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proverbialwisdom

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157. "Take off yr bedroom slippers, put on yr marching shoes," spoken to Congressional Black Caucus.

Mon Jan 2, 2012, 10:50 AM

Jan 2012

Why say that? That puts responsibility on us beyond voting to provide relatively leaderless leverage to give cover to policy change. The complaining assumes he WON'T do xyz, what if he CAN'T without a major assist from the public? Has that been tried already and failed? Nope, not yet. This thread pile on is BS.

FOR MORE:
Google search for: obama put on your boots
Echoes of #OWS: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/dec/07/full-text-barack-obama-speech
Eat, drink, human rights: http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jan/23/opinion/la-oe-roth-china-human-rights-20110123
Oval office rug: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/03/AR2010090305100.html
Google search for: obama romero visit

These stories don't fit the Bingo board meme which I personally regard as learned helplessness "victim-speak." Think inspiring Howard Zinn book covers/titles instead. Until Zinn's approaches (THE PEOPLE SPEAK) fail with the explicit involvement of the administration (never happen IMO), the Bingo board joke is self-defeating, counterproductive and promotes self-victimization.

http://www.amazon.com/People-Speak-Extended-Howard-Zinn/dp/B002W1HBNO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325515641&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Power-Governments-Cannot-Suppress/dp/0872864758/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1325459808&sr=8-12
http://www.amazon.com/Voices-Peoples-History-United-States/dp/1583229167/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1325459808&sr=8-13
http://www.amazon.com/You-Cant-Neutral-Moving-Train/dp/0807071277/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1325459808&sr=8-4

WE are the ones we've been waiting for. Straight up, there it is. What's so difficult about that?

Worth a try.

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Heh. [View all] WilliamPitt Jan 2012 OP

... SammyWinstonJack Jan 2012 #1

lol - must be the product of a DU reader DrDan Jan 2012 #2

Oh my! demmiblue Jan 2012 #3

This is another example of a thread that will drive the unrec crew loopy quinnox Jan 2012 #4

That "crew" can use use jury system to makes threads disappear. It's much more effective. Better Believe It Jan 2012 #19

I haven't had a thread deleted yet. WilliamPitt Jan 2012 #21

I hope you're not soon targeted. You've been here longer and have a wide Better Believe It Jan 2012 #32

The only reason people are hating on you is because you never delivered on your promise snooper2 Jan 2012 #210

What in the world are you writing about? Fans? Promises made? Freaking new record? Better Believe It Jan 2012 #214

Aren't you who you say you are? snooper2 Jan 2012 #215

I have. One. Mira Jan 2012 #66

You're not trying hard enough. I had one deleted with two jurors voting against it lunatica Jan 2012 #150

The problem with this is that if I was to make the opposite of this: Obama Critics Bingo FarLeftFist Jan 2012 #77

And you have a better REALISTIC candidate for this year's race? Burgman Jan 2012 #5

That should be somewhere on the card. WilliamPitt Jan 2012 #8

don't you love it when people write your material for you!?! ProdigalJunkMail Jan 2012 #16

Use the right bait, and the fish will jump into your boat. WilliamPitt Jan 2012 #17

Lol. Thanks for the laugh. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2012 #93

So what you're saying is that you don't have a good answer. Jester Messiah Jan 2012 #105

He doesn't understand politics. EFerrari Jan 2012 #138

So in other words, no Telly Savalas Jan 2012 #100

Definitely belongs on the card. WilliamPitt Jan 2012 #110

Yeah, they left one out. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2012 #128

It should be. SammyWinstonJack Jan 2012 #136

Wow. Too many apologies to fit on a Bingo card. Jakes Progress Jan 2012 #143

Bingo..... is your name O Ichingcarpenter Jan 2012 #6

That's funny Autumn Jan 2012 #7

Oh, my... I can already predict... hlthe2b Jan 2012 #9

LOL !!! - K & R !!! WillyT Jan 2012 #10

Love it! ProSense Jan 2012 #11

Know any graphic artists? WilliamPitt Jan 2012 #12

Or: ProSense Jan 2012 #13

That's actually a pretty good synopsis of Paul. I'd add, "revert to the gold standard... Scuba Jan 2012 #15

You love it? Shining Jack Jan 2012 #52

Not you've hit the crux of the PS argument strategy. Jakes Progress Jan 2012 #144

