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85. I'm quite aware of its meaning. But language evolves. nt

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Anybody else tired of Obama complaints? [View all] madashelltoo Jun 2014 OP

Bush Jr. walked off ... GeorgeGist Jun 2014 #1

That's kind of an unsympathetic response a reasoanble rant, IMO... n/t War Horse Jun 2014 #5

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

gop Scarsdale Jun 2014 #34

pretty sure not twiddling thumbs, but pansypoo53219 Jun 2014 #123

KARL ROVE planted that document on Rather as sure as I am sitting here randys1 Jun 2014 #126

So? What does that have to do with the OP? Cha Jun 2014 #47

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

John MacEnroe president! indosta Jun 2014 #103

What has he been complaining about ? dipsydoodle Jun 2014 #2

NO. Obama is a real live person, not perfect, but human hollysmom Jun 2014 #3

No one is calling him A god. madashelltoo Jun 2014 #6

cannot think of a single thing he has done right? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #9

I am banging my head on the table right now VR! nt sheshe2 Jun 2014 #10

even when you tell then right to thier faces.... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #11

I think you misunderstood the post. The poster is frustrated with all the criticismk of Obama. Vattel Jun 2014 #33

Ah well....it was a bit confusing...if so VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #43

He can't do ANYTHING right -- according to some Liberwing ratfucking assholes. Whisp Jun 2014 #14

Ridiculous Post billhicks76 Jun 2014 #30

"This is an age old game to maintain the status quo" zeemike Jun 2014 #37

Spot On billhicks76 Jun 2014 #40

Oh good gawd! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #44

A true believing Conservative could and would say the same thing about Bush zeemike Jun 2014 #49

But then he wasn't "Twice elected by majority vote" was he? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #50

Bush and Obama were both elected twice. zeemike Jun 2014 #60

Most certainly NOT by majority vote ...not once but TWICE! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #61

And they will say a win is a win under the rules zeemike Jun 2014 #62

No sir....a win is NOT just a win in this case... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #63

Well I did not say that zeemike Jun 2014 #69

No...that is what THIS Liberal is telling you! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #80

Yes He's Better Than McCain and Romney billhicks76 Jun 2014 #125

Not so at all. madashelltoo Jun 2014 #58

I Try Not To Make It About Obama billhicks76 Jun 2014 #127

Couldn't agree more! beerandjesus Jun 2014 #115

Seriously? I can think of plenty he's done right. Katashi_itto Jun 2014 #74

Agreed billhicks76 Jun 2014 #130

True Katashi_itto Jun 2014 #141

Compare his record to any post FDR president, add in UNPRECEDENTED obstruction randys1 Jun 2014 #129

More Than Clinton? billhicks76 Jun 2014 #132

More what, obstruction by the right, surely against Obama yes...but Carter is great but did you randys1 Jun 2014 #135

No Silly billhicks76 Jun 2014 #138

Republicans and some others certainly limit themselves treestar Jun 2014 #24

They think we never notice that they NEVER have a word of support...YET VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #45

And where were they when Obama told them who he was in 2007/08... randys1 Jun 2014 #134

But billhicks76 Jun 2014 #136

but those on the Far Left on DU constantly complain that our candidates are "Republican" VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #140

Whatever billhicks76 Jun 2014 #142

Yeah right...my logic is faulty! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #143

No One Is Fighting Against Him billhicks76 Jun 2014 #145

Word salad... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #147

It depends on the complaint. In our Democracy it is our job to formulate opinions on what our Squinch Jun 2014 #4

No (nt) bigwillq Jun 2014 #7

ditto nilram Jun 2014 #16

There is no question in my mind that informing Congress would have queered the deal. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #8

Please edit your post. nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #42

Why? Android3.14 Jun 2014 #71

You did not read the homophobic slur? nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #72

"queered the deal" was a homophobic slur? Android3.14 Jun 2014 #75

Do People Argue Over This To Fill A Thread With Crap And Dilute It? billhicks76 Jun 2014 #148

Misinformed offense taken. Reminds me of the controversy over the word "niggardly." yellowcanine Jun 2014 #86

We should always be aware of language TM99 Jun 2014 #82

Thank you for supporting the right to use words with longstanding meanings and not having to yellowcanine Jun 2014 #84

The English language is often thought of as being TM99 Jun 2014 #90

I'm quite aware of its meaning. But language evolves. nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #85

This does not appear to be a natural evolution of language TM99 Jun 2014 #87

Well put. Thanks. But I don't think even "high school text speak" would satisfy some. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #91

I was trying to be kind. TM99 Jun 2014 #92

Yes but that doesn't mean we forbid long term correct usage. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #88

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

I find it to be a homophobic slur, much the same way "welsh on a bet" is an msanthrope Jun 2014 #95

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 am defending it so much because you labeled it a "homophobic slur." yellowcanine Jun 2014 #99

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

Jury is one option. Asking you to edit is another. nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #106

