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87. And he promised to cut social security to get elected the first time.

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 11:36 AM

Apr 2015

At least that used to be the common wisdom on DU.

And that he'd never end DADT.
And that he'd make all the Bush tax cuts permanent.
And that Obamacare would kill us all.

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Obama chides Democrats criticizing trans-pacific trade deal: ‘I take that personally’ [View all] DonViejo Apr 2015 OP

father is getting mad cuz the kids are asking why again nt msongs Apr 2015 #1

Obama: “Why would I pass a deal that would be bad for U.S. auto workers?” candelista Apr 2015 #2

didn't they already do that? Skittles Apr 2015 #98

It's a never-ending process. :( candelista Apr 2015 #120

Must have promised it to somebody rich MannyGoldstein Apr 2015 #3

Next time Mr President Joe Worker Apr 2015 #4

No Kidding Tace Apr 2015 #51

Where's MIRT when we need it? eom BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #78

good job burning a fairly decent username snooper2 Apr 2015 #89

He's probably already back, with some equally "Demmy" or "Progressive" moniker. MADem May 2015 #149

Fortunately ann--- Apr 2015 #94

He could be sincere, I think he is daleo Apr 2015 #5

Yup. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #60

If Obama was sincere, then he would acknowledge that reality. stillwaiting Apr 2015 #65

Well, those of us who are FDR Democrats take it personally that you are a Trojan Horse, Mr Prez. kath Apr 2015 #6

+10000 n/t MissDeeds Apr 2015 #17

Exactly! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2015 #56

So do we Mr. President.... daleanime Apr 2015 #7

You took the words out of my mouth Populist_Prole Apr 2015 #10

I remember that Joe Worker Apr 2015 #31

arguments for NAFTA Angel Martin May 2015 #134

Yep, same thing again, just different people, different times. n/t RKP5637 Apr 2015 #54

+a kazillion! marym625 Apr 2015 #13

That is my response as well n/t fredamae Apr 2015 #80

The average American takes getting f*cked over personally as well Mr. President DJ13 Apr 2015 #8

that's the best response yurbud May 2015 #145

that's the best response yurbud May 2015 #148

People who will lose their jobs take it personally. People who have to pay more for GoneFishin Apr 2015 #9

exactly! n/t wildbilln864 Apr 2015 #12

+10. And what would Rahm say? appalachiablue Apr 2015 #95

Very easy way to fix this marym625 Apr 2015 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Apr 2015 #15

yep marym625 Apr 2015 #16

I'll walk the picket line with union workers etc boomer55 Apr 2015 #30

So many times Joe Worker Apr 2015 #32

In this area marym625 Apr 2015 #66

Right! He should just publish the agreement. Not a summary of the agree- JDPriestly Apr 2015 #28

exactly marym625 Apr 2015 #68

Exactly davidpdx Apr 2015 #69

That's what really irks me. If it's so great, why all of the secrecy. I'm just so skeptical of any RKP5637 Apr 2015 #59

frankly, we always should be. marym625 Apr 2015 #67

Yep!!! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2015 #73

Timothy Geithner and his ilk have Obama believing their market mantra it seems newthinking Apr 2015 #14

He promised TPP so he would get elected the second time around ... MindMover Apr 2015 #18

And he promised to cut social security to get elected the first time. JoePhilly Apr 2015 #87

That's interesting, hadn't thought about it that way. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #96

Huh? tularetom Apr 2015 #110

Just a few things I take personally SamKnause Apr 2015 #19

Great list you have there. Pretty much identical to mine. Thanks for posting it. nt 99th_Monkey Apr 2015 #25

You are welcome. SamKnause Apr 2015 #42

+1,000,000 cosmicone Apr 2015 #26

Exactly !!! SamKnause Apr 2015 #43

it's kind of funny DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #113

It is all about WYSIWYG cosmicone Apr 2015 #114

er... DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #115

ignore what they say Angel Martin May 2015 #135

Very nice but Joe Worker Apr 2015 #33

22. Called the torturerers patriots. cui bono Apr 2015 #37

I had forgotten SamKnause Apr 2015 #45

Nice additions. SamKnause Apr 2015 #44

Bingo! cui bono Apr 2015 #38

+1000 BeanMusical Apr 2015 #39

awesome list! ut oh Apr 2015 #52

We misinterpreted what he meant by hope and change, looks like this was what RKP5637 Apr 2015 #58

Well, he DID Jackpine Radical Apr 2015 #86

Ah, I know it now! It was a question of semantics! I just did not understand him! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2015 #90

That real hope and change guy is not Hillary Morely Dotes Apr 2015 #119

Hell of a list. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #61

Thank you. SamKnause Apr 2015 #62

Exactly... sendero Apr 2015 #70

Exactly. SamKnause Apr 2015 #72

+1000!!! Javaman Apr 2015 #74

You are welcome. SamKnause Apr 2015 #75

I'm forwarding your 840high Apr 2015 #102

Thank you. SamKnause Apr 2015 #112

Great list yurbud May 2015 #147

^this Marrah_G May 2015 #154

Then he hasn't been listening. Simple as that. delrem Apr 2015 #20

Obama's proven record of favoring Wall St over Main St FreakinDJ Apr 2015 #21

... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #22

Show us the details. SoapBox Apr 2015 #23

Obama took a shot at MSNBC about their trade deal concerns. Ed Shultz oasis Apr 2015 #24

