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JoePhilly

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88. Na, I simply don't get caught up in the ...

Fri Jan 9, 2015, 08:34 AM

Jan 2015

... endless DU manufactured outrage, hair on fire, OMG Obama is about to force Keystone into law nonsense that goes on around here.

The Keystone situation is much like the "OMG, Obama is going to cave and GUT Social Security!!!!" OPs that DU had over and over and over, for Obama's first 6 years.

Endless hair on fire predictions, then, it doesn't happen.

Same was true for DADT ... Obama was never going to end it.

Same for an invasion of Syria, predicted by exasperated posters over and over, never happened.

The conventional wisdom on DU was that Obama was secretly planning to approve Keystone, and all he needed was an opportunity to do so ... the BASTARD!!!

And now, the opportunity is right in front of him. And he's going to veto it.

Tells you something about DU's Combustible Hair Club.

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soo it appears some do not know President Obama as well as they think they do... [View all] VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 OP

And another DU outrage ... JoePhilly Jan 2015 #1

Keystone was already on its death bed thanks to low oil prices. NewDeal_Dem Jan 2015 #23

You are good at Monday morning quarterbacking. upaloopa Jan 2015 #52

Na, I simply don't get caught up in the ... JoePhilly Jan 2015 #88

This move confirms that he is going to eviscerate Social Security jberryhill Jan 2015 #2

Exactly, just as soon as he outlaws Gay marriage and donuts randys1 Jan 2015 #3

Don't forget JustAnotherGen Jan 2015 #4

he is also outlawing sprinkles on Christmas cookies. rbrnmw Jan 2015 #11

That ain't right JustAnotherGen Jan 2015 #15

not my sprinkles noooo rbrnmw Jan 2015 #17

He's not promising to oppose the pipeline here, sorry. Marr Jan 2015 #5

Exactly zipplewrath Jan 2015 #6

You mean the imitation distinction the "anti-boggers" create? VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #9

No zipplewrath Jan 2015 #27

because AS I said...he holds his cards close to his vest....he doesn't telegraph his punches.... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #48

Not to mention his "supporters" zipplewrath Jan 2015 #53

This supporter hasn't.... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #54

Yep, it's a piece of political currency. Marr Jan 2015 #14

of course not.... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #19

It isn't zipplewrath Jan 2015 #25

what the heck does that have to do with this.... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #28

I've never said he serves the will of the Republican Party. Marr Jan 2015 #30

There is a difference between the will of the republican party and the will of the 1%? pampango Jan 2015 #33

Sometimes, yes. Marr Jan 2015 #42

and who do YOU think the Republican Party serves? VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #47

Is this really so hard to grasp? Marr Jan 2015 #55

ding ding ding.....winner winner chicken dinner!!!! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #57

Oh, c'mon-- you're not going to convince anyone that the Third Way/DLC types aren't Marr Jan 2015 #58

For crying out loud....you give them way too much credit.... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #59

Just because he vetoes it, doesn't mean he's going to ultimately block it. zipplewrath Jan 2015 #43

No its a imitation distinction only held on to by those afraid to eat crow.... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #49

Hardly zipplewrath Jan 2015 #60

and that would be completely ridiculous..... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #62

Which part? zipplewrath Jan 2015 #64

Oh is he a Tyrant now???? VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #66

Please out line where I used the word Tyrant. zipplewrath Jan 2015 #70

You didn't but you sure described one! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #71

Not "Only" zipplewrath Jan 2015 #81

but you didn't....you for some reason chose only the worst two you could think of! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #82

How are they the "worst"? zipplewrath Jan 2015 #89

Just like all those massive Social Security cuts he's making every other week. NYC Liberal Jan 2015 #67

and they think we ALWAYS forget how OFTEN they have been wrong about Pres. Obama! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #69

It just makes me remember that FDR was attacked in the same way, NYC Liberal Jan 2015 #73

