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7. I will vote for him, despite extreme misgivings...
Fri Sep 21, 2012, 05:55 PM
Sep 2012

Not the least of which is the dismantling of public education. I used to be a teacher. And this is only part of the favoritism he shows for corporations. So it extends to anti-environmentalism. I've got lots to complain about.

Romney will be worse. A lot worse. He'll dismantle the economy, destroy human rights, start wars, and appoint shit-stains to the Supreme Court. Since Nixon, I have said the Republicans can't get any worse, and they always do.

Romney takes it to a new level. His promised incompetence should raise an alarm that will be hard to ignore. The man is dysfunctional.

--imm

Can you be more specific about what's ticking you off? Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #1
I have discussed this at length Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #26
Thanks Kelvin. I agree with you regarding the list... Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #44
I would think the CIA Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #55
My take: A vote for Obama is a huge vote against Citizens United. That's enough for me. nanabugg Sep 2012 #299
Barring a Constitutional amendment Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #342
misguided anger...a President can't do shit without cooperation from congress spanone Sep 2012 #2
so if presidents 'can't do shit', why the focus on presidential elections? HiPointDem Sep 2012 #17
money. Celebrities sell the party brand n/t librechik Sep 2012 #19
It's best if you learn how the US Government works and get taught recent history but you're uponit7771 Sep 2012 #66
that tone is sure to draw many disaffected to your cause HiPointDem Sep 2012 #70
Supreme Court nominations. GaYellowDawg Sep 2012 #77
From your posting history, I'm not sure you ever had "a cause", at least not one that.... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #161
i'm a life-long democrat who has never voted republican. i post here to discuss policy issues that HiPointDem Sep 2012 #170
Yeah, and this is the part you forgot. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #171
i posted the entire statement. i forgot nothing. as i said, if you have a problem with me or my HiPointDem Sep 2012 #172
There is electing Democrats period, and there is electing Democrats comma eridani Sep 2012 #452
You don't know this person, clearly. tavalon Sep 2012 #178
Democrat is used as synonymous with "liberal" Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #346
Tell it to Jill Stein over at Green Underground. Oh wait...... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #348
I greatly resent being accused of "spouting" any GOP "meme" Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #124
It's sad that some self-described Liberals suffer self-defeatism. BlueCaliDem Sep 2012 #304
Face palm! Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #347
Well, blue neen Sep 2012 #373
How many different way can I say Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #376
Sworn statement? Strange, since I didn't say that you aren't voting. blue neen Sep 2012 #378
My profound apologies Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #383
No problem! blue neen Sep 2012 #388
re: Bush GaYellowDawg Sep 2012 #75
Bush got a bunch of tax cuts and wars Hippo_Tron Sep 2012 #113
bush got no child left behind with increased spending to close schools, not to mention an entirely HiPointDem Sep 2012 #193
My objections Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #27
I respect your compromise here a lot CitizenPatriot Sep 2012 #112
Thank you for understanding Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #343
You're not misguided tavalon Sep 2012 #179
Then let's stop spending all this money and time on the Presidential election and start focusing on sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #74
Explain it to me tavalon Sep 2012 #182
Exactly Champion Jack Sep 2012 #250
Actually, reality is the converse. Starboard Tack Sep 2012 #530
Thanks, Kelvin. You could also consider it a vote to try to help me gain equal rights. Zorra Sep 2012 #3
Yeah, what you said. Rmoney would be a disaster. Booster Sep 2012 #8
Yes and women too Freddie Sep 2012 #190
I will indeed Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #344
lol ~ Zorra Sep 2012 #420
Put that bottle down. Right now !! russspeakeasy Sep 2012 #4
Remember, we don't elect Kings. sadbear Sep 2012 #5
Once again, Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #30
he sets his own ed policy too. and pubs are happy to vote the money to destroy public education. HiPointDem Sep 2012 #35
But you're basis is without merit. sadbear Sep 2012 #47
I keep trying to avoid arguing this issue Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #56
President Obama doesn't govern is a vacuum. sadbear Sep 2012 #127
On issues directly under executive authority Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #349
You don't think so? sadbear Sep 2012 #368
This message was self-deleted by its author CreekDog Sep 2012 #301
Reading comprehension is hard, huh? tavalon Sep 2012 #183
Short memory, huh? sadbear Sep 2012 #263
And that, in an elegant nutshell, is what the OP did tavalon Sep 2012 #394
Why do you insist on being insulting to everyone, even fellow DU'ers? sadbear Sep 2012 #399
I was wrong and self deleted, I'm sorry CreekDog Sep 2012 #516
They require congressional cooperation and YOU KNOW THAT uponit7771 Sep 2012 #67
Obama kept fighting for DOMA Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #352
Republicans did not choose his cabinet, he did. I hope this time he can find some sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #85
President Obama did run on a somewhat "post-partisan" platform. sadbear Sep 2012 #129
He did NOT run on indefinite detention. He did not run on protecting War Criminals sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #175
I'm with you all the way! tavalon Sep 2012 #186
He's actually going to have to tavalon Sep 2012 #185
Yep, if that slimy skunk or any of his ilk are involved in Obama's second term tavalon Sep 2012 #184
I am glad to see you will cast Obama PowerToThePeople Sep 2012 #6
I'm not so sure Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #57
I will vote for him, despite extreme misgivings... immoderate Sep 2012 #7
I completely understand the pragamatic Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #32
Yeah, had I not already done the mental gymnastics to be okay with this, tavalon Sep 2012 #187
You got to read paragraph8, or is it 9?, so the guy will vote for Obama anyway..ok?? Stuart G Sep 2012 #9
probably better if he just dind't vote than to spread this negative crap JI7 Sep 2012 #18
Really? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #33
Who Needs Voter Disenfranchising otohara Sep 2012 #372
Yeah, I do! Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #387
Why? Why are people on a Democratic board advocating that people just 'stfu and vote'? sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #80
Thank you for your eloquenrt summation Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #123
I couldn't agree more tavalon Sep 2012 #189
Giving people a reason TO vote is 'negative crap'?? sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #318
LOL good thing you aren't working for the campaign Marrah_G Sep 2012 #488
Hah! brush Sep 2012 #10
I have never had an intention, desire or inclination to vote for Romney Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #58
The old 'if you oppose the Iraq War, you love Saddam' logic. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #321
Like I said brush Sep 2012 #330
A vote is a vote. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #335
Unfortunately there are many of us who will be voting with less enthusiasm this time. unapatriciated Oct 2012 #532
How do you know the purged voter would have voted for Obama? leftstreet Sep 2012 #11
The odds are very high that a purged voter would vote for Obama. Zorra Sep 2012 #21
Why weren't they purged in 2008? leftstreet Sep 2012 #24
there have been new attempts to purge more voters JI7 Sep 2012 #25
If you check the link to the RMS Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #34
Have you been in a cave? You do know what happened in the 2010 midterms, right? Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #163
Oh, so you're saying none of us are disillusioned by what Obama promised and chose tavalon Sep 2012 #195
Here's what "Kelvin Mace" did in NC...Worked for Verified Voting! INFO: KoKo Sep 2012 #408
Uneducated tavalon Sep 2012 #194
You're funny tavalon Sep 2012 #192
What's the Obama Admin doing about this suppression issue? leftstreet Sep 2012 #285
Nothing tavalon Sep 2012 #386
So have you decided not to vote? Throwaway vote which means a vote for Romney? Whovian Sep 2012 #12
Please read what I said Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #36
it was not quite plain Whisp Sep 2012 #114
What part of Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #126
your title says something entirely different Whisp Sep 2012 #409
You need to read better RetroLounge Sep 2012 #419
What part of this was not clear? enlightenment Sep 2012 #362
It was very plain to anyone who read the entire post. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #406
Read to the end tavalon Sep 2012 #196
"please be as strident in pressing the President back to doing what is right" = dream on. HiPointDem Sep 2012 #13
*sigh* Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #59
Yes, release your inner Pollyana! It's helped me... SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #121
Obamacare is a significant change IMO treestar Sep 2012 #14
Obamacare is not what was promised: It is a windfall for the insurance compaines panzerfaust Sep 2012 #436
You see things in such a negative way treestar Sep 2012 #440
"I just do not know that I can do it". Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #475
I don't need to read your 'letter'. randome Sep 2012 #15
NO, I am not looking for Utopia Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #38
It's just confusing leftstreet Sep 2012 #41
Same as if I mailed a ballot Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #60
My point is that no one is perfect. randome Sep 2012 #48
Please, point to the part where I say Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #130
"Ship of state is already under the waves". randome Sep 2012 #231
Well if Utopia means simply not killing any more people in foreign countries, or sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #528
What did you want from Obama that he hasn't delivered? Serious question.... scheming daemons Sep 2012 #16
I posted a link above for the people who keep asking me "why" Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #39
Kelvin - I Went To Your Link... WiffenPoof Sep 2012 #404
I've always just viewed myself as a liberal Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #442
