Disrespect of Obama hits new low
Is the lack of respect being shown toward President Obama about race, as some have suggested? Yes and no.
Certainly, for a segment of the country, it really is about being uncomfortable with a black president. Indeed, even former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a Republican, noted what he described as a "dark vein" of intolerance in the party and parts of the country in general. But beyond that hopefully shrinking share of the population that is explicitly racist, there is a far wider issue of implicit racial bias -- an unconscious, yet nonetheless real tendency, to subject President Obama to extra scrutiny because of the color of his skin.
None of this is to suggest that all of the criticism aimed at President Obama stems from implicit racial bias. But such bias appears to be a factor in the ease and extremity of disrespect aimed at America's first black president. And this disrespect mirrors the disrespect shown against black Americans in general.
"Honorable people can disagree over policy," Vice President Joe Biden said in a statement Tuesday. Yes, and they should do so honorably. Whatever Republicans' gripes about President Obama's vision and leadership, the party and its followers are too often expressing their critiques in an ugly way. And that rampant pattern of disrespect -- for any fellow human being, let alone the president of the United States of America -- is what truly undermines the principles and values of our nation.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/11/opinions/kohn-direspect-president-obama/index.html
That rampant pattern of disrespect.. Yes indeed.
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a path way to DU sensitivity on "tone" and "disrespect" ... I guess 6+ years late, and only with respect to sexism, is better than never! 
At least until the tool is no longer useful ... then, "Sexism! Where?" ... just like with racism.
I was particularly moved by the "racism never seeing" DU posting: (Something to the effect of) "What? Do you think we're making (this sexism thing) up?"
I didn't know whether to
or 
so I 
You take them on far better than I do.
Lol~ You are so brave and hell yes informed!
I support Obama on Iran, Cuba, social issues, and a bunch of other stuff.
Those are good.
But his support of TPP is awful, just awful.
It is awful because TPP is awful, and Obama is a bright person who knows its awful.
But he pushes it anyway.
Obama is very much a mixed-bag as a President, and not a Progressive on many huge issues.
On many issues he seems like an obedient product of The University Of Chicago and Milton Friedman.
Privatized Public Schools/"Race-To-The-Top"? Drone killings? NSA spying? "Banks Too Big To Fail (or JAIL)?
These are part of what I think of as Obama's "bad" side.
All in all, my feelings about him are, "complex".
I am not some mindless "Obama-basher", but just someone who is earnestly Progressive on many issues,.
especially economic ones. And it is on the key economic and financial issues where I disagree with him most strongly.
The "TPP" side of Obama is not the side of him I like or admire.
Sorry, but that side of Obama is just way way too Reagan for me.
Y' know what I'm talkin' about?
To the Republicans; I'd wish you an STD, but getting one can be pleasurable. So, I'm simply wishing you hemorrhoids.
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if the Republicans get in control
Other leaders, frankly the vile rhetoric being spewed these last 8 years should ensure he retains hero status... I feel the same towards Hillary Clinton,, she's earned her time in the sun....I also feel the average American does not get the credit he or she deserves... No one is perfect but how hard is it really to be respectful of others?
We have such a long way to go...
So Democrats stood up to Obama and the GOP who are attempting to ram down our throats via fast track a horrific trading treaty, but now they and we who support them are disrespectful and racists to boot for agreeing with those in the right?
And your proof is a several months old article that has zero to do with this current political issues.
What the fuck?!
because you are a woman? 
The two months old criticism is relevant because you are using it to bolster your position about what has occurred today. That's why we are commenting on the date and the piece itself.
Despite your persecution complex, yes, it is a disgusting OP. It implies racism (and now sexism) if one disagrees very strongly with both the President on the TPP/TPA issue, his working with the GOP but calling out his own party, and his fawning supporters who are more concerned with our criticism of the man than the actual policies itself.
Well that knee jerker won't be doing it for 24 hrs, she
Who could have guessed the TPP would open up a new path way to "tone sensitivity" on DU ... Sherrod Brown raises it about the folks that couldn't/can't see it with this Presidency, have suddenly awaken. I guess 6+years late, and only with respect to misogyny, is a start.