He wont do it Joe Worker Apr 2015 #34

He should tell it to Jamie and Lloyd. pa28 Apr 2015 #27

Ding Ding Ding !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SamKnause Apr 2015 #46

By Their Deeds... Tace Apr 2015 #55

Post removed Post removed Apr 2015 #29

If you wanted a perfect president youceyec Apr 2015 #35

Not perfect? Joe Worker Apr 2015 #36

how could you doubt the word of this man ? Angel Martin May 2015 #138

pfft cui bono Apr 2015 #40

http://image.slidesharecdn.com/howtospotaliar-111129151312-phpapp02/95/how-to-spot-a-liar-1-728.jpg blkmusclmachine Apr 2015 #41

If you think that's personal, maybe you should try being affected by the TPP Fearless Apr 2015 #47

Fuck Wall Street! RandiFan1290 Apr 2015 #48

Mr. President, have you considered that we're tired of being stabbed in the back? Scuba Apr 2015 #49

Then why continue to make it so secretive? ut oh Apr 2015 #50

If the deal is so F'en great, then why has it been so secret like some backroom swindle! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2015 #53

The problem for him is that we do not have any Baitball Blogger Apr 2015 #57

Thanks Obama. Deadbeat Republicans Apr 2015 #63

That is too much. And he is pissing me off regarding this matter right now. stillwaiting Apr 2015 #64

Duly noted, Mr. President. Alkene Apr 2015 #71

Well, Mr. President rock Apr 2015 #76

This! BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #77

Thank you for that, BlueCaliDem. The President says he take's it personally and the usuals on DU Cha Apr 2015 #99

If anything, President Obama has deserved our trust after all he's done for working Americans BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #116

Well said, BlueCali! Cha Apr 2015 #130

Thanks, Cha. BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #131

Isn't that cute? A mutual appreciation society. :) Sgt Preston May 2015 #140

Your money is also on John Boehner and Mitch McConnell DisgustipatedinCA May 2015 #141

It appears that the usual ObamaCritics and a troll or two has descended on your OP, Don. BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #79

It's not "personal" ann--- Apr 2015 #83

Oh, but it IS personal to a president who has worked tirelessly for working Americans. BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #85

Sorry ann--- Apr 2015 #93

Well, you're entitled to your opinion. eom BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #97

BS 840high Apr 2015 #104

As I've stated in my post... BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #118

I took my rose colored glasses 840high Apr 2015 #121

And blinded you for the facts. Have fun! eom BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #122

It's ok to disagree - enjoy your week-end. 840high Apr 2015 #123

You, too, 840high. eom BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #124

You're defending a president who supported Chained CPI that would rob seniors Larkspur Apr 2015 #103

First off, you underestimate President Obama's strategy dealing with obstructionist Republicans. BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #117

B.S. Obama should have attacked the Rethrugs then with the same intensity that he is Larkspur Apr 2015 #125

Uh-huh. You don't really understand political reality, do you? BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #127

Obama wants the same lucrative lifestyle that Bill Clinton has today Larkspur May 2015 #133

I think you are the one confusing the real with the ideal. Larry Engels May 2015 #142

"Big Union"? Brickbat May 2015 #137

I knew that he was going to personalize this... elzenmahn Apr 2015 #81

Elizabeth Warren is lying and I'll take the President's Word over hers or any of the cheap ignorant Cha Apr 2015 #100

Open your eyes. 840high Apr 2015 #105

You Open your eyes. Cha Apr 2015 #107

Show me where you think she's lying... elzenmahn Apr 2015 #109

+1. nt Larry Engels May 2015 #143

+1000, Cha! BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #128

So will I. 840high Apr 2015 #108

Too bad ann--- Apr 2015 #82

Taking it personally won't accomplish squat. winter is coming Apr 2015 #84

Mr. President, it is not up to the American people asiliveandbreathe Apr 2015 #88

Why? JayNev Apr 2015 #91

Do you always answer a question with a question, Mr Obama? malthaussen Apr 2015 #92

Obama supported Chained CPI and the Catfood Commission, aka Simpson Bowles Commission Larkspur Apr 2015 #101

Thank you for reality. 840high Apr 2015 #106

I trust him. That is all. nt ALBliberal Apr 2015 #111

I'm Ready For Oligarchy - Are You? - Support Obama On TPP - Elect HRC To Continue The Charade cantbeserious Apr 2015 #126

+1. Sgt Preston May 2015 #139

he should ibegurpard Apr 2015 #129

Right back atcha Mr President Doctor_J Apr 2015 #132

Nike and Republicans being the biggest cheerleaders Bradical79 May 2015 #136

The forefathers were very concerned with a too-powerful executive. Trillo May 2015 #144

"Larry Summers and bankers like Jamie Dimon say it will be GREAT for American workers" yurbud May 2015 #146

All anyone is asking is that is fully disclosed TexasBushwhacker May 2015 #150

My response: I too take it personally Mr. President! nt snappyturtle May 2015 #151

Wow. Such arrogance. He is nothing but a corporate tool...... pathetic bowens43 May 2015 #152

Why does any politician do things that benefit big business? Marrah_G May 2015 #153