This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2012 #49
A vote is a vote Mz Pip Sep 2012 #20
I will say that their voter suppression efforts pulled me off the sidelines jsmirman Sep 2012 #22
Since I know this guys history, tavalon Sep 2012 #197
I appreciate what you are doing Fresh_Start Sep 2012 #23
Yeah, the closer the election got Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #78
Now, we just need to keep him there tavalon Sep 2012 #198
I think you are a wise and honest person. Hat's off to you!! nt nanabugg Sep 2012 #28
Thank you Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #40
I also appreciate your honesty. I am sick to death of the pretentious, dishonest system sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #90
I will join sabrina MuseRider Sep 2012 #99
I would hope you would vote for Obama, he is the best Thinkingabout Sep 2012 #29
I am a liberal, not a Democrat Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #54
Its a vote...I'll take it. CanonRay Sep 2012 #31
I hear you on being disappointed on MAJOR issues ibegurpard Sep 2012 #37
And I am glad you are happy with your vote Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #79
K&R Kevin. I see what you're doing. trof Sep 2012 #42
Thanks, that is precisely what I am trying to achieve Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #81
whatever you think about Obama - SUPREME COURT SUPREME COURT SUPREME COURT nt MariaM83 Sep 2012 #43
This argument has been brought up many times Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #82
Whoa! Hold on there! longship Sep 2012 #227
The Supreme Court Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #230
In other words, you are suggesting that Republicans will trigger a Constitutional crisis. longship Sep 2012 #241
"In other words, you are suggesting that Republicans will trigger a Constitutional crisis." Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #248
Okay. Understand that I still wish to be with you here. longship Sep 2012 #260
The question remains, would the Republicans do that? Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #267
That's a tall claim. longship Sep 2012 #270
We have been in crisis Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #333
Hope you are right Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #332
Honestly? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #331
I know three David Allens now. Panasonic Sep 2012 #45
Yes, I am that David Allen Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #83
Did your publishing business fold because of the * years? Panasonic Sep 2012 #106
Two things sank me Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #125
I figured that had something to do with it. tavalon Sep 2012 #199
OMFG! I bow before you hootinholler Sep 2012 #256
Fellow resident of NC--never was enchanted with Obama--but I don't need an excuse mnhtnbb Sep 2012 #46
I intended to vote in all races Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #84
Just like Senator Sanders said this very day (paraphrasing) "Vote for President Obama because Egalitarian Thug Sep 2012 #50
I was going to post something like this because I heard him too renate Sep 2012 #53
534 clones of Bernie Sanders, please. What the hell happened to us? Egalitarian Thug Sep 2012 #104
I think that you're very naive Spider Jerusalem Sep 2012 #51
Damn! Thanks for laying it all out like that! randome Sep 2012 #52
This is one of the best post on DU that I've seen Blue_Roses Sep 2012 #61
Absolutely right. Thanks for summarizing it so succinctly. Tennessee Gal Sep 2012 #62
Wish I could Rec a reply! AWESOME! SunsetDreams Sep 2012 #87
Same here! RiffRandell Sep 2012 #392
Thank you!! Obama will go down as one of the greatest presidents of ALL time!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2012 #95
Actually... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #327
Well, that's good news. I'm glad you're onboard. I haven't been happy with everything, Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2012 #396
If I had your patience. You completely de-constructed bullshit and showed it for what it is. nt bluestate10 Sep 2012 #152
So, unless I vote Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #325
Idealistic was the word you were looking for tavalon Sep 2012 #200
Oh the irony - it burns! Vinnie From Indy Sep 2012 #290
Yeah, you caught that... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #324
A lot of people seem to have that syndrome in this thread Union Scribe Sep 2012 #449
In repsonse Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #323
And your response is fairly inadequate, really Spider Jerusalem Sep 2012 #374
Again, you got the vote for your guy Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #375
So basically you have just given up on all these issues. You have rationalized everything sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #365
Being realistic doesn't mean "giving up" Spider Jerusalem Sep 2012 #377
But none of this stopped the Republicans when THEY decided to prosecute a US President sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #379
I Understand That... WiffenPoof Sep 2012 #403
I'm a Union Guy louis c Sep 2012 #63
Whatever, take your tripe and faux outrage somewhere else. Pisces Sep 2012 #64
I shall post what I wish, when I wish, and how I wish Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #88
And occassionally you might get away with it due to the jury system Major Nikon Sep 2012 #107
I am not in violation of the TOS Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #131
