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37. Because he's too right wing on some issues.

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Why are people attacking Obama lately from the left? [View all] Harmony Blue Aug 2014 OP

It is the responsibility of the people in a democracy to hold public servants accountable. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2014 #1

+1 darkangel218 Aug 2014 #2

+ another Scuba Aug 2014 #13

Amen! tech3149 Aug 2014 #21

This. hifiguy Aug 2014 #34

I've missed that one War Horse Aug 2014 #79

Try these: muriel_volestrangler Aug 2014 #116

Another. historylovr Aug 2014 #36

Amen. 840high Aug 2014 #54

yeah, posting stuff like calling him a "piece of shit used car salesman" is really holding Obama KittyWampus Aug 2014 #82

And...? Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2014 #85

That was one post. Are you basing your entire argument on that one post??? cui bono Aug 2014 #94

Seems to be that poster's response every time hobbit709 Aug 2014 #102

^this Marrah_G Aug 2014 #106

Especially when he is about to start another Surge in Iraq-Nam warrant46 Aug 2014 #108

Do you think he will? darkangel218 Aug 2014 #111

I hope I'm wrong warrant46 Aug 2014 #113

Absolutely. 99Forever Aug 2014 #144

Maybe because Obama isn't left whatchamacallit Aug 2014 #3

policy over party PowerToThePeople Aug 2014 #4

�Every reform movement has a lunatic fringe.� conservaphobe Aug 2014 #5

Yup Cali_Democrat Aug 2014 #8

Post removed Post removed Aug 2014 #10

Examples? RobertEarl Aug 2014 #38

An incredibly dishonest characterization. /nt Marr Aug 2014 #66

The lunatic Right inhabits High Office War Horse Aug 2014 #75

Bullshit whatchamacallit Aug 2014 #76

+1 warrant46 Aug 2014 #114

Yes, the left has crazies too. cheapdate Aug 2014 #143

I don't think calling people tortured in our name, folks, is the problem. abakan Aug 2014 #163

So people criticizing some of the administration's policies are now the "lunatic fringe"? marmar Aug 2014 #19

They believe anything to the left of LondonReign2 Aug 2014 #45

A President who openly describes himself as being like Reagan, no less. Marr Aug 2014 #67

You know, he never did that.Ever. Reagan was a "consequential" president even if you hate him,& I do Hekate Aug 2014 #77

My mistake, I apologize. He compared himself to "moderate Republicans" of the Reagan era. Marr Aug 2014 #92

ironic- you have the NERVE to talk about "dishonesty" and yet post a blatant falsehood KittyWampus Aug 2014 #83

Who is the lunatic fringe in which reform movement? Here, let me help with a few facts before sabrina 1 Aug 2014 #61

Count me as a proud member of the "lunitic fringe" Marrah_G Aug 2014 #107

And the Dem's lunatic fringe is on the right end of the spectrum. cui bono Aug 2014 #155

Here's why... Cali_Democrat Aug 2014 #6

He is committing us to another Iraq war for God's sake betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #149

^^^good example^^^ Cali_Democrat Aug 2014 #150

Lately? el_bryanto Aug 2014 #7

Because at DU, they're not allowed to attack him from the right... SidDithers Aug 2014 #9

^^^ This right here. eom MohRokTah Aug 2014 #18

Your sigline's bagger banner sums up the right wing troglodytes hifiguy Aug 2014 #35

Because we're "fucking ret#^ds" and "sanctimonious folks" leftstreet Aug 2014 #11

+ Eighty Gazillion Scuba Aug 2014 #15

+1 whatchamacallit Aug 2014 #20

+1 beerandjesus Aug 2014 #25

+1 for self-awareness. nt conservaphobe Aug 2014 #28

... 840high Aug 2014 #57

Bingo. nt laundry_queen Aug 2014 #126

Obama's Presidency has to be one of the most attacked US Presidencies in history liberal N proud Aug 2014 #12

His was the most left-leaning campaign in recent history leftstreet Aug 2014 #16

He was probably the one that people most relied upon to set things straight after BushCo. cui bono Aug 2014 #110

That really is the saddest part. That he threw it all away. Mojorabbit Aug 2014 #158

Because there's so much room on that side... Orsino Aug 2014 #14

Because it is Wednesday jberryhill Aug 2014 #17

Two main reasons. NCTraveler Aug 2014 #22

Those are my thoughts as well. nt ZombieHorde Aug 2014 #40

It is an opinion board and you can hide a thread Johonny Aug 2014 #23

+1. n/t Laelth Aug 2014 #31

Because it's our solemn responsibility. WilliamPitt Aug 2014 #24

He's not running.... AuntPatsy Aug 2014 #26

Lately? That started in November, 2008, right MineralMan Aug 2014 #27

Of course at that time, he constantly restated his opposition to equality for LGBT people Bluenorthwest Aug 2014 #80

+1 countryjake Aug 2014 #84

+1 nt laundry_queen Aug 2014 #128

Only the "real Democrats" are. zappaman Aug 2014 #29

I think there is zero chance that Barack Obama can win a third term. Laelth Aug 2014 #30

A more realistic question is, "Why did Obama attack us from the right?" nt Zorra Aug 2014 #32

Ha! nt ZombieHorde Aug 2014 #41

WOW! grasswire Aug 2014 #55

No, that is not realistic in actual reality. tridim Aug 2014 #56

Brava! countryjake Aug 2014 #86

because republicans know that the president gets blamed for what congress doesn't do. unblock Aug 2014 #33

Because he's too right wing on some issues. CJCRANE Aug 2014 #37

I think you hit the nail on the head maxrandb Aug 2014 #39

I have to call bullshit on this: Comrade Grumpy Aug 2014 #43

the executive office handles enforcing the law questionseverything Aug 2014 #73

Because he's too far to the right? Comrade Grumpy Aug 2014 #42

Why are center right self-reported Democrats supporting Obama lately? LondonReign2 Aug 2014 #44

Same thing happened in 2010� regnaD kciN Aug 2014 #46

Said it before I'll say it again. If the end product of your "left" activism is to elect Republicans stevenleser Aug 2014 #47

If we just all agree to keep moving LondonReign2 Aug 2014 #48

Except you have no proof for this trite assertion. Nice try though! nt stevenleser Aug 2014 #58

You seem confused LondonReign2 Aug 2014 #87

Nope, I'm not confused. nt stevenleser Aug 2014 #119

Your recent appearancences on FOX could indicate that the contrary might be true. nt Electric Monk Aug 2014 #125

Observation over the past 20 - 30 years will back the poster to the hilt. TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #131

That is not proof. that is your opinion. nt stevenleser Aug 2014 #132

It's Obama's opinion as well since he said his policies are akin to those of moderate Republicans cui bono Aug 2014 #142

Holy fuck LondonReign2 Aug 2014 #147

You're right about moving to the right. I don't understand how people who think they are cui bono Aug 2014 #129

Again, you confuse opinion with fact. nt stevenleser Aug 2014 #134

Again, you provide no refutation. n/t cui bono Aug 2014 #136

I already provided facts you acknowledged as fact. nt stevenleser Aug 2014 #137

That has nothing to do with anything. So you listed a few facts? You ignore the rest of the exchange cui bono Aug 2014 #140

Yep. Positive motivations matter little if they result in a negative reality. riqster Aug 2014 #53

And what has been the result of electing Dems no matter how moderate and close to Republicans cui bono Aug 2014 #117

A better economy? Health Care Reform? Lilly Ledbetter? Gays serving openly in the military? stevenleser Aug 2014 #118

Calling torturers "patriots"? Drone strikes killing innocent people? cui bono Aug 2014 #123

Mischaracterizations and distortions. Pretty much what I expected. stevenleser Aug 2014 #124

As did I list items that are not in dispute. cui bono Aug 2014 #127

I dispute them as do many others. So my items are not in dispute, yours are. stevenleser Aug 2014 #130

Go ahead and dispute then. I don't see you refuting anything. What about the rest of it? cui bono Aug 2014 #133

Once you have acknowledged that I wrote facts and you wrote opinion, its over. stevenleser Aug 2014 #135

I have not done that. And you have now proven that you are simply trying to twist the discussion cui bono Aug 2014 #138

