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I am not quite as discouraged as you are hollysmom Nov 2012 #1
I wish they consulted with him -- even just to have another viewpoint on gateley Nov 2012 #27
Agreed liberalmike27 Nov 2012 #57
If you think David gregory is a liberal DonCoquixote Nov 2012 #151
"managing liberalism to the point where it does not threaten the powers that be" RepublicansRZombies Nov 2012 #159
Verywell said. Thank you. n/t truedelphi Nov 2012 #202
I just got done... butterfly77 Nov 2012 #94
Agree -- I've contacted my reps, too, just saying WE call the shots, now, don't back down! gateley Nov 2012 #137
wish... kardonb Nov 2012 #100
Did you mean to respond to my post? gateley Nov 2012 #138
The President needs to use Krugman as an economic adviser. nt ladjf Nov 2012 #177
You are aware that the new Congress won't take office until next year? MineralMan Nov 2012 #2
There is no need for him to be making any concessions.... kentuck Nov 2012 #4
You know, I don't remember him making any concessions. MineralMan Nov 2012 #16
If you wait until it's done, it's too late. n/t Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #105
If you assume that he will do it, with no indication that he will, MineralMan Nov 2012 #111
Assume the best and be slaughtered along with the rest of the sheep. Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #117
My friend, you're welcome to your point of view, but MineralMan Nov 2012 #119
Yeah, I don't share his negativity and I think the President knows what to do. xtraxritical Nov 2012 #122
And you are free to ignore what has gone before and pretend that it won't again. Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #145
Who appointed the members of the Cat-Food Commission? AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #127
I know of no Commission with that particular name. MineralMan Nov 2012 #132
You are unfamiliar with the "Cat-Food Commission"? Really? AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #139
Ya think? Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #146
Actually we have lots of indication that he will Doctor_J Nov 2012 #164
The great majority of which is the same as the new one. n/t PoliticAverse Nov 2012 #31
As is usually the case. Only a third of the Senate is up every two years, MineralMan Nov 2012 #49
I thought we blew it last time AgingAmerican Nov 2012 #3
I second that motion. go west young man Nov 2012 #86
And not enough of us were out there still campaigning for our core values. Yes you would think our Overseas Nov 2012 #204
Nothing has happened yet. ProSense Nov 2012 #5
I think people are pissed off at the language and the actions of many Democrats... kentuck Nov 2012 #7
"Why are we so quick to soothe their hurt feelings?" randome Nov 2012 #19
+++1,000 recs JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #62
You cant compromise with terrorists. Republicans are terrorists. nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #69
No, people hate it when you pretend to talk sense, but it actually isn't. Hissyspit Nov 2012 #124
and Clinton even worked with Newt brokechris Nov 2012 #169
no, it's not, & there is no deal that needs to be made before Jan. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #81
+1 nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #84
Obama said "elections have consequences and I won" to a bunch of republicans Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #28
We would all like to think so... kentuck Nov 2012 #30
I wish ya'll would just listen to yourselves.... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #36
What did anyone expect from this election? kentuck Nov 2012 #39
Honestly. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #51
Or tin foil! n/t sheshe2 Nov 2012 #87
I was trying to be polite Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #95
It's been SEVEN FREAKING DAYS and Congress isn't even in session yet! WHAT do you want??? George II Nov 2012 #52
Exactly! kentuck Nov 2012 #63
Name names or STFU emulatorloo Nov 2012 #90
Did you see Schumer on C-SPAN? kentuck Nov 2012 #93
I'm getting more noise from you than signal emulatorloo Nov 2012 #99
Here is a post from a couple of hours ago... kentuck Nov 2012 #102
Thanks! I edited my post above to clarify. emulatorloo Nov 2012 #104
I agree with you that the Repubs have nothing... kentuck Nov 2012 #110
I don't really know what you're talking about, they're just talking generalities, did you hear... George II Nov 2012 #141
Did you see Obama's comments today, or his press secretary's comments? George II Nov 2012 #148
But he has yet to prove it. AlbertCat Nov 2012 #135
Can you provide examples? demwing Nov 2012 #33
Just HOW are we "so quick to soothe their hurt feeling"??? George II Nov 2012 #44
I think YOU are pissed off, but not many other "people" are pissed off...you're projecting George II Nov 2012 #149
If we wait until it's done, it will be too late. n/t Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #107
And what have they done since last Tuesday? sinkingfeeling Nov 2012 #6
Exactly. young but wise Nov 2012 #14
They haven't ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #15
Nothing....and that is worrisome.... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #29
I wonder how these people who want to tread lightly will feel when Republicans,... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #78