Please don't piss on my shoes and tell me it's raining Major Nikon Sep 2012 #139
sure thing pal. dionysus Sep 2012 #319
+1000! Walk away Sep 2012 #165
You know what, fuck that response. Union Scribe Sep 2012 #117
I am greatful some folks understand Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #133
Fuck your response too Major Nikon Sep 2012 #141
If it were a violation, I would be gone Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #145
Not sure how you figure that Major Nikon Sep 2012 #150
How is the OP violating the TOS? Is there some rule saying that valid concerns can't be raised IndyJones Sep 2012 #168
Do I need to draw you a picture? Major Nikon Sep 2012 #174
He is doing none of those tavalon Sep 2012 #202
So you want to piss on my other shoe and tell me it's raining also Major Nikon Sep 2012 #210
I've got no interest in your shoes, tavalon Sep 2012 #226
Bravo! Vinnie From Indy Sep 2012 #286
How about the people telling him not to vote for Obama? Union Scribe Sep 2012 #448
I call 'em as I see 'em Major Nikon Sep 2012 #451
I love how some here have been resorting to the old Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #234
I love those who keep trying desperately to make this into something it isn't Major Nikon Sep 2012 #237
There's so much love between you two! randome Sep 2012 #239
Criticism is not bashing. Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #242
I'm going to say to you what I said to my friend who tried (like you) to keep me from voting Obama DainBramaged Sep 2012 #65
You'd look smarter if you actually read the entire OP DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2012 #68
You'd look smarter if you minded your own business DainBramaged Sep 2012 #76
Still can't read yet, huh? RetroLounge Sep 2012 #86
Pot shots, still trying aren't ya? DainBramaged Sep 2012 #108
I love when someone obviously did not read the entire OP and then gets offended RetroLounge Sep 2012 #279
I did, I STILL got offended DainBramaged Sep 2012 #356
Thank you for saving me the trouble tavalon Sep 2012 #203
Is this fucking pile on 101, Go Merrry Christmas your tree DainBramaged Sep 2012 #359
I am sorry you feel insulted Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #89
It has NOTING to do with for me/against me holy shit DainBramaged Sep 2012 #109
The SCOTUS is a lost cause for the next 20 years Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #134
Seems like you posted without reading the original post. nt. limpyhobbler Sep 2012 #101
Many, many did. tavalon Sep 2012 #204
Perhaps I'm being too simplistic, but it's a 2 party system. Nye Bevan Sep 2012 #69
Only by default. It was not originally designed to work this way. GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #73
Black and white choices for a grey world Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #91
That is simplifying it a little maybe. limpyhobbler Sep 2012 #103
I've always looked at it that way, too. OnionPatch Sep 2012 #147
No, actually, you've just made a fine argument tavalon Sep 2012 #205
So, you're going to vote for Obama in spite of yourself. MineralMan Sep 2012 #71
I am hardly the only person with problems voting for Obama Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #92
It is in aid of those of us who couldn't, when the chips were down, tavalon Sep 2012 #206
I respect your choice and reasoning. Peace, brother! GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #72
Thank you Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #93
Five tavalon Sep 2012 #207
six unapatriciated Oct 2012 #533
I get it. smokey nj Sep 2012 #229
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012!!!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2012 #94
You live in the USA what do you expect Rosa Luxemburg Sep 2012 #96
No, my choice was still voting Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #135
I hear what you're saying, but I hope you vote for the president. Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2012 #97
well it's mighty big of you- voting for someone else- but... stlsaxman Sep 2012 #98
I was never behind Obama nor Hillary for that matter. I knew he was a conserva-Dem, Cleita Sep 2012 #100
is your right mshasta Sep 2012 #102
How many more like Scalia and Thomas as SCOTUS would you recommend? cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #105
How many more Elena Kagans would YOU recommend? Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #238
Terms of Service : when general election season begins, DU members must support Democratic nominees WinkyDink Sep 2012 #110
People don't give a shit, they think it's OK and spew with impunity DainBramaged Sep 2012 #111
Chill out, bud. 99Forever Sep 2012 #120
Apparently, Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #146
NO. YOu're supposed to pull your head out of the sand. bluestate10 Sep 2012 #153
Hmmm... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #308
I'm not your bud, chill this DainBramaged Sep 2012 #363
This shit did get alerted on Major Nikon Sep 2012 #155
Or, maybe they aren't all eager to become Union Scribe Sep 2012 #162
I don't have a problem with it Major Nikon Sep 2012 #173
So now those of us who don't like Obama but are supporting him anyway aren't welcome? Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #240
I think you're right on your first point but wrong on the others. randome Sep 2012 #244
"The 'disastrous on civil liberties' part especially does not ring true for me." Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #247
