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MannyGoldstein

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1. At least we should get results for compromise

Reply to patrice (Original post)

Fri May 4, 2012, 12:35 PM

May 2012

Poverty, hunger, and homelessness continue to increase rapidly, huge round of more austerity against the 99% coming after the election... compromise without substantial positive success isn't really compromise.

FDR compromised... but he fought like hell and America turned around quickly and strongly. That works for me.

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Regarding perceived "failures" in "un-precedented levels" of administration openess: [View all] patrice May 2012 OP

At least we should get results for compromise MannyGoldstein May 2012 #1

the error in your thinking is that Whisp May 2012 #5

How do you feel about the three recent Bush "free" trade bills MannyGoldstein May 2012 #10

well there you go again Whisp May 2012 #12

Did those bills not start with Bush? MannyGoldstein May 2012 #13

which of the free trade bills have actually been of benefit to the working class? frylock May 2012 #14

no one gets as much slack as Obama Enrique May 2012 #2

cough.. cough.. bullshit sharp_stick May 2012 #4

You have evidence that everyone who questions the administration's policies "hates Obama"? Fumesucker May 2012 #3

NO! Just trying to suggest people try to separate the different motivations for opposing him . . . patrice May 2012 #7

Helpful readings in Social Psychology: 1. Attribution Error; 2. Self-fulfilling Prophecy; and patrice May 2012 #6

Speaking of "blindered"..... Edweird May 2012 #8

Bang... 99Forever May 2012 #9

+1. SammyWinstonJack May 2012 #11

Thread Killer! kenny blankenship May 2012 #16

what do you suggest i give him return for doing his fucking job? frylock May 2012 #15