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In reply to the discussion: ...psssst... [View all]tomp
(9,512 posts)137. glee? I hardly think so.
making fun and sport of obama's multitude of failings is to be expected. well-deserved mocking perhaps, but i don't see glee. for the most part i see (and feel) rage at obama and the democratic party's consistent kowtowing to the rich, which is obviously of long standing. i feel rage at obama's ability to maintain support among the naive.
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strawman noted, number of winger memes being overt has nothing to do with Bush...good try though
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#111
wow!! a simple ask for evidence of your claim is a *strawman* -- i think you might want to check
nashville_brook
Jul 2013
#141
I will be happy to criticize the President for mollycoddling the downtrodden!
A Simple Game
Jul 2013
#35
I have seen a lot of it from the right, but the only complaints of Mollycoddling the downtrodden
A Simple Game
Jul 2013
#56
This, because I support the President, but I DON'T support ANY encroachment on my RIGHTS
LaydeeBug
Jul 2013
#53
Here's a criticism I will not stop making and if you can tell me I'm wrong feel free to do so.
sabrina 1
Jul 2013
#143
But the see no evil crowd is also aiding and abetting the abrogation of the Constitution.
chimpymustgo
Jul 2013
#9
So, there's no "unrelenting hand-rubbing glee over every opportunity to trash"
Hissyspit
Jul 2013
#27
I think most of your comment was directed elsewhere, since you and I agree with Mme.S.
Hekate
Jul 2013
#89
Hey, for me, it's pretty simplistic. FACT: we simply HAVE TO keep the White House.
calimary
Jul 2013
#40
Perhaps. But did you see the Democrats lining up to block a certain demographic's right to vote?
calimary
Jul 2013
#84
I agree completely that we cannot let the GOP back in the White House. However
totodeinhere
Jul 2013
#96
Your post says 'if I approve I call it constructive, if not it is unacceptable'
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2013
#135
You totally missed it. But I dont think you want to understand. Seems you are at the
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#140
Lots of reasons to post, but holding the feet of the most powerful man on earth to the fire is not
merrily
Jul 2013
#144
Again, civic action and holding the feet of the POTUS to the fire are two different things.
merrily
Jul 2013
#148
FWIW, I think that poster was saying that was what you wrote in your OP. Not telling you to
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#39
Honestly I think President Obama has a lot thicker skin than some give him credit for...
bluesbassman
Jul 2013
#30
I suppose we could be like the old radio Albania who would deliver emotional diatribes
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2013
#62
If you criticize a Democratic President for continuing a program started by a reviled Republican one
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2013
#120
Convince me, but without convictions. Convictions no longer convince me. Antonio Porchia. nt
Snotcicles
Jul 2013
#134