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Tarheel_Dem

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17. You are the reason why I no longer believe in "progressivism". It's been co-opted by zealots, with
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 02:27 PM
Mar 2016

a few stale talking points, who have absolutely no interest in governance. I understand that activism has it's benefits, but when people start to make their living from it, the word ceases to have any real meaning.

There was absolutely nothing, I repeat....NOTHING wrong with this president's desire to reach across the aisle to get things done. The fact that people like you, on the left & the right, have hijacked the debate in this country leaves me wondering...why even bother? It's either your way, or no way at all, and that's not American. Compromise has been turned into a dirty word by the denizens of leftwing & rightwing radio, who have a vested interest in this country never coming together to do the business of the people. Nothing is ever, nor will it ever, be good enough.

I don't often see crap like yours posted in the Barack Obama Group (a safe haven), maybe you arrived here by mistake, but I wish you would take those well worn talking points back to the main forums, and leave the subscribers of the BOG to celebrate the successes of a POTUS that we respect and admire, tremendously.

I will miss Pres. Obama and his lovely family. riversedge Mar 2016 #1
Everyone will, few will be able to admit it. Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #2
I think he is great. DemocracyDirect Mar 2016 #3
They hate Bill Clinton, they hate Barack Obama, they hate Hillary Clinton. yallerdawg Mar 2016 #4
I am currently arguing with alleged liberals who are so out of their minds with HATE Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #6
I am glad the GOP failed in their endeaver to prevent a second term. Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #5
Very astute observation, and yes, we see them. UtahLib Mar 2016 #7
The fact that he's managed to do some good things in spite of the glowing Mar 2016 #8
You are the reason why I no longer believe in "progressivism". It's been co-opted by zealots, with Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #17
We have swung so far right, that we desperately need to move left. glowing Mar 2016 #18
More blah...blah. You never received a request to "contact Congress"? And if not, did you really.... Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #19
whatever... Many feel the pinch, many more citizens need glowing Mar 2016 #20
"A few disagreements"? Pul-leeze. Have you been around these parts for the last 7 years? ODS is.. Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #21
He failed them sharp_stick Mar 2016 #9
Good point. As to results, you cant elect someone in a system where Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #10
Let's take some personal responsibility for building a 700-day Senator into this "great hope;" MadDAsHell Mar 2016 #11
totally agree steve2470 Mar 2016 #12
And dont call them progressive. True progressives or liberals dont Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #14
agreed! nt steve2470 Mar 2016 #16
"He was thrown under the bus by a certain segment of the population before he even got unpacked." Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #15
I am proud of President Obama and proud to have helpd make history in 2008 liberal N proud Mar 2016 #13
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