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hollysmom

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3. NO. Obama is a real live person, not perfect, but human

Mon Jun 2, 2014, 04:02 PM

Jun 2014

To limit to only singing the praises is as bad as those republic and whop look at Obama and only see the bad. I prefer the honesty of this group who see a whole person they respect enough to disagree with. There is not a person I have ever met that I agree with 100% and disagreeing on various minor points allows us to have an honest respectful relationship. The value of democrats is that, unlike republicans they can disagree and now walk in lock step and still be a group. Those in lock step are not marching over the cliff following their leaders blindly when they do not reflect what people really want.

Not criticizing someone when you think they are wrong is to accept them as a god, and there ain't no gods on earth. Let us be the people with logic and reason, open and honest.

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Anybody else tired of Obama complaints? [View all] madashelltoo Jun 2014 OP

Bush Jr. walked off ... GeorgeGist Jun 2014 #1

That's kind of an unsympathetic response a reasoanble rant, IMO... n/t War Horse Jun 2014 #5

I take it you don't think SGT Bowe Bergdahl is a Republican. Or more than likely it's because A Simple Game Jun 2014 #22

gop Scarsdale Jun 2014 #34

pretty sure not twiddling thumbs, but pansypoo53219 Jun 2014 #123

KARL ROVE planted that document on Rather as sure as I am sitting here randys1 Jun 2014 #126

So? What does that have to do with the OP? Cha Jun 2014 #47

Or maybe the GOP just doesn't want to hear what he has to say about what was really going on kelliekat44 Jun 2014 #79

John MacEnroe president! indosta Jun 2014 #103

What has he been complaining about ? dipsydoodle Jun 2014 #2

NO. Obama is a real live person, not perfect, but human hollysmom Jun 2014 #3

No one is calling him A god. madashelltoo Jun 2014 #6

cannot think of a single thing he has done right? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #9

I am banging my head on the table right now VR! nt sheshe2 Jun 2014 #10

even when you tell then right to thier faces.... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #11

I think you misunderstood the post. The poster is frustrated with all the criticismk of Obama. Vattel Jun 2014 #33

Ah well....it was a bit confusing...if so VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #43

He can't do ANYTHING right -- according to some Liberwing ratfucking assholes. Whisp Jun 2014 #14

Ridiculous Post billhicks76 Jun 2014 #30

"This is an age old game to maintain the status quo" zeemike Jun 2014 #37

Spot On billhicks76 Jun 2014 #40

Oh good gawd! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #44

A true believing Conservative could and would say the same thing about Bush zeemike Jun 2014 #49

But then he wasn't "Twice elected by majority vote" was he? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #50

Bush and Obama were both elected twice. zeemike Jun 2014 #60

Most certainly NOT by majority vote ...not once but TWICE! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #61

And they will say a win is a win under the rules zeemike Jun 2014 #62

No sir....a win is NOT just a win in this case... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #63

Well I did not say that zeemike Jun 2014 #69

No...that is what THIS Liberal is telling you! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #80

Yes He's Better Than McCain and Romney billhicks76 Jun 2014 #125

Not so at all. madashelltoo Jun 2014 #58

I Try Not To Make It About Obama billhicks76 Jun 2014 #127

Couldn't agree more! beerandjesus Jun 2014 #115

Seriously? I can think of plenty he's done right. Katashi_itto Jun 2014 #74

Agreed billhicks76 Jun 2014 #130

True Katashi_itto Jun 2014 #141

Compare his record to any post FDR president, add in UNPRECEDENTED obstruction randys1 Jun 2014 #129

More Than Clinton? billhicks76 Jun 2014 #132

More what, obstruction by the right, surely against Obama yes...but Carter is great but did you randys1 Jun 2014 #135

No Silly billhicks76 Jun 2014 #138

Republicans and some others certainly limit themselves treestar Jun 2014 #24

They think we never notice that they NEVER have a word of support...YET VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #45

And where were they when Obama told them who he was in 2007/08... randys1 Jun 2014 #134

But billhicks76 Jun 2014 #136

but those on the Far Left on DU constantly complain that our candidates are "Republican" VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #140

