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In reply to the discussion: President Obama Shoots Rainbow Out of His Hand [View all]DRoseDARs
(6,810 posts)91. Oh dear, you've stepped on a landmine...
It comes from the battles between people who expected more of Obama, more in-line with candidate Obama, and True Believers for whom Obama could do no wrong and could do no more. You joined after most of the heated exchanges on DU. Perfect example: Pushing for single-payer vs what we got. Many were dismayed or outright angry that Obama didn't even try to fight for single-payer, while the other half would say the votes weren't there (seeing as no push was ever made, how can one claim votes aren't there?). They would dismiss the first half as wanting ponies and being purists.
The battles still happen, but people are tired. Now we have the battles over Hillary to look forward to...
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So you think that giant cat with the launching missiles could be Photoshopped, Hmmm?
NBachers
Apr 2015
#82
Good catch! Manoa Valley is full of mist and often has rainbows, hence the team nickname.
Hekate
Apr 2015
#34
And Obama said "Let there be rainbows". And there were rainbows. And it was good.
Dont call me Shirley
Apr 2015
#84