Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
Those quotes are powerful. Bravo Mr. President. Matariki Jan 2013 #1
Not-so-subtle reference to Rmoney's 47% bullshit. NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #2
I love the subtle digs he took at the Randians and teabaggers meow2u3 Jan 2013 #3
Yes, he did and they knew exactly what he meant, every word of it. freshwest Jan 2013 #22
Thanks for finding that quote! Lars39 Jan 2013 #4
I do wish the wore "entitlement" would go away groundloop Jan 2013 #5
You took the words right out of my mouth. Jamaal510 Jan 2013 #8
No! Don't let the word entitlement be redefined! icymist Jan 2013 #12
+1,000 freshwest Jan 2013 #40
Ditto, Ditto, Ditto! We need to hammer Dems for using "entitlements". SoapBox Jan 2013 #13
Entitlements Purplehazed Jan 2013 #11
Absolutely! I wish they would stop perverting the English language... DaveJ Jan 2013 #16
Exactly. They are ENTITLEMENTS and we should not let repubs turn it into a dirty word like they did pampango Jan 2013 #24
"Entitlement" means exactly what it sounds like marybourg Jan 2013 #28
Trying to avoid the wrath of the RW by hiding is what it is. That doesn't work. freshwest Jan 2013 #41
How sad a sign of our times to see our First Lady apparently wearing body armor. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #6
It's awfully cold out there, kestrel! Hekate Jan 2013 #35
She's too squared-off around her chest. I think its a bullet-proof vest. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #37
What a time we live in Hekate Jan 2013 #38
We can take risks and still have a safety net ck4829 Jan 2013 #7
Social Secuirity and Medicare are EARNED BENEFITS! Dawson Leery Jan 2013 #9
Please, please tell me he didn't use the word "entitlements". Scuba Jan 2013 #10
He didn't use the word "entitlements." subterranean Jan 2013 #14
Thank you! Scuba Jan 2013 #15
So we should surrender to the right and not use the word FDR and SSA uses? freshwest Jan 2013 #20
Great points all! Politicub Jan 2013 #30
And a great speech, the most inclusive ever! I am proud of him and the ideals we believe in. freshwest Jan 2013 #31
Right on. Best I've heard in my lifetime. Politicub Jan 2013 #33
I'll kick and rec this thread and I'd rec this post too if I could. JoeyT Jan 2013 #39
Thanks. The RW won't respect the 47% more just because we change the word to please them. freshwest Jan 2013 #42
Yep. JoeyT Jan 2013 #43
Thanks, brother. freshwest Jan 2013 #44
Why not? It's time to stop surrendering the entitled-to-rule GOP copyright on a word freshwest Jan 2013 #17
THe GOP's John2 Jan 2013 #19
Thank you. freshwest Jan 2013 #21
The GOP has hammered on the word liberal for as long as I can remember. But today Politicub Jan 2013 #32
Yes, let's keep the spirit of the campaign alive: freshwest Jan 2013 #36
But then, David Plouffe announced that "entitlement reform" is on Obama's agenda. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #18
Obama hates us. JoePhilly Jan 2013 #23
They'll defend it as long as Obama cuts SS. Then it's different, somehow. forestpath Jan 2013 #25
Though I'd suggest, NoOneMan Jan 2013 #26
If you got one person with $1 billion, and another with nothing, who is REALLY the "taker"? nt bemildred Jan 2013 #27
Every word in the speech mattered Politicub Jan 2013 #29
This president never wastes a word Hekate Jan 2013 #34
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Obama: Entitlements ‘Do N...»Reply #30