I'll tell you one ...

[1StrongBlackMan]

damned thing ...

I am so glad that President Obama, with his temperment, poise, demeanor, and intellect, is the President of this great nation.

I quake at the thought if any lesser of a man (or woman) were in that office.

I wonder how many people, honestly, believe they could do his job? (Not including the folks here at DU, who clearly would be better at the job)

[Aristus]

1. Right there with you.

[Summer Hathaway]

2. I think you do a certain contingent

on DU a great disservice.

There are folks here who KNOW how to govern a nation. They KNOW who should be appointed to every position, they KNOW every issue that should take priority over others, they KNOW who the president should consult with and whose advice he should eschew, they KNOW what statements should be made and when, they KNOW what attitude should be adopted in every press conference and every speech.

Hell, they even KNOW the stuff they don't know.

It's rather a shame that these people have chosen to spend their valuable time posting on DU, instead of applying their immeasurable expertise to doing something productive in the real world - a place many of them have never experienced, but have only heard about in passing.

[1StrongBlackMan]

5. I am appropriately ...

and thoroughly, chastized. Thank you for bringing me back to the right mind.

But I have to disagree ... these folks you describe DO live in the real world; they just deny the witness of their lives.

[Cha]

7. Brilliant, Summer!

[IrishAyes]

35. See my plan as outlined to 1StrongBlackMan downthread.

You might like it.

[freshwest]

3. A reality check is always good. Thanks.

[sheshe2]

4. Thank you 1StrongBlackMan!

Our President has been able to make great strides, despite the the party of no's opposition.

I have never in my life seen a President so disrespected. He has been ridiculed and maligned. His family irrationally dishonored and smeared. Sadly this disrespect does not just emanate from the right.

Yet our President still holds his head high. As does his family.

I am proud to call this man, Mr President!

[1StrongBlackMan]

8. This Man ...

gives new meaning to the term, "multi-task."

I know, with all he faces, my head would have exploded 4.5 years ago. (And I would have given new meaning to the term "angry Blak man.&quot

[classof56]

17. +1

[IrishAyes]

36. That's what he will always be to me, 'Mr. President'

Our paths are never going to cross directly at all, and I'll never enjoy the familiarity to address him as less. In fact, it bugs people here in RedNeckLand that I always refer to him as President Obama. They resent the respect I feel and show for him, knowing I have far less for them. I try to treat them as well as circumstance and temper allow, but they still know...

[Gregorian]

6. Obama is up against corporate forces that have massive power and momentum.

There is no way that the Obama who spoke during the elections is not the Obama in office. There is a stage that is set within which the president is placed. Any one of the surrounding players can be almost immovable. The Pentagon. I think mainly the Pentagon is one which must give Obama a lot of trouble. Well established life long, powerful players. And then Congress with the adversaries. McConnell didn't even hide it: We're going to make this a one term president. That was their oath. What Obama is up against must be monumental. If only he could speak the truth and tell us. You know he can't. There's a lot he simply cannot do. And it's sad. I often think a president Kucinich would have been great, and very short.

[1StrongBlackMan]

10. A President Kucinch ...

as much as I admire him, would be equally as troubled.

[IrishAyes]

37. True, so true

But Kucinich is such a force of nature, so fiery that I almost think of him as an OT prophet. What a wonderful man.

[90-percent]

14. An example of possible pressures Obama faced upon election

With all the other sinister crap our government has done over the years, this scenario is soon becoming the only possible explanation.

For example, it has recently been revealed, and covered in detail by Thom Hartmann, that LBJ knew Nixon was negotiating with North Viet Nam to delay a peace agreement until after the election and Dickie would give them a better deal than LBJ. Thom played a tape of LBJ talking to Senator Dirkson; "Everett, this is TREASON!" "I know, I know."

It've a proven part of history. bonafide, no wild CT's. irrefutable proof of an American Presidents successful use of TREASON to win a Presidential Election!

And Dick also needlessly extended the war another 22,000 dead as a result of this. How could any person not simply drone themselves from the weight of murdering so many people?

