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In reply to the discussion: Yeah, I've been critical of much of what Obama has done. Here's why-- [View all]bigtree
(85,996 posts)89. I think that many folks come into politics understanding the obstacles
. . . understanding the need to form the necessary alliances and coalitions to advance their ideals or initiatives through the political and legislative system. That attention to the legislative process is absolutely defensible as a defense of those ideals and initiatives; just as those who are focused on the substance behind those ideals and initiatives are anxious to keep them intact and complete. That causes understandable angst on all sides of these issues and debates. All of that's a normal and healthy function of our democracy; our democratic system of government.
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Yeah, I've been critical of much of what Obama has done. Here's why-- [View all]
Jackpine Radical
Dec 2012
OP
I could not agree more with the statement on the Arne Duncan appointment
Lifelong Protester
Dec 2012
#9
Ever wonder why he acts out of character sometimes? It is b/c some of that campaign money
Dustlawyer
Dec 2012
#20
Do NOT compare Jackpine Radical to that troll you agreed with who said eff Obama and the Dems.
DevonRex
Dec 2012
#10
That is where he allows the policy to end up, most of the time. That's what matters.
Lionessa
Dec 2012
#11
"center right." The unintentional comedy of this place brightens up a rainy day.
Buzz Clik
Dec 2012
#30
The policies are not even moderate. They reflect the purchase of our government by corporations.
woo me with science
Dec 2012
#60
It doesn't make you disloyal. But don't expect the owners to stand by and let you fire
geckosfeet
Dec 2012
#33
Thom Hartmann has said a couple times that Clinton was taken aside after he was
cui bono
Dec 2012
#82
No, it's what makes you a loyal Dem. Promoting R values like a chained CPI or the
grahamhgreen
Dec 2012
#42
yes it makes you other than a Dem, but not disloyal, but at least you are acknowledging that
pasto76
Dec 2012
#50
Right there beside you. Our ULTIMATE responsibility is to our COUNTRY, not
SaveOurDemocracy
Dec 2012
#72
It should be. So why all the "sit down and STFU" when valid questions, concerns, and...
SaveOurDemocracy
Dec 2012
#78
President Barack Hussein Obama will go down in history as one of the greatest
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2012
#106
President Barack Hussein Obama will go down in history as one of the
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#111
Maybe when I trashed it the first time, it really wasn't trashed...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#114
That's what you're supposed to do. Go to whitehouse.gov and comment away. You can pressure your
judesedit
Jan 2013
#116
I must add,for all of the bullshit Obama has had to put up with, he is doing a fantastic job. How he
judesedit
Jan 2013
#117
In all likelihood, he's going to sign the 2013 version of the NDAA (indefinite detention).
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#122
Why do people keep expecting Obama to act like a progressive when he's a moderate?
Honeycombe8
Jan 2013
#130