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RufusTFirefly

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18. Actually, the apoplexy over the appellation was designed as a diversion

Thu Mar 27, 2014, 07:13 PM

Mar 2014

It's a key tactic of Distractivists. Anything to draw attention away from the substance of the post, which was a passionate criticism of some of the President's most disappointing (if not downright duplicitous) policies.

There's no escaping the fact that many of the President's staunchest defenders are feeling deep disappointment if not outright betrayal.

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"Used car salesman" is actually a very common term used to refer to politicians [View all] quinnox Mar 2014 OP

I love used car salesmen! edbermac Mar 2014 #1

To tell you the honest truth. I've never met a bad used car salesman. Autumn Mar 2014 #2

They can't expect any repeat business if they're bad. In_The_Wind Mar 2014 #7

True, how did this stereotype start? treestar Mar 2014 #58

Nixon and his 5o'clock shadow and glower. "Would you buy a used car from this man?".... Hekate Mar 2014 #84

One would think, anyway ... In_The_Wind Mar 2014 #3

I'm not seeing any bacon... westerebus Mar 2014 #6

It probably has more to to with the added PROFANITY? itsrobert Mar 2014 #4

Oh!! We are still reliving the previous outrage. Autumn Mar 2014 #8

Piece of shit, I remember that from my years in college referring to oh Reagan nadinbrzezinski Mar 2014 #11

Indeed the profanity, but what can one expect when the mud is slung against someone who is lumpy Mar 2014 #50

"Fuck you, Mr. President, you piece of shit used-car salesman." pintobean Mar 2014 #5

And another thread link... Tx4obama Mar 2014 #9

The OP today that is generating all the controversy leaves that part out quinnox Mar 2014 #10

It will be with him forever. pintobean Mar 2014 #36

It was based on the current statement and referencing a trend. n/t ProSense Mar 2014 #80

You know what I find really interesting about that thread? I mean REALLY interesting..... Cali_Democrat Mar 2014 #21

I noticed that also lumpy Mar 2014 #52

*gasp* Capt. Obvious Mar 2014 #43

The OP argument was also made for ProSense Mar 2014 #79

Exactly n2doc Mar 2014 #12

Here are two examples nadinbrzezinski Mar 2014 #13

That excerpt does NOT say 'PIECE OF SHIT used-car salesman' Tx4obama Mar 2014 #19

But this is *Democratic* Underground. CJCRANE Mar 2014 #23

But, but, to claim that this is not in common practice nadinbrzezinski Mar 2014 #25

I never claimed it hasn't happened before. I just disagree with the tone and characterization. CJCRANE Mar 2014 #32

As far as the empire is concerned, they are pretty much the same nadinbrzezinski Mar 2014 #34

why don't you switch out your sig line? Kali Mar 2014 #47

I got the MEAT of Will's post and it was a tough chew. lumpy Mar 2014 #57

Yes it is a though chew nadinbrzezinski Mar 2014 #59

Yes, teabaggers call Obama that all the time! And worse, too! DanTex Mar 2014 #14

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Democrats calling Obama ''piece of shit used-car salesman'' is NOT common... Tx4obama Mar 2014 #16

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Now we're defending right wing nuts on a Democratic forum? JaneyVee Mar 2014 #31

was that the troll who created other threads which have now been locked JI7 Mar 2014 #39

I was in the middle of calling them out for being BBIs sock. joshcryer Mar 2014 #54

oops double post joshcryer Mar 2014 #55

Alright, but I'm not referring to that in my OP. The latest OP that stirred up all the controversy quinnox Mar 2014 #33

You really have to go back to what cause the controversy in the first place... Tx4obama Mar 2014 #35

Actually, the apoplexy over the appellation was designed as a diversion RufusTFirefly Mar 2014 #18

I think you make a very interesting point quinnox Mar 2014 #22

Yes he does nadinbrzezinski Mar 2014 #24

There were other OPs that disagreed with the President in a sober manner CJCRANE Mar 2014 #26

More likely, the provocative language was compensation for the lack of substance in the argument. DanTex Mar 2014 #27

You just had to use that Bat Signal!!!! nadinbrzezinski Mar 2014 #28

indeed frylock Mar 2014 #42

If the post had been made more substantively treestar Mar 2014 #60

I'm not surprised to see certain people on your side of the argument. Renew Deal Mar 2014 #29

Unfortunately it seems like most everything is "fairly innocuous" to you. nt William769 Mar 2014 #30

well, that's not quite fair BainsBane Mar 2014 #66

Used car salesmen are known for being deceptive. The label does fit Obama. Skip Intro Mar 2014 #37

I agree, and Obama is not the first or last politician to do this quinnox Mar 2014 #41

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I assume that's sarcasm. n/t Skip Intro Mar 2014 #51

What the hell.......... where 840high Mar 2014 #72

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Not going to argue - but I don't 840high Mar 2014 #78

+1000. nt adirondacker Mar 2014 #82

You're Obviously a Racist, Quinnox TheSarcastinator Mar 2014 #38

I applaud your sarcasm! quinnox Mar 2014 #40

And it's racist. Vashta Nerada Mar 2014 #44

From what I can translate from the current gibberish...it is NOT the term, but how many times Rex Mar 2014 #45

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The talking point was - if one constantly says something deragatory, it is a RWing tactic. Rex Mar 2014 #48

Seriously? You didn't detect the dog-whistle? Nye Bevan Mar 2014 #53

usually used for candidates one is against, no? treestar Mar 2014 #56

I see a lot of Carsalesmenship going on in defense of using slurs and invectives against lumpy Mar 2014 #62

I heard it was racist....nt Jesus Malverde Mar 2014 #61

Yep, it's used to refer to politicians one despises BainsBane Mar 2014 #63

I think calling Obama a used car salesman on DU is over the top. boston bean Mar 2014 #64

Fair enough. quinnox Mar 2014 #67

Do you agree the president is a used car salesman? hrmjustin Mar 2014 #65

Let's put it this way. I am not a huge fan of Obama in terms of his presidency quinnox Mar 2014 #68

That was not what I ssked though. Do you think he is a used car salesman? hrmjustin Mar 2014 #69

I'm avoiding to use that term, because apparently, to my surprise, it does strike a nerve with some quinnox Mar 2014 #70

I think people on this site are used to seeing the president criticized for his policies. hrmjustin Mar 2014 #71

Understood. I think there are limits, but also, Pitt is a writer and knows how to use quinnox Mar 2014 #73

He can say what he wants but he hss to expect a reaction. hrmjustin Mar 2014 #74

He's a used policy salesman. FiveGoodMen Mar 2014 #87

Obama? hrmjustin Mar 2014 #88

Missed of few years of news? FiveGoodMen Mar 2014 #89

No. I am sorry you feel that way. hrmjustin Mar 2014 #90

Fanboyism obxhead Mar 2014 #75

It is derogatory ALBliberal Mar 2014 #77

spin worthy of karl rove snooper2 Mar 2014 #81

Who will be arrested in 24 business hours. (nt) jeff47 Mar 2014 #83

Good grief, the protracted defense of this garbage is just bizarre. Bobbie Jo Mar 2014 #85

There are a lot of Delicate Flowers that post on DU who are offended madinmaryland Mar 2014 #86