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Sat Nov-08-08 10:44 AM
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| 30. Hey I'm with you. I want them in jail too. |
| -Is Obama Screwing His Base with Rahm Emanuel Selection? |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:22 AM |
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No |
bluestateguy |
Nov-08-08 10:27 AM |
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In Fact, He's Doing Us a Favor |
Demeter |
Nov-08-08 01:49 PM |
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Yup. That's how I see it. |
Boo Boo |
Nov-09-08 08:39 AM |
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Also Chiefs of Staff never last long. |
alarimer |
Nov-09-08 12:43 PM |
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Pretty much my thoughts, too. This could be a smart move. Someone ELSE will head DCCC now. |
tom_paine |
Nov-15-08 04:26 AM |
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Rahm is Not Impartial Enough to Be a Gate Keeper |
fascisthunter |
Nov-08-08 10:27 AM |
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I never really paid attention to Rahm I all remember about him is that strange scene |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:35 AM |
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He took credit because he was the head of the D-Triple-C. |
TheWraith |
Nov-08-08 01:24 PM |
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You do know that Rahm specializes in stabbing Republicans in the neck, right? |
TheWraith |
Nov-08-08 10:36 AM |
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That's what I keep hearing. |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:40 AM |
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Then give Obama a chance before assuming the worst. There will be plenty of time |
still_one |
Nov-08-08 10:42 AM |
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Will do. |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:48 AM |
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Thanks, and I will be right up there jumping on not only Obama, but Congress |
still_one |
Nov-08-08 11:00 AM |
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That's Not my Issue with Him.... |
fascisthunter |
Nov-08-08 10:51 AM |
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I dare say that Obama's going to make his own decisions. |
TheWraith |
Nov-08-08 01:25 PM |
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no...being DLC is worse |
fascisthunter |
Nov-09-08 09:24 AM |
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What? |
rcrush |
Nov-08-08 10:27 AM |
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Who |
tyne |
Nov-08-08 10:28 AM |
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IMHO, it was a smart move to select Emmanuel. Sorry, that you feel disappointed already. |
JDwho |
Nov-08-08 10:29 AM |
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I agree. He has tremendous experience in Congress to get things pushed through |
still_one |
Nov-08-08 10:34 AM |
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He's good at pushing things through. That's great. Our things I hope! |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:39 AM |
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We will know soon enough /nt |
still_one |
Nov-08-08 10:43 AM |
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Like NAFTA. nt |
OmelasExpat |
Nov-14-08 12:51 PM |
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I'm not just disappointed, I'm SHOCKED! I admit I didn't pay any attention to this. |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:37 AM |
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No, he is not. |
bowens43 |
Nov-08-08 10:31 AM |
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No kidding |
rcrush |
Nov-08-08 10:32 AM |
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It is a great pick for a President who intends to get sh#$ done. |
Pirate Smile |
Nov-08-08 10:32 AM |
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I haven't been paying attention. I hope you're right. |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:41 AM |
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I'll try to find some of the links with details. |
Pirate Smile |
Nov-08-08 10:43 AM |
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Obama's a confident guy. He appointed himself a devil's advocate |
librechik |
Nov-08-08 10:32 AM |
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You echoed my thoughts precisely. |
Prag |
Nov-09-08 07:54 AM |
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On top of that |
JPettus |
Nov-09-08 08:35 AM |
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Please don't start this shit |
greenman3610 |
Nov-08-08 10:34 AM |
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This is the same crap that bohner is throwning at us. Obama hasn't even started his term |
still_one |
Nov-08-08 10:40 AM |
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The fact that the republicans are shitting themselves right now |
rcrush |
Nov-08-08 10:38 AM |
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I noticed that. |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:44 AM |
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He isn't screwing anybody. Can you wait and see what happens when he takes office |
still_one |
Nov-08-08 10:38 AM |
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Wait and see is good. |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:47 AM |
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What is the fucking problem? |
ingac70 |
Nov-08-08 10:38 AM |
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Did you read the article? This is Alternet by the way! |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:43 AM |
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I read it. |
ingac70 |
Nov-08-08 10:55 AM |
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Rec. He's a big "more blood and gore in the ME" buff. |
PaulHo |
Nov-08-08 10:39 AM |
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Rahm's strengths are his dogged determination and his tenacity ... |
Trajan |
Nov-08-08 10:40 AM |
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Sounds good |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:48 AM |
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I Already Saw Obama As Pragmatic |
iamjoy |
Nov-08-08 10:42 AM |
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I saw him as pragmatic too. That's not what bothers me. |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:54 AM |
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He chose the guy that Clinton assigned the job of pushing NAFTA through. |
John Q. Citizen |
Nov-08-08 11:02 AM |
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NAFTA |
blue97keet |
Nov-14-08 07:53 PM |
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I have a few years on you and right now this nation needs a heavy hand to |
Lint Head |
Nov-08-08 10:43 AM |
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Hey I'm with you. I want them in jail too. |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:44 AM |
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We all knew this was going |
Nite Owl |
Nov-08-08 10:45 AM |
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I predicted this during the primaries. I was drowned out by all the |
mycritters2 |
Nov-08-08 10:45 AM |
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I missed your prediction. I expect this stuff, but I don't think I'm going to like Rahm at all. |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:50 AM |
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This type of talk is no different to me than hearing the religious far right wing lay claim to |
