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In reply to the discussion: The filbuster sell-out kind of explains Obama's "surprisingly liberal" inauguration speech. [View all]name not needed
(11,660 posts)96. He's obviously in on it.
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The filbuster sell-out kind of explains Obama's "surprisingly liberal" inauguration speech. [View all]
Marr
Jan 2013
OP
yes, because his second term is a week old... that's enough time to get it all done
OKNancy
Jan 2013
#2
What the hell is WRONG with him? Jeez!!! He should have checked off a few blocks on that list
MADem
Jan 2013
#102
So, you think this helps the chances for passage of progressive legislation in the 2nd term?
leveymg
Jan 2013
#10
I think that a post slamming Obama, for a failure of Reid and the other Senate Dems...
SidDithers
Jan 2013
#11
Obama is temporary. He is a current manifestation of a much larger problem.
woo me with science
Jan 2013
#105
You should really start your own thread to "talk about these things" rather than hide them in the
MADem
Jan 2013
#106
LOL. Oh, it's been polluted with mockery by the usual corporate defenders, for sure...
woo me with science
Jan 2013
#110
Yeah, haul out that "corporate defenders" canard, too, when you don't get your way!
MADem
Jan 2013
#112
or alternatively the president intends to fight for these things he firmly believes in
arely staircase
Jan 2013
#8
It's such a simple ruse, and we fall for it EVERY time. Yes, I loved Obama's speech.
chimpymustgo
Jan 2013
#12
you really think anyone cares about that stupid visual? you really think you're changing any minds?
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#27
I highly recommend everyone educate themselves about this or nothing will ever change.
Bonobo
Jan 2013
#20
Thank you. The outcome is consistent, because the process is coordinated.
woo me with science
Jan 2013
#59
I don't understand any of those questions. Are you aware of the party concept?
BlueStreak
Jan 2013
#74
He borrowed Stewie's Time Machine, went forward to see what would happen with the filibuster, then
MADem
Jan 2013
#111
Oh you poor thing. Bernie Sanders on the Ed Show: "Reid had 47 votes for Filibuster Reform."
Cha
Jan 2013
#76
Corporate Democrats will always feign naivete and try to make it about Obama.
woo me with science
Jan 2013
#86
His administration has worked persistently and effectively for corporate interests
woo me with science
Jan 2013
#90
Yeah, that is true. If a person is infatuated by conspiracy theories and are convinced that they
bluestate10
Jan 2013
#101
A) Reid cannot force people to vote a certain way; he can only try to persuade or pressure
NYC Liberal
Jan 2013
#114