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madokie

(51,076 posts)
204. You got it.
Tue Jul 3, 2012, 08:12 AM
Jul 2012

first thing he told us was WE are the CHANGE we are looking for and that he was more than willing to lead the way but WE had to at the very least have his back. I've solidly been in his corner from the first speech I heard him give and I'm still solidly in his corner. As soon as he was inaugurated for a while there when I'd come home, DU, it seemed like I was in a different universe by the post that would be posted about all the dissatisfaction that first one then the other poster had that he wasn't doing enough for their personal pet peeve. I realized from early on that it was going to be along hard slough (as the dick used the word) getting us from where we were when Presiden Obama took office to where we all wanted to be. As I said in my OP being that he was a black man in a white mans world that he had a fine line that he could walk all the time knowing full well that line was drawn on thin ice.
I love our President and in my 64 years I believe with all my heart, he has already proven to me that he is the best we've had.

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
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