Barack Obama

Sanddog42

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38. I think you're absolutely right.

Tue Sep 10, 2013, 08:16 PM

Sep 2013

It's one thing to express your support for a particular viewpoint, but the stronger you put it out there, the harder it is to see contrary facts that may arise. I think it literally impacts the ability of our brains to perceive evidence to the contrary.

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I'm cracking up here. But I'm honored, too. [View all] NYC_SKP Sep 2013 OP

i really would think everyone on du would cheer. imagine my surprise to see the vehemence ugliness seabeyond Sep 2013 #1

This is one of those times when what I read hear and what I hear on the Sean Hannity show. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #3

silly me. years ago i learned ot step back and allow things to play out without a strong position, seabeyond Sep 2013 #8

I think you're absolutely right. Sanddog42 Sep 2013 #38

One of the primal defining traits of the authoritaran personality Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #40

Ding, ding, ding, ding, DING! A winner! longship Sep 2013 #42

More people should do this bpositive Sep 2013 #52

One of the reasons I like the president ismnotwasm Sep 2013 #55

Good point, ismnotwasm.. Cha Sep 2013 #56

That is where I am Peacetrain Sep 2013 #35

They can't stand being wrong mcar Sep 2013 #16

i do nto think they were necessarily wrong, not seeing bombing as a good idea. i think they had a seabeyond Sep 2013 #18

Mostly I just see people being cautiously happy Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #21

Seabeyond, what a nice thing to say. DevonRex Sep 2013 #22

yes exactly rbrnmw Sep 2013 #54

good to see you around grantcart Sep 2013 #46

The more they howl the more I know President O is doing good madokie Sep 2013 #2

I'm glad we all have a sensible contingent of calm rational supporters of the president. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #4

I am happy and Honored madokie Sep 2013 #39

+1 000 000 000 kestrel91316 Sep 2013 #45

Welcome madokie, sheshe2 Sep 2013 #50

Thank you madokie Sep 2013 #53

hey madokie. welcome to hosting. :) Whisp Sep 2013 #6

they got nuttin' IrishAyes Sep 2013 #47

Welcome aboard! greatauntoftriplets Sep 2013 #9

Welcome to the BOG, madokie~ Cha Sep 2013 #12

Peace warrprayer Sep 2013 #5

LOL... NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #10

For some reason all I can think about is that awful thread about Kerry and botox. tridim Sep 2013 #7

I think the past three months or so (since Snowden) has been a horror for many in here. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2013 #25

You have a strong stomach, SKP! It was the same ol shit when PBO Cha Sep 2013 #11

Check it out. I'm cracking up because I was plagiarized today by William Rivers Pitt! NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #13

Congratulations! In_The_Wind Sep 2013 #17

Meta is back indeed! Cha Sep 2013 #19

It's been back for a long time! greatauntoftriplets Sep 2013 #33

Yeah, I've even seen bumper stickers IrishAyes Sep 2013 #48

They don't act without the intelligence gathering Cha Sep 2013 #51

You're very cryptic today! greatauntoftriplets Sep 2013 #14

LOL! NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #24

This may be a first... greatauntoftriplets Sep 2013 #28

Here's another one! michigandem58 Sep 2013 #15

I absolutely love love love Cha Sep 2013 #20

Oh hell! JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #32

.. Cha Sep 2013 #37

Since everything the POTUS does is serious stuff, it's hard to laugh at anything. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2013 #23

I'm glad he was able to act like a big enough bastard Warpy Sep 2013 #26

I think Obama looked that murderer in the eye and scared him plenty.. mountain grammy Sep 2013 #36

Great post IrishAyes Sep 2013 #49

Is that thread BainsBane Sep 2013 #27

Thank you Mr President! Cryptoad Sep 2013 #29

I've been nervous all day, but have a good feeling about tonight's speech. Frustratedlady Sep 2013 #30

I remember when the DU was very informative Iliyah Sep 2013 #31

Saying President Obama is fucked up and inept is meaningless... Beartracks Sep 2013 #34

I've noticed that MOST of the anti's ramblings about today's Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2013 #41

A sort of figured he'd parlay this into a win for peace and a win for him. kestrel91316 Sep 2013 #43

He's as smart as shrub was stupid, and as good and shrub was evil. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #44