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2. Very effed up

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Sun Nov 9, 2014, 03:02 PM

Nov 2014

He's not perfect but he has done several good things

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How effed up ARE we when we can't appreciate Obama? Well according to Canadians.... [View all] Triana Nov 2014 OP

VERY. elleng Nov 2014 #1

Very effed up malaise Nov 2014 #2

What I see here is increasing criticism of President Obama. olegramps Nov 2014 #104

Just thinking back to 2012 and how DU was a haven. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2014 #105

Canadians can't believe what goes on here Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2014 #3

Why did this happen? Corporate media united in propaganda and blatantly using fear to deflect truths Fred Sanders Nov 2014 #4

Why did this happen? americans stupid enough heaven05 Nov 2014 #8

Yes. And do not forget the cowardly Democratic candidates that were blinded by their own power lust. Fred Sanders Nov 2014 #12

10-4 on that heaven05 Nov 2014 #39

Sensationalism sells and fear is a major component within it. arthritisR_US Nov 2014 #22

I have more respect for POTUS than any other public official in this country. Ykcutnek Nov 2014 #5

Welcome to DU, Ykcutnek! brer cat Nov 2014 #56

Thanks for that, Ykcutnek! Cha Nov 2014 #58

I wonder if we can invite the Canadians to be flamingdem Nov 2014 #87

I love Canadians! Such fond memories of my trips to Canada when I lived in New York! Cha Nov 2014 #89

Official Thing From Me: Canada, I Sorry shenmue Nov 2014 #6

If I decide to move, I think I'll go north...if they'll have me. Frustratedlady Nov 2014 #7

I'd like to take that paper and whack a few snouts with it. BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2014 #9

when people perceive that times are tough cali Nov 2014 #10

Americans elected Obama President Enrique Nov 2014 #11

And then they promptly voted to completely tie his hands so he could do little... Spazito Nov 2014 #16

Yup...nt Skidmore Nov 2014 #19

Nice story. Few believe it now, since the book StressTest. This is the plan they designed. jtuck004 Nov 2014 #42

The voters just voted for the republicans who idolize the banksters... Spazito Nov 2014 #45

I see the disconnect. It's tragic in a self-imposed sort of way. n/t jtuck004 Nov 2014 #53

"Voters are smart.. they know when they are being lied to" LOL.. Is that why "the voters" voted Cha Nov 2014 #59

Hey Cha! Spazito Nov 2014 #60

Yes, our little Cha Nov 2014 #65

Inhofe in charge of environment policy... Spazito Nov 2014 #68

"..programs for the poor and the vulnerable but couldn't be bothered to show up when it actually.. Cha Nov 2014 #70

I saw that on Bill Maher. I responded thusly... Behind the Aegis Nov 2014 #93

Yep, it's going to be very, very ugly over the next two years... Spazito Nov 2014 #99

$4 Billion In Political Advertising... TomCADem Nov 2014 #13

Pathetic, but true. Money talks, ads work by brain washing...how else to explain the Big Mac? Fred Sanders Nov 2014 #21

no kidding.. the same group do it to every Democrat that has held office Peacetrain Nov 2014 #14

I have to take issue. Stevepol Nov 2014 #114

Excellent letter which really does reflect how many, many Canadians reacted... Spazito Nov 2014 #15

Harper has done more harm to Canada malaise Nov 2014 #25

Yes, like Bush, he has tarnished Canada's reputation internationally... Spazito Nov 2014 #29

The Harper government is not an exception, they are the duly elected choice of the Canadian people Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #27

60% of the Canadian voters did not vote for Harper... Spazito Nov 2014 #30

By the same token, the entire West Coast of the US elects Democratic delegations and governors Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #33

Both systems have downsides... Spazito Nov 2014 #35

Be prepared for an onslaught of refugees! cilla4progress Nov 2014 #106

Spaz, your post should give some folks here excellent food for thought Number23 Nov 2014 #69

I tend to agree, the downsides to multi-party systems do seem to be... Spazito Nov 2014 #71

Party colors mrripley43 Nov 2014 #81

What Spazito said but also LiberalLovinLug Nov 2014 #119

Harper was working on legislation to reduce the bank regulations when the crash... Spazito Nov 2014 #125

Is that Sid? WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #17

Who is blocking minimum wage laws? Who filibustered Obama's Jobs Act? SunSeeker Nov 2014 #24

Put the pom-poms down and try to understand why voters sat out... WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #37

Turn off Fox, will ya? Obama had 24 working days of a filibuster proof Senate majority. SunSeeker Nov 2014 #41

And they should have used those working days to the fullest. WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #46

They Didn't Even Have That. Vote #60 was Lieberman (D?, insurance companies) AndyTiedye Nov 2014 #84

Exactly. And it wasn't even 24 consecutive days. SunSeeker Nov 2014 #88

Obama did use those 24 days to the fullest. He saved us from a depression and passed the ACA. SunSeeker Nov 2014 #85

that is so unreasonable treestar Nov 2014 #121

Obama had a chance to... kacekwl Nov 2014 #63

I still can't believe that after 8 disastrous years of the BFEE... WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #66

And, those posting everything negative thing about the President just so they can say "put down Cha Nov 2014 #62

You know that baby boomers retiring accounts for half the decline in the participation rate stevenleser Nov 2014 #79

That is mentioned in the article I posted... WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #108

"That" is singular. I mentioned two things. Baby Boomers retiring and U-6. stevenleser Nov 2014 #112

U-6, U-3, U2... WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #117

That doesnt mean anything. stevenleser Nov 2014 #118

Be careful what you ask for, Americans. Now you're about to get it. world wide wally Nov 2014 #18

