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In reply to the discussion: So... Since The GOP Has Become Batshit Racist And Crazy... We Are Not Allowed To Criticize The Pres? [View all]bravenak
(34,648 posts)58. I liked the article.
And I agree with him.
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So... Since The GOP Has Become Batshit Racist And Crazy... We Are Not Allowed To Criticize The Pres? [View all]
WillyT
Jun 2014
OP
then i am stunned that you would NOT agree that practically ALL opposition to him
randys1
Jun 2014
#186
No... What I'm Suggesting..Is A Decoupling, A Separation... Where Legtimate Criticsm, Is Delinked...
WillyT
Jun 2014
#27
Here's The Problem She... When I Post Those Kind Of Threads... Nobody Notices, Or Cares...
WillyT
Jun 2014
#42
No... What I'm Saying... Is That GOP AssHattery Is Less Focussed On Than Obama Critiques...
WillyT
Jun 2014
#49
actually that post says it is a small percentage here. is this like "not all men"
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#139
How about rally around our president while the RWNJs try to destroy him for doing what's right?
Liberal Veteran
Jun 2014
#13
Jesus... Nobody's Trying To Destroy Him... In Fact... Nobody Can Ever Vote For Him Again...
WillyT
Jun 2014
#19
Ok... Let's Try It This Way... Under What Instances, Is It Ok To Criticize The President On DU ???
WillyT
Jun 2014
#29
Here's the thing: Republican criticisms of the President are wildly irrational -
Maedhros
Jun 2014
#56
you're right- it is Hillary they are trying to destroy. Obama is just for them to shit on in the
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#140
Well... That's Gotta Be The 1,100th Invitation For Me To Leave DU... Thanks For Your Concern...
WillyT
Jun 2014
#37
You are free to set your bar somewhere inside a black hole located in the center of the earth
TheKentuckian
Jun 2014
#121
Your window of "reality" is too limited to be the basis of anything, your compass dominated by the
TheKentuckian
Jun 2014
#188
"For a site dedicated to the Democratic party this place is low on posters that make up much of the
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#60
you seem to misunderstand, the actual Party has a large number of minorities who support the
JI7
Jun 2014
#68
and what does this self examination have to do with women and POC in the party?
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#70
so what does this have to do with us now, and women and POC feeling like a minority here- when in
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#77
yeah, that was a weird dodge- but I think the essense of it is that there are big men thinking big
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#78
yeah, LOL white dudes always forget the "good old days" were only good for them. AWKWARD.
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#83
I don't think the privileged see how foul it is to wish us all back in time to the good old days.
bravenak
Jun 2014
#86
I guess you haven't noticed but it's an abattoir of criticism against the President here.
Whisp
Jun 2014
#59
The Obama "Haters" That Voted For Him Twice, Gave Money, And Volunteered Time ???
WillyT
Jun 2014
#63
helllo berni! nice to meet you. apparently we have been seen conspiring before...
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#80
I think it's funny that BOGers only participate in threads that directly name the President
BrotherIvan
Jun 2014
#87
Who now? No I am shunning the outsider. May I have an application to the cool kids club plz?
bobduca
Jun 2014
#105
yeah, just like this OP is not about policy - but about the discussion here- and the OP admits they
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#129
I am very neutral about it- wasn't it around before he was president? I don't care either way but I
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#137
and I don't think you are a vocal feminist here either, right? Nikki and I know each other
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#136
sure, there are a few that look down on any who alert, are making note if a person alerts frequently
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#145
not in the hosts forum- which is a shame, since they seem untroubled by the admitted bias.
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#147
Ah, I never realized that juries didn't see the names of alerters- I'm starting to think they should
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#166
oh wow, that is bad. You're right about context- it matters more than the alerter or alertee does.
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#168
It explains the libetarian influence getting stronger. Many hosts are completely anti lock or
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#171
yeah, and it is sort of amazing they want to prevent moderation completely with one "strong leave"
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#175
I'm aghast that RW sources are gaining such acceptance here. And most have forgotten Skinner has
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#177
I agree, I think that Plaid Adder, Kephra, and many others would not recognise this place anymore.
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#179
that's because you consider activism, caring about policy to be posting on an internet forum
JI7
Jun 2014
#138
I keep thinking this is a substitute for video games for some here- the "gender war" sounds like
bettyellen
Jun 2014
#148
Criticizing the President seems to be the only thing some of you are interested in.
phleshdef
Jun 2014
#110
If you aren't in 100% lockstep with every nuance if the president's agenda
leeroysphitz
Jun 2014
#111
Umm... is somebody keeping you from criticizing the President? If so, they suck at it (nt)
Recursion
Jun 2014
#169