Whatever billhicks76 Jun 2014 #142

Yeah right...my logic is faulty! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #143

No One Is Fighting Against Him billhicks76 Jun 2014 #145

Word salad... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #147

It depends on the complaint. In our Democracy it is our job to formulate opinions on what our Squinch Jun 2014 #4

No (nt) bigwillq Jun 2014 #7

ditto nilram Jun 2014 #16

There is no question in my mind that informing Congress would have queered the deal. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #8

Please edit your post. nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #42

Why? Android3.14 Jun 2014 #71

You did not read the homophobic slur? nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #72

"queered the deal" was a homophobic slur? Android3.14 Jun 2014 #75

Do People Argue Over This To Fill A Thread With Crap And Dilute It? billhicks76 Jun 2014 #148

Misinformed offense taken. Reminds me of the controversy over the word "niggardly." yellowcanine Jun 2014 #86

We should always be aware of language TM99 Jun 2014 #82

Thank you for supporting the right to use words with longstanding meanings and not having to yellowcanine Jun 2014 #84

The English language is often thought of as being TM99 Jun 2014 #90

I'm quite aware of its meaning. But language evolves. nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #85

This does not appear to be a natural evolution of language TM99 Jun 2014 #87

Well put. Thanks. But I don't think even "high school text speak" would satisfy some. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #91

I was trying to be kind. TM99 Jun 2014 #92

Yes but that doesn't mean we forbid long term correct usage. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #88

Who is forbidding? I am merely asking you, as a DUer to a DUer. If you don't msanthrope Jun 2014 #89

Not good enough. You labeled it a "homophobic slur." That IS offensive to me. If it was indeed a yellowcanine Jun 2014 #93

I find it to be a homophobic slur, much the same way "welsh on a bet" is an msanthrope Jun 2014 #95

Except that by your example we could not use "Welsh" to describe the inhabitants of Wales. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #97

Um, no. Using 'welsh' or 'jew' as a verb with negative conotations is like using 'queering.' msanthrope Jun 2014 #98

I am defending it so much because you labeled it a "homophobic slur." yellowcanine Jun 2014 #99

I'm not saying "nevermind." Is my username ELatella? No. I'm saying that if you don't msanthrope Jun 2014 #101

Easy way out. If you think it is a homophobic slur, you should alert on it. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #104

Jury is one option. Asking you to edit is another. nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #106

Don't Feed It billhicks76 Jun 2014 #149

So it is making it into a verb which is offensive? Ok how about, "He monkeyed with the plan and yellowcanine Jun 2014 #102

Indeed...used in certain contexts, one clearly can discern what the speaker meant--- msanthrope Jun 2014 #105

FWIW, Trump is not that smart to have thought of using "monkey" as a verb with racial intent. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #110

"I've always had a great relationship with the Blacks." Still think he's not racist? msanthrope Jun 2014 #112

Nice use of a red herring. Not what I said. Read it again. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #113

Oh yes, because "Lindsey Graham" was randomly chosen. joshcryer Jun 2014 #128

That was my take too... randys1 Jun 2014 #131

Oh BS. Lindsey Graham happens to be one of those most critical of everything Obama does defense yellowcanine Jun 2014 #146

Graham called it "time honored military tradition." joshcryer Jun 2014 #151

Wow how hard did you look to cherry pick that quote? yellowcanine Jun 2014 #156

Also "interesting" that you are citing "quotes" from Breitbart.com yellowcanine Jun 2014 #157

where are you seeing this stuff? grasswire Jun 2014 #12

Nah, he can take it. Iggo Jun 2014 #13

Obama created great expectations in his campaign Demeter Jun 2014 #15

Your kidding right? ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #29

No, I'm not kidding Demeter Jun 2014 #32

Yes, I was here in 2007 ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #38

According to your personal information, you were not a member until 2011 Demeter Jun 2014 #39

I left DU twice, since joining ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #41

Your memory is spot on. n/t FSogol Jun 2014 #46

Did Obama's FBI raid the homes of antiwar protesters? Mnpaul Jun 2014 #116

Can you be more specific? eom. 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #119

