Did I miss it? Is Obama supporting Occupy?

[MannyGoldstein]

A thread yesterday claimed that Obama is being "motherfucked" on DU for supporting Occupy, because some here claim he's trying to co-opt the movement.

I have seen zero from Obama either endorsing Occupy, or denouncing the anti-occupy thuggery. (It would be nice if purposely-shot-in-the-head Iraq veteran Scott Olsen got as much sympathy as unharmed Henry Gates, I think.)

Have I missed something? Is Obama embracing the 99%?

[rsmith6621]

1. No you havent...

...and you wont miss it. He is not a friend to the movement...OWS does not need him.

[MrsBrady]

2. this article isn't that great, but I there is the press conference

video somewhere. I'm sure you could find it. It might even be at the Whitehouse.gov website if you look. They usually post things there. I saw the press conference...
the gist of what he said what that he understood that people were frustrated.
I remember specifically that he was asked a question about it.
I get no feeling that he's trying to co-opt, but that's just my take.

CNN article
http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/07/politics/occupy-wall-street/index.html

[liberal N proud]

3. It amazes me the expectations people put on Obama

[Divernan]

8. Right! It's not like we're Egyptians or big campaign donors or anything.

[awoke_in_2003]

44. yeah, and LBJ...

should have allowed cities to decide how to deal with Civil Rights marches :sarcasm:

[Nancy Waterman]

4. He is trying to NOT make it about him

He has said he supports it, but like his decision to not get involved in the
Wisconsin protests, if he steps in, it will be made about him. The whole narrative about it will change.
And so far, the OWS movement has changed the country's narrative very effectively. It is now all about
the 99% versus the 1%. Previously, the endless talk about deficits had hijacked the truth.Things are
much clearer now thanks to OWS. If Obama steps in, it becomes about politics and about how OWS
protesters are just Obama supporters in disguise and therefore don't speak for the country. Be grateful
he is not being an opportunist and ruining the movement.

[Divernan]

7. Obama should defend all Americans' civil rights to assemble and protest.

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[Vattel]

14. nice rationalization

[chervilant]

39. Yes, but,

she missed a golden opportunity to post Teh Hallowed List. Better luck next time.

[former9thward]

48. He has never said he supports it.

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[OnyxCollie]

16. Now, now...

They're just Good Americans, doing their patriotic duty to guard the President from attacks by irrational haters who only want to see our great nation fail through their incessant demands for ponies.

Now shut the hell up and get back in line, if you know what's good for you.

[great white snark]

33. Or they are calling B.S. on the O.P.

You know, adults can disagree..no need to play the victim and spout out "shut the hell up and get back in line."

[chervilant]

47. hmm...

Would that be ponies with rainbows shooting out their asses?!

[Number23]

21. What are you talking about?

The president's pro-OWS statements have been posted a bazillion times here. Just because you and a few others (including the OP) have CHOSEN not to see it doesn't mean that anyone here is obligated to indulge your willful ignorance.

[SidDithers]

28. Net recommendation: 0 votes (Your vote: -1)...nt

Sid

[MrsBrady]

6. here I found it for you, I think he is sympathetic....

but I hear no co-opting...

Although the entire press conference is good if you want to watch it, because he's
bitching about Republican behavior and calls them out.

I would start about 7 minutes into part two.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02cQp4fuSjY&feature=related

[nevergiveup]

9. At this point he would be a fool to get involved

and you know it.

[pnorman]

10. Net recommendation: 0 votes (Your vote: -1)

(Just obeying my Corporate Overlords!

[Gman]

11. Obama supports OWS and has spoken in support several times

Only idiots and fools think he's trying to co-opt it.

[former9thward]

49. Where is your link to Obama supporting it?

He has never said that. He has said he "understands people's frustrations". That is it. That is not support. Anyone could say that.

[emulatorloo]

12. Manny - do you have a link to the DU thread?

Thanks!

[MannyGoldstein]

15. That might be against The Rules

It might be considered calling out another poster, which has been known to have ill effects on those of us to the left of the Third Way.

But if you're thoughtful at searching based on the words in my OP, you might stumble on something... who knows...

[Tx4obama]

29. It's against the rules to start threads that discuss 'other threads' but that didn't stop you. n/t

[MannyGoldstein]

32. Is it? Can you point to the rule?

Thanks in advance.

