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Algernon Moncrieff

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12. His intellect, his patience, his almost unhuman ability to control his temper

Sun Jul 20, 2014, 10:59 PM

Jul 2014

He's a politician, and like all politicians, he's imperfect. I admit I initially supported HRC in 2008, but I have no regrets about supporting Obama in the 2008 & 2012 GEs.

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What do you like about Barack Obama? [View all] kentuck Jul 2014 OP

smooth talker. Adam051188 Jul 2014 #1

Pretty much, almost everything. eom MohRokTah Jul 2014 #2

Sanity. JaneyVee Jul 2014 #3

This. Whatever policy disagreements I may have - and there are many - the contrast between him nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #82

Just about everything. sheshe2 Jul 2014 #4

ditto. nt kelliekat44 Jul 2014 #70

His wife bmbmd Jul 2014 #5

His calm ability to act like a mature adult. vanlassie Jul 2014 #6

I like him because people I dislike hate his guts tularetom Jul 2014 #7

+1000000 nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #83

He stands up to the military KT2000 Jul 2014 #8

I think he really cares about the American people nt steve2470 Jul 2014 #9

That he hasn't fouled the air with personal crap. n/t UTUSN Jul 2014 #10

That he is never in a gawdawful rush to just DO SOMETHING when something bad-- eridani Jul 2014 #11

His intellect, his patience, his almost unhuman ability to control his temper Algernon Moncrieff Jul 2014 #12

Yes, his incredible ability to not get angry Boomerproud Jul 2014 #97

He tried to rush us into war in Syria but dumb luck saved him. Vattel Jul 2014 #13

Thats what you like about him? sheshe2 Jul 2014 #14

I like his dumb luck. Vattel Jul 2014 #15

Like taking office as the global economy tanked. bluedigger Jul 2014 #17

He listened to us RobertEarl Jul 2014 #16

"He listened to us." NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #33

Well RobertEarl Jul 2014 #36

There was no colossal uprising of the people ... NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #39

Getting personal at me, Nance? RobertEarl Jul 2014 #41

I was not getting "personally abusive" ... NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #42

Sure you were getting personal. RobertEarl Jul 2014 #45

Link to Grayson's Syria war stop RobertEarl Jul 2014 #46

Alan "bluelinks" Grayson strikes again! NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #66

Did you donate? RobertEarl Jul 2014 #69

... NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #75

Careful, Nance... sheshe2 Jul 2014 #77

Well, if I'm flirtin' with a hide ... NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #80

Yes indeed. sheshe2 Jul 2014 #87

In other words ... NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #47

False narrative RobertEarl Jul 2014 #50

You so funny! NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #74

Congress also told him RobertEarl Jul 2014 #78

You still haven't answered my initial question. NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #81

He was hell bent? I never said he was RobertEarl Jul 2014 #86

So if Seymour Hersch expresses an opinion ... NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #88

So, you have no back? RobertEarl Jul 2014 #89

Their answer had been: Obama is a puppet of the MIC. JoePhilly Jul 2014 #52

Seymour Hersch disagrees with you. Obama planned an attack but dumb luck saved him. Vattel Jul 2014 #51

Thanks for the accurate history, Vattel RobertEarl Jul 2014 #61

Your point being? NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #65

No, but don't pretend that the opposing opinion is completely unfounded and stupid. Vattel Jul 2014 #71

Fair enough. n/t NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #72

Just applause JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #91

Grayson: The Democrat the Republicans Love to Hate RobertEarl Jul 2014 #93

I think they hate Obama a wee bit more! JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #94

He is susceptible to public opinion, for sure... Hippo_Tron Jul 2014 #73

some serious revisionist history. But when your antipathy colors perception, it's inevitable. KittyWampus Jul 2014 #64

Can't help liking him fadedrose Jul 2014 #18

he's sane, smart, ethical and calm underthematrix Jul 2014 #19

he doesn't embarrass America when he speaks Skittles Jul 2014 #20

That is still a big one for me. JEB Jul 2014 #22

I'll never forget, shortly after Obama became president Skittles Jul 2014 #24

I don't care for all of his policies or appointees but JEB Jul 2014 #28

VERY much agreed Skittles Jul 2014 #30

This! yuiyoshida Jul 2014 #43

Like some policies and appointments, dislike others, but on a personal level.... Jim Lane Jul 2014 #21

Because of Obamacare, I am now covered by Medicare and got desperately needed dental care, KittyWampus Jul 2014 #23

simply everything!! (nt) sunnystarr Jul 2014 #25

I've never seen any other President do this: rug Jul 2014 #26

I love the one where he stops the baby from crying Hamlette Jul 2014 #29

Yeah, he has the touch. rug Jul 2014 #31

Trust the little kids, they know. betsuni Jul 2014 #32

He�s a good egg and a great communicator. applegrove Jul 2014 #27

That he decided NOT to go to war with Russia and get us all killed. Rex Jul 2014 #34

He's intellectually brilliant and flamingdem Jul 2014 #35

He hasn't targeted racist Repukes for drone strikes Roy Serohz Jul 2014 #37

lot of gushing in this thread hfojvt Jul 2014 #38

He's smart Blecht Jul 2014 #40

That despite all the echos, he does not rush to judgement. It has save us from involvement mfcorey1 Jul 2014 #44

He's the best President I've seen in my lifetime. lovemydog Jul 2014 #48

His speaking ability but he really hasn't had a great one since becoming POTUS. craigmatic Jul 2014 #49

He is calm, mature, intelligent and also sees equality as a RKP5637 Jul 2014 #53

I love his sense of humor, plus . . . Vinca Jul 2014 #54

He is the law review president Gothmog Jul 2014 #55

He's the most brilliant politician of my lifetime. sofa king Jul 2014 #56

Wish I could Rec this comprehensive post Hekate Jul 2014 #98

While I disagree with a lot of his policy choices... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #57

His words. nt raouldukelives Jul 2014 #58

Several things too numerous to mention but here's a few: rock Jul 2014 #59

#4 is so true... I couldn't imagine him saying "strategery" or "misunderestimated" nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #84

So you got the allusion rock Jul 2014 #92

It is possible to engage Obama in political discussion in which he might change his position Bluenorthwest Jul 2014 #60

Just called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza - TBF Jul 2014 #62

Seems like a good husband and father bigwillq Jul 2014 #63

Maybe, but you'd be hard pressed to prove much of this. zipplewrath Jul 2014 #67

What's left... Well, as a former pool shooter, I like that he's got game...that he dances, delivers ancianita Jul 2014 #68

Almost everything mwrguy Jul 2014 #76

He thinks. nt longship Jul 2014 #79

Unlike the GOP base, he's not a religious fanatic, and unlike our last President, he's not a dumbass nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #85

He's usally quite well-lit. sibelian Jul 2014 #90

What's NOT to like? Dreamer Tatum Jul 2014 #95

He's President. KamaAina Jul 2014 #96

Intelligent, well-educated, knows other cultures first-hand, baby-whisperer, calm, methodical... Hekate Jul 2014 #99