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Tarheel_Dem

(31,207 posts)
76. I would, but your question made absolutely no sense. Not surprised, but if you'll pose a
Sat Jun 30, 2012, 11:32 PM
Jun 2012

rational question, sans the word salad, I'll be happy to answer.

I don't completely disagree with your assessment Sherman A1 Jun 2012 #1
Everyone is entitled to his/her opinion madokie Jun 2012 #3
He's sure doing a better job at it than I ever could. n/t eggplant Jun 2012 #17
Well, he did have a democratic majority in both houses when he came in. bluerum Jun 2012 #51
to be honest DonCoquixote Jul 2012 #102
He only had a 60 seat Senate majority for FOUR months. Ineeda Jul 2012 #122
He neverr had a solid 60 seat majority. ashling Jul 2012 #183
everyone kardonb Jun 2012 #56
Good to see you post again. AllyCat Jul 2012 #134
I would have liked to see Sherman A1 Jul 2012 #162
I dont think it anything could have been better at all pasto76 Jun 2012 #44
Lol Flying Squirrel Jun 2012 #54
That kind of cynicism will get us nowhere. drm604 Jul 2012 #167
of course he could have done better magical thyme Jul 2012 #153
You may believe the gloves are off now Sherman A1 Jul 2012 #161
that's entirely possible magical thyme Jul 2012 #169
I don't disagree ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2012 #201
However, Sherman A1 Jul 2012 #202
I respectfully disagree ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2012 #205
You got it. madokie Jul 2012 #204
+10,000 ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2012 #206
You make me proud to be a fellow DU'r with you. madokie Jul 2012 #207
I still hold my vote for Barack Obama to be the best I ever cast Siwsan Jun 2012 #2
I too am most proud of my two votes I gave him madokie Jun 2012 #19
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
Yes, The Last 3 Years Has Proven That Racism Lives In America cantbeserious Jun 2012 #4
somebody white Meiko Jun 2012 #21
My brother-in-law says LibGranny Jul 2012 #131
Amazing how our people can only see white if it is "white enough", huh? AllyCat Jul 2012 #135
obama is too far right for me to vote for him based on politics. tomp Jul 2012 #133
I'm in total agreement with you. DevonRex Jun 2012 #5
This country has a lot of bigots and racists. Over the years I thought RKP5637 Jun 2012 #6
Often I think some of the democrats in congress are more republican than some republicans. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #25
Man, no kidding. And it is indeed a marvel how he stands up to it all. calimary Jun 2012 #26
He's got more vision than his detractors to see him through. They couldn't take the abuse. freshwest Jun 2012 #39
I am 73 years old and grew up in the South during RebelOne Jun 2012 #27
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, too, wonder how he stands up to it. His family holds him close and that's japple Jun 2012 #58
He stands up to it because he was raised not to allow anyone TheDebbieDee Jun 2012 #78
Amen, when was the filibuster used routinely before? treestar Jul 2012 #138
I think Obama came into office with his eyes open. randome Jun 2012 #7
The political climate is worsening, and that's not his fault. AtomicKitten Jun 2012 #8
Agree 100% - a f**ng miracle the Obama administration got so much done flamingdem Jul 2012 #152
No doubt. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #9
More than that... pinboy3niner Jun 2012 #10
I dont disagree that he has had to walk a tight rope, however, rhett o rick Jun 2012 #11
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
So you dont have an answer. I hope you dont think that Jeff Immelt helped rhett o rick Jun 2012 #62
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
"Democrats in a Pres Obama administration"? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #85
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
Obama couldn't do anything about jobs... sendero Jul 2012 #123
So you are saying is that there is no hope because "they" control everything rhett o rick Jul 2012 #132
Maybe the guy made a good advisor treestar Jul 2012 #139
Are you serious? You rationalize that the Pres should appoint those that are tearing the rhett o rick Jul 2012 #146
Maybe he is interested in saving American jobs treestar Jul 2012 #147
Regulations are absolutely necessary to prevent chaos. rhett o rick Jul 2012 #151
I agree with that treestar Jul 2012 #155
Blaming Immelt has nothing to do with this. He is trying to make rhett o rick Jul 2012 #156
Why can't President Obama get his take and his experience? treestar Jul 2012 #157
I guess you decided that you were at the end of your rationality rhett o rick Jul 2012 #158
You don't want more jobs? treestar Jul 2012 #163
I would like to point out that corporations are making their highest rhett o rick Jul 2012 #164
