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Dragonfli

(10,622 posts)
131. Praise be to Obama! (feel better now?)
Tue Jan 21, 2014, 12:27 AM
Jan 2014
in the name of the Party
and of the Donors
and of the Holy Third Way!
Amen.


Actually I really do have a hard time praising The President or any person, Idol worship that requires praising any man just feels too awkward and sacrilegious to me.


Perhaps I am simply not religious enough to have an easy time praising Obama, sorry if that doesn't make sense to you or offends you in some way.

Obama shouldn't 'evolve' on anything. [View all] Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 OP
The evolution of views happens rapidly enough that it's hard to predict the future. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #1
He did? Was he wearing a mask? Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #4
Well he has minions. And not the cute little ones. MyNameGoesHere Jan 2014 #30
Yeah, he should stay stuck in a mind warp like ol Cha Jan 2014 #2
I doubt evolution of his personal views has anything to do with his public stances. El_Johns Jan 2014 #3
I'm all for evolving. tblue Jan 2014 #5
Hear! Hear! BlueCaliDem Jan 2014 #52
Sadly Blue_Adept Jan 2014 #113
Should/shouldn't. Why has the President evolved his stance on pot? DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2014 #6
You're both wrong. randome Jan 2014 #9
I realize it gets you off to tell me that I'm wrong DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2014 #14
I meant postulating that he received some sort of 'special insight'. randome Jan 2014 #20
I'm pretty certain myself that you're correct about this--no special insight DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2014 #39
Polls. joshcryer Jan 2014 #78
When politician's views change whenever opinion polls change, MannyGoldstein Jan 2014 #7
As if there were ever any other kind... Helen Highwater Jan 2014 #34
Is he actually thinking about legalizing pot? That would be interesting considering that most Number23 Jan 2014 #8
Those laws are used to disenfranchise a lot of blacks Fumesucker Jan 2014 #16
I'm sure you know that I am a black woman. Which makes your attempts to goad Number23 Jan 2014 #19
You were the one who said disenfranchisement was as important as flag burning Fumesucker Jan 2014 #22
I said legalizing MJ was considered about as important as flag burning to people Number23 Jan 2014 #23
You said the same thing about MJ as my conservative white neighbors Fumesucker Jan 2014 #24
I'm sure there's a reason they felt you were sympathetic. Number23 Jan 2014 #25
Yeah, they get defensive too Fumesucker Jan 2014 #31
Yeah, judging by how defensive and irrational you are in this thread Number23 Jan 2014 #35
You'd be surprised how many Americans have a loved one touched in a bad way by the drug war Fumesucker Jan 2014 #91
it's racism, the thing is minorities face racism in many areas of their lives, you don't think JI7 Jan 2014 #99
I think the person I responded to sees pot legalization as a libertarian issue Fumesucker Jan 2014 #110
You read so much that isn't there. Your posts have been absolutely shameful and beyond idiotic Number23 Jan 2014 #126
And considering that has absolutely fuck all to do with ANYTHING that I've said Number23 Jan 2014 #127
I think he's very open to the idea now... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #26
"it isn't a major issue." Couldn't agree more. And the calibre of the folks so determined to MAKE Number23 Jan 2014 #28
But it IS a major issue Scootaloo Jan 2014 #37
What you're saying is fine. But I'm just saying that in terms of what people are marching about Number23 Jan 2014 #40
I wasn't even going to touch the race issue Scootaloo Jan 2014 #73
That's true until you start talking about their special snowflake Fumesucker Jan 2014 #95
I disagree completely that "this isn't a major issue" fujiyama Jan 2014 #44
I meant in the eyes of the country... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #69
Actually 58% now say is should be legalized. progressoid Jan 2014 #38
Thanks, and that's good to know. I don't doubt that those polled are mostly in favor Number23 Jan 2014 #42
I think once the people see the economic imact it has in CO and WA progressoid Jan 2014 #47
Do you have any articles handy on how it's helping the economies in those regions? Number23 Jan 2014 #130
Colorado One Year Later: Thousands Not Arrested for Marijuana, Millions of Dollars Saved progressoid Jan 2014 #134
And I think you're correct. BlueCaliDem Jan 2014 #55
he didn't shift on gay marriage until the polls did either joshcryer Jan 2014 #64
Yup. n/t progressoid Jan 2014 #67
it's being primed as a 2016 issue joshcryer Jan 2014 #62
Politically it's probably low on the radar, but socially and economically, it is very high up. joshcryer Jan 2014 #82
As long as he arrives at the right conclusion CFLDem Jan 2014 #10
I would settle for a President that reflected OUR views as Democrats... Demo_Chris Jan 2014 #11
This is ProSense Jan 2014 #18
It would be a surprise if Cha Jan 2014 #49
Well said. nt woo me with science Jan 2014 #61
So, after all the insults you tossed at me, you "would've liked Obama to speak out... polichick Jan 2014 #12
+1000 Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #15
What insults? Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #27
"Calling a spade a spade is not an attack. It's the truth." That's what I do re the prez. polichick Jan 2014 #29
It's interesting you can lob insults at Obama and yet get the least bit offended... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #36
Where are the quotes in which I "lob insults at Obama?" polichick Jan 2014 #43
Prove me wrong... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #45
Your rudeness and ignorance is clearly on display - proven all by yourself. polichick Jan 2014 #46
Your lack of facts was apparent from the start. Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #48
