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In reply to the discussion: Yeah, I've been critical of much of what Obama has done. Here's why-- [View all]Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)7. I can only agree
every elected official needs to hear criticism and ideas from his/her constituents, not just 'rah rah-aren't you great?' cheerleading, if not warrented.
Heck, even FDR told a Depression-ravaged America that HE needed to be pushed, needed to be held accountable, in order to take on what he took on.
I say NO DEAL with these Republican bullies and brats. Yes, I am very sorry for those on UC. But a bad deal now will most likely harm them worse in the future, and all of our country. The Repubs can not be emboldened to think they can get whatever they want, despite being handed a decisive defeat in 2012.
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Yeah, I've been critical of much of what Obama has done. Here's why-- [View all]
Jackpine Radical
Dec 2012
OP
I could not agree more with the statement on the Arne Duncan appointment
Lifelong Protester
Dec 2012
#9
Ever wonder why he acts out of character sometimes? It is b/c some of that campaign money
Dustlawyer
Dec 2012
#20
Do NOT compare Jackpine Radical to that troll you agreed with who said eff Obama and the Dems.
DevonRex
Dec 2012
#10
That is where he allows the policy to end up, most of the time. That's what matters.
Lionessa
Dec 2012
#11
"center right." The unintentional comedy of this place brightens up a rainy day.
Buzz Clik
Dec 2012
#30
The policies are not even moderate. They reflect the purchase of our government by corporations.
woo me with science
Dec 2012
#60
It doesn't make you disloyal. But don't expect the owners to stand by and let you fire
geckosfeet
Dec 2012
#33
Thom Hartmann has said a couple times that Clinton was taken aside after he was
cui bono
Dec 2012
#82
No, it's what makes you a loyal Dem. Promoting R values like a chained CPI or the
grahamhgreen
Dec 2012
#42
yes it makes you other than a Dem, but not disloyal, but at least you are acknowledging that
pasto76
Dec 2012
#50
Right there beside you. Our ULTIMATE responsibility is to our COUNTRY, not
SaveOurDemocracy
Dec 2012
#72
It should be. So why all the "sit down and STFU" when valid questions, concerns, and...
SaveOurDemocracy
Dec 2012
#78
President Barack Hussein Obama will go down in history as one of the greatest
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2012
#106
President Barack Hussein Obama will go down in history as one of the
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#111
Maybe when I trashed it the first time, it really wasn't trashed...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#114
That's what you're supposed to do. Go to whitehouse.gov and comment away. You can pressure your
judesedit
Jan 2013
#116
I must add,for all of the bullshit Obama has had to put up with, he is doing a fantastic job. How he
judesedit
Jan 2013
#117
In all likelihood, he's going to sign the 2013 version of the NDAA (indefinite detention).
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#122
Why do people keep expecting Obama to act like a progressive when he's a moderate?
Honeycombe8
Jan 2013
#130