Don't you mean, "BINGO!"? Maven Jan 2012 #114

They forgot the other p words... demmiblue Jan 2012 #14

Sadly, as an Obama supporter, I'll have to put up with this for 5 more years JoePhilly Jan 2012 #18

I wonder what they are going to stand for during Obama's second term treestar Jan 2012 #41

I keep waiting to see the screamers start a "2016 Candidates" group ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #87

The Rec list is a Who's Who of steady detractors. CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #60

They never really loved him Vanje Jan 2012 #64

Is that humor? Sarcasm? CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #69

Yep Vanje Jan 2012 #86

That's my favorite vapid rejoinder PurityOfEssence Jan 2012 #75

Amen to that peace frog Jan 2012 #76

The ones who were ACTUALLY paying attention CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #78

If he truly "he has pretty much done what he said he would during the campaign," how do you explain AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2012 #95

Crickets Gold Metal Flake Jan 2012 #213

christsake! you haven't changed a bit. BootinUp Jan 2012 #79

Eloquence itself PurityOfEssence Jan 2012 #101

Very well said. Cameron27 Jan 2012 #113

...and I'm still smarting from having this same trick worked on me in the 90's. FredStembottom Jan 2012 #146

Excellent post, Purity. You said, "We were sold a personality, not any real policies." So true!... truth2power Jan 2012 #159

Obama's politics were consistent, and he's done more that he said he'd do... joshcryer Jan 2012 #196

"post-partisan ideology" PurityOfEssence Jan 2012 #197

Absolutely, post-partisanship is hardly an admirable way to govern. Partisanship... joshcryer Jan 2012 #200

Oh, and one more thing we agree on: joshcryer Jan 2012 #203

If you "love" any politician you don't know personally, you may be missing the point of democracy. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #120

I DO love the dog though Vanje Jan 2012 #160

Well, unlike most politicians, the dog actually works for you. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #163

A lot of them are still bitter...must suck... snooper2 Jan 2012 #211

Its a great list from which to populate my new ignore list. Don't knock it! stevenleser Jan 2012 #106

I know. This has been on the net for ages. Freepers love it Number23 Jan 2012 #84

I find it funny ... kind of like the NOBAMA bumper stickers ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #89

I think it's funny too Number23 Jan 2012 #99

No one should ever post old things. Only tweets from the last seven minutes are good. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #164

I'm sure your comment is clever/relevant/witty to you. Number23 Jan 2012 #179

Zing! I am slain! JackRiddler Jan 2012 #186

Happy I could do my part. Number23 Jan 2012 #191

"Freepers love it" RetroLounge Jan 2012 #205

But at least the OP gives you a talking point list. Jakes Progress Jan 2012 #145

but bigtree Jan 2012 #20

LOL mmonk Jan 2012 #22

HAHAHAHAHA....lol fascisthunter Jan 2012 #23

Many thanks WilliamPitt Jan 2012 #24

Bingo! sarcasmo Jan 2012 #25

Rec! Kick! nt Vanje Jan 2012 #26

Who needs apologies? He's the best President of my lifetime....So far. FarLeftFist Jan 2012 #27

So You're 12 ??? WillyT Jan 2012 #33

Lets see... madinmaryland Jan 2012 #35

For me. Cleita Jan 2012 #38

31 FarLeftFist Jan 2012 #51

That explains your perspective. Warren Stupidity Jan 2012 #92

This explains the ascendency of the reagan democrats. Jakes Progress Jan 2012 #148

Another one for the card. Jakes Progress Jan 2012 #147

Is that all it takes to qualify for your endorsement? scentopine Jan 2012 #80

Here's a good place to start if you're looking for differences: FarLeftFist Jan 2012 #81

this is nibbling around the edges, the big policies that change a nation scentopine Jan 2012 #82

Your link only outlined ones he kept. Pab Sungenis Jan 2012 #155

So you're going to start a "Progressive Candidate for 2016" group right??? JoePhilly Jan 2012 #90

No, I'm going to join tens of millions of people on the street shutting this madness down in 2012. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #122

Tens of millions ... really? JoePhilly Jan 2012 #127

Wall Street, for a start. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #130

I'll be there with you. Along with as many of my friends and their friends as I can. sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #202

Well said. Thanks. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2012 #97

Great post. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2012 #133

Great Post Jakes Progress Jan 2012 #149

Thank you, scentofpine, for one of the few responses that has some substance to it.... truth2power Jan 2012 #161