Merle Haggard - It's Almost 'Criminal' What They Do To President Obama
A Merle Haggard quote has been circulating social media, almost as if it appeared in response to the incredible disrespect shown to President Obama by Republicans in Congress and foreign leader, Benjamin Netanyahu. The quote is from a 2010 Rolling Stone interview. Patrick Doyle spoke with music legend Merle Haggard, who was attending the 33rd Kennedy Center Honors. Haggard was invited to the White House to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Doyle asked Merle Haggard about President Obama, and the traditional 'stone-country' singer-songwriter said he enjoyed meeting Obama and found the President to be quite different from what he had seen in the media. Then Haggard interestingly added:
Merle Haggard:
"It's really almost criminal what they do with our President. There seems to be no shame or anything. They call him all kinds of names all day long, saying he's doing certain things that he's not. It's just a big old political game that I don't want to be part of. There are people spending their lives putting him down. I'm sure some of it's true and some of it's not. I was very surprised to find the man very humble and he had a nice handshake. His wife was very cordial to the guests and especially me. They made a special effort to make me feel welcome. It was not at all the way the media described him to be."
Doyle asked, 'What's the biggest lie out there about Obama?'
Merle Haggard:
"He's not conceited. He's very humble about being the President of the United States, especially in comparison to some presidents we've had who come across like they don't need anybody's help. I think he knows he's in over his head. Anybody with any sense who takes that job and thinks they can handle it must be an idiot."
When Doyle asked if Haggard talked to the President much, the interview took a much lighter tone:
Merle Haggard:
"I told him, "You and I have something in common: our wives are both taller than we are." And he said "No! She's got on 3-inch heels! And she is not that tall!" He was like me. He grabbed that real quick."
Merle Haggard's compassion and straightforwardness in this interview seem to be what many of us needed after the GOP once again shamed themselves, and this nation, by seditiously spiting the President of the United States. Reading Haggard's words again, was like a glorious breath of fresh air - an affirmation and validation of the thoughts many of us have been feeling.
Merle Haggard was 73 at the time the Rolling Stone interview. That night he stood alongside other living legends like Sir Paul McCartney and Oprah Winfrey. And this was not his first invitation to the White House. Merle Haggard has also been the guest of both President Nixon and President Reagan.
It's easy to see why Merle Haggard is loved by millions. He's the 'real deal'. Having been involved in the music industry in Nashville, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Haggard years ago - a truly charming man. It's as if that rough exterior, from once leading a very rough life, just sort of melts away when you shake his hand. You can feel his warmth. And looking into his eyes, you can almost see through to his beautiful heart...
At 77, he is still touring, and last year Merle teamed up with pals Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson to make an album.
Thank you, Merle Haggard. You are loved.
*The Daily Kos allows articles from the website to be posted in their entirety, so no copyright is being violated here.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/03/05/1368652/-Merle-Haggard-To-Rolling-Stone-It-s-Almost-Criminal-What-They-Do-To-President-Obama
I used to think he was a right winger, maybe he was. But the truth is the truth, no matter how many times the media, online and off, lies to us. And the same psychological subliminal techniques used against Obama have never stopped, and are now being used against HRC. RFing is going even more high-tech now. And it all works very well.
The gender card was even played as to why she is being "attacked" for posting this, because she's a woman.
I agree with your OP and I don't care if it is months old as I had not seen it before this thread.
So thank you, my friend.
P. S. And don't let the maligners get you down.
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Yup, no disrespect there, right? You've nailed it in your assessment, don't back down.
they got you shut down. It didn't work with the o.p., but they kept at it until they got one of your posts hidden. Really bad form.
How can you tell they were locked out? Oh, and thanks again.
alerter, they are not allowed to alert for another 24 hours. Again, my pleasure. There was nothing wrong with your post.
As long as we're talking about bad form, it's even worse when certain posters reply to her knowing that she can't respond.
Yes, really bad form.
Yuck. 
