stuff and read and post on liberal sites.

But, I can only be myself. Though I'm learning (trying) to mellow my outspokenness.

But I still don't know if you agree with Schieffer or not; that Obama's administration is even more secretive compared to others. That's the point of the article.

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Comical. ucrdem Oct 2013 #1
Inexcusable coming from this President, esp. considering his stance during the election in 2008 Roland99 Oct 2013 #2
This goes well beyond burner phones nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #5
I was referring specifically to this, though Roland99 Oct 2013 #6
It is not the reporter, but the recipient nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #7
oh, I agree it shouldn't even remotely be up for discussion! Roland99 Oct 2013 #9
Yes, by gum, his administration should be leaking like a sieve! Bolo Boffin Oct 2013 #29
How dare they have 'message discipline!' Where are those damned malcontents? nt MADem Oct 2013 #78
Big K&R! quinnox Oct 2013 #3
Should be common sense, with the advent of the internet... HipChick Oct 2013 #4
"My Administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government." progressoid Oct 2013 #8
Downie and the WP were too busy being Bush/Cheney lapdogs to notice ThoughtCriminal Oct 2013 #10
"This administration exercises more control than George W. Bush’s did" ProSense Oct 2013 #11
LOL. Exactly NONE of your cites say what you claim. bvar22 Oct 2013 #13
Oh brother. n/t ProSense Oct 2013 #14
This has been a pattern for you. bvar22 Oct 2013 #18
oh pathetic, pro cali Oct 2013 #65
Oh bullshit, Cali ProSense Oct 2013 #67
READ the quotes then!!!!! George II Oct 2013 #17
Your excerpt violates copyright, since it is longer than four paragraphs. As to its substance, I am msanthrope Oct 2013 #12
Sachtleben is a shizzy poster boy, having pleaded guilty to child porn charges struggle4progress Oct 2013 #15
Did this guy cover Bush/Cheney? If so, then his claim is a lie Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #16
Cheney had a secret room. Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #22
There's no question this administration has abused the Espionage Act DirkGently Oct 2013 #19
If someone breaks the law, Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #49
No. This is abuse of a law aimed at spies, to punish DirkGently Oct 2013 #69
When it comes to the law, one can't Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #71
The Obama haters are really scraping the bottom of the barrel with this one. baldguy Oct 2013 #20
Its clear you didn't bother to read the clip supplied by the OP. bvar22 Oct 2013 #21
I think your snarky/snide remarks, putting baldguy down like that Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #23
Especially when the article in the OP is implying the current admin is worse than Nixon ever was. baldguy Oct 2013 #31
They sound like haters to me! Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #37
It does help the discussion if a poster reads the actual op Mojorabbit Oct 2013 #32
Assuming he hadn't, a better person has no need Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #34
Actually Mojorabbit Oct 2013 #35
You See... It's OK To Rip The OP Poster... But We Are Supposed To Treat The... WillyT Oct 2013 #36
No one ripped you. Some disagreed with the Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #40
Ah... You're Fairly New... WillyT Oct 2013 #41
If you're saying Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #42
No, No... I Think I'm A Lot Like You In MY Career... But... WillyT Oct 2013 #43
Well thank you :) Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #45
Troop Positioning/Movements, Tactical Strategies, War Plans, Etc... WillyT Oct 2013 #47
I completely agree Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #58
The Point I took away from Schieffer's comment 2banon Oct 2013 #73
Thanks 2banon! Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #75
Mojo, there is never a good excuse for rudeness Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #39
I was sincere in my wish for your weekend Mojorabbit Oct 2013 #46
Fair enough Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #62
Why did you find it necessary to bat for baldguy's rude post? bvar22 Oct 2013 #64
Here's some free Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #72
Free advice? bvar22 Oct 2013 #82
It may say those words, but it Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #38
Oh the poor babies! gulliver Oct 2013 #24
And Yet... The Thing You Say, And... The OPPOSITE Of What You Say... WillyT Oct 2013 #25
The FOIA stuff is not what they want to put out. gulliver Oct 2013 #44
Easily understood. elleng Oct 2013 #26
Yep... No Rolling Back Past Mistakes... WillyT Oct 2013 #27
We can always depend on you, Willy. MineralMan Oct 2013 #28
Likewise, I'm Sure... WillyT Oct 2013 #30
Yea, the Obama administration is more secretive than that of Bush II. JoePhilly Oct 2013 #33
Bush II started this nonsense and Obama is continuing it davidn3600 Oct 2013 #53
Pssst... WillyT Oct 2013 #55
How's that primary coming? JoePhilly Oct 2013 #63
Washington Post Buries Reporting Questioning Evidence Justifying Iraq War struggle4progress Oct 2013 #48
Washington Post Takes Down Nixon... How Far Back Ya Wanna Go ??? WillyT Oct 2013 #51
Downie's behavior a decade ago probably better reflects his current views than whatever he was doing struggle4progress Oct 2013 #56
Wash. Post buried report questioning Iran nuke intel, despite mea culpa for doing the same on Iraq struggle4progress Oct 2013 #50
Once Again... Attacking The Messenger... WillyT Oct 2013 #52
I think you need to learn the difference between a "story" and an "opinion piece" struggle4progress Oct 2013 #54
Alright... What's YOUR Opinion ??? WillyT Oct 2013 #60
try harder willy dionysus Oct 2013 #57
I Don't Have To Try At All... WillyT Oct 2013 #59
I remember listening to Downie give a high school graduation speech... BlueCheese Oct 2013 #61
Excellent read Willy. 99Forever Oct 2013 #66
Ok, I did read the entire opinion and come to a different conclusion which I hope is permissable. mountain grammy Oct 2013 #68
Excellent post! Isoldeblue Oct 2013 #76
Thanks. Us Grandmas need to stick together. We've seen too much and come too far to go back. mountain grammy Oct 2013 #77
The Mountain Grammy Speaks The Truth! MADem Oct 2013 #79
Is there a special filter that alerts the BOrG to jump on threads so quickly? BrotherIvan Oct 2013 #70
do you have any commentary on the actual article rather than your snide comments KittyWampus Oct 2013 #74
Really? Swarm? What's YOUR "strategy?" mountain grammy Oct 2013 #80
Everyone is talking past each other zipplewrath Oct 2013 #81
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