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In reply to the discussion: If we lose, I believe *this* post demonstrates why [View all]Oilwellian
(12,647 posts)44. I understood your post and agree with it
The New Democrats are not supportive of unions. They like their money, but insofar as speaking out loud in support of them, meh, not so much. The right wing propaganda machine has played an important role in turning this sentiment around as well. They've succeeded in their divide and conquer agenda and we now see centrist Democrats who are against public workers benefits. Democrats need to wake up and realize they can't support corporations and unions at the same time, especially in today's political climate. When you look at the amount of money we're up against thanks to Citizens United, the Democrats weak, wishy-washy messaging, just ain't gonna cut it if they want to win future elections.
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I can not believe Obama said that. Show me a link or citation that is verifiable.
mahina
Jun 2012
#1
No, Come-on. The poster does not have good grammer, it is obviously their thoughts not Obama's
newthinking
Jun 2012
#14
I am not familure with that quote, but if it is being spread around, then yes, that is problematic
ZombieHorde
Jun 2012
#2
My guess is, only people who are really into politics will bother to google it.
ZombieHorde
Jun 2012
#21
Yeah, there is just no way that came from the President. If you copied and pasted, it was
mahina
Jun 2012
#10
If I might add, the fact that some folks actually believe Obama might say this shows the weakness of
newthinking
Jun 2012
#31
Can't find that on the intertubes. Did he tell you this at a University of Chicago barbeque?
Kurovski
Jun 2012
#15
You did not read the full post. And the fact you had to "look it up" shows what I am saying
newthinking
Jun 2012
#32
The post I read attributed a quote to Obama. I read the full post of your first version.
Kurovski
Jun 2012
#34