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That is ProSense Aug 2012 #1
Video of what Pres Obama actually said in context is in comment #20 n/t Tx4obama Aug 2012 #21
excellent, and worth watching nilram Aug 2012 #126
You'll have four more years to hate on him, Manny, don't worry. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #2
Address the OP. Jakes Progress Aug 2012 #5
So many straw men, so little time. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #10
Which compromises would you like to start with? nt MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #15
How about this compromise: We'll tax the rich at a higher rate in order to fund SS & Medicare and JaneyVee Aug 2012 #32
and Phlem Aug 2012 #76
In a compromise it is assumed Le Taz Hot Aug 2012 #46
So much evasion. So little said. Jakes Progress Aug 2012 #66
Listen to what Mr. Obama ACTUALLY SAID FIRST. Not Manny's "The Sky Is Falling!" interpretation. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #82
Listen to what he said. Not your knee jerk Jakes Progress Aug 2012 #107
again with the Phlem Aug 2012 #108
But Romney won't be running in the next four years... Scootaloo Aug 2012 #39
I get it... I'm a Republican shill MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #59
I don't think the GOP would take you for free, much less pay you Scootaloo Aug 2012 #125
I supported Obama in the 2008 primaries MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #128
So, who should the last-minute replacement be? Scootaloo Aug 2012 #131
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
Obviously there's not more important things than MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #6
I cannot stand this guy but I will vote for him anyway. Peregrine Took Aug 2012 #4
Video of what Pres Obama actually said in context is in comment #20 n/t Tx4obama Aug 2012 #22
"I'll be glad after 2016 when he just fades away into the fog from whence he came." ProSense Aug 2012 #28
I know Obama isn't perfect, Jamaal510 Aug 2012 #42
... Whisp Aug 2012 #88
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
Video of what Pres Obama actually said in context is in comment #20 n/t Tx4obama Aug 2012 #23
Fuller context - pinto Aug 2012 #9
Which compromises do you think would be helpful? MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #11
How about ProSense Aug 2012 #16
The continued repeal of Glass-Steagall is too little, too late MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #26
You ProSense Aug 2012 #31
You don't know Bank of America, do you? MFrohike Aug 2012 #117
That's exactly what I meant, thanks. MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #119
As for this: ProSense Aug 2012 #33
Yes, but that wasn't my question. nt MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #35
In the end, it never is. n/t ProSense Aug 2012 #37
I think it is similar to LBJ's America, but more so if that makes sense. We're extremely divided, pinto Aug 2012 #38
This. Jamaal510 Aug 2012 #43
Republicans deal. GeorgeGist Aug 2012 #60
Same Song, Second Verse. RC Aug 2012 #12
So what else is new? NV Whino Aug 2012 #13
You don't understand the concept of mzmolly Aug 2012 #14
Nope. AtomicKitten Aug 2012 #57
Indeed. mzmolly Aug 2012 #90
WAAAAY out of context bhikkhu Aug 2012 #17
How did I misunderstand Obama's quote? MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #19
Video of what Pres Obama actually said in context is in comment #20 n/t Tx4obama Aug 2012 #24
From the interview: bhikkhu Aug 2012 #25
You're correct. Video of what Pres Obama actually said in context is in comment #20 n/t Tx4obama Aug 2012 #29
I've stopped expecting honesty out of some posters, they'll just bash uponit7771 Aug 2012 #71
"*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
We're all Mitt Romney now! ProSense Aug 2012 #27
Oh NO. I will NEVER give up :) n/t Tx4obama Aug 2012 #30
Now..it's that we're progressive even if our party can't be counted on to be. Ken Burch Aug 2012 #50
I watched the video, to hear for myself what he actually said. Demit Aug 2012 #40
That's what I heard also. Why on earth is he talking about compromising with the worst sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #120
Democrats aren't going to like zipplewrath Aug 2012 #79
Wow, that made it a million times worse. girl gone mad Aug 2012 #81
It's like he's trying to depress turnout of his base in November. woolldog Aug 2012 #34
He should spend all his time ProSense Aug 2012 #36
oh please, woolldog Aug 2012 #55
You ought to know. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #41
..... woolldog Aug 2012 #54
Nice hat you got there. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #63
Or that he wants to win, but only just barely. Ken Burch Aug 2012 #48
yes. nt woolldog Aug 2012 #53
Seems to have been the plan from day 1. girl gone mad Aug 2012 #83
"Compromises." Le Taz Hot Aug 2012 #44
compromise vs. concede... BlueCollar Aug 2012 #45
Problem is, even if he wins, the GOP won't give up on trying to beat him. Ken Burch Aug 2012 #49
It's a moot point, given that we can already assume Ken Burch Aug 2012 #47