kikiek |
Nov-08-08 10:46 AM |
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5 days and everyone is complaining already. |
Cattledog |
Nov-08-08 10:53 AM |
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I'm not complaining. But I better not hear "Colombia Free Trade Agreement" |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 10:56 AM |
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No kidding. Not in office for over 70 days yet, but we have issues. Good God. |
kikiek |
Nov-08-08 10:57 AM |
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I'm not buying the "screwing his base" on this frame. |
John Q. Citizen |
Nov-08-08 10:57 AM |
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No. |
HuckleB |
Nov-08-08 11:00 AM |
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Okay. I'm taking you guys advice. A wait and see attitude. Now I'm going to go get some wine! |
Joanne98 |
Nov-08-08 11:01 AM |
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No and I think it is time to "move on", Obama has a government to form. This sniping from the |
yellowcanine |
Nov-08-08 11:28 AM |
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No. |
gtar100 |
Nov-08-08 11:28 AM |
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yes |
Two Americas |
Nov-08-08 12:11 PM |
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Obama deserves 100% freedom to choose his own inner circle |
creeksneakers2 |
Nov-08-08 01:36 PM |
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The power of the gatekeeper is inversely proportional to the IQ of the Pres. |
kristopher |
Nov-08-08 01:40 PM |
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If you consider yourself an old woman at 55, you are clearly |
Rydz777 |
Nov-08-08 02:21 PM |
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I just think anybody that thinks Rahm is going to control Obama is not paying attention. |
bemildred |
Nov-08-08 02:55 PM |
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look at how corrupt the party is |
natrat |
Nov-09-08 04:55 AM |
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Blue dogs owe him their hides |
TorchesAndPitchforks |
Nov-09-08 07:38 AM |
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Hmm, that's a very, very interesting point. |
kath |
Nov-09-08 12:41 PM |
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Anyone who tries to screw with the new president is going to end up |
TOJ |
Nov-09-08 08:16 AM |
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I bet Rahm had a hand in Harry finally standing up to Holy Joe |
TOJ |
Nov-09-08 08:18 AM |
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Obama is no progressive. |
Dj13Francis |
Nov-09-08 08:36 AM |
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Rahm Emanuel |
italiangirl |
Nov-09-08 08:53 AM |
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Welcome to DU! |
bemildred |
Nov-09-08 09:12 AM |
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Nobody knows.. but I trust Obama. We all need to WAIT. eom |
wroberts189 |
Nov-09-08 10:09 AM |
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N.O. |
TankLV |
Nov-09-08 10:29 AM |
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The right-wing hate him, the left wing doesn't trust him. |
The Backlash Cometh |
Nov-09-08 10:29 AM |
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Rahm=passing legislation=CHANGE |
PinkoDonkey |
Nov-09-08 10:38 AM |
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no |
charles t |
Nov-09-08 11:15 AM |
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My answer - it's too soon to tell if we are being screwed |
truedelphi |
Nov-09-08 12:44 PM |
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Ending the war and bringing the troops home should be |
az chela |
Nov-09-08 01:39 PM |
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How can DUers be so ignorant about the role of Chief of Staff |
Turn CO Blue |
Nov-09-08 02:48 PM |
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What were his investments? I'd like to know what his vested interests |
happydreams |
Nov-09-08 05:00 PM |
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freakin far left BS |
democracy1st |
Nov-09-08 05:15 PM |
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Emmanuel votes with House Democrats 98.5% of the time: |
Freddie Stubbs |
Nov-11-08 09:19 AM |
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I wonder if agreeing to put DLC types in high positions was the price |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Nov-13-08 08:45 AM |
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You don't have to bribe someone to do something they would have done willingly |
Freddie Stubbs |
Nov-14-08 10:33 AM |
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And that's why both H. Clinton and Obama were my last choices for the nomination |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Nov-14-08 12:43 PM |
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And yet they earned the most and second most number of votes from Democratic voters |
Freddie Stubbs |
Nov-14-08 01:19 PM |
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Since the MSM acted as if H.Clinton and Obama were the only candidates, |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Nov-14-08 01:30 PM |
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Google news has over 15,000 hits about john Edwards in Janauary 2008: |
Freddie Stubbs |
Nov-14-08 01:54 PM |
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Yeah, as compared to how many for Clinton and Obama, and how many |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Nov-14-08 02:01 PM |
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Randy Crow didn't get much press coverage. Did he deserve as much coverage as Obama or Clinton? |
Freddie Stubbs |
Nov-14-08 03:26 PM |
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Oh, now you're just getting snide |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Nov-14-08 04:25 PM |
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Crow ran as a Democrat in 2008: |
Freddie Stubbs |
Nov-14-08 04:48 PM |
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Then shame on him for switching parties or for being a stealth Republican |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Nov-14-08 06:08 PM |
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Cindy Sheehan and Cynthia McKinney are two other party switchers who deserve shame |
Freddie Stubbs |
Nov-14-08 07:05 PM |
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Shame? Not at all. At least they didn't go all right wing |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Nov-14-08 07:22 PM |
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They both ran trying to steal votes away from Democrats, causing the remote possibility of |
Freddie Stubbs |
Nov-14-08 07:29 PM |
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Cynthia McKinney had no chance of winning or even being a spoiler |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Nov-14-08 08:35 PM |
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I'm disappointed, but not really surprised |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Nov-14-08 04:30 PM |
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I think we're over-analyzing the transition. |
mwb970 |
Nov-14-08 07:38 PM |
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Look: Obama is NOT a stupid person. He has studied Lincoln, FDR, LBJ and Kennedy CLOSELY... |
TankLV |
Nov-14-08 08:49 PM |
#102 |
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Double down on these issues... |
Oldenuff |
Nov-15-08 12:17 AM |
#103 |
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