Why are only private sector jobs important? MannyGoldstein Jun 2012 #71
You wanna rephrase that? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #73
Yes. Do you want to answer the question? nt MannyGoldstein Jun 2012 #74
I would, but your question made absolutely no sense. Not surprised, but if you'll pose a Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #76
I updated it, but here's a copy: MannyGoldstein Jun 2012 #77
The original question was why Immelt? I posited that I don't know, and didn't much care. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #79
"You know the one who's presided over the growth of.... MannyGoldstein Jul 2012 #81
Extremely "OK with it". Considering the number of jobs created in the last administration. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #93
So you are OK with a Democrat appointed Republicans to his Cabinet? RC Jun 2012 #68
Yes. We are a nation of LAWS. Hissyspit Jul 2012 #181
Post removed Post removed Jul 2012 #182
Yes. Lost the argument. Hissyspit Jul 2012 #185
Wanting the previous administration tried wasn't as popular as people think. FarLeftFist Jun 2012 #12
rec#23 NYC_SKP Jun 2012 #13
Agreed, all. I've posted on why trying BushCo., although I wanted it, just ain't gonna happen. freshwest Jun 2012 #14
I mostly agree with you. zeemike Jun 2012 #15
(Andrew) Johnson didn't kill Reconstruction Art_from_Ark Jul 2012 #104
Well that is one way at looking at it. zeemike Jul 2012 #121
Reconstruction was nearly a total farce during Grant's administration Art_from_Ark Jul 2012 #126
Not exactly so. zeemike Jul 2012 #166
"He used the army to build the Republican Party in the South" Art_from_Ark Jul 2012 #195
Well the resentment would have been there no matter what he did. zeemike Jul 2012 #199
Well, gee, how would you feel Art_from_Ark Jul 2012 #200
I've read the assassination threats against Obama were so strong, that he and Holder both... freshwest Jul 2012 #109
I heard someone say that Clinton said to an aid zeemike Jul 2012 #124
Can you give us a link, about Clinton? nt raccoon Jul 2012 #140
I wish I could...but can't remember where I heard it. zeemike Jul 2012 #165
Yup. I think you're right. Chorophyll Jun 2012 #16
+10,000 n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2012 #209
K&R SunSeeker Jun 2012 #18
I don't think there would have been a 'lynching', but PBass Jun 2012 #20
The time was right to do it in 2009 , we had the people behind it. bahrbearian Jun 2012 #22
Which "people"? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #41
the huge majority that voted for him, and all of their children Doctor_J Jul 2012 #84
You have any scientific data to back that up? Or this just a hunch? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #87
Scientific data Doctor_J Jul 2012 #92
So the answer is no? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #94
You asked an either/or question. Doctor_J Jul 2012 #97
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
If I could rec a reply, yours would be it! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #111
On Thursday, the guy behind me on an airplane actually said into his phone, "I don't hate black ... GodlessBiker Jun 2012 #23
Jeezus! Chorophyll Jun 2012 #42
k&r... spanone Jun 2012 #24
I've been disappointed ,and wouldn't vote for anyone else orpupilofnature57 Jun 2012 #28
The voters like GUTS Lydia Leftcoast Jun 2012 #29
You lost me madokie Jun 2012 #31
You do know that not everyone agrees with your "opinion", right? Your interpretation of "weak"..... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #43
Yes ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2012 #210
My husband is convinced Obama was threatened marlakay Jun 2012 #30
I've often wondered it that is true madokie Jun 2012 #32
A hearty K&R! Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #33
Good post jaysunb Jun 2012 #34
Thank you for understanding madokie Jun 2012 #38
Great post jaysunb. Your post describes why black women were initally afraid to back Obama, Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #49
I'm shocked. So, you don't think the priority of the first Black president PBass Jul 2012 #101
+1. nt DevonRex Jul 2012 #159
DU rec...nt SidDithers Jun 2012 #35
Great post demgrrrll Jun 2012 #36
The hatred is twofold: his skin color and his party affiliation MagickMuffin Jun 2012 #40
Yup. But, there is also a third element. GoCubsGo Jun 2012 #47
Absolutely postitively correct. BumRushDaShow Jun 2012 #45
Frankly, I don't see the surprise Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #50
Agreed, he's centrist, just like both Clintons. Rhiannon12866 Jun 2012 #63
Thanks. Then again,...there WAS this other guy that comes to mind... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #66
