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In reply to the discussion: The Trojan Horse President [View all]LordGlenconner
(1,348 posts)243. You know what's more interesting?
That the person in question is apparently "borrowing" concepts from other writers. Even though they may be conservative writers, I believe there is a word for that.
The anti-Obama bile is just par for the course.
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Yes, "Stiglitz".. likes to throw around terms like "nasty" when talking about the President.. only
Cha
May 2015
#9
Hahahahaha. Sorry, WP said exactly that, and his trenchant analysis got hundreds of replies.
Hekate
May 2015
#328
The TPP hasn't been finalized OR signed. Obama has been President for more than SIX years....
George II
May 2015
#262
You're talking about extremists and the words 'left' 'right' do not apply to extremists. That word
sabrina 1
May 2015
#133
A brief aside: What does it mean that they meet? In what sort of model can it be seen...
xocet
May 2015
#198
Thanks for your comments. I agree that there is no convergence of values for left and right.
xocet
May 2015
#374
Few at DU are actually far left. And there is no reason to think of the political spectrum as a
merrily
May 2015
#106
I have met a few thoughtful Communists here, so farther left is represented a bit, however
Dragonfli
May 2015
#142
Even the left of the left of the Democratic Party is not that far left. Even the liberal r word
merrily
May 2015
#334
Delayed reaction: Isn't the "professional left" anyone who makes money by being left?
merrily
May 2015
#382
I believe the first time I heard the term professional left was when the President
Enthusiast
May 2015
#387
And the far right of the Democratic Party is far closer to Republicans in general than the far left.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
May 2015
#110
Two people attend the same lecture. One claims the lecture was far too long. The claims it was
merrily
May 2015
#354
What is good about the TPP? Why should we support it? That's all nearly every credible group, union
sabrina 1
May 2015
#132
HaHa.. thanks for using the goog! "The Tea Party movement does not support the TPP."
Cha
May 2015
#128
Seeing the truth is not their Job, and beating up critics won't get Her
orpupilofnature57
May 2015
#12
Yeah, "republicons love you" Hoyt for not thinking President Obama is a Trojan Horse.. see
Cha
May 2015
#21
But it had nothing to do with the post they responded to and made no sense because of that.
cui bono
May 2015
#376
What is the origin of this incredibly idiotic theory that Obama is making policy
geek tragedy
May 2015
#100
Yeah, seriously. I mean it couldn't possibly have anything to do with his pandering to banksters
cui bono
May 2015
#296
But isn't supporting a politician 100% actually being a "blind follower"? So confusing...
Hekate
May 2015
#336
Uh huh. She was a professor, iirc, then OBAMA tried to appoint her into his government...
Hekate
May 2015
#352
the "fucking pos used car salesman" didn't get a hide.. why would this? I wouldn't alert on
Cha
May 2015
#79
It is evidence of personal hatred, which runs in each and every one of this
geek tragedy
May 2015
#95
No worries, fadedrose.. I didn't even read it. Just got back online.. hours are so different out
Cha
May 2015
#311
Thank you for that, NCT, and boy do I know that! You'd think some originality would be called for.
Cha
May 2015
#309
Whatever appeals to your target audience, like the ACA thread. Credibility = Zero. n/t
freshwest
May 2015
#385
Well said, Maraya~ "..maybe they don't know whathehell they are talking about." I'm opting for
Cha
May 2015
#318
I know.. I usually trash 'em.. but "trojan horse".. lol give. me. a. freaking. CT. break.
Cha
May 2015
#319
thank you for your post! I find it disturbing to see this description of our POTUS....
secondwind
May 2015
#340
Mitch McConnell Says Obama 'Has Done An Excellent Job' Pushing Trade Deal
Ichingcarpenter
May 2015
#10
Most of the people in Congress are Republicans, elected by pro-corporate, anti-labour folks.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
May 2015
#116
Unfortunately that subset are becoming megalomaniacs that run everything,
orpupilofnature57
May 2015
#31
some of the points made are very important, it's how the argument is presented that
cali
May 2015
#70
You're right. It deflects responsibility away from others who helped draft the TPP. [n/t]
Maedhros
May 2015
#199
Stiglitz should again be Chair of the President's Council of Economic Advisers.
