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ben dover and spread em is not a negotiating strategy for most people nt msongs Dec 2012 #1
Obama is a weakling leftstreet Dec 2012 #2
No, you're the one who has managed to "fail". As much as we have all stated repeatedly that... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #14
Here it is from Jay Carney's mouth: cui bono Dec 2012 #172
Newsflash: Jay Carney's not the President.... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #212
That really doesn't warrant a response, but... cui bono Dec 2012 #221
That REALLY doesn't warrant a response. Try again. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #224
what about promises like Terra Alta Dec 2012 #98
+1 CheapShotArtist Dec 2012 #180
For almost all those promises kept, there's been another problem created. leveymg Dec 2012 #183
Don't get what you're saying about Syria and Libya brush Dec 2012 #198
Tens of thousands of human lives have no importance to you, other than American boots? leveymg Dec 2012 #202
Still don't get what you're saying brush Dec 2012 #217
Here's the white house phone info if you want to call: mucifer Dec 2012 #3
I have tried to call all day. Got busy signal all day. MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #12
That's because, once again, the MSM has managed to stir the pot and create stuff out of thin air. nt OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #31
Such as? MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #68
If you have to ask then you'll just have to find out on your own. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #120
I just did, watching the President on TV pscot Dec 2012 #154
And the President said what, exactly? Do you have a direct quote.... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #211
Because you know, but it's a secret? closeupready Dec 2012 #156
It never hurts to call / write though Scootaloo Dec 2012 #175
+100 HiPointDem Dec 2012 #140
"fulfilling his dream"? darkangel218 Dec 2012 #4
Some folks believe that Obama began aggressively going after Social Security MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #5
Thats crazy, Obama never once said he wants to cut down social security benefits. darkangel218 Dec 2012 #8
For example, check out his Clintonian language on SS MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #15
Link it and quote the offending passage please. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #23
Here you go: cui bono Dec 2012 #166
the person you're responding to Ineeda Dec 2012 #26
I watch what he *does*. I don't care what he *says*. Marr Dec 2012 #37
Even those defending him slip up in the terms they use truedelphi Dec 2012 #87
Political chess is about thinking n-number of moves ahead, not sacrificing "pawns". tridim Dec 2012 #179
Really? Chess is chess, and most people I know truedelphi Dec 2012 #189
When $$$$$ is involved, A=B in USA, Incorporated! $$$$$ 1st, people last. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #102
Those who are 85 femrap Dec 2012 #163
Yeah, it torques me. We voted not to have this happen, but then what was the alternative. I do RKP5637 Dec 2012 #174
Yes, I think about that. Michigan Alum Dec 2012 #200
Does this femrap Dec 2012 #203
Some days I think that's a good solution, "Maybe I need some nog!" I was just RKP5637 Dec 2012 #206
Sometimes I get these femrap Dec 2012 #216
Appointing Bowles and Simpson to lead the most important... JackRiddler Dec 2012 #130
It does beg the question then LanternWaste Dec 2012 #70
Maybe since 2009 PETRUS Dec 2012 #96
THAT was the interview that made my head explode MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #105
2009 seems to be the year Oilwellian Dec 2012 #219
Obama and the Hamiltonian Democrats: "This is not a bloodless process." woo me with science Dec 2012 #111
That quote is in the video I just posted above your post n/t Oilwellian Dec 2012 #220
Only Nixon could go to China. Only Obama can "reform" the New Deal. jsr Dec 2012 #6
You're full of shit, Manny. And that's the truth. MjolnirTime Dec 2012 #7
+10,000!! I personally think he took a left turn when he meant to take a right turn. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #9
Concise and to the point. Summer Hathaway Dec 2012 #20
If Manny was agreeing with what was happenin and praising Obama I'd be surprised otherwise BAU uponit7771 Dec 2012 #24