-90% Jimmy

[Cha]

9. Damn Straight, 1StrongBlackMan.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

11. Imagine if Cheney had won in a rigged election.

[Snake Plissken]

12. Not a fan of Spaz Romney, I take it?

[Half-Century Man]

13. Given the circumstances heaped on him

I think he has done very well. I am quite happy with him and his administration.
Although to be honest, I wish the other people who are tasked with governance at the same time would consider DOING THEIR FUCKING JOBS

[Roland99]

15. pfffft

Still a Wall St. lacket
Still hasn't closed Gitmo
Launching drone strikes like there's no tomorrow
Still spying (against the Constitution) on Americans w/o warrants
Dragged his feet for most of administration on gays in military and same-sex marriage.
ACA is a HUGE gift to private insurance companies.

Bush was the worst President ever.

Obama's been the biggest disappointment ever.

[1StrongBlackMan]

21. You are free ...

to vote for the "progressive"/libertarian/unicorn candidate of your choice.

[Cha]

24. Gitmo isn't closed, Roland, because Congress hasn't given him

the MONEY. Just a pesky detail that flies right by your head. Whoosh!

"Obama's the Biggest Disappointment EV-AR"

[1StrongBlackMan]

26. For my birthday ...

I'm gonna ask for a unicorn that farts glitter and belches sunshine ...

Or maybe a congress, that does its job.

I'm still up in the air on that.

[Cha]

27. Better chance for a Congress that does its JOB!

Wouldn't that be grand? Which could happen if everyone got out and voted to make that happen for you.

[sheshe2]

28. Happy Birthday~

You seriously didn't think someone would post one!

Sorry no belches yet~

[Cha]

31. You're too Much, she!

[sheshe2]

44. LOL!

[Hekate]

41. AWESOME!

[sheshe2]

45. Why thank you, Hekate!

Deep Curtsy~

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[IrishAyes]

38. You are also free to take yourself outside if all you can do is throw shit.

[JustAnotherGen]

53. +1

And why was that allowed in this group? If I want to read that - I can read GD.

[IrishAyes]

56. Apparently

the perpetrator eventually apologized - to others, not to me, that's for sure - so I'll keep a sharp eye out for such a suspicious gift horse. ie, I don't buy it. If he truly understood the import of his uncivilized behavior and regretted it, he would have made his apology to the person he most offended instead of hiding behind mommy's skirt. A mature MAN would face up fair and square.

[IrishAyes]

60. Also, apparently...

I answered your post in the context of another thread, hastily... so a little egg on my face, but not too much to wash off promptly.

In general, however, I'm appalled at each and every person who violates the 'safe room' principle of group standards. It's akin to stomping through a Buddhist temple in jackboots.

[JustAnotherGen]

61. No problem

Have no doubt - I believe Barack Obama has stellar credentials and is a solid person with strong leadership abilities. . And well - I'm a partisan.

[dennis4868]

16. Great Post

Thank you for that

[reusrename]

18. I think most of the world agrees with this view.

[Whisp]

19. My respect for him grows more with each arrow slung at him.

He has amazing grace under fire - never seen anything like it, not even in the movies.

[treestar]

20. Temperament and brains

It's stupid how they call us kool aid drinkers, they are projecting. It could be we just agree with him. And he has said the most sensible things on the subject, like this latest thing, he makes a lot more sense on the subject than Greenwald and the other ravers. They seem to not realize we find President Obama more convincing than we find them because he addressed the issue in terms of reality.

[1StrongBlackMan]

22. But what do you expect ...

They seem to not realize we find President Obama more convincing than we find them because he addressed the issue in terms of reality.

They are promoting that "progressive"/Libertarian candidate that, not only doesn't exist ; but couldn't win a primary, let alone a general election. IOW, they do not do reality.

[1StrongBlackMan]

25. Don't run ...

"fearless."

[Notafraidtoo]

29. I agree hes a good president.

I like the man and i think he does a good job most of the time but should we not hold our elected leaders accountable when we don't agree with policy stances they take? isn't that the point of Democracy? speaking truth to power.

Did you like the patriot act when it was signed? if you didn't then you understand why we would like Obama to make a attempt at putting a stop to it,Cause if he doesn't then its not likely anyone will.

I am guessing you are not a fan of Tavis Smiley or Cornel West? I love them.


I don't see anyone saying they can do better i just see people practicing Democracy is that really such a bad thing?