I could say that your whole view is warped by an infantile fascination... polichick Jan 2014 #50
Like I said before... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #53
Read more carefully - I agree when I agree and don't when I don't... polichick Jan 2014 #56
I'm not taking it personal. The only reason I got into this debate is because you misstated a fact. Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #57
Oh yes, I used a figure of speech and said "the whole country" - what a crime... polichick Jan 2014 #63
Your point was flawed because you assumed a huge majority supported it... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #68
The potential benefit is huge - leadership is about real people and their lives... polichick Jan 2014 #74
You're right about that. Which is why his decision was commendable... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #75
My intentions are about standing up for justice - not about propping up... polichick Jan 2014 #76
Got it. You get to decide when it's acceptable and not acceptable to come out in support of it. Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #77
All you've got is personal attacks. polichick Jan 2014 #85
No...that's where you're wrong. Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #89
Agree, he's done it to me too Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #104
Thank-you. I've seen him do it to others too... polichick Jan 2014 #105
Most likely that would be best tactic, just a massive ego operating there and not much else Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #106
"massive ego operating there and not much else" - True dat! polichick Jan 2014 #117
It might be the best to just put me on ignore... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #114
I don't put anyone on ignore - would hate to miss the laughs. polichick Jan 2014 #115
Likewise. Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #116
Insults against the president come with the territory. morningfog Jan 2014 #70
Why do people have such a hard time praising the President? Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #72
Praise is a strange word to focus on. morningfog Jan 2014 #98
Not at all... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #112
DU has the BOG if you want a criticism free zone. morningfog Jan 2014 #118
I don't want a criticism free zone... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #119
I don't see constant hate here. morningfog Jan 2014 #120
When you constantly criticize the President, it's hate... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #121
That is not the definition of hate. morningfog Jan 2014 #122
Yeah it is. Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #123
That is still not the definition of any DUers I've seen. morningfog Jan 2014 #124
Praise be to Obama! (feel better now?) Dragonfli Jan 2014 #131
"talking about showing up"? Huh? joshcryer Jan 2014 #79
Why wait until the polls turn? Leaders LEAD. People are still going to jail for... polichick Jan 2014 #86
And they will for many years yet. joshcryer Jan 2014 #87
"uber pragmatist" is one way to put it. polichick Jan 2014 #88
It's the "nice way" to put it. joshcryer Jan 2014 #93
The nice way? Maybe, but I'm not convinced it's about color... polichick Jan 2014 #100
Of course not. joshcryer Jan 2014 #101
"Bipartisan" is one thing - a cabinet of corporate tools is another... polichick Jan 2014 #103
BS, he campaigned on a bipartisan cabinet. joshcryer Jan 2014 #107
Read more carefully - re bipartisan cabinet. polichick Jan 2014 #108
Wait two years. joshcryer Jan 2014 #109
I meant that yes, he said the cabinet would be bipartisan, but no... polichick Jan 2014 #111
he said he'd put republicans on it! joshcryer Jan 2014 #125
It might be cool to evolve ahead of the general public and lead sometimes. TheKentuckian Jan 2014 #13
The general public, while polling "yeah sure, it shouldn't be a lock-up offense :shrug:"... Schema Thing Jan 2014 #17
Exactly. But some on DU consider this the quintessentially most important issue ever Number23 Jan 2014 #21
Interesting. I hadn't thought about if from that angle. Schema Thing Jan 2014 #128
If his evolution on pot has begun Politicub Jan 2014 #32
Hey you, Politicub.. Cha Jan 2014 #51
Yeah, who needs a President that listens to the people anyway! JaneyVee Jan 2014 #33
So that would be an admission that we were right? progressoid Jan 2014 #41
Being as rigid as Teabaggers.... AlbertCat Jan 2014 #54
Obama didnt evolve frwrfpos Jan 2014 #58
*Gasp* So many insults! You must hate our prez!!! polichick Jan 2014 #65
thank you frwrfpos Jan 2014 #66
No, the only empty tin cans are the ones Cha Jan 2014 #71
Indeed, seems we had the same thought. joshcryer Jan 2014 #81
Thank you for your perspective, joshcryer. I'm actually Cha Jan 2014 #83
+1, hemp and medicine will finally be researched. joshcryer Jan 2014 #84
Obama's not a dictator. The DoJ is not his to control. joshcryer Jan 2014 #80
.. Cha Jan 2014 #90
Yup, Phillips / cigarette industry is estatic, though. joshcryer Jan 2014 #92
Good ol Colorado.. born and raised there. :) Cha Jan 2014 #94
CO rocks. joshcryer Jan 2014 #97
Is this a joke? The DOJ is headed by AG Holder, who serves at the President's pleasure. Romulox Jan 2014 #129
You still have to act within the constitution. joshcryer Jan 2014 #132
Yes. At least he showed up. davidthegnome Jan 2014 #59
I applaud his evolution. 100%. Just like I applaud Glenn Greenwald's political Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #60
This screed demonstrates nothing so much as your determined ignorance and suicidal partisanship. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2014 #96
Anyone who isn't politically naive knows how Obama feels about weed. MADem Jan 2014 #102
Obama's public stances will reflect public opinion. Shoulders of Giants Jan 2014 #133
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