Time will tell. It does seem odd that S.S. keeps coming up. leeroysphitz Dec 2012 #110
Then why is this the first presidency where SS is on the table? cui bono Dec 2012 #167
Yep! To hell with 'sacred cows' Michigan Alum Dec 2012 #199
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory! Par-TAY!!!! Cat food's on me! MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #10
I know this is a serious subject, but........ ReRe Dec 2012 #53
Thanks... sometimes you gotta laugh because you can't cry all the time. MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #84
Exactly ReRe Dec 2012 #124
what a repulsive post. Whisp Dec 2012 #11
It's not his only dream MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #13
you have no evidence of jack squat shit of anything Whisp Dec 2012 #17
Does this count? MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #22
"Terrifically funny", because that's Jay Carney speaking more than a year ago.... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #28
Can you remind me of Carney's title again? MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #30
You seem to have forgotten a lot of things.... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #34
Oh, now I remember: Presidential Spokesperson MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #38
Link it and quote it. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #40
This seems to be an issue with you. blackspade Dec 2012 #162
It’s slash. (Laughter.) And I don’t mean the guitarist. (Laughter.) progressoid Dec 2012 #134
But it is not the type of thing he campaigned on. truedelphi Dec 2012 #91
Haven't you heard? He's a stealth Republican who ran as a Democrat democrattotheend Dec 2012 #55
Because they're impatient. cui bono Dec 2012 #168
What resume? Beacool Dec 2012 #118
now why did I know you'd be salivating at an OP like this. Whisp Dec 2012 #119
Recuperating. Beacool Dec 2012 #121
He out spelunks even the master spelunkers. Whisp Dec 2012 #123
No, he doesn't. Beacool Dec 2012 #127
And two terms in the WH. CakeGrrl Dec 2012 #133
Now, not back then. Beacool Dec 2012 #138
Poor Manny. cliffordu Dec 2012 #16
is it though? fascisthunter Dec 2012 #39
What if the trial balloon originated on the right and the MSM reported it as coming from the left?.. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #43
so what... what bad will come of this? fascisthunter Dec 2012 #46
Whoooooshhh! That's the sound of my post going over your head at 50,000 feet. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #48
that's you avoiding my question fascisthunter Dec 2012 #49
Couldn't answer your question, such that it was, because it completely missed the point of my post.. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #60
why are you avoiding my question? fascisthunter Dec 2012 #62
guess what, it was the white house that leaked the details. what do you say now? HiPointDem Dec 2012 #143
As the Joker says: cliffordu Dec 2012 #47
yeah, but the Joker is fictional... my SS isn't fascisthunter Dec 2012 #50
I disagree. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #56
Funny how we REAL folks grovel for the least fascisthunter Dec 2012 #58
+1 leeroysphitz Dec 2012 #112
How do you suppose the RW got Jay Carney to float this balloon for them? n/t hughee99 Dec 2012 #227
This isn't rumor. The White House leaked this democrattotheend Dec 2012 #57
interesting, thank you for that fascisthunter Dec 2012 #63
My take in reading the article that you are quoting is truedelphi Dec 2012 #88
For two years you've been telling us 22%, Manny... SidDithers Dec 2012 #18
I've been saying that Obama's committee recommended a 22% cut MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #19
"Obama's committee"?? Hmmm. Got a link? Got a direct quote from the President? nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #29
It's public record MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #33
Link it and quote it. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #36
I'm not your servant. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #41
You made the accusation, so you post the link and the exact quote... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #45
Do you know about a site called "Google"? MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #52
Do you know the definition of the word "credibility"? Use Google and look it up. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #59