+ 1,000,000,000... What You Said !!! - Great Post !!! WillyT Jan 2012 #162

I love all the props you got right before you got tombstoned Number23 Jan 2012 #180

Yep. I finally decided there was no point in dealing and have put literally everyone reccing this on stevenleser Jan 2012 #184

I don't use ignore and never will Number23 Jan 2012 #190

I guess if I could see a point to fighting with these people I would continue doing so. stevenleser Jan 2012 #206

Maybe but it's a bit like asking what was the best natural disaster of your lifetime. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #165

Keep Hope Alive getdown Jan 2012 #28

You never really loved him! QC Jan 2012 #29

lololololol Solly Mack Jan 2012 #30

I personally love gallows humor from the perpetually outraged! Patriot 76 Jan 2012 #31

come on, its good to have a sense of humor quinnox Jan 2012 #36

Don't worry, we'll be right here. Zhade Jan 2012 #96

That won't stop them from trying. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2012 #135

LOL. Hook! EFerrari Jan 2012 #137

"The clock is ticking on you folks." JackRiddler Jan 2012 #166

Good but we need some for the other clowns running too. MichiganVote Jan 2012 #34

EPIC WIN, Thanks Will! Odin2005 Jan 2012 #37

The "EPIC WIN" will be by the POTUS in 2012. CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #59

Certainly there's no other human concern on this planet. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #132

+1. SammyWinstonJack Jan 2012 #139

Who runs LavenderLiberal dot com? Major Hogwash Jan 2012 #39

FDL spinoff? Would not be a surprise in the least. CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #61

Wow. LeftyMom Jan 2012 #62

I calls 'em like I sees 'em. CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #70

Next time maybe you could try googling first. LeftyMom Jan 2012 #71

Let's cut to the chase and spare the back and forth: CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #74

I posted the popcorn because your post was silly. LeftyMom Jan 2012 #83

I never thought Hamsher was the author. And the authorship isn't the point. CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #88

indeed (nt) fascisthunter Jan 2012 #98

"your obsession is a bit strange" Maven Jan 2012 #115

Yes, indeed! Quantess Jan 2012 #217

Then put on some glasses. Jakes Progress Jan 2012 #151

Good question! Who runs Lavender Liberal? I think it's Greenwald, Taibbi and Nader. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #167

LOL! Vanje Jan 2012 #174

Lmao EFerrari Jan 2012 #182

Is there such a thing as a supporter? treestar Jan 2012 #40

OOoh, sooo close to bingo. LeftyMom Jan 2012 #42

If you insist on being negative about everything treestar Jan 2012 #45

That's an awfully long string of personal attacks replying to things I haven't said. LeftyMom Jan 2012 #47

+1 Shining Jack Jan 2012 #53

I'll save your statement as a generic response that will come in handy many times. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #123

LOL Cali_Democrat Jan 2012 #56

Wherefore art thou: "He doesn't have a MAGIC WAND!!! nt stillwaiting Jan 2012 #43

You just want a dictator! QC Jan 2012 #49

By listing them like that, they become less true maximusveritas Jan 2012 #44

Hahahahaha!!! helderheid Jan 2012 #46

Ha! RetroLounge Jan 2012 #48

Perfect Oilwellian Jan 2012 #50

"Take off yr bedroom slippers, put on yr marching shoes," spoken to Congressional Black Caucus. proverbialwisdom Jan 2012 #157

k&r! RobertBlue Jan 2012 #54

That's gonna leave a mark. n/t Cali_Democrat Jan 2012 #55

No "apologistics" here. I'm PROUDLY voting for him in 2012. CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #57

Uh. Jakes Progress Jan 2012 #152

Why do you insist we want to defeat him? Pab Sungenis Jan 2012 #156

lol n/t RainDog Jan 2012 #58

Meh> Survivoreesta Jan 2012 #63

Whoa, that's so on target! nt valerief Jan 2012 #65

It's not up to congress? joshcryer Jan 2012 #67

Blackout Bingo!!! Hawkowl Jan 2012 #68

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #72

You make a lot of good points, but your final paragraph might earn you a pizza Electric Monk Jan 2012 #91

Pizza served. n/t ellisonz Jan 2012 #121

Hidden post made the exact same points as Mike "Weiner" Savage snooper2 Jan 2012 #212

