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2016 Postmortem

DonCoquixote

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12. Thank you

Reply to Jackpine Radical (Original post)

Thu Aug 9, 2012, 01:01 AM

Aug 2012

For what it is worth, I am angry at the Obama we got in 2012, namely because he reminds me way too much of the Clinton that ran in 2008, and the one in 1992 that seemed to hate the left only slightly less than the GOP did.

But when you are bleeding, you need First Aid to make it to the hospital..Obama is, at worst, the First Aid to keep us alive.
And you damn well do NOT need someone that has already sold your organs to the Chinese. Mitt is that person.

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I've pulled in my horns for the past year or so. [View all] Jackpine Radical Aug 2012 OP

Well Said, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2012 #1

For the possibility of Single Payer systems at least at some state levels alone, we need time. nt patrice Aug 2012 #2

same here. limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #3

actually, nebenaube Aug 2012 #36

We drink from the same cup tonight. stevedeshazer Aug 2012 #4

Very well said Kennah Aug 2012 #5

Thank you seanpencil Aug 2012 #6

Ok Flatpicker Aug 2012 #7

What constitutes a "real" progressive? progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #10

No Offense meant Flatpicker Aug 2012 #18

Very important and very well said. Thank you. abq e streeter Aug 2012 #8

I appreciate the concession. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #9

Actually a Left-swing may be coming nightscanner59 Aug 2012 #16

Most voters are far left if you don't ask them about where they stand on the eridani Aug 2012 #30

+1000,000,000 Scuba Aug 2012 #31

You are not alone. nt Comrade_McKenzie Aug 2012 #11

Thank you DonCoquixote Aug 2012 #12

Well I never got mad with you. zeemike Aug 2012 #13

I agree wholeheartedly. Well said, thank you! Raster Aug 2012 #14

I feel for you. Trust me as a Kucinich supporter. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #15

agree on all points kooljerk666 Aug 2012 #40

There are people speculating that Obama may offer Kucinich a cabinet position in his 2nd term. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #42

Agreed, but it's too bad it's another "lesser of 2 evils" just1voice Aug 2012 #17

It's late and I should be off this board, but saw this and had to let you know that being from Wis.. midnight Aug 2012 #19

Good post. Jamaal510 Aug 2012 #20

As a former Green Party member and officer here in Ohio, my intent was always to get the WCGreen Aug 2012 #21

I hear you brush Aug 2012 #27

Has my support, wish be would address election fraud. chknltl Aug 2012 #22

Money in politics ErikJ Aug 2012 #23

Welcome back brush Aug 2012 #24

More good points, brush! And Welcome to DU! calimary Aug 2012 #26

SCOTUS brush Aug 2012 #43

I appreciate this essay. Thanks for posting it, Jackpine Radical! calimary Aug 2012 #25

Now is the time ... bayareaboy Aug 2012 #28

Face it Jack were screwed... Larry Ogg Aug 2012 #29

Good post Jackpine (as always). If you look to your left, you may see me.... Scuba Aug 2012 #32

What if we don't want to buy a "little tim?" What if we'd rather have a little susan? FSogol Aug 2012 #33

Good post, thank you watercolors Aug 2012 #34

+1 progressoid Aug 2012 #35

I do believe, Dear Jackpine, that we are pretty close to being on the same page. . . .n/t annabanana Aug 2012 #37

Yay! sofa king Aug 2012 #38

I appreciate the way you said this... Phentex Aug 2012 #39

What state do you live in? zipplewrath Aug 2012 #41

WI. Jackpine Radical Aug 2012 #44

I keep asking those on DU who are unhappy with Obama a real question ... JoePhilly Aug 2012 #45