That ship has sailed. nt Bobbie Jo Dec 2012 #54
No shit. cliffordu Dec 2012 #71
Boom goes the dynamite cliffordu Dec 2012 #61
manny trollstein is on a roll.. dionysus Dec 2012 #65
I guess that's what secret muslim terrorists do. mzmolly Dec 2012 #21
thats enough of Manny demwing Dec 2012 #25
wow lillypaddle Dec 2012 #27
He asked Santa for that every year when he was a kid wryter2000 Dec 2012 #32
hahaha...lol fascisthunter Dec 2012 #35
I hope universal care for EVERYONE comes with this price tag. nt valerief Dec 2012 #42
Nah... Medicare's probably getting cut too MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #44
I have gotten regular AARP updates, information, pre-written email to "click here", text messages libdem4life Dec 2012 #51
manny, you have an unheathy obsession. dionysus Dec 2012 #64
I think Social Security is pretty important MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #80
you've made bullshit ploclamations for years dionysus Dec 2012 #82
Please point to one. Let's have a look. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #86
go on and show them. you're full of shit. nt dionysus Dec 2012 #94
While I don't think it is going to happen... NCTraveler Dec 2012 #66
Don't worry Manny, it's only a "technical change". neverforget Dec 2012 #67
Thank you for posting that. I was just going to google it to post it. jillan Dec 2012 #73
"tough choices" that conveniently never touch the people making them. Matariki Dec 2012 #85
I think those "tough choices" do impact the lives of those who truedelphi Dec 2012 #92
bankrupt when he left office? cite? HiPointDem Dec 2012 #141
Common knowledge, discussed quite a bit in the press back in the day. truedelphi Dec 2012 #144
that doesn't say he was bankrupt. and 'didn't have any money' to clinton could actually mean HiPointDem Dec 2012 #145
It was discussed in the press. Including the Telegraph, the Washinton Post and other places. The truedelphi Dec 2012 #146
i don't see anything that says he was bankrupt. i'm not debating that he signed those bills, i just HiPointDem Dec 2012 #147
Like Clinton himelf would say - it depends on what your definition of "bankrupt" is. truedelphi Dec 2012 #190
"technical adjustment ... and it is one sought by Republicans." WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2012 #125
Wow. So first Carney says the President didn't propose it, that it was a Republican cui bono Dec 2012 #170
Pretty sweet deal huh? These "technical adjustments" affect people's lives neverforget Dec 2012 #173
Well, at least the president did approve of letting stem cell research go truedelphi Dec 2012 #209
I am getting real tired of this tough choices for everyone shit Angry Dragon Dec 2012 #207
Yeah, Manny. bvar22 Dec 2012 #69
plus 1000 sendero Dec 2012 #89
Thanks for that. You will know them by their WORKS, not by their rhetoric, promises, or excuses. In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #93
... woo me with science Dec 2012 #165
+1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 cui bono Dec 2012 #171
Indeed. Words mean nothing; actions mean everything. This is where Mr Obama sends Nay Dec 2012 #176
Good points. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #193
Now is not the time to point fingers..... Hotler Dec 2012 #72
If it makes any difference DFW Dec 2012 #74
Then why appoint Simpson and Bowles to lead a commission MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #75
Did he say that he WOULDN'T cut SS? Doctor_J Dec 2012 #101
He said he had no intention of cutting it DFW Dec 2012 #142
Did he say ANYTHING about "Raising-the-Cap"? bvar22 Dec 2012 #155
I didn't ask about that DFW Dec 2012 #231
YOU are a fool to believe this...a fool ELI BOY 1950 Dec 2012 #76
I signed the petition. Funny how so many posters who claim President Obama won't forestpath Dec 2012 #77
Well said! nt Chef Eric Dec 2012 #161
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Whereas you are DU's version of Jim Cramer pitching Bear Stearns? JackRiddler Dec 2012 #129
Touche' bvar22 Dec 2012 #169
I don't think the cheerleaders here are going to believe it a2liberal Dec 2012 #79
Not even then Doctor_J Dec 2012 #103
They will pull out the same old litany of excuses: bvar22 Dec 2012 #178
+1 Liberalynn Dec 2012 #197
And I have every right to call him "Spelunker In Chief" until he realizes.... MrMickeysMom Dec 2012 #81
K & R !!! WillyT Dec 2012 #83
Total bullshit! Neon2012 Dec 2012 #90
Actually, no. Google "chained CPI" nt MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #99
Nothing wrong with more contemporary standards. Neon2012 Dec 2012 #107
That is what you said about the Commodity Futures Modernization Act signed by Pres Clinton Agony Dec 2012 #108
Is that what the kids are calling it these days? MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #109
Ah so Granny is an "inefficiency" durablend Dec 2012 #196
Yay, Obummer is finally letting his long-stifled cat food-feeding flag fly! CakeGrrl Dec 2012 #97
Obummer? democrattotheend Dec 2012 #115
The answer is "B" CakeGrrl Dec 2012 #132
Obama just sent 30,000 troops back into Iraq.. we are NEVER leaving.. lib2DaBone Dec 2012 #100
30,000 back to Iraq? Do you have a source for that? democrattotheend Dec 2012 #114
Who in the hell folds on a winning hand?! HoosierRadical Dec 2012 #104
That depends on what game he's playing, and against whom. JackRiddler Dec 2012 #185
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Can you be specific as to my lie? MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #116
Do you have any comprehension of the reference you make woo me with science Dec 2012 #117
+1 million!!! Pisces Dec 2012 #122
Obama and the Hamiltonian Democrats: "This is not a bloodless process." woo me with science Dec 2012 #113
i yhink you dont understand negociating. veganlush Dec 2012 #126
What a crock! Coyotl Dec 2012 #128
Signed. MrSlayer Dec 2012 #131
We absolutely need a workers' party. kath Dec 2012 #135
Has Axlerod told Obama he WON THE ELECTION? 99th_Monkey Dec 2012 #136
Yes, and now he's enacting his Republican agenda Doctor_J Dec 2012 #149
BIngo! n/t truedelphi Dec 2012 #208
the FICA tax cut was a step toward dismantling Social Security....it's being dismantled bit by bit; amborin Dec 2012 #137
Eventually you will come to see Individual Cat Food Savings Accounts as Salvation kenny blankenship Dec 2012 #184
yes, the incrementalism is everywhere and very dangerous and insidious amborin Dec 2012 #191
This message was self-deleted by its author DakotaLady Dec 2012 #139
Kicking for those who missed the Carney/White House statement. (n/t) WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2012 #148
Signed and shared on Facebook. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2012 #150
When are you going to blame Republicans? treestar Dec 2012 #151
Should Lincoln have fired his losing generals? MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #152
Our leaders include the Republican house treestar Dec 2012 #186
Obama needs to fight. And win. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #192
It does not work that way treestar Dec 2012 #223
You are smoking something. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #225
I can't blame a DOG for being a DOG. bvar22 Dec 2012 #157
Well then why don't you blame Republicans treestar Dec 2012 #187
This morning you were ranting that this was not true, calling DU liars... Bluenorthwest Dec 2012 #158
The people to blame are Republicans treestar Dec 2012 #188
The president proposed cuts. I will blame both Doctor_J Dec 2012 #214
Not that simple treestar Dec 2012 #222
you're funny MNBrewer Dec 2012 #228
Of course he is doing it to avoid the cliff treestar Dec 2012 #232
Signed and shared Gin Dec 2012 #153
K & R AzDar Dec 2012 #159
Thanks Manny. I'm signer #2,399. nt Chef Eric Dec 2012 #160
Thanks! nt MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #164
Signed it! CanonRay Dec 2012 #177
He's been to the mountaintop. kenny blankenship Dec 2012 #181
Signer 2471. hay rick Dec 2012 #182
K&R! blackspade Dec 2012 #194
I've tried to sign several petitions on this issue WhoIsNumberNone Dec 2012 #195
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #201
Actually he recently said he's a Republican Doctor_J Dec 2012 #213
and he's certainly NOT a Socialist. MNBrewer Dec 2012 #229
Austerity Now! Austerity Forever! blkmusclmachine Dec 2012 #204
LOL MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #205
Any other non-vindictive person would have stopped at false prediction number 10. great white snark Dec 2012 #210
Yup! nt Poll_Blind Dec 2012 #215
k&r to sign petition nt steve2470 Dec 2012 #218
What makes you think that "Obama's Dream" is to cut SS? catbyte Dec 2012 #226
Because there are no cuts needed, and yet he has offered to make them Doctor_J Dec 2012 #230
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