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Archae

(46,337 posts)
Mon Jan 12, 2015, 12:10 PM Jan 2015

Faux "news" calls Obama "obstructionist."



Lacking All Self-Awareness, Fox News Now Blasts Obama As "Obstructionist"

In an extraordinary and at-times comical about-face, Fox News has ushered in the New Year by joining forces with Republicans to denounce President Obama for obstructing Congress and standing in the way of legislative accomplishments.

http://mediamatters.org/blog/2015/01/12/lacking-all-self-awareness-fox-news-now-blasts/202090
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world wide wally

(21,744 posts)
2. Their long term game plan is unfolding.
Mon Jan 12, 2015, 12:29 PM
Jan 2015

After Obama vetoes a ton of their outrageous right wing proposals, Democrats will be painted as the "obstructionists" for the 2016 elections.
Bet me?

PeaceNikki

(27,985 posts)
4. They have been calling him/Dems that since the remarks about the veto pen were made
Mon Jan 12, 2015, 12:32 PM
Jan 2015

following the election.

DetlefK

(16,423 posts)
5. Democrats can counter this with the ultimate reply:
Mon Jan 12, 2015, 12:39 PM
Jan 2015

The Democrats have to keep pounding with counter-messages.

"Oh yeah? Well, at least we didn't set a new record for filibusters."
"Where was this republican enthusiasm for bipartisanship before 2014?"
"The Republicans believe that the definition of compromise is 'just do as I say'."
"Is it obstructionist when President Obama refuses to have his signature policy undone?"

There is one lesson to be learned from Karl Rove.
Attack.
And never stop attacking.




EDIT: I just found the ultimate reply:
"The President cannot in good conscience..."
"... weaken safety regulations."
"... disregard scientific evidence."
"... take away a woman's right to a doctor-patient-relationship without meddling of the government."
"... sign legislation that would take away health-care from millions of people."
"... sign legislation that would send millions of seniors into poverty."
"... sign a budget that is built on outdated economic theories."
Andsoforth.

Obama really would like to work with Republicans. But he can't and he's sad about that.

"I wish I could sign this. Poor me."

Takket

(21,578 posts)
9. what bill has he vetoed? to my knowledge he hasn't vetoed a single bill form the new congress
Mon Jan 12, 2015, 02:21 PM
Jan 2015

so exactly what pieces of legislation has he obstructed?

rock

(13,218 posts)
13. And in the same vein
Mon Jan 12, 2015, 04:04 PM
Jan 2015

I'd like to say how brilliant they are. (In the same vein. I.e. Need I say ?)

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