X_Digger
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Tue Jul-26-11 06:38 PM
Response to Original message |
|
I'd like more direct updates from the president. I'd rather not have to read about what 'some administration officials say..' rather than hearing it from his lips.
He still has the magic to fire people up.
|
| -Obama should not have asked for air time unless he had news |
senseandsensibility |
Jul-25-11 08:31 PM |
#0 |
 -
I think this is a good point. It was like two campaign commercials right after each other. |
Brickbat |
Jul-25-11 08:32 PM |
#1 |
  -
Right. |
senseandsensibility |
Jul-25-11 08:33 PM |
#2 |
| -
El toro poo poo. He laid out exactly what America needs to hear. Until the lion tells his story, |
mfcorey1 |
Jul-25-11 08:34 PM |
#3 |
| -
Agreed |
Misskittycat |
Jul-25-11 08:35 PM |
#6 |
| -
que? |
senseandsensibility |
Jul-25-11 08:35 PM |
#7 |
| -
He came across as a sane and reasonable adult, debating against spoiled children. |
TheWraith |
Jul-26-11 06:35 PM |
#47 |
| -
agree... |
dennis4868 |
Jul-25-11 08:43 PM |
#11 |
| -
True. |
Mimosa |
Jul-26-11 03:20 AM |
#42 |
| -
agreed |
grasswire |
Jul-25-11 08:34 PM |
# |
| -
K&R |
SammyWinstonJack |
Jul-25-11 08:34 PM |
#4 |
| -
For nearly three years, DU goes.. |
Davis_X_Machina |
Jul-25-11 08:35 PM |
#5 |
| -
I guess I missed the part where I said he shouldn't address |
senseandsensibility |
Jul-25-11 08:37 PM |
#8 |
| -
Funny how quickly the "bully pulpit" becomes "meaningless talk" |
killbotfactory |
Jul-25-11 08:38 PM |
#10 |
| -
Oh no, that just couldn't be the case, could it. nt |
Maru Kitteh |
Jul-25-11 08:49 PM |
#17 |
| -
Yup. +1 n/t |
Azathoth |
Jul-25-11 08:57 PM |
#24 |
| -
But he didn't make his case. |
grasswire |
Jul-25-11 08:43 PM |
#12 |
| -
he told them he'd take it to the people... |
wildbilln864 |
Jul-25-11 08:38 PM |
#9 |
| -
You should consider yourself lucky that Obama doesn't start his own network like Oprah! |
Major Hogwash |
Jul-25-11 08:44 PM |
#13 |
| -
He didn't make his case. |
senseandsensibility |
Jul-25-11 08:46 PM |
#14 |
| -
Sure he did. Only Repubs can't figure out how they lost this war. |
Major Hogwash |
Jul-26-11 01:14 AM |
#39 |
| -
What!? he is trying to get the American people to act and force congress |
book_worm |
Jul-25-11 08:48 PM |
#15 |
| -
For a lot or people who don't pay constant attention to the details of this situation, I think Obama |
Parker CA |
Jul-25-11 08:49 PM |
#16 |
| -
Thanks for the polite reply. |
senseandsensibility |
Jul-25-11 08:53 PM |
#19 |
| -
"Being Reasonable" when you are dealing with Thugs to save your life...doesn't cut it... |
KoKo |
Jul-25-11 08:55 PM |
#22 |
| -
Boehner stood up there and lied and acted like a dick. I don't see that as a stronger speech for |
Parker CA |
Jul-25-11 09:02 PM |
#30 |
| -
Great Republican talking point ya got there. "The American People," my ass. nt |
Maru Kitteh |
Jul-25-11 08:52 PM |
#18 |
| -
Huh? |
senseandsensibility |
Jul-25-11 08:54 PM |
#20 |
| -
I think it was more to make the repukes in Congress look foolish |
TNLib |
Jul-25-11 08:55 PM |
#21 |
| -
I disagree STRONGLY. During a one-week countdown to global economic disaster, |
ProgressiveEconomist |
Jul-25-11 08:55 PM |
#23 |
| -
I policy I advocate? |
senseandsensibility |
Jul-25-11 08:58 PM |
#25 |
| -
There's something like a literacy problem on this thread. |
EFerrari |
Jul-25-11 09:00 PM |
#28 |
| -
LOL |
senseandsensibility |
Jul-25-11 09:04 PM |
#32 |
| -
Were you just considering Obama's appearance on this particular day, or were |
ProgressiveEconomist |
Jul-25-11 09:06 PM |
#35 |
| -
No you didn't, but you did say he shouldn't ask for time unless he has news. |
pennylane100 |
Jul-25-11 09:42 PM |
#38 |
| -
He had news for you. He needs your help to contact your Congress. You can't do that? |
MichiganVote |
Jul-25-11 08:59 PM |
#26 |
| -
I've been doing that for weeks. Not news. |
senseandsensibility |
Jul-25-11 09:01 PM |
#29 |
| -
Then you'll easily do it again. |
MichiganVote |
Jul-25-11 09:05 PM |
#34 |
| -
I disagree |
housewolf |
Jul-25-11 08:59 PM |
#27 |
| -
Remember FDR's Fireside Chats? |
housewolf |
Jul-25-11 09:03 PM |
#31 |
| -
the news was that the republicans will do nothing to end default |
spanone |
Jul-25-11 09:04 PM |
#33 |
| -
Give me a fucking break |
lunatica |
Jul-25-11 09:07 PM |
#36 |
| -
How many work places permit breaks for that? |
jberryhill |
Jul-26-11 06:23 PM |
#45 |
| -
I thought the president did a good job. |
theglammistress |
Jul-25-11 09:11 PM |
#37 |
| -
"The American people" need to hear more from the President, less from the lying right wingers. |
Judi Lynn |
Jul-26-11 01:21 AM |
#40 |
| -
I don't even listen to Obama talk anymore. Way too polite for my frustrations. I'm tired of all |
BernieSandersIsGod |
Jul-26-11 03:13 AM |
#41 |
| -
I think President Obama was showing leadership. nt |
ZombieHorde |
Jul-26-11 06:19 PM |
#43 |
| -
Because nothing breeds apathy like the President asking people to get involved. |
Starbucks Anarchist |
Jul-26-11 06:20 PM |
#44 |
| -
They call it a Bully Pulpit for a reason. |
arbusto_baboso |
Jul-26-11 06:23 PM |
#46 |
| -
I disagree. |
X_Digger |
Jul-26-11 06:38 PM |
#48 |
Printer-friendly format
Email this thread to a friend
Bookmark this thread