You are soooo right! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #74

Personally, I'm tired of the attempts to manufacture fights among liberal/progressive leaders. NYC Liberal Jan 2015 #75

Right again on all counts! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #78

It's amazing how much crap people get for supporting the Democratic President on "Democratic Underground" NYC Liberal Jan 2015 #83

They had nothing but praise for each other personally, they may disagree on some things, but Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #80

Uh oh. The obligatory "BOG" reference. pampango Jan 2015 #34

No zipplewrath Jan 2015 #44

because the THINK they know this man's mind....even though they are wrong about him OVER and VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #50

Not much of a power grab. Igel Jan 2015 #10

Thanks for that. I was too lazy to read the article. A good lesson; always read the fine print. NewDeal_Dem Jan 2015 #26

yes, he might want to get credit for approving the pipeline Enrique Jan 2015 #36

OR you could be wrong about President Obama yet again! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #51

That is true, but Obama has made it clear he is no fan of the pipeline. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #79

There's a lawsuit pending in Nebraska. AtomicKitten Jan 2015 #7

Bingo! Me too. nt RiverLover Jan 2015 #8

Excellent news! Phlem Jan 2015 #12

He's been saying he wouldn't sign it for quite a while. onecaliberal Jan 2015 #13

i think he's been hinting up until now Enrique Jan 2015 #37

Ah... VR... He Giveth... And He Taketh Away... WillyT Jan 2015 #16

This is what happens when the left ignores the Centrists and holds his feet to the fire. nm rhett o rick Jan 2015 #18

Oh good grief!!!! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #20

We've been saying to deny approval of the pipeline for a long time only to be disparage by rhett o rick Jan 2015 #39

The "Wait and See" attitude was about President Obama..... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #68

It's hard to surprise someone that doesn't care. The progressive have been asking the president for rhett o rick Jan 2015 #84

Amen! Phlem Jan 2015 #21

+1000 Ramses Jan 2015 #22

Wow....talk about a "power grab" ....LMAO! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #29

+1 Katashi_itto Jan 2015 #24

FYI - two Saturdays prior to the November election JustAnotherGen Jan 2015 #31

After this, therefore because of this. LanternWaste Jan 2015 #45

If you believe in representative government then you are obligated to lobby your elected rhett o rick Jan 2015 #46

Rhett....none of us ever thought it would pass. We all knew we'd get msanthrope Jan 2015 #87

I'm happy for the Native Americans fadedrose Jan 2015 #32

Is this the same guy who just signed a bill de-regulating derivatives and allowing more .... Scuba Jan 2015 #35

wrong Shivering Jemmy Jan 2015 #77

So he vetoed the CROmnibus? Hadn't heard that. Scuba Jan 2015 #86

Kind sad in a way Andy823 Jan 2015 #38

It's not necessary to call people "trolls" that merely wish to encourage the President rhett o rick Jan 2015 #40

Never said that we should always go along Andy823 Jan 2015 #41

Yes, it's sad that Obama's most adoring fans are this desperate to cheer. Marr Jan 2015 #56

Really? Andy823 Jan 2015 #76

there are a lot of Left Leaning Independent curmudgeons on this site that is for sure! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #63

Good! Next VETO should be TPP. TBF Jan 2015 #61

This was just a threat in response to THEM.... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #65

I have no issue with him - TBF Jan 2015 #72

They're going down kicking and screaming, VR. The ODS is strooooong. Hekate Jan 2015 #85

Isn't it though....MY GAWD....I am old enough to remember the Clinton Years AND all the way back VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #92

YOU feel old? Oh, honey, I voted for Humphrey and got flipping Nixon! Hekate Jan 2015 #93

Exactly.....sometimes its hard to recognize this place....I swear....its like upside down world! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #94

Elections have a way of changing the political winds... kentuck Jan 2015 #90

Actions speak louder then words........ ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #91

Oooo, is that the "pretty speeches" slur? He acts, checks off one promise after another, but... Hekate Jan 2015 #95