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In reply to the discussion: Obama said, "I'm prepared to make a whole range of compromises" [View all]MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)11. Which compromises do you think would be helpful?
This ain't LBJ's America.
Obama is infinitely preferable to Romney, but let's be realistic about what we're dealing with here.
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Obama said, "I'm prepared to make a whole range of compromises" [View all]
MannyGoldstein
Aug 2012
OP
How about this compromise: We'll tax the rich at a higher rate in order to fund SS & Medicare and
JaneyVee
Aug 2012
#32
Listen to what Mr. Obama ACTUALLY SAID FIRST. Not Manny's "The Sky Is Falling!" interpretation.
Ikonoklast
Aug 2012
#82
Let's start with ending the government's attack upon the legal finding that section 1021 of the NDAA
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2012
#3
"I'll be glad after 2016 when he just fades away into the fog from whence he came."
ProSense
Aug 2012
#28
How about immediately and absolutely ending "Citizens United" so corporations cannot buy government?
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2012
#7
evidently obama has learned nothing in his dealings with republicans. not very smart of him nt
msongs
Aug 2012
#8
I think it is similar to LBJ's America, but more so if that makes sense. We're extremely divided,
pinto
Aug 2012
#38
You're correct. Video of what Pres Obama actually said in context is in comment #20 n/t
Tx4obama
Aug 2012
#29
"*pretend* for a few more months?" He must now be sure of his re-election. No more need to
AnotherMcIntosh
Aug 2012
#18
Please do NOT take Presidnt Obama out of context. Watch VIDEO below to hear what he actually said
Tx4obama
Aug 2012
#20
Now..it's that we're progressive even if our party can't be counted on to be.
Ken Burch
Aug 2012
#50
That's what I heard also. Why on earth is he talking about compromising with the worst
sabrina 1
Aug 2012
#120
HOLY FUCK a president that wants to compromise....what the FUCK will become of us
spanone
Aug 2012
#62
Manny, you should look over your responses and concede that you have overstated Obama's
Baitball Blogger
Aug 2012
#69
That's what 3rd Wary centrists do. Just like Clinton before him. Anything to stay in office.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Aug 2012
#72
And that is why the country continues to move in the WRONG direction under Obama
on point
Aug 2012
#78
The country's moving in the "wrong direction" because people sat on their asses in the midterms.
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2012
#80
No country is moving in wrong direction because of DLC, third way and other fake democratic nonsense
on point
Aug 2012
#93
I'm sorry, but your laundry list is just ridiculous, which is why there'll never be an outright.....
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2012
#96
Thank you for proving my point and admitting the leadership is still moving in the wrong direction
on point
Aug 2012
#112
If it's moving away from you, I'm gonna go ahead & say that's probably a good thing.
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2012
#132
Excellent post. Fight, when are we going to see a real fight for the American people?
sabrina 1
Aug 2012
#121
Manny - I understand that you are not a fan of President Obama, but what I want to know is who
jillan
Aug 2012
#85
No, There Is A Pattern Of Constant and Deliberate Misrepresentation, Out of Context SLAMS
Skraxx
Aug 2012
#134
I believe you are projecting. I play no games and never have, when it comes to issues
sabrina 1
Aug 2012
#137
Keep attacking other DUers, but do not address the issue. Anyone who resorts to personal
sabrina 1
Aug 2012
#139
I did not rec this OP, thinking Manny had cherrypicked his quotes. Then I saw the video.
Poll_Blind
Aug 2012
#92
Folks, if Mitt Romney wins you will get your way and we won't have to worry about any compromises.
renie408
Aug 2012
#111
You're right the Republicans do NOT compromise, so why is the President doing so?
sabrina 1
Aug 2012
#122
But Manny.... yah see... he'll have no other choice... because they are CRAZEEE!
fascisthunter
Aug 2012
#114
The TeaPubliKlans and corporatist have had their way for over a generation
TheKentuckian
Aug 2012
#142