[Tx4obama]

35. I don't know where the rule is, but I've seen lots of threads be locked due to

continuing arguments from one thread started up onto a new thread.

Maybe because starting up a thread to 'call-out' another thread is a call-out?

Who knows ;)

[Tx4obama]

30. Here the link ...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x2340939

[emulatorloo]

50. Thank you

[OnyxCollie]

17. K&R. nt

[Rosa Luxemburg]

18. The items that Occupy want is in the Democratic Party 'manifesto'

(that's what Ed said)

[ClarkUSA]

19. "W.H. with the '99 percent'-ers: Pres. Obama said he "sympathizes with protesters' broad grievances"

October 16, 2011: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=433x799053

[ClarkUSA]

20. "President Obama Acknowledges Wall Street Protests As A Sign" (October 16, 2011)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=433x799057

[Number23]

22. Why even bother? This is probably the 40th time this has been posted on DU

I'll make you a bet -- despite the numerous times his statements supporting OWS have been posted here, including your two links in this thread, how long do you think it will be before some anti-Obama rager screams "WHY WON'T THE PRESIDENT SUPPORT OWS???!!"

One week? Two weeks? Three days? 7 hours? Place your bet!

[ClarkUSA]

24. My bet: 24/7

Doesn't matter. The truth is what has set Obama supporters free... from the bullshit that passes for outrage. :fistbump:

[MannyGoldstein]

26. That's empathy, not support.

He *understands* their frustration. But his spokespeople have specifically called OWS "unhelpful".

[ClarkUSA]

36. Same difference.

As for the "unhelpful" comment, where's the entire quote in full context plus a link to a credible source?

[MannyGoldstein]

37. So Obama supports the Tea Party, too:

"Look, people are frustrated, and that frustration expresses itself in a lot of different ways. It expressed itself in the tea party. It’s expressing itself in Occupy Wall Street,” Obama said. “Everybody needs to understand that the American people feel that no one is looking out for them right now.”

I'll find the "unhelpful" quote after dinner. It was Daley and/or Geithner, IIRC.

[ClarkUSA]

38. "W.H. with the '99 percent'-ers: Pres. Obama said he "sympathizes with protesters' broad grievances"

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=433&topic_id=818808&mesg_id=818953

You'll never see that headline re: he and the Tea Party, your nonsense notwithstanding.

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[ClarkUSA]

25. "Team Obama: OWS Smear Plan Is Already Being Used Against Elizabeth Warren"

It's clear that Team Obama is siding with OWS:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x2345925

[SidDithers]

27. You've missed tons of stuff...nt

Sid

[Tx4obama]

31. Here ya go, comment #97 on the link below l

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x2317203#2317729

[MannyGoldstein]

34. Yes, we know he supports *Egyptian" demonstrators, as your link demonstrates

But what about *American* demonstrators? Or does Obama believe that protests, like blue-collar jobs, should be sent abroad?

[Number23]

41. That comment was made in reference to AMERICAN protestors

"Obama said the most important thing he can do as president is express solidarity with the protesters and redouble his commitment to achieving what he described as a more egalitarian society.

“The most important thing we can do right now is those of us in leadership letting people know that we understand their struggles and we are on their side, and that we want to set up a system in which hard work, responsibility, doing what you’re supposed to do, is rewarded,” Obama said. “And that people who are irresponsible, who are reckless, who don’t feel a sense of obligation to their communities and their companies and their workers that those folks aren’t rewarded.”
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/obama-occupy-wall-street-not-that-different-from-tea-party-protests/

Aren't you sick of your tired little game yet?

Edit: Just realized that my question also works as: Aren't you tired of your sick little game yet?

[MannyGoldstein]

42. Ooops, i was looking at 107, not 97

You're right, I'm wrong.

Sorry.

[blkmusclmachine]

40. Is Obama supporting Occupy?

:spray:

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[MjolnirTime]

45. What do you want, Manny? Do you want him to support OWS or not?

Obama certainly doesn't want to displease you.

[Zorra]

46. You forgot about Occupy Cairo! nt

[jberryhill]

51. He's been in Asia

Whenever he goes abroad, there is always a "why isn't he doing x" thing, since the president's primary job is to provide commentary on whatever any group of people is doing