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In reply to the discussion: Obama's approval rating with liberal dems is still over 80% [View all]Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)227. I find it hard to believe what many U.S. media outlets write
as the bias of corporate entities is distinctly conservative. After acting as cheerleaders for Bush, the Post and NYT have little journalistic credibility on political issues.
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Do your own reseach.. like everyone else. I'm not here to spoon feed those who make
Cha
Aug 2013
#112
Sounds like you consider that a pretty trivial issue. Whereas I say anything that affects ~10%
nomorenomore08
Aug 2013
#158
Could it mean that we're not reactionary like teanutters? I think Lib Dems are just smarter than...
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2013
#23
Or we really are "Democrats", which is a totally different animal from today's "Internet Liberals".
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2013
#195
Because the "mainstream" includes lots of Republicans, Libertarians, and Independents.
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#35
It's a valid question IMO, and a discussion I've had with friends before.
RedCappedBandit
Aug 2013
#141
That's an easy one. They were told to. But they have been very quiet about
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#216
bahahhaha!! just like a CON. Don't listen to evidence! does not compute!
Pretzel_Warrior
Aug 2013
#47
I"m not calling you a conservative. You are exhibiting a trait many conservatives have
Pretzel_Warrior
Aug 2013
#59
What about The Washington Post? If they showed the same numbers, would you believe them?
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2013
#207
Well, not much I can do about your "beliefs". I realize many "liberals" find that only Russia Today
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2013
#235
most "liberals" who are not democrats are either Green Party or Libertarians
Pretzel_Warrior
Aug 2013
#198
That's fucking frightening. If President Obama represents something left of center, liberalism is
Ed Suspicious
Aug 2013
#84
Compromising with Republicans to cut SS or Medicare should NEVER be considered by ANY Democrat.
Dawgs
Aug 2013
#185
No, you were being deliberately misleading. In direct response to my saying you were
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#248
Not surprised that you're still wrong. My intent and comment stand as they were presented.
Dawgs
Aug 2013
#249
And that is the difference. There is no education or qualification process to become
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#161
can one be considered liberal while unconditionally supporting conservative policy?
frylock
Aug 2013
#168
One can definitely be a liberal and believe that your questions don't all have black and white
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#219
What you call "cracking down on whistle-blowers" I call filing charges against people
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#225
"But you SELF DESCRIBE as a liberal!1 It don't mean nothing unless (xx person) says that you're one!
Number23
Aug 2013
#144
one could almost conclude the "left" on this site are either maladjusted individuals with serious
Pretzel_Warrior
Aug 2013
#39
Cheese and rice! Fighting for strong labor, bolstered social safety net, and environmental reforms
Ed Suspicious
Aug 2013
#87
I want those things too. but beating the shit out of Obama day in and day out
Pretzel_Warrior
Aug 2013
#88
I defend him while talking to conservative. I point out his flaws to liberals of whom I pray see
Ed Suspicious
Aug 2013
#89
And you tend to agree with them. Until you don't. Again, depending on what the rest of the thread
Number23
Aug 2013
#232
Thanks for the post, President Obama is doing a fine job, I understand not all things are possible
Thinkingabout
Aug 2013
#79
No approval number, even 99%, will make the police/surveillance state, laudable.
20score
Aug 2013
#93
The startling number of dead children stacking up as a result of the President's
Maedhros
Aug 2013
#209
On the other hand, there are people that call themselves "liberal Dems" that are, ummm...
Bonobo
Aug 2013
#120
frankly, I don't doubt the figure - but I think this is a big part of the reason why advancing a
Douglas Carpenter
Aug 2013
#136
Many are tasting the sour grapes, here. They can't believe what they're seeing...80%?
demosincebirth
Aug 2013
#154
80% of Dems; 68% of liberals; 82% of liberal Dems. Damn fine numbers from his BASE
Number23
Aug 2013
#156
The Only REAL Liberals Are Right Here on DU. I Know This For A Fact, Becuase I Read it, on DU
Skraxx
Aug 2013
#159
Condoning extrajudicial killing, indefinite detention of innocents, and spying on innocent citizens
GoneFishin
Aug 2013
#177
Cali_Democrat to DUers: suck it up and accept the Third Way if you are critical of Obama
AZ Progressive
Aug 2013
#215