Poor Canadians are languishing under the "leadership" of Harpo right now. roamer65 Nov 2014 #20

K & R SunSeeker Nov 2014 #23

They do not believe it, and I do not believe it either. oldandhappy Nov 2014 #26

K&R ReRe Nov 2014 #28

That Canadian can say Hello to Mr Harper for me. Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #31

I predict here and now that the Liberal Party of Canada will win in Oct 2015. roamer65 Nov 2014 #32

I do hope so, I love Canada and have some great memories from working there. Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #34

I prefer Tom Mulcair cabot Nov 2014 #43

One word: Harper quakerboy Nov 2014 #36

Wrong, the "legislative victors" do not "then choose the PM"... Spazito Nov 2014 #38

Point remains in effect quakerboy Nov 2014 #82

39% of Canadian voters voted for him, 60% did not, they voted for left... Spazito Nov 2014 #102

They chose to split their votes in such a way as to put Harper into power quakerboy Nov 2014 #133

Where was the letter hypocritical? Spazito Nov 2014 #135

In coming from a country that has elected Conservatives, criticizing us for electing conservatives. quakerboy Nov 2014 #137

Again, because the Province in which the writer resides voted conservative... Spazito Nov 2014 #138

Actually, It does quakerboy Nov 2014 #139

Poll taken on what Canadians really think about Harper, Obama and Putin... Spazito Nov 2014 #140

And yet they elected Harper, and did NOT elect those most like Obama quakerboy Nov 2014 #141

Here's the answer Canada Yavin4 Nov 2014 #40

Had the Dems won big time, sulphurdunn Nov 2014 #44

Appreciating Obama is good way to get abused continually. freshwest Nov 2014 #47

My message to those that would bash me for going all out for My President: Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2014 #49

We'll sing in the wilderness: freshwest Nov 2014 #50

�Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!� Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2014 #51

YO Canada! Guess what? Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2014 #48

Oh, I completely agree. I thank the stars every single day that... unrepentant progress Nov 2014 #52

sebellius said that single payer was not politically feasible. redruddyred Nov 2014 #91

You just need to eat your vegetables. Feron Nov 2014 #115

Heh. unrepentant progress Nov 2014 #120

Well maybe with a Republican Senate too he can get you single payer now treestar Nov 2014 #122

I hate the result of the midterms marlene.elyse Nov 2014 #54

People Do Not Know erpowers Nov 2014 #55

republicans are the only ones who are good at the economy EVAR. redruddyred Nov 2014 #92

The Congress that won had "13%" approval ratings as we all know and Obama's successes were Cha Nov 2014 #57

Ok MFrohike Nov 2014 #61

"No, wonder Canadians are boggled.." FairWinds Nov 2014 #64

Didn't you get the memo? Richard Brunt speaks for all of Canada now RufusTFirefly Nov 2014 #73

K&R but DU does have this president's back Number23 Nov 2014 #67

It's not just Canadians... TRoN33 Nov 2014 #72

Please, defend his recent troop escalation in the failed Iraq war. grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #74

K & R! Iliyah Nov 2014 #75

DU is not representative of real life or reality. n/t Lil Missy Nov 2014 #76

K&R Jamaal510 Nov 2014 #77

I no longer think of myself as an American ... DrBulldog Nov 2014 #78

Are you talking about Democratic Underground, or the USA in general? NBachers Nov 2014 #80

We know this. Which is why I was pounding the GOTV pavement. ffr Nov 2014 #83

How effed up??? Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #86

obama is pretty dope redruddyred Nov 2014 #90

Forgot to mention that the average person is still being shit on. Fearless Nov 2014 #94

�Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.� ~George Orwell n/t DeSwiss Nov 2014 #95

Those Canadians don't understand American racism. B Calm Nov 2014 #96

After all, Richard Brunt... Android3.14 Nov 2014 #97

Agreed. Talk about "embarrassed to be an American"! RufusTFirefly Nov 2014 #128

Touche' southern_belle Nov 2014 #98

Wait, corporate profits at a record high & the rich are getting richer is a Democratic goal now? progressoid Nov 2014 #100

I couldn't agree more. still_one Nov 2014 #101

It's because the right is screaming their propaganda 24 hours a day. Kablooie Nov 2014 #103

Obama is my president. Baitball Blogger Nov 2014 #107

Unfortunately, we allow white men to vote bluestateguy Nov 2014 #109

Most Canadians love Obama riverbendviewgal Nov 2014 #110

I love Canada packman Nov 2014 #111

LOL, I understand the scorch marks remain on a small part of the White House... Spazito Nov 2014 #116

Deleted. Wrong post response. former9thward Nov 2014 #123

Is that you, Nate Silver? Polling Canada via a single LTTE? n/t Orsino Nov 2014 #113

I think Silver has a better methodology than that. former9thward Nov 2014 #124

... napkinz Nov 2014 #126

I LOVE all of the love for this thread! Number23 Nov 2014 #127

OK but what I could never figure out Arthur_Frain Nov 2014 #129

Excellent Point!! YOHABLO Nov 2014 #130

Because Liberals were divided between the Liberals and the New Democratic Party. Amonester Nov 2014 #131

Right on, eh? Old Nick Nov 2014 #132

Democrats lost rafeh1 Nov 2014 #134

K&R napkinz Nov 2014 #136

Kick! Number23 Nov 2014 #142

The hatred is unreal, but it was expected. ecstatic Nov 2014 #143

Kick, dammit! KICK Number23 Nov 2014 #144