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Doctor_J

(36,392 posts)
15. He can do that second
Mon Jul 22, 2013, 06:04 PM
Jul 2013

the ACA is on EVERYONE's mind right now, and it's his signature thing. I personally think it was half-assed and too corporate, but right now it's what we have and he should put all of his effort into making it work.

As for the trade agreements, he's a Reagan/Clinton devotee on economics. he actually believes in NAFTA and TPP. So that won't happen.

What he should do is focus on the issues where he's actually a Dem, and rally the party around those.

Hopefully he can channel some of the passion in his "race speech" to the issues Doctor_J Jul 2013 #1
At this point in the game, he should just coast, as his speeches are enough to make people cry. Safetykitten Jul 2013 #2
The economy has improved "since" he became President. JoePhilly Jul 2013 #3
Another 'liberal' who misses the days of George W Bush. nt geek tragedy Jul 2013 #10
That nonsense about 'missing' bush is gotten a little old and shopworn. No onel matthews Jul 2013 #11
"the reality of what the nation has become since he has been President should make him cry" geek tragedy Jul 2013 #13
Neither is anyone who favors putting the safety net up for cuts, matthews Jul 2013 #17
"continuing to loot the Social Security trust fund" geek tragedy Jul 2013 #18
Real good comeback you got there. matthews Jul 2013 #20
U mad bro? nt geek tragedy Jul 2013 #21
No, not at all. Just disappointed and dismayed at the juvenile level of conversation matthews Jul 2013 #23
Well said. woo me with science Jul 2013 #26
It's wasted on the Fan Club Doctor_J Jul 2013 #24
Apparently so. Someone asked me for 'proof' the other day that the NSA is matthews Jul 2013 #25
GDP Growth For The Current Quarter DallasNE Jul 2013 #4
You know what scares me even more than Congressional obstruction? matthews Jul 2013 #12
Summers Know His Stuff DallasNE Jul 2013 #16
NOTHING good has ever come from anything old Larry has ever touched. matthews Jul 2013 #19
Doing what he does best, give speeches. Arctic Dave Jul 2013 #5
+1 forestpath Jul 2013 #9
He should be on the attack about the filibuster and Boehner's House of Rep being bogged down! dmosh42 Jul 2013 #6
Among other things. Here is what I would like to see him do Doctor_J Jul 2013 #7
Agreed, but unfortunately our Dem leaders are pretty passive on the important issues. dmosh42 Jul 2013 #8
First think I'd like to see him do is CANCEL all these trade treaties and pacts. matthews Jul 2013 #14
He can do that second Doctor_J Jul 2013 #15
And what issue would that be? He's already given a bye to the business mandate matthews Jul 2013 #22
Been here one week, and you already got a post hidden Kolesar Jul 2013 #27
Well aren't you just the cleverest little thing? I supposed you think that's matthews Jul 2013 #29
Mr. Returnee...eom Kolesar Jul 2013 #30
I'm just crushed sweetie. I just don't KNOW how I'll get along without matthews Jul 2013 #32
Nobody is forcing you to participate here Kolesar Jul 2013 #33
I am going to improve the way I'm spending my time. matthews Jul 2013 #36
Do you run this place? Does everyone give a damn what you think? matthews Jul 2013 #38
Bwahahahaha! I must be in Fan Club Central. matthews Jul 2013 #34
Your second paragraph is a lie Kolesar Jul 2013 #28
NONE of what I said is a lie. And I prefer Bloomberg, matthews Jul 2013 #31
Mr. WSJ Kolesar Jul 2013 #35
I'll be damned, I did. But I didn't get it from the matthews Jul 2013 #37
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