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RHMerriman

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9. But being "holier than thou" allows them to feel superior

Reply to Thekaspervote (Reply #7)

Sat Jul 6, 2019, 04:05 PM

Jul 2019

But being "holier than thou" allows them to feel superior ...

and sometimes that's all that it is about.

Either that, or they are essentially provocateurs, doing the enemy's work for them.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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One heartbeat away. Obama's heart. [View all] Sneederbunk Jul 2019 OP

Biden and Obama live in the real world of American politics? RHMerriman Jul 2019 #1

Yes.. many "antagonists" are very unrealistic about our government and how to get things done Thekaspervote Jul 2019 #7

But being "holier than thou" allows them to feel superior RHMerriman Jul 2019 #9

Nothing really... as he said he was vetted by the President and 10 lawyers Peacetrain Jul 2019 #2

Obama was great, but he screwed up royally when he appointed James Comey to head the FBI. StevieM Jul 2019 #3

Just can't leave it alone . . . NBachers Jul 2019 #4

Good luck finding a perfect candidate. President Obama was a great once in a lifetime leader Thekaspervote Jul 2019 #6

I agree that Obama was great. StevieM Jul 2019 #10

I worried about President Obama constantly. murielm99 Jul 2019 #5

You were not alone in that fear.. Peacetrain Jul 2019 #11

President Obama was neither progressive nor liberal. Mach1miles Jul 2019 #8

Welcome to DU--and I agree with your points. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2019 #12

Thanks for the welcome. Mach1miles Jul 2019 #14

Unlike other pairings, Biden and Obama also became friends. That Obama trusted Biden emmaverybo Jul 2019 #13

Because, among other things, this: StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #15