Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
I hope to god he isn;t gonna go there FirstLight Dec 2012 #1
I believe he already has gone there Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #6
Can't phrase it any better...+1.. ProudProgressiveNow Dec 2012 #38
Huh, a conscience and some balls would keep him from following through on with such a bad plan. iemitsu Dec 2012 #59
Obviously Obama doesn't give a you-know-what! marew Dec 2012 #67
You said it, and I agree. iemitsu Dec 2012 #69
Or Muppets nt MsLeopard Dec 2012 #109
The Rethugs might just do that LiberalLovinLug Dec 2012 #120
Not even Moderate Republican from the 80's ... GeorgeGist Dec 2012 #2
Nope, and Obama claims to be one of these. iemitsu Dec 2012 #60
It really shows how far to the right the Democratic Party has shifted, doesn't it? CrispyQ Dec 2012 #91
Shifted my ass! They are bought and paid for, that is the only explanation! Dustlawyer Dec 2012 #104
CHECKMATE !! leftstreet Dec 2012 #3
... Fumesucker Dec 2012 #4
Rush Limbaugh "WE don't compromise, we won." apparently that doesn't doc03 Dec 2012 #5
It's frightening to think what "compromises" Obama might have agreed to... Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #7
I'm so disappointed in Obama for doing this. So now we're taking Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #8
He hasn't fucking done anything yet sharp_stick Dec 2012 #9
He hasn't fucking done anything yet because the Republicans haven't agreed to it yet Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #10
+1 djean111 Dec 2012 #11
+2 Wind Dancer Dec 2012 #15
FuckinARight! AAO Dec 2012 #29
Pre-emptive bitching Plucketeer Dec 2012 #40
The pipeline give-in is yet to come. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #116
What do you do when... Plucketeer Dec 2012 #125
Sounds like John Boehner. Am I right? JDPriestly Dec 2012 #132
While I'm sure Boehner's like that Plucketeer Dec 2012 #141
They vote for increasing their stock investments. WHEN CRABS ROAR Dec 2012 #134
The Republicans aren't the ones accepting Obama's deal Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2012 #61
"...our course of action is to bombard our elected Congress people" pandr32 Dec 2012 #99
I wanted to "contact" Pelosi, who endorses this legislation, to let her know I emphatically disagree xtraxritical Dec 2012 #105
I tried also and got the same response! marew Dec 2012 #117
It is far far more than the usual subjects and of that I am completely delighted. After all the plethoro Dec 2012 #21
Let's wait and see. AAO Dec 2012 #31
Yes, he has Doctor_J Dec 2012 #51
Again you are absolutely correct! marew Dec 2012 #66
Duh! Reality check! marew Dec 2012 #65
All he has to do is nothing, and the tax cuts expire.... Which he failed at doing last time grahamhgreen Dec 2012 #68
No he hasn't but anyone paying attention knows the script harun Dec 2012 #87
Are you genuinely unaware of what is happening? Jakes Progress Dec 2012 #94
Thank you, all the pre-whining is making me mad as hell appacom Dec 2012 #107
Best deal possible?? Bake Dec 2012 #130
Yeah. AverageJoe90 Dec 2012 #138
What utter delusion and spin. Of course he has. woo me with science Dec 2012 #140
I filled out the on-line petitions and called my Senator today... lib2DaBone Dec 2012 #12
This is why I criticized Obama during the electio process. jerseyjack Dec 2012 #13
I held my fire during the election and worked to get him elected Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #16
He seems to be a 'no bones about it' corporatist. AAO Dec 2012 #33
I'm with you, Tom! Plucketeer Dec 2012 #43
"the election is over and Obama works for us, not the other way around" No Compromise Dec 2012 #46
The election is over and Obama doesn't need us anymore. dflprincess Dec 2012 #54
Absolutely!!! marew Dec 2012 #63
He is worried John2 Dec 2012 #47
Same here Doctor_J Dec 2012 #53
Amen! marew Dec 2012 #64
Agreed. n/t gollygee Dec 2012 #75
absolutely! shanti Dec 2012 #131
Bouught and femrap Dec 2012 #44
K & R AzDar Dec 2012 #14
Best title of the day. jsr Dec 2012 #17
What the fuck are you talking about? WeekendWarrior Dec 2012 #18
This Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #19
Thank you for providing clues Jakes Progress Dec 2012 #95
DU REC +1 nt Poll_Blind Dec 2012 #20
This may be a lost cause already tiredtoo Dec 2012 #22
I went on the WH website and sent a message. AnnieK401 Dec 2012 #111
I'll only hold it against him if it happens... bluegopher Dec 2012 #23
Let the Bush Tax Cuts expire! Negotiate a tax cut for the middle class in the upcoming year. RickFromMN Dec 2012 #24
got a survey from Debbie Wasserman today bluemarkers Dec 2012 #25
I did the same thing. NorthCarolina Dec 2012 #85
I know you are right bluemarkers Dec 2012 #133
Correct me if I'm wrong. AAO Dec 2012 #26
SS has no effect on the deficit by law Angry Dragon Dec 2012 #34
Then that begs the question: Why is Obama doing this? AAO Dec 2012 #37
He is the worst negotiator I have ever seen Angry Dragon Dec 2012 #41
He's more interested in impressing the historians duffyduff Dec 2012 #71
He won't be impressing historians Oilwellian Dec 2012 #93
