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cherokeeprogressive

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4. Yeah I don't think condescending is the same thing as "uppity".

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The Surveillance Speech: A Low Point in Barack Obama's Presidency - TheAtlantic [View all] WillyT Aug 2013 OP

K&R MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #1

"By observing Obama's condescension" ProSense Aug 2013 #2

Yeah I don't think condescending is the same thing as "uppity". cherokeeprogressive Aug 2013 #4

Shh. Prosense knows the author well enough to imply he is racist David Krout Aug 2013 #6

No, the author isn't "racist" and I implied no such thing. ProSense Aug 2013 #9

So there was no need to say that condescending=uppity? David Krout Aug 2013 #11

Caught. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2013 #13

Please, spare me. There is only one thing ProSense Aug 2013 #15

Mr. Snowden has been charged with three felonies Jack Rabbit Aug 2013 #25

You can yawn, but that's the reality. ProSense Aug 2013 #34

Here's another reality for ya... usGovOwesUs3Trillion Aug 2013 #36

His REAL mission is being carrie out here on DU. nt kelliekat44 Aug 2013 #46

That's right usGovOwesUs3Trillion Aug 2013 #47

Yes, the hemlock that Socrates drank was real enough, too. Jack Rabbit Aug 2013 #42

Nelson Mandela was charged with multiple felonies too, and convicted muriel_volestrangler Aug 2013 #56

Mandela off U.S. terrorism watch list -Wed July 2, 2008 delrem Aug 2013 #71

Buuuuuussssssted. NuclearDem Aug 2013 #18

Oh, you don't like people putting words in your mouth? Union Scribe Aug 2013 #27

bullpucky. that is precisely what you did by insisting that the author cali Aug 2013 #53

Yes. You DID. bvar22 Aug 2013 #61

Me Neither... WillyT Aug 2013 #7

Yeah, if you disagree with Obama mindwalker_i Aug 2013 #8

+1 nashville_brook Aug 2013 #12

Not Uppity; Arrogant pscot Aug 2013 #14

Yup, more RACIST busted usGovOwesUs3Trillion Aug 2013 #28

Yes, you implied racism burnodo Aug 2013 #44

spot on. that's precisely what's going on. cali Aug 2013 #52

yes, yes. it just has to be racism. Going to accuse Eugene Robinson of being cali Aug 2013 #51

Shameless and foul whatchamacallit Aug 2013 #60

AND bvar22 Aug 2013 #64

Kick And Recommend cantbeserious Aug 2013 #3

Must be another Rand Paul Moon Bat usGovOwesUs3Trillion Aug 2013 #5

WHOUA! jazzimov Aug 2013 #10

You're cheershaming up the wrong tree DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2013 #19

Your headline made me spit my coffee BrotherIvan Aug 2013 #63

"WE have to review the NSA and CIA actions" Union Scribe Aug 2013 #29

Raising awareness is doing something. Maedhros Aug 2013 #57

knr Douglas Carpenter Aug 2013 #16

It was a very low point. Autumn Aug 2013 #17

Did speech did NOT go well nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #20

Kevin Drum: On Friday, the President Treated Us Like Five-Year-Olds Luminous Animal Aug 2013 #21

Here's his 'call from back in May' NDU speech 05/23/2013 snappyturtle Aug 2013 #54

The Very Sensible People who live in the Reality-Based Real World just loved it.. frylock Aug 2013 #22

They are pragmatic. nt awoke_in_2003 Aug 2013 #41

The last paragraph in that article was kind of funny zeemike Aug 2013 #23

.... DeSwiss Aug 2013 #39

K&R. What a perfect description. forestpath Aug 2013 #24

I'm starting to think Obama just reads what they put in front of him. limpyhobbler Aug 2013 #26

...or a corporate spokesmodel.... truebluegreen Aug 2013 #66

tomorrows Two Minutes Hate: The Atlantic markiv Aug 2013 #30

Everyone is the enemy now. nt Demo_Chris Aug 2013 #33

It is growing crowded under de bus. Enthusiast Aug 2013 #45

Thanks for the link, willy.....but I must say Cali_Democrat Aug 2013 #31

Great read, K&R nt Demo_Chris Aug 2013 #32

I think of the wall of blue links as fingers for the dike. mick063 Aug 2013 #35

There also seems to be far less amateurs to help the pro lately. n/t A Simple Game Aug 2013 #49

boohoohoo MjolnirTime Aug 2013 #37

As always, your insighful comments Maedhros Aug 2013 #58

Arglebargle = Bullshit DeSwiss Aug 2013 #38

Yeah, this piece pretty much kicked the President's ass. Common Sense Party Aug 2013 #40

says the media that didn't do its job in 2006. pansypoo53219 Aug 2013 #43

du rec. xchrom Aug 2013 #48

Kick !!! WillyT Aug 2013 #50

Considering he was dead set against any of this Security State in 2005 Rex Aug 2013 #55

That he can make a lot of money from "speaking fees" after he leaves office Maedhros Aug 2013 #59

This sums up my feeling too after watching the "historic" speech. bvar22 Aug 2013 #62

Seems to be a pattern Doctor_J Aug 2013 #65

100th rec. n/t Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #67

The Atlantic didn't like the speech ... JoePhilly Aug 2013 #68

Neither Did People Normally Supportive Of The President... WillyT Aug 2013 #69

and Van Jones burnodo Aug 2013 #70