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In reply to the discussion: Obama said, "I'm prepared to make a whole range of compromises" [View all]WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)73. You might get that dinner after all.
What was the deadline we set?
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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