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In reply to the discussion: How Obama Became a Civil Libertarian's Nightmare: He Expanded Many Of Bush's Worst Policies [View all]polichick
(37,152 posts)55. It's horrifying and inexplicable.
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How Obama Became a Civil Libertarian's Nightmare: He Expanded Many Of Bush's Worst Policies [View all]
Better Believe It
Apr 2012
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"Failed to hold those responsible for past torture and other cruelty accountable; has blocked
Dragonfli
Apr 2012
#12
I think that is good advice, so please feel free to get over yourself as well
Dragonfli
Apr 2012
#18
The difference is, I stopped drinking kool-aid and started listening to my reason
Dragonfli
Apr 2012
#23
To be fair he did support all three of those things and rallied blue dog votes to help
Dragonfli
Apr 2012
#49
Understandable, the Republicans like to take credit for the balanced budget as well
Dragonfli
Apr 2012
#51
i missed it..some of us dont get here everyday..rec because the truth is good enough
xiamiam
Apr 2012
#8
tell me, do you ever post anything about Romney or is it just Obama you can't stand?
WI_DEM
Apr 2012
#17
No. He might build on Obama's actions just as Obama built on Dubya's.
Better Believe It
Apr 2012
#31
Sorry ProSense but picking up many Obama policies IS the same as picking up from Bush...
truebrit71
Apr 2012
#35
You're right. Obama might change, especially since he wouldn't be up for re-election in 2016.
Better Believe It
Apr 2012
#39
As an aside (not meant to distract from, or discourage an answer from the poster you replied to)
Dragonfli
Apr 2012
#41
I agree we have a better chance of convincing President Obama that is Constitution is worth
sabrina 1
Apr 2012
#33
Disposing of our civil liberties is for our own good. Didn't you get the memo from the DNC/RNC?
Tierra_y_Libertad
Apr 2012
#36
Kick, we need to make civil liberties a campaign issue if we are to influence our candidate
Dragonfli
Apr 2012
#37