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hrmjustin

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74. He can say what he wants but he hss to expect a reaction.

Reply to quinnox (Reply #73)

Thu Mar 27, 2014, 09:59 PM

Mar 2014

My question is what would the reaction be if someone else poster it.

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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