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In reply to the discussion: I'm going to say it and hide it if it's out of line [View all]FarLeftFist
(6,161 posts)12. Wanting the previous administration tried wasn't as popular as people think.
Sure, we would all have loved it, but most at that moment wanted to move on from them and never look back.
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Me, too. When we're super old, we can say proudly say that, yes, we voted for him. All three times.
Honeycombe8
Jun 2012
#60
Often I think some of the democrats in congress are more republican than some republicans.
Spitfire of ATJ
Jun 2012
#25
He's got more vision than his detractors to see him through. They couldn't take the abuse.
freshwest
Jun 2012
#39
I'm 70 and remember all those things also. We may never totally rid this country of racism, but we
Booster
Jun 2012
#48
I guess you missed the part about "we are not Red States & Blue States, we are the United States?
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#37
Oh hi. Maybe you can explain why Pres Obama chose Jeff Immelt to head the jobs
rhett o rick
Jun 2012
#46
You'll have to ask the president. You know the one who's presided over the growth of....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#59
I'm sure the link I provided may be able to answer your questions. I'm sure the president made....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#65
I am disappointed that you would assume that I hadnt done any research. Projection I guess.
rhett o rick
Jun 2012
#67
What "bothers me" is talking points. Again, you're talking about "image". I didn't do.....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#72
I find that fascinating that you want some Democrats to be included in a Romney admin
rhett o rick
Jul 2012
#80
I find it interesting that you would accuse me of wanting a purity test. Projection again.
rhett o rick
Jul 2012
#98
I know, you're the "bully" catcher. I really wish you would drop the victim act. It's tiresome,
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2012
#108
So you are saying is that there is no hope because "they" control everything
rhett o rick
Jul 2012
#132
Are you serious? You rationalize that the Pres should appoint those that are tearing the
rhett o rick
Jul 2012
#146
I would, but your question made absolutely no sense. Not surprised, but if you'll pose a
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#76
The original question was why Immelt? I posited that I don't know, and didn't much care.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#79
Extremely "OK with it". Considering the number of jobs created in the last administration.
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2012
#93
Wanting the previous administration tried wasn't as popular as people think.
FarLeftFist
Jun 2012
#12
Agreed, all. I've posted on why trying BushCo., although I wanted it, just ain't gonna happen.
freshwest
Jun 2012
#14
I've read the assassination threats against Obama were so strong, that he and Holder both...
freshwest
Jul 2012
#109
More evasion? You could simply have chosen to say I don't know. I realize that's....
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2012
#107
So, Obama should have rammed through radical legislation, the way that Bush did?
PBass
Jul 2012
#100
On Thursday, the guy behind me on an airplane actually said into his phone, "I don't hate black ...
GodlessBiker
Jun 2012
#23
You do know that not everyone agrees with your "opinion", right? Your interpretation of "weak".....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#43
Great post jaysunb. Your post describes why black women were initally afraid to back Obama,
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#49
i generally agree with your sentiment, but i think you're meaningfully wrong on a couple points.
unblock
Jun 2012
#55
i agree. what many people don't seem to get is, the penalty for war crimes and treason
dionysus
Jun 2012
#64
hide it? I love this president, I think he's done an amazing job so far
Voice for Peace
Jul 2012
#82
if you're going to be hated and threatened anyway, why kiss up to the terrorists?
Doctor_J
Jul 2012
#83
K&R and I will proudly be casting my vote for President Obama again in November 2012! eom
BlueMTexpat
Jul 2012
#106
And he never claimed to be "liberal anti-war president", not when he was running, nor since.
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2012
#168
Or Maybe We Elected A Black Man Who Was Way More Conservative Than Many Of Us Thought
raindaddy
Jul 2012
#141
I wanted the Democrats to start the impeachment or Truth & Reconciliation in 2006
Overseas
Jul 2012
#143
If you haven't seen other videos of the execution, then you need to watch this movie...
Larry Ogg
Jul 2012
#173
Wow. Because he's the first president to face a rigorous opposition
4th law of robotics
Jul 2012
#150
CIA woul have "removed" him from office. They love the Bushes and would never allow
McCamy Taylor
Jul 2012
#184