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MannyGoldstein

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142. And therein lies the problem

Wed Feb 25, 2015, 10:04 PM

Feb 2015

You: "You suck!"
Me: "That seems a bit hostile."
You: "It's not hostile, because you really do suck! It's just the truth! Now why won't you tell me why you suck?"

So I'm thinking that further discussion won't really be helpful, sorry.

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Y'all know that Pres. Obama didn't just end the Keystone XL, yes? [View all] MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 OP

. bravenak Feb 2015 #1

I agree with the veto MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #10

I don't care why. Just happy he did it. bravenak Feb 2015 #16

Suppose he wanted to approve Keystone, why wouldn't he just cut a deal with Republicans geek tragedy Feb 2015 #18

Ask him. nt MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #20

You're the one trying to tell us that the veto tells us nothing about geek tragedy Feb 2015 #23

Clearly, one of us doesn't understand something. MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #26

The former, since I'm not going to question good faith on anyone's part. nt geek tragedy Feb 2015 #31

So Obama wanted to sign it, and they put it on his desk, and he vetoed it ... JoePhilly Feb 2015 #30

One of us is quite unclear as to the process here. nt MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #35

So when is Obama going to sign off on KXL, got a prediction? JoePhilly Feb 2015 #38

Clearly, it will be well before MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #44

I understand the process completely ... JoePhilly Feb 2015 #47

I will answer that...never. zeemike Feb 2015 #85

It's as clear as the elbow on your face. NanceGreggs Feb 2015 #41

Sadly enough Nance I guess it is as clear as the elbow on your face. Autumn Feb 2015 #129

Lame ass response rufus dog Feb 2015 #50

Of course not. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #65

so you assume we're stupid. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2015 #75

Clearly, no assumption was made. nt MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #84

no, not clearly. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2015 #90

Several posters on this very thread admitted that they didn't realize MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #122

I'll re-read then, and see where I might misunderstand. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2015 #127

Would you consider your first post to me, MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #134

no. I consider it in keeping with your original tone. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2015 #141

And therein lies the problem MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #142

Now, to complete my reply....look, Manny, let me first refer to the sexism issue... BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2015 #144

Is this 4th Way Manny--bash Obama for doing the right thing? nt geek tragedy Feb 2015 #2

Its part of Obama's super secret plan, to trick us. JoePhilly Feb 2015 #19

It's hard to keep track of all the Mannys, eh?...nt SidDithers Feb 2015 #27

My favorite ... JoePhilly Feb 2015 #33

Straw Manny! And the placement of that "leg" makes for a very impressive appendage! Number23 Feb 2015 #43

Geeze Loueeze BeyondGeography Feb 2015 #3

Protecting the traditional jurisdiction of the Department of State over international business projects is important. Fred Sanders Feb 2015 #4

Absolutely. MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #39

Post removed Post removed Feb 2015 #5

Do you disagree with what I wrote? MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #15

+1 treestar Feb 2015 #17

Same old ODS Andy823 Feb 2015 #137

!!! zappaman Feb 2015 #24

Obama is extra evil for tricking us like this. JoePhilly Feb 2015 #25

"your little hate panties are showing. Tuck 'em back in, cause it's kind of embarrassing." Number23 Feb 2015 #28

Lolololololol, for all the world to see... giftedgirl77 Feb 2015 #53

GG, girl I even found some hate BRIEFS Number23 Feb 2015 #54

Well that's better now he can get his briefs out of a bunch instead. giftedgirl77 Feb 2015 #56

And which predictions would those be? MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #104

Wow, sexist and classless post. Congrats. nt Logical Feb 2015 #32

And applauded by all the same posters who whine about the lack of civility and being called names BrotherIvan Feb 2015 #72

+1 840high Feb 2015 #77

Glad I got called to the jury for it... ScreamingMeemie Feb 2015 #80

I am shocked it got hidden BrotherIvan Feb 2015 #81

While sanctimoniously crying like stuck pigs about name calling and divisiveness. TheKentuckian Feb 2015 #121

All. the. time. BrotherIvan Feb 2015 #132

I wouldn't have voted to hide... one_voice Feb 2015 #97

I hid it for the personal attack. I will ALWAYS hide for a personal attack. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2015 #101

I don't see it as a personal attack... one_voice Feb 2015 #136

Thank you one voice. I appreciate that. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2015 #138

I agree Andy823 Feb 2015 #140

Thank you for not tolerating behavior MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #133

. one_voice Feb 2015 #36

Heheh... SidDithers Feb 2015 #58

Thanks for the laugh GusBob Feb 2015 #64

So you would have signed the bill? Renew Deal Feb 2015 #6

True, but it really takes the momentum out of it... joeybee12 Feb 2015 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Feb 2015 #8

Manny, this has flown right over an awful lot of heads. djean111 Feb 2015 #9

Except Obama has been pissing all over Keystone for months BeyondGeography Feb 2015 #11

Whatever issues Obama has or doesn't have with the pipeline are not the point of the veto. truebluegreen Feb 2015 #34

You really think his opinions on the underlying merit were completely irrelevant to how geek tragedy Feb 2015 #40

The veto is reassuring (for those who are reassurable) BeyondGeography Feb 2015 #45

I am hopeful... truebluegreen Feb 2015 #57

Then why doesn't he just veto it and move on? former9thward Feb 2015 #42

Exactly. MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #12

I honestly think vetoing Keystone might happen - because it is not such a moneymaker now, djean111 Feb 2015 #14