The FBI raided the homes of antiwar protesters in Mn + Il. Mnpaul Jun 2014 #137

No, Pres Obama didn't "throw us under the bus".. I am part of his base and we're all doing fine. Cha Jun 2014 #48

I am glad you're doing "fine" bigwillq Jun 2014 #64

...^ that 840high Jun 2014 #65

I'm sorry for those who aren't doing fine.. but I am so happy Obama is the President to Cha Jun 2014 #67

The Republicans have blocked everything from jobs bills to infrastructure spending bills Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #124

I Do But C'mon billhicks76 Jun 2014 #150

I began working as a SNAP and Medicaid caseworker in 2009 Puzzledtraveller Jun 2014 #154

+1 nt snappyturtle Jun 2014 #57

You hit that one out the park. Puzzledtraveller Jun 2014 #153

...yes I am. SoapBox Jun 2014 #17

K&R stonecutter357 Jun 2014 #18

Yes, I for one am tired of it joc46224 Jun 2014 #19

Sorry, I misunderstood. Martin Eden Jun 2014 #20

Very Good Post onecaliberal Jun 2014 #21

What gets me is that at one time or another mstinamotorcity2 Jun 2014 #23

I was tired of complaints against our POTUS years ago... hue Jun 2014 #25

Not only no ... Trajan Jun 2014 #26

Yes I am....... mylye2222 Jun 2014 #27

I've been tired of them from Day One ailsagirl Jun 2014 #28

Because we all would of been better off samplegirl Jun 2014 #31

that's so stale. 840high Jun 2014 #66

It's what the GOP does AgingAmerican Jun 2014 #35

Actually, he can do many things that would help this country Android3.14 Jun 2014 #36

The President certainly hasn't used his pulpit as effectively as I snappyturtle Jun 2014 #56

If you're talking about NSA spying, Dirty Socialist Jun 2014 #51

Been damn tired of it...IT is the true catalyst for why I even started posting here in the first VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #52

I'm tired of complaints about Obama complaints. L0oniX Jun 2014 #53

I'm tired of complaints about complaints about Obama complaints Capt. Obvious Jun 2014 #55

I'm more concerned about all the concern over complaints about Obama complaints. L0oniX Jun 2014 #59

... zeemike Jun 2014 #70

I am even more tired of the complaints here on DU, with some equating him with RW thugs lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #54

Let them whine.. it gets them through the day. So what if they don't appreciate a Cha Jun 2014 #68

No, he should state his case to the people emphatically, clearly, and consistently TheKentuckian Jun 2014 #73

Blind faith in politicians is a mistake. alarimer Jun 2014 #76

I stand with the O Man! doxydad Jun 2014 #77

Anybody else tired of complaints about Obama complaints? HERVEPA Jun 2014 #78

I'm tired of the policies that elicit the complaints. woo me with science Jun 2014 #81

+1 Me too. nt snappyturtle Jun 2014 #83

+2 Octafish Jun 2014 #107

+3 n/t PowerToThePeople Jun 2014 #111

+4 Maven Jun 2014 #117

+1000 n/t MissDeeds Jun 2014 #121

Great post. bigwillq Jun 2014 #155

quote for thought warrprayer Jun 2014 #94

No one is asking for conformity. madashelltoo Jun 2014 #96

I am really fed up with the Obama belly aching. The fact that arthritisR_US Jun 2014 #100

Lets see. NCTraveler Jun 2014 #108

ME??? I AM SO, SO, SO SICK ChiciB1 Jun 2014 #109

Wouldn't it be more prudent to discuss pros/cons of administration policies, rather than simply NorthCarolina Jun 2014 #114

No, this is not for or against. madashelltoo Jun 2014 #139

Well said. nt woo me with science Jun 2014 #144

This is what to expect when you have a political party stuck in pemanent campaign mode.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #118

YES! rickyhall Jun 2014 #120

President Obama phoenixpcrod Jun 2014 #122

In like clockwork. Rex Jun 2014 #133

Oh course Obama should complain less AngryAmish Jun 2014 #152