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In reply to the discussion: Anybody else tired of Obama complaints? [View all]samplegirl
(11,530 posts)31. Because we all would of been better off
Mitt, or Sarah & John! Yeah we all would of been farting through silk!
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I take it you don't think SGT Bowe Bergdahl is a Republican. Or more than likely it's because
A Simple Game
Jun 2014
#22
Or maybe the GOP just doesn't want to hear what he has to say about what was really going on
kelliekat44
Jun 2014
#79
I think you misunderstood the post. The poster is frustrated with all the criticismk of Obama.
Vattel
Jun 2014
#33
Compare his record to any post FDR president, add in UNPRECEDENTED obstruction
randys1
Jun 2014
#129
More what, obstruction by the right, surely against Obama yes...but Carter is great but did you
randys1
Jun 2014
#135
They think we never notice that they NEVER have a word of support...YET
VanillaRhapsody
Jun 2014
#45
but those on the Far Left on DU constantly complain that our candidates are "Republican"
VanillaRhapsody
Jun 2014
#140
It depends on the complaint. In our Democracy it is our job to formulate opinions on what our
Squinch
Jun 2014
#4
There is no question in my mind that informing Congress would have queered the deal.
yellowcanine
Jun 2014
#8
Misinformed offense taken. Reminds me of the controversy over the word "niggardly."
yellowcanine
Jun 2014
#86
Thank you for supporting the right to use words with longstanding meanings and not having to
yellowcanine
Jun 2014
#84
Well put. Thanks. But I don't think even "high school text speak" would satisfy some.
yellowcanine
Jun 2014
#91
Who is forbidding? I am merely asking you, as a DUer to a DUer. If you don't
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#89
Not good enough. You labeled it a "homophobic slur." That IS offensive to me. If it was indeed a
yellowcanine
Jun 2014
#93
Except that by your example we could not use "Welsh" to describe the inhabitants of Wales.
yellowcanine
Jun 2014
#97
Um, no. Using 'welsh' or 'jew' as a verb with negative conotations is like using 'queering.'
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#98
I'm not saying "nevermind." Is my username ELatella? No. I'm saying that if you don't
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#101
Easy way out. If you think it is a homophobic slur, you should alert on it.
yellowcanine
Jun 2014
#104
So it is making it into a verb which is offensive? Ok how about, "He monkeyed with the plan and
yellowcanine
Jun 2014
#102
Indeed...used in certain contexts, one clearly can discern what the speaker meant---
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#105
FWIW, Trump is not that smart to have thought of using "monkey" as a verb with racial intent.
yellowcanine
Jun 2014
#110
"I've always had a great relationship with the Blacks." Still think he's not racist?
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#112
Oh BS. Lindsey Graham happens to be one of those most critical of everything Obama does defense
yellowcanine
Jun 2014
#146
No, Pres Obama didn't "throw us under the bus".. I am part of his base and we're all doing fine.
Cha
Jun 2014
#48
I'm sorry for those who aren't doing fine.. but I am so happy Obama is the President to
Cha
Jun 2014
#67
The Republicans have blocked everything from jobs bills to infrastructure spending bills
Cali_Democrat
Jun 2014
#124
Been damn tired of it...IT is the true catalyst for why I even started posting here in the first
VanillaRhapsody
Jun 2014
#52
I'm more concerned about all the concern over complaints about Obama complaints.
L0oniX
Jun 2014
#59
I am even more tired of the complaints here on DU, with some equating him with RW thugs
lostincalifornia
Jun 2014
#54
No, he should state his case to the people emphatically, clearly, and consistently
TheKentuckian
Jun 2014
#73
Wouldn't it be more prudent to discuss pros/cons of administration policies, rather than simply
NorthCarolina
Jun 2014
#114
This is what to expect when you have a political party stuck in pemanent campaign mode....
Spitfire of ATJ
Jun 2014
#118