I'll withhold rage until there's a reason for it... nt Comrade_McKenzie Nov 2012 #8
I would prefer to let them know how I feel right now... kentuck Nov 2012 #10
Then let them know. They aren't reading DU, I'm sure. MineralMan Nov 2012 #17
Have you written to your congressman or senator? Or just posting on DU will get it done? George II Nov 2012 #155
what mandate? underoath Nov 2012 #9
332 - 206 ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #11
You're not understanding me though. underoath Nov 2012 #162
Why would it matter? ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #163
but less of one than he had in 2008!!! underoath Nov 2012 #165
He has every bit as much of a mandate as GWB ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #167
Because lower numbers means less of a mandate. underoath Nov 2012 #168
Who cares besides you and ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #170
I care because people are talking as if Obama won by a larger margin this time when he did not!!! underoath Nov 2012 #174
I get it and think it's silly ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #190
Your concern is noted underoath Nov 2012 #195
That's the 5th time you've posted that Kingofalldems Nov 2012 #172
because people dont realize that there is less of a mandate now than there was before. underoath Nov 2012 #173
So what do you want us to do? Kingofalldems Nov 2012 #176
stop talking about how there is a mandate. underoath Nov 2012 #182
No... ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #191
Who the hell cares about bush? underoath Nov 2012 #196
In 2004 GWB announced he had a mandate ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #194
Who cares about what bush thought he had. underoath Nov 2012 #197
GWB was wrong. Telly Savalas Nov 2012 #211
But Obama isn't. ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #213
How many times can you post the same thing? Kingofalldems Nov 2012 #171
A dirty little secret of Nov 6th 2012 - truedelphi Nov 2012 #203
exactly. So like I said, President Obama had more of a mandate in 2008 than he does today. underoath Nov 2012 #207
OBAMA HAS A MANDATE - way more than W's appointment by the court or Care Acutely Nov 2012 #154
Less of a mandate now than he had in 2008. underoath Nov 2012 #166
That doesn't mean he has no mandate. ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #192
How does it mean he has a mandate? underoath Nov 2012 #198
Because.... ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #199
What mandate? Because bush said he had one so now we must make sure everyone knows underoath Nov 2012 #206
I didn't dispute that. ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #210
I agree. O shows an inclination to throw it all away on Compromises and Syria-Iran. leveymg Nov 2012 #12
This is so discouraging. kentuck Nov 2012 #13
We all projected our own hopes for change onto him. This has happened twice, already. leveymg Nov 2012 #18
The lame duck session of all three branches of government is going to be hard to watch until January Cleita Nov 2012 #20
The President said this morning... kentuck Nov 2012 #21
Like I said it's going to be hard to watch until January Cleita Nov 2012 #24
Eric(Anal Leakage) Cantor The Wizard Nov 2012 #115
the payroll tax cuts shouldn't be extended. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #92
The Republicans are walking on thin ice gravity Nov 2012 #22
Yes. kentuck Nov 2012 #23
Because Americans want compromise gravity Nov 2012 #25
Americans do not want compromise. Americans want an improved economy. yardwork Nov 2012 #34
Americans want a balanced approach to fixing the economy gravity Nov 2012 #66
You are mistaken. Americans are not interested in the process. They are interested in outcomes. yardwork Nov 2012 #70
Well said, yardwork. kentuck Nov 2012 #72
Then stop attacking Obama on the process gravity Nov 2012 #157
What? Where have I attacked Obama? Nice accusation there. yardwork Nov 2012 #158
No, YOU stop telling people to shut up about important policies woo me with science Nov 2012 #212
Yes "balanced approach", like cutting defense spending and taxing the wealthy. NOT REDUCE SS AND rhett o rick Nov 2012 #71
You mean like in 2010? Doctor_J Nov 2012 #140
I agree with you. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #26
+1 treestar Nov 2012 #60
Don't say that. We're supposed to ignore the Republicans and just shit on Democrats. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #82
You're right, Kentuck. yardwork Nov 2012 #32
We've already won for the next four years The Second Stone Nov 2012 #35
No, we've won for the next 12 - 16 months at best. Failing to press that advantage to good purpose Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #109
I don't know what you are talking about. elleng Nov 2012 #37
Just one week since election day mac56 Nov 2012 #38
I was thinking the exact same thing lol Lilyeye Nov 2012 #153
It is the eternal need of some for perfect purity. Like voting for Nader in Florida 2000. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #184
why loyalkydem Nov 2012 #40
Post-election analysis NHDEMFORLIFE Nov 2012 #41
Good advice but.... kentuck Nov 2012 #46
I agree NHDEMFORLIFE Nov 2012 #73
Got anything specific about their actions, words, proposed compromise, etc? George II Nov 2012 #42
