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NuclearDem

(16,184 posts)
51. We're fully capable of focusing on more than one issue, thank you very much.
Sat Aug 17, 2013, 03:27 PM
Aug 2013

This OP reeks of a lame attempt to deflect blame from the administration for its failings in other issues.

Note: criticizing the administration doesn't mean you want Republicans to win. Sorry if some haven't fully grasped that fact.

True, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2013 #1
I've waited 4 goddamn years for the preexisting condition part of ACA to go into effect... Gravitycollapse Aug 2013 #2
you've been waiting a hell of a lot longer to not be denied due to preexisting conditions. note: Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #3
I'm self-centered for wanting proper medical care? Have you no shame? Gravitycollapse Aug 2013 #4
the premise of my OP was restricted to NSA spying that is the plague du jour. Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #5
"Some help you are." - A lesser person would probably have snapped on you by now... Gravitycollapse Aug 2013 #6
That guys a jerk. Don't let him get to you. Looks like you aren't. Ed Suspicious Aug 2013 #8
You are 100% correct newfie11 Aug 2013 #11
Yeah he said it. Rex Aug 2013 #71
Clearly, you're a Hippiecrat Cronus Protagonist Aug 2013 #10
Funny how that works so WELL on DU, isn't it? DevonRex Aug 2013 #7
I don't confine it to DU. Even out in the wide world, there are people willing to slime the prez Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #9
No whining about DUers leftstreet Aug 2013 #12
Not as embarrassing as Cryptoad Aug 2013 #14
I'm talking about all purity liberals. It is a broad comment Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #23
It always works so well CakeGrrl Aug 2013 #13
Misdirection Accomplish... KharmaTrain Aug 2013 #15
That is an excellent summary of the situationThanks Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #24
This story from Raw Story sums them up pretty well. go west young man Aug 2013 #16
Why yes, yes it has affected me. Le Taz Hot Aug 2013 #17
+1 Scuba Aug 2013 #19
The world IS more complicated than you seem to think Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #26
what nonsense. cali Aug 2013 #18
fortunately, we all don't have to adopt your priorities and can focus on what quinnox Aug 2013 #20
I'll forget the NSA briefly then. mick063 Aug 2013 #21
Another 'rant upon the sins and errors of others' post. Also known as Meta Style. Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #22
Like Al Gore? burnodo Aug 2013 #25
you are quite correct Dustin DeWinde Aug 2013 #27
are you saying that people who disagree with Obama are bigots? burnodo Aug 2013 #28
I don't think that is what the person is saying Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #30
RiF burnodo Aug 2013 #31
No. He was alluding to the part of my post where GOP Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #34
why respond to obvious trolls? Dustin DeWinde Aug 2013 #79
Yes. ljm2002 Aug 2013 #44
Way to speak for the poster's intent with authority Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #46
Har de har har har... ljm2002 Aug 2013 #54
Obama won twice, and some keep whining about fraud David Krout Aug 2013 #29
Electoral politics is much different than state races and US congressional districts Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #32
Democrats not focusing Aerows Aug 2013 #33
You are generous to say this guy is a Dem. Rex Aug 2013 #49
Nice projection Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #58
Uh, you joined Dec 2012 Aerows Aug 2013 #61
He got called out on his liberal bashing post Rex Aug 2013 #65
Attacking who? Oh you think your a Democrat? Rex Aug 2013 #64
So you use your OP on this important topic... ljm2002 Aug 2013 #35
This is my comment about purity liberals in general Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #37
I must congratulate you... ljm2002 Aug 2013 #42
"Purity liberals" burnodo Aug 2013 #67
There are words that I cannot post that some members nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #75
Yeah I guess we aren't supposed to think about the banks either. Union Scribe Aug 2013 #41
Don't party purists make you sick to your stomach? Rex Aug 2013 #50
I can understand party loyalty to a point... ljm2002 Aug 2013 #60
Our party is not going that way, it is just a fringe group Rex Aug 2013 #66
republicans are hijacking our democracy one state at a time. spanone Aug 2013 #36
That is my fear. Every day the US House and US Senate fail to act Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #39
You know Jamaal510 Aug 2013 #38
Exactly. It is hard for a Dem to support Obamacare AND have Libertarian leanings Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #43
So start threads on those topics. Union Scribe Aug 2013 #40
can't make a constructive point G_j Aug 2013 #45
I'm on the side of NC that voted for Obama in 2008 but not Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #48
well, we are here fighting G_j Aug 2013 #62
Sure, beat the troops, that will improve morale. nt TBF Aug 2013 #47
I'm just venting. Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #52
No you are just stirring up shit. Rex Aug 2013 #55
+1 nt TBF Aug 2013 #57
My points are valid whether an anti-Obama poster chooses Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #59
Nonsense I am not anti-Obama and that is my point. Rex Aug 2013 #63
It all started with Rush and Fox G_j Aug 2013 #69
Lame. Most of us worked on the campaigns locally TBF Aug 2013 #68
We're fully capable of focusing on more than one issue, thank you very much. NuclearDem Aug 2013 #51
But it is often the end rest which is what I'm pointing out Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #56
You are a funny one! Rex Aug 2013 #53
We are? Please show to me proof that liberals nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #70
another example of how the enemies of the party manipulate the lumpenproletariat to thwart the Douglas Carpenter Aug 2013 #72
Authoritarians want us to shut up and be... 99Forever Aug 2013 #73
why cannot we all unite on both reining in the surveillance state and protecting the integrity of Douglas Carpenter Aug 2013 #74
Anyone not focusing on how to prevent global warming is obtuse muriel_volestrangler Aug 2013 #76
It's all about them and their right to call you an "authoritarian". lol Cha Aug 2013 #77
Republicans have my state. bravenak Aug 2013 #78
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