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In reply to the discussion: I heard a different speech than many here. [View all]Inuca
(8,945 posts)52. Call them CRIMINALS?
Literally? Ridiculous.
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I suppose the best way to put it is people hear the same thing and interpret differently.
mmonk
Jan 2012
#9
No, let's just all pretend the Republicans are solid leaders, with the best interests of the people
slay
Jan 2012
#10
SO you think he should talk about unity while attacking unity? I'm sure that would play well
FarLeftFist
Jan 2012
#15
How has his talk of "unity" helped over the last 3 years? The way Repubs just block everything?
slay
Jan 2012
#20
I noticed he didn't talk about making congress pass bills but will "send a bill to congress", over &
uppityperson
Jan 2012
#18
So Obama is spineless, simply backing off since he can not make repubs do what he wants. Gotcha.
uppityperson
Jan 2012
#59
I wasn't talking about Repubs.....read my post....I was talking about HIS Party, not the opposing
tpsbmam
Jan 2012
#60
My apologies. Are you saying Obama has not pushed the democrats enough? What?
uppityperson
Jan 2012
#61
All those things are nice, but when there's no money attached to executive orders
sad sally
Jan 2012
#55
All the kids have always known, the emperor wears no clothes, but you bow down to him anyway,
Electric Monk
Jan 2012
#16
The fact is, this was one of the most specific State of the Union address in ages. nt.
nanabugg
Jan 2012
#29
"he really needs to just flat out call the republicans criminals serving their corporate masters."
Number23
Jan 2012
#38
Well, there is only one of two parties that can win the elections come 2012.....
FrenchieCat
Jan 2012
#17
So all agree frenchie or we are GOP supporters? This is a horrible thing to say!!!
Logical
Jan 2012
#19
There are NEVER details given in SOTU speeches. Obama is not unique on this. Specifics come in the
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#33
I don't think any of us liked the shale reference or opening up oil and gas (wondering if
gateley
Jan 2012
#42