Don't Feed It billhicks76 Jun 2014 #149

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

Nice use of a red herring. Not what I said. Read it again. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #113

Oh yes, because "Lindsey Graham" was randomly chosen. joshcryer Jun 2014 #128

That was my take too... randys1 Jun 2014 #131

Oh BS. Lindsey Graham happens to be one of those most critical of everything Obama does defense yellowcanine Jun 2014 #146

Graham called it "time honored military tradition." joshcryer Jun 2014 #151

Wow how hard did you look to cherry pick that quote? yellowcanine Jun 2014 #156

Also "interesting" that you are citing "quotes" from Breitbart.com yellowcanine Jun 2014 #157

where are you seeing this stuff? grasswire Jun 2014 #12

Nah, he can take it. Iggo Jun 2014 #13

Obama created great expectations in his campaign Demeter Jun 2014 #15

Your kidding right? ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #29

No, I'm not kidding Demeter Jun 2014 #32

Yes, I was here in 2007 ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #38

According to your personal information, you were not a member until 2011 Demeter Jun 2014 #39

I left DU twice, since joining ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #41

Your memory is spot on. n/t FSogol Jun 2014 #46

Did Obama's FBI raid the homes of antiwar protesters? Mnpaul Jun 2014 #116

Can you be more specific? eom. 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #119

The FBI raided the homes of antiwar protesters in Mn + Il. Mnpaul Jun 2014 #137

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 am glad you're doing "fine" bigwillq Jun 2014 #64

...^ that 840high Jun 2014 #65

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

I Do But C'mon billhicks76 Jun 2014 #150

I began working as a SNAP and Medicaid caseworker in 2009 Puzzledtraveller Jun 2014 #154

+1 nt snappyturtle Jun 2014 #57

You hit that one out the park. Puzzledtraveller Jun 2014 #153

...yes I am. SoapBox Jun 2014 #17

K&R stonecutter357 Jun 2014 #18

Yes, I for one am tired of it joc46224 Jun 2014 #19

Sorry, I misunderstood. Martin Eden Jun 2014 #20

Very Good Post onecaliberal Jun 2014 #21

What gets me is that at one time or another mstinamotorcity2 Jun 2014 #23

I was tired of complaints against our POTUS years ago... hue Jun 2014 #25

Not only no ... Trajan Jun 2014 #26

Yes I am....... mylye2222 Jun 2014 #27

I've been tired of them from Day One ailsagirl Jun 2014 #28

Because we all would of been better off samplegirl Jun 2014 #31

that's so stale. 840high Jun 2014 #66

It's what the GOP does AgingAmerican Jun 2014 #35

Actually, he can do many things that would help this country Android3.14 Jun 2014 #36

The President certainly hasn't used his pulpit as effectively as I snappyturtle Jun 2014 #56

If you're talking about NSA spying, Dirty Socialist Jun 2014 #51

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 tired of complaints about Obama complaints. L0oniX Jun 2014 #53

I'm tired of complaints about complaints about Obama complaints Capt. Obvious Jun 2014 #55

I'm more concerned about all the concern over complaints about Obama complaints. L0oniX Jun 2014 #59

... zeemike Jun 2014 #70

I am even more tired of the complaints here on DU, with some equating him with RW thugs lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #54

Let them whine.. it gets them through the day. So what if they don't appreciate a Cha Jun 2014 #68

No, he should state his case to the people emphatically, clearly, and consistently TheKentuckian Jun 2014 #73

Blind faith in politicians is a mistake. alarimer Jun 2014 #76

I stand with the O Man! doxydad Jun 2014 #77

Anybody else tired of complaints about Obama complaints? HERVEPA Jun 2014 #78

I'm tired of the policies that elicit the complaints. woo me with science Jun 2014 #81

+1 Me too. nt snappyturtle Jun 2014 #83

+2 Octafish Jun 2014 #107

+3 n/t PowerToThePeople Jun 2014 #111

+4 Maven Jun 2014 #117

+1000 n/t MissDeeds Jun 2014 #121

Great post. bigwillq Jun 2014 #155

quote for thought warrprayer Jun 2014 #94

No one is asking for conformity. madashelltoo Jun 2014 #96

I am really fed up with the Obama belly aching. The fact that arthritisR_US Jun 2014 #100

Lets see. NCTraveler Jun 2014 #108

ME??? I AM SO, SO, SO SICK ChiciB1 Jun 2014 #109

Wouldn't it be more prudent to discuss pros/cons of administration policies, rather than simply NorthCarolina Jun 2014 #114

No, this is not for or against. madashelltoo Jun 2014 #139

Well said. nt woo me with science Jun 2014 #144

This is what to expect when you have a political party stuck in pemanent campaign mode.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #118

YES! rickyhall Jun 2014 #120

President Obama phoenixpcrod Jun 2014 #122

In like clockwork. Rex Jun 2014 #133

Oh course Obama should complain less AngryAmish Jun 2014 #152