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Fumesucker

(45,851 posts)
58. When a staunch conservative says a Democratic POTUS hasn't done too badly..
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 12:01 PM
Feb 2012

That's a sign that liberals should rejoice?

Just say no to bat-shit-crazy Chemisse Feb 2012 #1
Yea, I have noticed a lot of former Reaganites making the conversion over the past ten years NNN0LHI Feb 2012 #2
Let me get this straight.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #3
ya I know right lol nt Betty88 Feb 2012 #4
heh. SammyWinstonJack Feb 2012 #6
Yes, because he is not so far to the right that he finds treestar Feb 2012 #10
Yeah, the best thing that could happen to the Democratic party.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #15
It drives the country to the left treestar Feb 2012 #17
I live in Georgia and I'm overlooking the right wing? Fumesucker Feb 2012 #18
What has that got to do with it? treestar Feb 2012 #25
If I met another actual liberal in person I'd fall down in shock.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #32
What Point Are You Arguing? ProfessorGAC Feb 2012 #47
I live in rural Georgia.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #50
That Part I Get ProfessorGAC Feb 2012 #51
The point I was making is that treestar says I'm overlooking the right wing.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #53
Apparently living in rural Georgia still insulates you from the concept treestar Feb 2012 #66
I was commenting semi-humorously on the attitudes of Democrats.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #68
Much as we come on to DU and are told that people voting LanternWaste Feb 2012 #56
When a staunch conservative says a Democratic POTUS hasn't done too badly.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #58
You've circled back to your first post treestar Feb 2012 #67
And maybe they're rethinking where the Democrats actually are.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #69
Or it could end up pushing the Republican Party ... frazzled Feb 2012 #26
I honestly don't see how a flood of Republicans joining the Democratic party will push it left.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #36
Maybe a few less fumes would help? /nt frazzled Feb 2012 #38
That's a reference to my financial status.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #39
I thinking the best of all possible outcomes ... Kennah Feb 2012 #41
You really haven't got any clue how this works Scootaloo Feb 2012 #46
Umm... That whooshing sound you heard? Fumesucker Feb 2012 #48
Congratulations, you can spam a board with bullshit Scootaloo Feb 2012 #60
Yes, Republicans are voting for Obama because he's the most librulest president evah! Fumesucker Feb 2012 #62
Are you being intentionally obtuse? Scootaloo Feb 2012 #63
Mind reading.. Yur doon it rong.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #65
IN rural Georgia then you should know some who think Obama is a socialist Muslim Commie. treestar Feb 2012 #70
My comment wasn't about Republicans.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #72
there are people who could make a thread about breakfast cereal into how bad obama is. dionysus Feb 2012 #59
+1 progressoid Feb 2012 #21
Freaking BINGO. sendero Feb 2012 #45
A-HA! Another one! One of my brothers is a diehard conservative, but... TreasonousBastard Feb 2012 #5
I'm hearing some of that, too. amandabeech Feb 2012 #33
Republicans are losing both the women and the men... jumptheshadow Feb 2012 #7
There are plenty of men who are irked by the contraception issue, too. Leftist Agitator Feb 2012 #8
Bad Year for Bob beemer27 Feb 2012 #9
isn't it funny warrior1 Feb 2012 #11
how i would love to hear that from my two rightwinger co-workers. barbtries Feb 2012 #12
WOW Mr Dixon Feb 2012 #13
That is awesome libtodeath Feb 2012 #14
The GOP is in for a major shock in November. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #16
WOW!! is right!!! BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2012 #19
Little Ricky is scaring even the hardcore R's NICO9000 Feb 2012 #20
Back when the "one term" rhetoric was at it's peak mick063 Feb 2012 #22
I am getting that a lot. And I live in the red, red south. nt tsuki Feb 2012 #23
Sad in a way zipplewrath Feb 2012 #24
"Obama Republicans". Time to start throwing that phrase around like "Reagan Democrats" in the 80's. Mister Ed Feb 2012 #27
. Liberal_in_LA Feb 2012 #28
amazing ... ! padruig Feb 2012 #29
Oh my God. Are you serious? Sarah Ibarruri Feb 2012 #30
I just wish my brother would wise up too. Auntie Bush Feb 2012 #31
"...very right wing, throw in a dash of racism, but not a bad guy if you know what I mean..." 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2012 #34
It's in the inflection... jumptheshadow Feb 2012 #42
Sorry if I was not clear... Betty88 Feb 2012 #43
There are those who have previously said "anyone but Obama" and are now looking at the alternatives Incitatus Feb 2012 #35
Don't be a fool, "Bob" would put you in a torture camp and not think twice just1voice Feb 2012 #37
I have no illusions about Bob Betty88 Feb 2012 #44
Donning my tinfoil hat ... Kennah Feb 2012 #40
That's amazing . . . really. Vinca Feb 2012 #49
a lot of republicans dont like the religion in their party. i had one last election vote obama seabeyond Feb 2012 #52
Semi-converted Republican here Rittermeister Feb 2012 #54
Welcome. n/t EmeraldCityGrl Feb 2012 #55
This should help you grantcart Feb 2012 #57
Welcome Rittermeister! JNelson6563 Feb 2012 #73
People like him often won't admit to voting for Dumbya, either. GoCubsGo Feb 2012 #61
Lets just not get the cart before the horse madokie Feb 2012 #64
He's come down with Pachyderm Potbelly Pox... JHB Feb 2012 #71
I have heard the same thing from a few people in my sub division. sarcasmo Feb 2012 #74
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