This is what he's been doing for the past 4 years, so I guess business Raine Aug 2012 #51
No kidding. limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #52
sigh MFM008 Aug 2012 #56
sigh.... the more things change...... piratefish08 Aug 2012 #58
Post removed Post removed Aug 2012 #61
HOLY FUCK a president that wants to compromise....what the FUCK will become of us spanone Aug 2012 #62
"If Republicans are willing". gkhouston Aug 2012 #64
The obtuseness is strong in this one. mac56 Aug 2012 #65
it would be nice to have the quote in context and not just bits and pieces. WI_DEM Aug 2012 #67
Watch the video which texas for obama posted above. girl gone mad Aug 2012 #84
jesus, his first four years should have shown by now quinnox Aug 2012 #68
Manny, you should look over your responses and concede that you have overstated Obama's Baitball Blogger Aug 2012 #69
Umm...seeing a lot of pushback but no substance Hydra Aug 2012 #100
I was on the jury and voted to leave the post up, Baitball Blogger Aug 2012 #103
"I'm prepared to make a whole range of compromises" Hydra Aug 2012 #106
Yes. He was cherry picking. Baitball Blogger Aug 2012 #110
Care to elaborate? Hydra Aug 2012 #115
K&R Well, of course he is. woo me with science Aug 2012 #70
+1000 n/t dflprincess Aug 2012 #118
That's what 3rd Wary centrists do. Just like Clinton before him. Anything to stay in office. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2012 #72
You might get that dinner after all. WilliamPitt Aug 2012 #73
My SIL, who voted for Obama told me that Obama has been a mediocre President Autumn Aug 2012 #74
oh come on Manny hfojvt Aug 2012 #75
He Should Say Whatever He Needs To Say To Get Reelected DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2012 #77
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
It was moving in the wrong direction way before the midterms. girl gone mad Aug 2012 #86
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
I will vote for Obama, of course MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #98
why do you campaign so hard against some you're "going to vote for"? dionysus Aug 2012 #105
Because like me Hydra Aug 2012 #116
yeh, let's 'pretend' for a few more months Whisp Aug 2012 #87
There is an article up on cnn Mojorabbit Aug 2012 #89
Why do you do nothing but constantly slam Obama? Skraxx Aug 2012 #91
He is not slamming the President. He is asking the President to fight for sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #124
No, There Is A Pattern Of Constant and Deliberate Misrepresentation, Out of Context SLAMS Skraxx Aug 2012 #134
Defend? I am for being always on the offensive. sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #135
You Can't Defend This Poster Because There is no Defense Skraxx Aug 2012 #136
I believe you are projecting. I play no games and never have, when it comes to issues sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #137
The agenda is clear as a bell; distort and lie to smear Obama Skraxx Aug 2012 #138
Keep attacking other DUers, but do not address the issue. Anyone who resorts to personal sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #139
Keep lying about and distorting the Presidents words Skraxx Aug 2012 #140
Calling someone on bullshit would require identifying the bullshit. sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #141
"Having worked closely with top Dems on political campaigns," LOL! Skraxx Aug 2012 #143
I did not rec this OP, thinking Manny had cherrypicked his quotes. Then I saw the video. Poll_Blind Aug 2012 #92
Is there anything he won't compromise on? limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #94
FFS. Has he learned anything in the past 4 years? N/T D23MIURG23 Aug 2012 #95
Obama Bad Obama Bad Obama Bad Obama Bad JoePhilly Aug 2012 #97
He may be bad, but the other guys are way worse. limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #99
Yup Hydra Aug 2012 #101
I should have included this ... JoePhilly Aug 2012 #102
Well, that is certainly very disheartening. MotherPetrie Aug 2012 #104
I agree BlueinOhio Aug 2012 #109
Folks, if Mitt Romney wins you will get your way and we won't have to worry about any compromises. renie408 Aug 2012 #111
Nobody here wants Mitt Romney to win. limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #113
You're right the Republicans do NOT compromise, so why is the President doing so? sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #122
I know. It's one of the things I dislike the most about them. renie408 Aug 2012 #130
But Manny.... yah see... he'll have no other choice... because they are CRAZEEE! fascisthunter Aug 2012 #114
So any hope that Obama will be FDR like B Calm Aug 2012 #123
TYT responds to Obama's Compromise Oilwellian Aug 2012 #127
Like Manny, Cenk is a paid Republican shill MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #129
Kick woo me with science Aug 2012 #133
The TeaPubliKlans and corporatist have had their way for over a generation TheKentuckian Aug 2012 #142
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