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In reply to the discussion: Paul Krugman Calls Barack Obama The Most Consequential President Since Reagan [View all]libnnc
(9,996 posts)74. Extending benefits to married same-sex spouses of federal employees was BIG
Executive order. BAM. DONE.
In terms of equality, he's done more in my lifetime than any other president.
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Paul Krugman Calls Barack Obama The Most Consequential President Since Reagan [View all]
babylonsister
Feb 2014
OP
Bush was the climax of Raygun-ism. Obama is the beginning of what comes next.
bemildred
Feb 2014
#38
with the media and lack of journalist in this country, it will be up to the people to insure the
lostincalifornia
Feb 2014
#58
It's not just the scorched earth opposition, but a media that hasn't told the average American the
okaawhatever
Feb 2014
#15
Clean your lenses. Facts back up Krugman's assertions. The direction of the country
mfcorey1
Feb 2014
#39
Not true. No expansions of the NSA have been signed into law by this President. n/t
ProSense
Feb 2014
#49
That is obviously untrue and I can prove it with two words. WARRANTLESS WIRETAPPING
stevenleser
Feb 2014
#52
I agree. He has been underestimated by the media, many Democrats, and of course the republicans.
lostincalifornia
Feb 2014
#57