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In reply to the discussion: Please...Cut the Crap~ [View all]nikto
(3,284 posts)109. The problem is...
That Centrism, on the important economic and foreign policy issues at least,
looks a whole lot like slow-motion Conservatism.
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FOX NEWS - BREAKING: "progressive complaints helped give him the current Republican House"
L0oniX
May 2014
#317
Obama is mostly center-right. On some issues he is left of center, cautiously left of center.
Warren Stupidity
May 2014
#2
Relatively speaking "Obama is no progressive" = uninformed of current opposition. Its like people...
uponit7771
May 2014
#293
I've often described it as the difference between driving toward the cliff at
A Simple Game
May 2014
#151
This blogger is not affiliated with the website you choose to use to dismiss the OP.
Raine1967
May 2014
#114
you're not going to bully any progressives into clicking the link to that shit blog..
frylock
May 2014
#88
he seems to be blaming the left because people aren't enthused about voting for right-wing policy
frylock
May 2014
#127
No, Milt Shook isn't "PPR'd".. you're fucking wrong. "Bully any "progressives"? Fuck you talkin'
Cha
May 2014
#139
We all know who is included when you speak of bashing Democrats. I agree with mojorabbit.
madfloridian
May 2014
#91
I was just about to point out the NUMEROUS times that person has felt compelled to respond
Number23
May 2014
#254
Yes, the folks doing the absurd messaging have made themselves ABUNDANTLY obvious
Number23
May 2014
#371
Wow, who knew that a clumsy attempt to redefine "progressive" would draw scathing replies?
winter is coming
May 2014
#341
Misapplying words that already have broadly known political connotations is absurd. n/t
winter is coming
May 2014
#344
She, I am so sorry you're being personally attacked this way. They are going after you with the....
Tarheel_Dem
May 2014
#345
Can't refute, so disses PBO and Sheshe. Most likely didn't read the link. Energy expended already:
freshwest
May 2014
#155
I dunno, how many times are you going to try to bait me into responding?
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
May 2014
#188
Bobbie Jo, you handled that subthread with such skill & acumen! Hats off to you.
Tarheel_Dem
May 2014
#348
There is a negative attitude that gets tiresome. When the first thing is an attack on a member...
freshwest
May 2014
#239
It can't be pointless meta. Because that was just a forum for snide remarks at other DU members.
Major Hogwash
May 2014
#158
I judge the President on his policy positions, most of which I find offensive.
Maedhros
May 2014
#53
Some things cannot be condoned simply for the reason of supporting the President.
Maedhros
May 2014
#94
We could be in the middle of John McCain's 2nd term if Obama had not won in 2008.
Major Hogwash
May 2014
#163
And McCain, like Obama, would be doing EXACTLY what his corporate owners directed...
Demo_Chris
May 2014
#243
The funny thing about this debate is that "liberalism" is a very broad ideology by definition
YoungDemCA
May 2014
#30
I also don't believe that we "the People" have any real say in politics anymore.
Maedhros
May 2014
#95
The third-way has been moving left on social issues in the hopes this will
NorthCarolina
May 2014
#314
Some are pissed cuz he ain't Hugo Chavez. The rest are just pissed cuz it's what they do.
Tarheel_Dem
May 2014
#55
+1 For every true leftist, for every person who wants to see a sustainable & reasoned approach
raouldukelives
May 2014
#304
Riiight.. it probably had nothing to do with the incessant venomous whining about ACA. and those
Cha
May 2014
#65
That doesn't negate what I wrote. Everyone needs to come together to Vote in 2014!
Cha
May 2014
#126
Nothing says "Let's come together" like using phrases such as "incessant and venemous whining".
winter is coming
May 2014
#141
Yeah, you're right.. the incessant venomous whiners have no wish to do anything else but.
Cha
May 2014
#177
I don't pay much attention to the screechers, and neither does anyone else. It's why no hardcore...
Tarheel_Dem
May 2014
#362
and they say WE the supporters.....are the ones that expected a messiah...
VanillaRhapsody
May 2014
#105
how did "progressive complaints help(ed) give him the current Republican House?"
frylock
May 2014
#122
how many people do you know that skipped voting because of the Democratic Underground?
frylock
May 2014
#224
"I just do not understand the hyper-focus on PBO as being some kind of culprit".
Tarheel_Dem
May 2014
#363
"A house divided cannot stand". And they know that, hence the constant instigation. It seems to...
Tarheel_Dem
May 2014
#366
as far as I can tell, "Milt Shook" (if that's his real name) is a clown and proven liar
Maven
May 2014
#235
This is the reality of what President Obama has been dealing with for 5 years.. mahalo napkinz
Cha
May 2014
#180
BOOM: Obama signs order to raise minimum wage for federal contractors...disabled workers included!
Cha
May 2014
#183
He has his (relatively) progressive aspects. But even on those issues - health care reform, marriage
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#152
"... Cut the Crap ..." " ... Yet, with all of that blockage of progress, some progressives still..."
LooseWilly
May 2014
#182
There was so much wishful thinking going on in 2008. So many people in rose colored glasses.
McCamy Taylor
May 2014
#196
This is how we are judged now. Not by our posts, not by intelligence. By loyalty only.
madfloridian
May 2014
#202
It's very true. Serious well-researched posts simply drop if we are known Obama questioners.
madfloridian
May 2014
#208
Perhaps you missed the part about our campaigning for him, donating, buying yard signs.
madfloridian
May 2014
#263
That's not my problem. I did not cause the anger they are feeling. I will vote, all I can do.
madfloridian
May 2014
#268
That line reads like someone rationalizing whether or not to break off a relationship.
WorseBeforeBetter
May 2014
#286
"The best, smartest and handsomest President ever! Probably nicest and kindest too, so take them
kath
May 2014
#251
Just what our party needs right now. Ridicule toward anyone who questions policy.
madfloridian
May 2014
#271
Same sex marriage & Cannabis - he was against both! Jobs coming back but not pay, and oh yeah, stock
grahamhgreen
May 2014
#257
Yes, he finally followed Progressives on same sex marriage, hopefully he will get on the bus and
grahamhgreen
May 2014
#315
Obama controls the courts in all the land with just one wave of his wand.
Major Hogwash
May 2014
#378
"I don't measure the effectiveness of a Democratic president by comparing him to the worst president
woo me with science
May 2014
#336
Why I post. Obama is letting Arne enact a policy he himself spoke out against in 2011.
madfloridian
May 2014
#320
Vote like your life depends on it... because it does! Thanks for the great graphic.
freshwest
May 2014
#352
"....you don’t understand how politics works." What is Obama running for again?
Katashi_itto
May 2014
#368