NOBODY WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #43
Good advice. 2naSalit Nov 2012 #56
Seriously. Jennicut Nov 2012 #76
Those of us who don't want a mass murder compromise enacted can't afford that eridani Nov 2012 #205
the Republicans never hesitate to claim a mandate - no matter what and move aggressively. Democrats Douglas Carpenter Nov 2012 #45
Hear hear!! Exactly my sentiments. Missn-Hitch Nov 2012 #47
It'd be great if the Dems could rule by fiat. JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #48
The OP is proposing that we get ready to sit on our asses in 2014 and give republicans bluestate10 Nov 2012 #186
I have been working a lot. JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #50
Nothing has happened. Other than the pre-emptive frothing that happens on occasion on DU. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #187
Oh hell... zaj Nov 2012 #53
Just don't deny that this feeling is there... kentuck Nov 2012 #54
This message was self-deleted by its author AtomicKitten Nov 2012 #55
The Democratic Party did not get the House back treestar Nov 2012 #58
To get the HOR back we need to stand firm like the people want. rhett o rick Nov 2012 #74
they need to look at 2010 evilhime Nov 2012 #59
So you think 2010 a good thing? treestar Nov 2012 #61
you heaven05 Nov 2012 #64
Stop it just Stop the noise! sheshe2 Nov 2012 #65
Well it's been a week sharp_stick Nov 2012 #67
I will not take getting ... 99Forever Nov 2012 #68
The Right Wing wants you to fear them. The only authority they have is what you give them. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #75
I'm confused. Did I miss something in the news? drm604 Nov 2012 #77
No, they aren't. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #79
Yes, it's best if... kentuck Nov 2012 #83
I have no fucking clue what or who you are talking about emulatorloo Nov 2012 #80
The John2 Nov 2012 #97
I love this discussion RepublicansRZombies Nov 2012 #85
This is the way I see it! ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #88
Exactly! kentuck Nov 2012 #91
The rebublics are the one on the edge... ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #98
If not now, when? Will we get action or the usual "compromises" and excuses? Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #89
Agreed Hutzpa Nov 2012 #96
Off the cliff. JEB Nov 2012 #101
The fiscal cliff JEB Nov 2012 #103
It has always been billh58 Nov 2012 #106
What's a PUMA? All I get from the urban dictionary is a pre-menopausal woman? Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #113
During the Primary Elections billh58 Nov 2012 #120
OIC, thank you. n/t Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #143
Republicans are still delusional Aerows Nov 2012 #108
How did asking the Republicans The Wizard Nov 2012 #112
+1 I like how you're thinking. n/t Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #114
Perfect recount of how things have proceeded JEB Nov 2012 #144
Oh, you're definitely not alone Oilwellian Nov 2012 #147
Reid: We Agree On How To Resolve 97-98 Percent Of Fiscal Cliff ProSense Nov 2012 #116
I agree. Autumn Nov 2012 #118
Totally disagree horsedoc Nov 2012 #121
That sounds like a FOX analogy... kentuck Nov 2012 #125
Here's the thing. A major motivator behind the independant vote was they saw Obama Ed Suspicious Nov 2012 #123
You are exactly right. I see a coming 10 year battle to get everything Progressives want. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #188
Oh please... like others have said, nothing has happened yet. Also OKNancy Nov 2012 #126
The future is now... kentuck Nov 2012 #129
Fancy saying, but also an empty one. Moderate and Independent voters gave the President his bluestate10 Nov 2012 #189
Damn lillypaddle Nov 2012 #128
You're right... kentuck Nov 2012 #130
Calm down already. babylonsister Nov 2012 #131
I will look for your posts in a couple of weeks... kentuck Nov 2012 #133
One of my pet slogans is... babylonsister Nov 2012 #134
It's a dirty job... kentuck Nov 2012 #136
Kick&Recommended... butterfly77 Nov 2012 #142
"They are about to piss away the next election ... Summer Hathaway Nov 2012 #150
with you on this. too many true believers star-gazing with happy smiles, for comfort. marasinghe Nov 2012 #152
Doesn't it seem early for turds in the punch bowl? AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #156
I agree! ..... THX for posting that! meti57b Nov 2012 #160
K&R woo me with science Nov 2012 #161
More kabuki. Octafish Nov 2012 #175
huh? Dyedinthewoolliberal Nov 2012 #178
the next election is less than two years away.... madrchsod Nov 2012 #179
Almost nothing they do for the next 6-10 months matters very much toward the next election. hughee99 Nov 2012 #180
I have no illusions. I voted for the Supreme Court which is significant. I also am not as clear as still_one Nov 2012 #181
There you go again. What democrats need is for us to give them unchallenged control of the bluestate10 Nov 2012 #183
Link please? NightOwwl Nov 2012 #185
Here's what I think Kentuck is saying Lydia Leftcoast Nov 2012 #193
Obama, Axelrod and the rest know what they're doing. rudycantfail Nov 2012 #200
Yup, I'm afraid that their caving in is by design rather than by ineptness Lydia Leftcoast Nov 2012 #201
+100000000 woo me with science Nov 2012 #208
K&R woo me with science Nov 2012 #209
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