You have. It's over. nt stevenleser Aug 2014 #139

It was over when you failed to even try to have a discussion. cui bono Aug 2014 #141

Wow LondonReign2 Aug 2014 #148

There have always been Jamaal510 Aug 2014 #49

Folks attacked FDR from the left, too. I doubt Obama is surprised. n/t pampango Aug 2014 #50

"Lately"? riqster Aug 2014 #51

Define "attacking." Iggo Aug 2014 #52

He attacks the left from the center? The problem isn't the word "folks" Autumn Aug 2014 #59

Right wing actions and statements AgingAmerican Aug 2014 #60

Some issues are more important than the current office holder OutNow Aug 2014 #62

Huh, because there's tons of room on that side? daleanime Aug 2014 #63

Why do people make threads to divide up the party Rex Aug 2014 #64

Do you ever read any threads on DU? BainsBane Aug 2014 #65

The attacks are structured to impact turnout. JoePhilly Aug 2014 #68

Already getting ready to blame "the left" if Congressional seats are lost, are we? BuelahWitch Aug 2014 #69

You know what's interesting, in my precinct, Phlem Aug 2014 #70

"Attacking Obama from the left" JackRiddler Aug 2014 #71

So right! It is the duty of the Party cadre to accept the decisions made by the leader and to Douglas Carpenter Aug 2014 #72

The same people will attack the next Democrat elected president, bet all you own on that happening. Ikonoklast Aug 2014 #74

Take this one to the bank Peacetrain Aug 2014 #78

Of course many people have been critical of Obama because he was wrong and we were right Bluenorthwest Aug 2014 #81

If the next Democratic president follows the same policies that would be logical, no? LondonReign2 Aug 2014 #88

The next Democrat elected to that office could walk on water, feed the hungry, and cure the sick. Ikonoklast Aug 2014 #89

When Democrats act like Republicans they will continue to be criticized LondonReign2 Aug 2014 #90

When those self-appointed judges tell others they aren't "Real Democrats", they can take a leap. Ikonoklast Aug 2014 #96

You'll have to take that up with LondonReign2 Aug 2014 #98

When Dems are enacting and continuing Republican policies they are no longer "Real Democrats". cui bono Aug 2014 #115

We can never get enough of the neocons betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #160

Hear, hear. nt woo me with science Aug 2014 #166

What basis do you have for saying that? cui bono Aug 2014 #112

So you have no basis for saying that. Thought so. cui bono Aug 2014 #154

If the next Dem president also acts like a Republican and condones their war crimes, then yes. cui bono Aug 2014 #95

Anyone, who would claim sadoldgirl Aug 2014 #91

No one is attacking him. People are criticizing him for saying and doing outrageous things. cui bono Aug 2014 #93

lately? krawhitham Aug 2014 #97

This ^ ^ ^ Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2014 #99

DSDS Garthem Aug 2014 #100

Obama is not running, but people are still R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2014 #101

There ya have it. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2014 #104

Nihilism. JaneyVee Aug 2014 #103

You may be right. Puzzledtraveller Aug 2014 #121

Because they care about issues more then the party/administration line. Marrah_G Aug 2014 #105

Because we're sanctimonious torture-opposers.... HooptieWagon Aug 2014 #109

They have become unhinged and the door is off the frame and laying on the floor. Puzzledtraveller Aug 2014 #120

Why do you say "unhinged"? Show me posts that illustrate thta please. cui bono Aug 2014 #156

Do you follow current events at all? Demit Aug 2014 #122

Oh my God... the responses in this thread. Number23 Aug 2014 #145

omg... I know! cui bono Aug 2014 #161

Was that directed to me or to the imaginary rodent in your pocket? Number23 Aug 2014 #165

I never thought he was a liberal gwheezie Aug 2014 #146

He is getting us into Iraq again, endorsing torture, and acting like Bush betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #151

You can't take this site too seriously. . . daligirl519 Aug 2014 #152

Must we really say this again? cui bono Aug 2014 #157

Hasn't met expectations RadicalGeek Aug 2014 #153

The only expectations he hasn't dissappointed betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #159

Because he is the President? Tsiyu Aug 2014 #162

I am so scared Republicans will win polynomial Aug 2014 #164