Hahahaha MadrasT Jan 2012 #73

ouch melissaf Jan 2012 #85

You've never seen bingo games end so fast! Zhade Jan 2012 #94

"Stop whining about getting your pony" Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2012 #102

Thank you Will! donheld Jan 2012 #103

Hmmmmmmm. mmmmm. mmmm. mmmmm. Excellent. DirkGently Jan 2012 #104

Mmmm, divisiveness for divisiveness' sake. Reminds me of the '08 primaries. Jester Messiah Jan 2012 #107

Again, WilliamPitt Jan 2012 #109

And again, you can't answer the charge, so you stick it on your little card and act smug. Jester Messiah Jan 2012 #173

Don't worry Jester, make lemonade out of lemons, as the saying goes. stevenleser Jan 2012 #177

I'm just waiting to see if he has the balls to answer. [nt] Jester Messiah Jan 2012 #194

Probably not at all original, but dare I say... 99Forever Jan 2012 #108

ponies and rainbows - don't forget the ponies and rainbows Douglas Carpenter Jan 2012 #111

This message was self-deleted by its author WilliamPitt Jan 2012 #112

I think you just invented the self-replying, self-replicating OP. EFerrari Jan 2012 #153

Then your snarky attack on DUers who sufrommich Jan 2012 #158

Ahhh look........Yearning for the simpler times thelordofhell Jan 2012 #116

Dumb & Dumber DeathToTheOil Jan 2012 #117

The point being that we've all read every single one of those lines written in all seriousness.. Fumesucker Jan 2012 #124

Ah, and of course none of the terms thrown the way of those of us who support the president are stevenleser Jan 2012 #176

I'm reminded of Will Rogers' quip about not belonging to an organized political party.. Fumesucker Jan 2012 #198

they count on the fact that you have nowhere to go with your vote SwampG8r Jan 2012 #216

"Wake up and smell the Real World already!" girl gone mad Jan 2012 #126

I read the whole thing kenny blankenship Jan 2012 #118

Many of these can also be found on "84%-er Bingo" - 84% being Obama's approval among liberal Dems. UrbScotty Jan 2012 #119

They didn't bother to poll me cyglet Jan 2012 #125

Or me MissDeeds Jan 2012 #140

Polling doesnt mean 100% of the population is asked, only a representative subset. stevenleser Jan 2012 #175

What a magnificent Bolo Boffin Jan 2012 #129

Thank you for highlighting the desirability of a "Sophistry Bingo" JackRiddler Jan 2012 #168

Making sure all the good arguments are automatically excluded from the debate Bolo Boffin Jan 2012 #170

Glad to help you confirm your bias about that. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #172

Very convenient MannyGoldstein Jan 2012 #131

Football!! FlaGranny Jan 2012 #134

I'm with ya, Granny Bohunk68 Jan 2012 #142

Absolutely spot on MissDeeds Jan 2012 #141

Perfect. K&R This thread has given us enough for Apologist Bingo II Jakes Progress Jan 2012 #154

No....no.... unionworks Jan 2012 #169

Hey William, unionworks Jan 2012 #171

Karma nt stevenleser Jan 2012 #178

This just proves that once seemingly reasonable johnaries Jan 2012 #181

You know, you don't have to pick your responses from the card EFerrari Jan 2012 #183

LMAO Solly Mack Jan 2012 #187

DUzy!! hifiguy Jan 2012 #209

With regard to your statement: "Obama restored the checks and balances of the Constitution." JackRiddler Jan 2012 #185

So many recs so few Democrats. great white snark Jan 2012 #188

Exactly. The other point is, if they think any other liberal or progressive would be better at stevenleser Jan 2012 #189

Snark, not so long ago, something this moronic would have gotten over 300 recs Number23 Jan 2012 #192

You're right but it's still frustrating. great white snark Jan 2012 #193

Yeah that must be it. Rex Jan 2012 #201

Heh. Rex Jan 2012 #195

They missed "He's not a king, you know!" nt Bonobo Jan 2012 #199

K&R RetroLounge Jan 2012 #204

boo! Liberal_in_LA Jan 2012 #207

Ain't it the truth..... nt hifiguy Jan 2012 #208

You're a Massive Genius> Survivoreesta Jan 2012 #218

You have no sense of humor. WilliamPitt Jan 2012 #219

Encountered a new one: "Why did you wait until an election year to criticize?" JackRiddler Jan 2012 #220