[Jamaal510]

39. It'll take more than just Obama attempting to stop the Patriot Act.

Congress is going to need a makeover, i.e. replace everyone who supports it with people who do not. The Patriot Act has been approved repeatedly in Congress (across party lines) since Bush ll was president. That is who has jurisdiction over changing the laws.

[1StrongBlackMan]

42. Very true ...

The President Obama Outrage begins with the man, not his politics. To deny this is to deny history.

[Lugnut]

30. Hear, hear!

We dodged a huge bullet when Mittens lost.

[felix_numinous]

32. I just posted the same

elsewhere. I think he should be given a vote of confidence that he can handle this controversy.

This discussion has to go forward, and I for one am glad President Obama is in office. As I said elsewhere, a Republican would likely have a dangerous meltdown, or go psychotic on us-- we have seen it.

Our job is to put great pressure on the administration and representatives in regards to the overreach of NSA. There has been and will be personal attacks all around and we have to work around them--as President Obama has done himself.

[byronius]

33. Abso-f******-lutely.

[IrishAyes]

34. I have my personal quota of shortcomings

But one of them is NOT the hubris to think I could do his job. At least not in the same league! But I do read people fairly well, and I've trusted few as I do President Obama.

That isn't to say I couldn't do the job better than a Republican. Different scenario entirely. At least I'd have sense enough to liberalize everywhere possible. Hell, either of my dogs could outdo the best(?) in the GOP. At least Molly Maguire and Brigid wouldn't be greedy, hateful, lying SOBs.

Now, my chows Joy and Freedom would've made a great team of advisors if I were President. My solution to each and every problem would be to give them permission to bite every Republican who came near the WH.

Pretty good plan, don't you think? Works for me.

[Hekate]

40. Why didn't I drop in here before now? I swear the GD regulars have all lost their tiny minds again

Thank you for your OP, 1StrongBlackMan, and thanks to (most of) the rest of the posters in this thread. I feel like I just got a dose of sanity and a sudsy shower to get rid of the crap I've been wading through all week here. Good lord, they've even turned against the Big Dawg like a pack of rabid pitbulls. WTF is going on here?

Sheshe's unicorn! That is the frosting on the cake for my coming back to the BOG.

Hekate

[1StrongBlackMan]

43. I'll tell you ...

this forum is a lot like an air bubble/pocket in the ocean. Which is strange since I thought this place is named DemocraticUnderground?

[NorthCarolina]

46. Looks like a handful of members

each with multiple accounts were able to rec this thread up to 40. I couldn't help but notice that the account ID's they've had on ice for years are now suddenly being brought into play. Must be some heavy coordinated damage control ongoing. Good luck! You'll need it.

[1StrongBlackMan]

47. No ...

Not "some heavy coordinated damage control ongoing" ... Just this Black Man who is glad to have THIS president at THIS point in our history ... and some folks agree.

Wow ... there's a conspiracy under every DU rock. Who knew!

[NorthCarolina]

48. Sure thing...

members since 2006 and 2008 with post counts less than 200, 70% or more of which are in the last 90 days (or less). Boosting numbers by dipping into iced accounts is the way it looks to me. If it looks like fish, smells like fish...well you know.

[1StrongBlackMan]

49. I guess ...

you haven't been paying attention to GD these days, huh?

I'm sure you'll find 100s of similarly situated posters.

But that said, point out those here that are suspect to you.

[JustAnotherGen]

52. The folks here since April 2013

With three hundred posts against the Democratic Party and President Obama are the ones causing me to raise an eyebrow.

[Major Hogwash]

54. Not to worry.

After I saw what she said, I woke up some of my "30-post sock puppets that I have had laying around since 2005" and gave this thread some more recommendations, just so it will annoy her some more, if nothing else.

[Sheepshank]

50. I have pointed out this very thing in GD...funny aint it? n/t

[Cha]

58. Sorry, NC.. It's you who comes in here whining and hurling accusations

who is stinking up the place.

[Cha]

55. See, it's crap like this that shows me

so many of you really have a hard time separating your fantasies from fact.

Poor thing

[wandy]

51. I may not always agree with Obama. I may not always be smart enough to have all the answers.....

But I am smart enough to realize that the amount of damage done by Bush could not be fixed overnight.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

57. People are losing their minds over this black man as president!

[1StrongBlackMan]

59. In the words of ...

my teenage BabyGirl 1StrongBlackMan, "I know, huh?"