I couldn't agree with you more. WheelWalker Jun 2012 #52
Another Caucasian Vietnam vet The Wizard Jun 2012 #53
if heaven05 Jul 2012 #197
i generally agree with your sentiment, but i think you're meaningfully wrong on a couple points. unblock Jun 2012 #55
I agree with the OP Gothmog Jun 2012 #57
I've been thinking JonLP24 Jun 2012 #61
i agree. what many people don't seem to get is, the penalty for war crimes and treason dionysus Jun 2012 #64
They would have done to him murielm99 Jun 2012 #69
so you're saying the president to has to appease the enemy Doctor_J Jul 2012 #86
I didn't fucking say that. murielm99 Jul 2012 #91
I can, and that's what you said Doctor_J Jul 2012 #96
true heaven05 Jun 2012 #70
"mean spirited season" Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #75
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
Unrec? Oh please. Zalatix Jul 2012 #114
Failing to prosecute war crimes OnyxCollie Jul 2012 #154
Ok so who are you voting for in 2012? Zalatix Jul 2012 #190
None of your business. OnyxCollie Jul 2012 #191
I'm voting for President Obama. Oh, no, my privacy has been compromised!!! Zalatix Jul 2012 #194
Keep "hoping" for "change" OnyxCollie Jul 2012 #196
"Wish I could unrec". I'll bet you do. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #115
I can only say... You tell it like it is. Good Post. BlueJazz Jul 2012 #88
Rec'd CakeGrrl Jul 2012 #89
K & R malaise Jul 2012 #90
Couldn't agree more, madokie...thanks so much Surya Gayatri Jul 2012 #95
Yeah, it's all about race. Skip Intro Jul 2012 #99
I like the way Bill Maher put it on his last special: Initech Jul 2012 #103
Great post. thanks, but 99th_Monkey Jul 2012 #105
As I mentioned early on madokie Jul 2012 #112
All of the above, agreed. ~nt 99th_Monkey Jul 2012 #175
Your right, JFK had to go pronto... Larry Ogg Jul 2012 #171
K&R and I will proudly be casting my vote for President Obama again in November 2012! eom BlueMTexpat Jul 2012 #106
I've got his back. K&R lamp_shade Jul 2012 #110
+1. Obama got handed a shit sandwich and no condiments and no chefs to help. Zalatix Jul 2012 #113
um...didnt know POTUS had power to impeach anyone chknltl Jul 2012 #116
Obama has done a few liberal things since he took office. fasttense Jul 2012 #117
The few "liberal" things he's done agent46 Jul 2012 #208
I agree. hedgehog Jul 2012 #118
The political climate is far more toxic today ... GeorgeGist Jul 2012 #119
Kick for the Sunday morning crowd. great white snark Jul 2012 #120
He is still "walking on thin ice".. DCBob Jul 2012 #125
you are imagining he had any inclination to do so Enrique Jul 2012 #127
This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Jul 2012 #136
it's Not Just About Obama Being Iggy Jul 2012 #128
What about working up to that? JHB Jul 2012 #129
I disagree TNLib Jul 2012 #130
And he never claimed to be "liberal anti-war president", not when he was running, nor since. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #168
I've talked to nice, Catholic people treestar Jul 2012 #137
Or Maybe We Elected A Black Man Who Was Way More Conservative Than Many Of Us Thought raindaddy Jul 2012 #141
I think kpete Jul 2012 #142
I wanted the Democrats to start the impeachment or Truth & Reconciliation in 2006 Overseas Jul 2012 #143
If this is true rudycantfail Jul 2012 #144
K & R! lonestarnot Jul 2012 #145
Acting like his race has anything to do with anything is BS. CleanLucre Jul 2012 #148
That's what the Tea Party and Republicans say DevonRex Jul 2012 #160
Giving him a pass because he's black is racist CleanLucre Jul 2012 #172
No. I call it as I see it. When a lib is blind to racism DevonRex Jul 2012 #189
Oh please CleanLucre Jul 2012 #193
Actually, your post is "BS" jaysunb Jul 2012 #177
"It's ALL about race" CleanLucre Jul 2012 #192
In my little fantasy world... RevStPatrick Jul 2012 #149
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
K&R! HipChick Jul 2012 #170
I wasn't an Obama supporter in 2008. Blanks Jul 2012 #174
The President respects all former presidents for WAR CRIMES? Hissyspit Jul 2012 #180
I probably disliked Dubya's more than most... Blanks Jul 2012 #187
Nonsense. Hissyspit Jul 2012 #188
+1 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2012 #211
like Bill Clinton didn't get "lynched." nt StarryNight Jul 2012 #176
or use that as a reason not to stupidicus Jul 2012 #178
I don't think I implied that he was fearful of a lynching madokie Jul 2012 #179
CIA woul have "removed" him from office. They love the Bushes and would never allow McCamy Taylor Jul 2012 #184
It's not like not indicting for war crimes is the only, JoeyT Jul 2012 #186
The free trade deals are a necessary step... Blanks Jul 2012 #198
Post removed Post removed Jul 2012 #203
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