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In reply to the discussion: Obama "lost" the debate because he did not project enough STRENGTH. Folks want STRENGTH. (READ ON) [View all]Welcome to DU!
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Obama "lost" the debate because he did not project enough STRENGTH. Folks want STRENGTH. (READ ON) [View all]
RBInMaine
Oct 2012
OP
What Obama doesn't seem to understand is that he is fighting for us by proxy.
Waiting For Everyman
Oct 2012
#2
The extreme majority of us don't want a weakling. Commander in Chief, not Wimp In Chief.
RBInMaine
Oct 2012
#27
Yeah..Well...One of my neighbors (2 blocks away) has a mean fucked-up rottweiler with STRENGTH.
BlueJazz
Oct 2012
#5
But you also don't just lie down. He needed to hit back more. It was a fumble, but he'll adjust.
RBInMaine
Oct 2012
#23
Good grief back. You don't get it. Never said he'd lose the election. Not at all. But he does need a
RBInMaine
Oct 2012
#24
Maybe true, but I have seen SHOUTING matches in other nations' debates, including a Canadian one.
RBInMaine
Oct 2012
#25
Can we move past the first debate? It is demoralizing. Let's look forward to Tuesday.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Oct 2012
#28
These people should work for Faux because they are doing more for them than for the Democrats.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Oct 2012
#37