I hope you're wrong, but I fear you are right... AAO Dec 2012 #142
if the GOP agrees to the cuts (but why would they, they believe he'll give them even more!) the DEM Divine Discontent Dec 2012 #27
Do you have a fucking clue how "negotiation" works? NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #28
In poker you don't throw back three aces Paulie Dec 2012 #35
"save face" ........... not up to dems to make the repugs look good Angry Dragon Dec 2012 #36
It is possible this is a grand raise AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #55
Yep, that definitely turned out to be the case. n/t =) AverageJoe90 Dec 2012 #143
REC REC and fuckety fuck fuck him! In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #30
You read my mind. 840high Dec 2012 #42
Anxiety Pills wouldn't hurt kitt6 Dec 2012 #32
And even if they are going to cut kitt6 Dec 2012 #39
A DEMOCRAT wouldn't. Obama, however, ... blkmusclmachine Dec 2012 #45
It's "earning" not "earing" and... Neon2012 Dec 2012 #48
Passing nothing is better than giving away earned benefits iemitsu Dec 2012 #72
Let me know when he's actually DONE that. CakeGrrl Dec 2012 #49
Everyone, including the WH, has admitted that he agreed to the cuts Doctor_J Dec 2012 #50
What we should be doing is making it clear to the Democrats in Congress is that, dflprincess Dec 2012 #56
Its very simple AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #52
Unrec brooklynite Dec 2012 #57
Just connect the simple dots Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #83
What's the matter with you people??? nruthie Dec 2012 #58
Big deal! marew Dec 2012 #62
So, we were saved from Obamas attack on SS by Boner???? grahamhgreen Dec 2012 #70
Perfect summary of our wholly unnecessary predicament. jsr Dec 2012 #73
Point is, if Obama isn't going to threaten the GOP with going over the cliff or else harun Dec 2012 #88
you heaven05 Dec 2012 #74
Your idea of loyalty reminds me of Blind Patriotism Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #78
what ever! heaven05 Dec 2012 #80
Reminds me of my Southern Baptist cousin. Jakes Progress Dec 2012 #96
and heaven05 Dec 2012 #139
My President, right or wrong. (Sounds better COLGATE4 Dec 2012 #98
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #76
The story in this post is false. underthematrix Dec 2012 #77
I'll repeat something I just posted as a reply in the center of this thread Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #84
A-freakin men! (eom) Loge23 Dec 2012 #103
It's the smart play Turbineguy Dec 2012 #79
Relax Champion Jack Dec 2012 #81
I'm sorry. Passivity now is not our friend. Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #86
GOBAMA!!! The president is winning! Trashing thread! Liberal_Stalwart71 Dec 2012 #82
Winning what? There is no winning. He put us in check by simply accepting the framing. TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #89
He's done no such thing. Until I see a plan, all this whining is senseless. GOBAMA!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Dec 2012 #101
Stupid rich people prius4me Dec 2012 #90
Amen +1 Beakybird Dec 2012 #92
Because the Republicans hold the House? treestar Dec 2012 #97
He hasn't done either, and one thing has nothing to do with the other bhikkhu Dec 2012 #100
Face the facts. Obama's really a moderate Republican. raindaddy Dec 2012 #102
I remember moderate Republicans. They weren't hostile to Social Security. kenny blankenship Dec 2012 #108
I remember moderate Republicans. They weren't hostile to Social Security. raindaddy Dec 2012 #110
lol grantcart Dec 2012 #106
That packed a lot into an OP Title, didn't it? Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #112
The most frustrating thing about it is mostlyconfused Dec 2012 #113
Old News Capt Lionel Mandrake Dec 2012 #114
That is exactly what it is: an extreme RW ploy in which social security benefits are reduced indepat Dec 2012 #115
Stealing from the poor to pay the rich is "austerity". Socialized theft. Disaster capitalism. Fire Walk With Me Dec 2012 #118
He knew that if he proposed it, the GOP would reject it. alfredo Dec 2012 #119
Correct. Ever hear of "Give an inch and they'll take a mile"? Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #121
They rejected it. The chained CPI was a poison pill. alfredo Dec 2012 #135
Then why was he negotiating with them at all? MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #122
I had confidence nothing would happen. alfredo Dec 2012 #136
I respectfully disagree ReRe Dec 2012 #123
And I respectfully acknowledge your disagreement Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #124
See, disagreeing isn't all that bad if you do it... ReRe Dec 2012 #128
As we are seeing here, having a 2nd Term POTUS has it's DOWNSIDES as well. 99th_Monkey Dec 2012 #126
People need to to chill the fuck out railsback Dec 2012 #127
His campaign was a total sham. He is now embracing Romneyhood. forestpath Dec 2012 #129
As I stated before and emphatically: OBAMA IS WINNING!!!!!!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Dec 2012 #137
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Obama, how DARE you cave ...»Reply #136