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In reply to the discussion: Criticize the President? We should not even be having serious conversations about this. [View all]h2ebits
(656 posts)156. Total Agreement Here
I also find it creepy that no matter what the majority want--it seems to be ignored. We really need to get serious on pushing back--more in the street demonstrations--more regular people running for office at all levels who genuinely wish to serve their constituents.
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woo me with science
Apr 2013
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K&R Uncritical fangurl "My President" worship is reminiscent of teen idol worship and just as
MotherPetrie
Apr 2013
#3
Didn't we Democrats always consider this 'creepy'? Well we did when Bush supporters would take no
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#4
Some even want to start a picture thread, borrowed from the other site not to be named?
A Simple Game
Apr 2013
#54
I support the president also. When he works for the people he will get my complete support. I do not
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#13
"the sky is not falling..." Approximately 9% of seniors receiving Social Security live in poverty
Melinda
Apr 2013
#53
Wouldn't it be easier just to not make cuts to SS that would push one third more into poverty?
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#95
Yes, why is it brought up in these discussions when it has nothing to do with the deficit? n/t
cui bono
Apr 2013
#169
CPI overstates inflation and, as a result, drives up the deficit unnecessarily.
Life Long Dem
Apr 2013
#181
So what your saying is those on SS shouldn't be receiving a fixed income based on CPI-W?
Veilex
Apr 2013
#208
What I see through your links is that politicians are having to pay back money they have appropriated
Veilex
Apr 2013
#218
Your very informative posts will fall on deaf ears for those who are only interested
SammyWinstonJack
Apr 2013
#84
If I have to give a link to show less (not equal) more then you have a problem that a link
Progressive dog
Apr 2013
#105
Thanks, I came to the conclusion that some people do not understand what is going on here or do not
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#116
I am beginning to suspect most of them "don't want to" as it isn't hard to understand
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#127
CCPI will not "lift these seniors to above the poverty line", it will plunge them below it.
Veilex
Apr 2013
#210
Those protections you keep mentioning are a myth waiting to happen, to placate progressives.
Veilex
Apr 2013
#219
Not quite correct... the FICA cap raise is not popular with Republican Politicians...
Veilex
Apr 2013
#262
We're all happy it's not falling for you, it's not falling for me either. But I'm a democrat
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#60
What protections did SS beneficiaries need from the Fed Govt? Not a single one!!
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#72
The claim is that by cutting SS benefits through the CCPI, it will help bring down the deficit.
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#98
Since SS had nothing to do with the Deficit, no one should be cutting benefits to pay off
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#110
Why is SS part of these discussions at all? The president doesn't need to do anything to 'protect
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#120
"he is repeating the garbage the far right think tanks like Cato Institute have peddled for years"
woo me with science
Apr 2013
#216
I find them fascinating. Been studying them since Bush awoke me to the danger they can pose
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#37
About 12 years ago I had a bourbon fueled, four hour debate with a Brit at Barney's on just this
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2013
#42
Can you point to a post here on DU that says 'he is worse than Hitler'? Thank you, I would want
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#17
I thought you meant that DUers were doing this. That poster was properly banned right after
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#31
The person was banned instantly. There have been others here for that many years who didn't
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#44
I share your opinion. A lot of what is said is not criticizing him or holding his feet to any fire.
Little Star
Apr 2013
#92
yep, I always find authoritarian mindsets repellent, and it is not confined to either right wing or
quinnox
Apr 2013
#9
The guy has been sucking since he sold out the public option for health care, IMHO.
grahamhgreen
Apr 2013
#12
no one that I know..wall street, war profiteers, drones, never ending war, gitmo, ss..etc etc. nt
xiamiam
Apr 2013
#55
You never to fail to woo me with your profound knowledge, understanding, logic,
indepat
Apr 2013
#61
“To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.” ― Voltaire
KG
Apr 2013
#76
always derails the subject at hand..its unnatural to be a dem and support everything he's done
xiamiam
Apr 2013
#124
But he puts that disillusionment into what I consider to be its proper perspective.
randome
Apr 2013
#235
The Father Knows Best wing of the party disagrees. Just trust the bosses to do..something.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Apr 2013
#111
I would agree, but this message coming out of YOUR mouth, I'm afraid, has tarnished it. n/t
AverageJoe90
Apr 2013
#113
"Whenever anyone disagrees on point, you get "a blind loyalty to and adoration of a Dear Leader."
Puglover
Apr 2013
#147
we have one group here that will ban anyone offering even the most minor criticism
DrDan
Apr 2013
#121
Erich Fromm's 1957 explanation of authoritarian hero-worship still rings very true
carolinayellowdog
Apr 2013
#135
Unfortunately the jury system can cater to the worshippers. I suspect the jury system is being...
L0oniX
Apr 2013
#180
It doesn't matter if a worshipper is right on any issue because better people have a life...
L0oniX
Apr 2013
#175
It's ridiculous to claim that we should not criticize policies with which we disagree
Yo_Mama
Apr 2013
#247
Many of those calling to suppress criticism were upset when criticism was thrown at the ACA because
still_one
Apr 2013
#251
The logic of outrage being a bad thing but the 4th estate reviewing it being a good thing
Babel_17
Apr 2013
#264
Boehner did say, more or less, he wanted to see the Chained CPI in the administration's proposal
Babel_17
Apr 2013
#277
You're correct. The problem is that for decades we have been in The Twilight Zone
Babel_17
Apr 2013
#275