Faryn Balyncd
May 2015
#51
Everybody knows this but avoids it. Nice piece, Will. Better have your umbrella ready.
marble falls
May 2015
#71
Umbrellas are nice but I prefer people who will stand shoulder to shoulder with me. We can share, or
jtuck004
May 2015
#265
Obama did go through law school when arbitration rather that lawsuits was being promoted
HereSince1628
May 2015
#76
You have no effin' idea what the President is going to do when leaves he office.. but, that doesn't
Cha
May 2015
#84
You're the one who fabricated the "Obama is a greedy monster who is seling America
geek tragedy
May 2015
#175
No, those sources don't supporty your allegation that the President is a greedy moral monster
geek tragedy
May 2015
#184
Lets start of with that I voted for Dennis Kuchinich over Obama and Hillary in '08.
Hoppy
May 2015
#191
"Obama’s Retirement Plan: Help Black Kids" You don't have to have "inside knowledge".. just get
Cha
May 2015
#306
Hey she.. thank you for the link.. I elaborated on it and sent it to the one who has "no idea.."
Cha
May 2015
#307
I dunno what he'll have to say about the reality.. seemed so invested in fantasy land.
Cha
May 2015
#310
Billary? Obama and Clinton haters on the left would be well-advised to avoid using rightwing
geek tragedy
May 2015
#97
"Billary"? You sure you're in the "Democrat" Party? The slur "Billary" is straight from FR. nt
Hekate
May 2015
#335
It's also a very common and well-known way, in the real world, of referring to any famous
merrily
May 2015
#360
Back in 2009 I had a post hidden when I wrote that Obama's abandoning even the public option ...
Scuba
May 2015
#90
You rattled off a list of talking points that the President's haters on the left cling
geek tragedy
May 2015
#99
I don't think Democratic Presidents should be bashed at Democratic Underground...
SidDithers
May 2015
#251
I don't think he ever got the hang of DU3. He stayed there longer than most. But, there's been a
freshwest
May 2015
#394
you can thank Joe Lieberman et al for killing both that and the Medicare expansion nt
geek tragedy
May 2015
#177
I can't take this much stupid so early in the morning. Next he's the Manchurian Candidate. He's
Pisces
May 2015
#130
Some guy told me George Soros paid his tuition at the tony Hawaiian prep school he attended./NT
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#201
This is one of the main parts of this deal causes me to give a thumbs-down. >>
BlueJazz
May 2015
#149
well, the author of this piece has received praise at Free Republic for his Obama-hating rants
geek tragedy
May 2015
#174
Well, this post sure has highlighted the intra-party hatred among the different
ChisolmTrailDem
May 2015
#202
Actually, now that I've re-read my post, I should not have included the term "DINOs".
ChisolmTrailDem
May 2015
#217
Because you are so much smarter and better informed than those who disagree with you? /NT
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#260
Is it possible that people can be informed and still disagree with you, me, or anybody?/NT
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#270
What makes you call it hatred? Just want to fan the flames? Maybe it is just people wanting what
jtuck004
May 2015
#266
Will not even read this. But thanks for the Big Lie title to warn off honest people.
True Blue Door
May 2015
#225
well I'm pretty sure if he'd campaigned on mandatory for profit health insurance, nafta on
Doctor_J
May 2015
#230
Do you remember where you were the moment you realized you'd been sold a brand? n/t
jtuck004
May 2015
#259
I'm so proud of President Obama, Hulk.. thank you! But, the "trojan horse" people would rather
Cha
May 2015
#321
In the annals of deranged Tea Party-flavored conspiracy theories, this takes the cake.
True Blue Door
May 2015
#290
Makes sense. There's definitely an Alex Jones wing around here putting out this crap.
True Blue Door
May 2015
#293
Shit, I put that author on ignore so I wouldn't have to see that spittle-flecked rage any more.
Hekate
May 2015
#291
The point of hide 'n seek is to hide. And find. And entertain kids. The Trojan horse symbolizes,
merrily
May 2015
#362
I was afraid that the complexity of the issues that bring the motives of President
JDPriestly
May 2015
#343