This is what gives me hope. truebluegreen Feb 2015 #37

The Bushism applies here. Cosmic Kitten Feb 2015 #79

Unfortunately, the Bushism goes way beyond the Bushies. truebluegreen Feb 2015 #117

Yes, it' couldn't be any clearer. Broward Feb 2015 #46

Hopefully these folks have had their heads raised and the meaning of the veto has hit them square. Fred Sanders Feb 2015 #61

Thanks. 840high Feb 2015 #78

The pukes will attach it to another bill and pass it that way. Autumn Feb 2015 #13

Gas prices are going up but so is oil supply Cosmic Kitten Feb 2015 #82

Obama still bad? nt BklnDem75 Feb 2015 #21

Where does it say that? Hissyspit Feb 2015 #130

In every post. nt BklnDem75 Feb 2015 #131

Looks like Obama pissed in your punch bowl. JoePhilly Feb 2015 #22

Dude, let it go! Rex Feb 2015 #29

Or, he maybe he is content to let it go until it is an issue in 2016 Agnosticsherbet Feb 2015 #48

Obama's statement on the Keystone bill veto PoliticAverse Feb 2015 #49

Clearly, the President doesn't understand what he's done. MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #62

That might be the funniest post you've ever made. nt msanthrope Feb 2015 #66

. MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #93

Never miss an opportunity to bash the President. DCBob Feb 2015 #51

No good deed goes unpunished. Ignored, at best. cheapdate Feb 2015 #52

"Bitter" table of one, your table is ready! rufus dog Feb 2015 #55

Better get a bigger table Bobbie Jo Feb 2015 #96

True Dat! rufus dog Feb 2015 #119

wow . . .can't believe how many here do not understand the veto even when explained to them DrDan Feb 2015 #59

Sometimes it is like the Fox Bubble has invaded DU. But a lot of the blame is on the stupid and lazy media. Fred Sanders Feb 2015 #67

and those that hear only what they want to hear - a deadly combination DrDan Feb 2015 #70

I don't see any disagreement. joshcryer Feb 2015 #74

Parent and child are out shopping demwing Feb 2015 #60

and the parent said . . . "I will decide if you can have an oreo" DrDan Feb 2015 #69

"Why is it so confusing here?" BeanMusical Feb 2015 #87

Oh, this is comical. blue neen Feb 2015 #63

Time to retire "third way Manny" zappaman Feb 2015 #68

Manny... you just don't get it RobertEarl Feb 2015 #71

One day Obama will get credit for doing something positive. joshcryer Feb 2015 #73

Dear Manny... Thank You For Holding Feet To Fire... WillyT Feb 2015 #76

Gotta love that Massachusetts/New England accent of yours, Manny; "Y'all" DonViejo Feb 2015 #83

Clear? Huh! Why a four-year-old child could understand this veto. RufusTFirefly Feb 2015 #86

You sure have attracted the crowd on this one Manny. zeemike Feb 2015 #88

Obama press secretary Josh Earnest is nothing but a "hater"! RufusTFirefly Feb 2015 #89

Perhaps this deserves an OP MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #91

What? And spoil the party?? RufusTFirefly Feb 2015 #92

Must just be me. MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #94

If you started a thread that said the Earth is round RufusTFirefly Feb 2015 #95

You are loved by the right people as well Oilwellian Feb 2015 #102

oh, hey...here...so see, I'm not unaware...I re-read you and entire thread. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2015 #143

"The president will keep an open mind." Oilwellian Feb 2015 #99

+1 deutsey Feb 2015 #125

I agree with Bernie Sanders! zappaman Feb 2015 #98

Obama Vetoes Keystone Pipeline, Only 3rd in Presidency spanone Feb 2015 #100

No, he vetoed an attempt by Congress to circumvent a process RufusTFirefly Feb 2015 #105

shhh...it's all the media spanone Feb 2015 #107

If the concept is too complicated for a headline or sound bite, we're doomed. RufusTFirefly Feb 2015 #110

Manny can you not just sit back and enjoy the moment for once? hrmjustin Feb 2015 #103

Enjoy what moment? RufusTFirefly Feb 2015 #106

Well we can get into the technical weeds but I am enjoying the moment. hrmjustin Feb 2015 #109

Sigh. RufusTFirefly Feb 2015 #111

Stop scaring me! hrmjustin Feb 2015 #112

bwahahahahahaaaaa.....shirley you jest! spanone Feb 2015 #108

Now, Manny..... DeSwiss Feb 2015 #113

Oh, so it's like advanced math MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #114

Winning a battle, still fighting the war Cosmic Kitten Feb 2015 #115

I can't find anything mistaken in your post. I do suspect, however, that Obama will not allow Vattel Feb 2015 #116

Won't end for years - as others have noted, Keystone isn't a pipeline, it's a GOP fetish object hatrack Feb 2015 #118

Well, I have to admit I still want to believe sometimes good things might be afoot TheKentuckian Feb 2015 #120

. randome Feb 2015 #123

Antianxiolytics, meditation, and CBT can help MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #124

Here's a rec because you piss off all of the right people Capt. Obvious Feb 2015 #126

K&R for not picking up the pom-poms. n/t X_Digger Feb 2015 #128

He's just waiting for a chance to fasttrack it through your neighborhood ... 11 Bravo Feb 2015 #135

Your point is an important one. NCTraveler Feb 2015 #139

I can picture you getting dry heaves whenever President Obama does something good. great white snark Feb 2015 #145

Do you disagree with what I wrote? MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #146