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xmas74

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38. It's somewhat racism here

Mon Jun 18, 2012, 12:46 AM

Jun 2012

but not all of it. Some of the crap being spread here in Missouri (including the birther crap) is wrapped in a cloak of patriotism. Around the military bases people are eating it all up with a spoon. (I know-I live within a short distance of one.)

That,and a few conservative politicians are attempting to put the blame of the economy on the WH instead of where it belongs. They're blaming the lack of jobs directly on DC and all those in the White House, knowing that at this stage people are looking for anyone to blame.

And in 2008 we were basically abandoned in parts of Missouri towards the end of the campaign, which still upsets people. We were dropped in the more rural areas in order to focus on other states.

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Talking to family members I can tell you the trouble Obama Is up against [View all] Robbins Jun 2012 OP

Obama and Romney in a dead heat in polls in Missouri seems like good for Obama JI7 Jun 2012 #1

We're all concerned about the b.s. being spread. elleng Jun 2012 #2

If they are computer literate, you should send them to snopes.com Tennessee Gal Jun 2012 #3

Discredit the truth tellers steelhead77 Jun 2012 #27

Same here! Squinch Jun 2012 #28

I'm sure you corrected them on all points....n/t monmouth Jun 2012 #4

At this point Robbins Jun 2012 #9

Republicans don't deal in reality, period Aerows Jun 2012 #24

They're bashing all Democratic presidents xmas74 Jun 2012 #37

There should be some boilerplate comments to say about these storys like Obama also has 3rd ar uponit7771 Jun 2012 #5

No - don't tell them about the third eye Obama has in his forehead! csziggy Jun 2012 #12

Those folks didn't vote for Obama in 2008 Mz Pip Jun 2012 #6

2008 Robbins Jun 2012 #19

It is surreal, I have to check myself to make sure I am not the one being brain-washed siligut Jun 2012 #7

I don't know about your family aint_no_life_nowhere Jun 2012 #8

I say it is racism Skittles Jun 2012 #10

It's somewhat racism here xmas74 Jun 2012 #38

1. Full ignore. 2. Trash can this thread. eom tawadi Jun 2012 #11

..... obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #15

Umm.... the OP is talking about his/her relatives, and what we are up against. panader0 Jun 2012 #16

RW talk radio. DCBob Jun 2012 #13

The voices are in their heads! And there's fear put there, too, to get it refreshed daily! freshwest Jun 2012 #22

Sounds like we have an in with this group. Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #14

Post removed Post removed Jun 2012 #17

Some of this is racism. Dawson Leery Jun 2012 #18

There is no convincing some people. I refuse to worry about winning them over. proud2BlibKansan Jun 2012 #20

Your Family Members Are Racists Yavin4 Jun 2012 #21

I don't disagree with you Robbins Jun 2012 #23

I gotta be honest quakerboy Jun 2012 #25

Racism is the whisperer of lies. Racists didn't vote for Obama in 2004, and won't again. Zen Democrat Jun 2012 #26

I live in Missouri too. What is your point exactly? Your family is against Obama? demgrrrll Jun 2012 #29

Put a bit more focus on the college campuses in smaller towns xmas74 Jun 2012 #39

Ok, but how is Obama in trouble because of racist who will never vote for him? Happydayz Jun 2012 #30

Absolutely. It means that Romney has not solidified his base. That's the first coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #42

Agreed completely. nt =) AverageJoe90 Jun 2012 #45

East Kansas is a lost cause... Moostache Jun 2012 #31

Are you conflating and confusing Kansas and Missouri???? I don't coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #43

All my siblings and their families think just like your family. Auntie Bush Jun 2012 #32

I have relatives like that also. I have given up trying to have a rational discussion with them. nt Mojorabbit Jun 2012 #35

Seems more than a bit... tex-wyo-dem Jun 2012 #33

Kind of like those signs that say "Keep the government out of coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #44

I still can't fathom why Dem pols ignore how allowing media consolidation has harmed them. snot Jun 2012 #34

Thank god my family isn't conservative in any way Cali_Democrat Jun 2012 #36

Public service announcement: There is NO cure for STUPID! Speck Tater Jun 2012 #40

Sounds like they're morons. MjolnirTime Jun 2012 #41

If they are in a dead heat in Missouri that is good for Obama. yellowcanine Jun 2012 #46