Legalizing domestic spying Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #309
All things that need to be addressed. randome Sep 2012 #314
Once again you pretend this is something it's not Major Nikon Sep 2012 #245
"You pretend this is something it's not" Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #258
Hmmm, calling out a fellow member tavalon Sep 2012 #209
So where does it say that, exactly? Major Nikon Sep 2012 #220
I'm heading to bed in a few minutes so I'm not going to comb through now tavalon Sep 2012 #225
The TOS takes up one page Major Nikon Sep 2012 #233
Considering that I went to bed just a bit after speaking to you tavalon Sep 2012 #395
Provide a link or a quote. WinkyDink Sep 2012 #232
MN, I agree with a lot of what you say, but I think the best reaction to this OP is... stevenleser Sep 2012 #249
If you are ever in my town Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #315
They read it Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #271
Or maybe the Jury actually read the OP and understood that Democrats will need sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #322
The OP is voting for him! Union Scribe Sep 2012 #119
Gosh, and what exactly do you think I am doing? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #143
Actually it's the title of the OP that's the problem. ohheckyeah Sep 2012 #158
If folks are going to judge the entire post Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #306
Yes, there is.... ohheckyeah Sep 2012 #320
There is actually a difference between "support" and your now-disingenuous denial of your premise. WinkyDink Sep 2012 #235
My words are plain Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #312
Say what? RandiFan1290 Sep 2012 #201
And he just showed people who might not otherwise be able to, tavalon Sep 2012 #208
Oh, wow. A mentor. WinkyDink Sep 2012 #236
Thank you, sir. 99Forever Sep 2012 #115
Good to hear Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #144
You are entitled to say what you want, it is called free speech! akbacchus_BC Sep 2012 #116
I don't know if you've noticed tavalon Sep 2012 #211
If you see my post as a "rant" Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #311
On behalf of the Military in NC who I hope will be saved from deployment SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #118
Yeah, I'm that guy Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #140
1000 times - thank you!! Yes, I remember, I wanted you to be cloned SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #400
Finally, someone else who knows what this David Allen has done! tavalon Sep 2012 #212
Yes, I was watching and learning, and am really appreciative! SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #398
Thank you DonCoquixote Sep 2012 #122
I for one am not going to argue with someone who is doing what I want them to do stevenleser Sep 2012 #128
It has never been harder giving people Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #138
OK. It doesn't matter to me why you're voting for Obama. aikoaiko Sep 2012 #132
At this point Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #136
Wtf is this? Politicub Sep 2012 #137
I don't recall requesting your help Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #142
Try your moral and ethical qualms in the shoes of lgbt Americans Politicub Sep 2012 #149
If you have any qualms about the humans being held at Guantanamo, tavalon Sep 2012 #215
"Try your moral and ethical qualms in the shoes of lgbt Americans" Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #246
If you want to expedite DOMA repeal and the passage of ENDA Politicub Sep 2012 #253
Not that I've noticed Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #293
I don't hear similar sounding comments from most LGBT folks I know IRL or here on DU stevenleser Sep 2012 #254
"I don't hear similar sounding comments from most LGBT folks...on DU" Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #259
Actually, I want to push him down the left path Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #294
The President's 'evolvement' on LGBT issues happened because people refused sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #423
You see, you say you worked hard to bring about the changes you wanted. randome Sep 2012 #255
"at least recognize reality at the same time." Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #257
I was going to let this go but... randome Sep 2012 #262
I have. Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #266
Kudos, then! randome Sep 2012 #269
Agreed. I have expressed my displeasure Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #292
Couple of things... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #289
If you can't have better reading comprehension than that, tavalon Sep 2012 #213
Post removed Post removed Sep 2012 #148
Thank you, grantcart SIDURI Sep 2012 #164
"those that don't participate in the political process" sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #424
I'm glad the OP has such stout defenders as yourself... SIDURI Sep 2012 #445
I'm glad that there are people like the OP, without whom an awful lot of people sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #471
grantcart, I respect you greatly. tavalon Sep 2012 #216
Let's try it again. grantcart Sep 2012 #313
He is idealistic tavalon Sep 2012 #381
Well since I picked the same column you did Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #300
Column what column? Didn't read it. All I read was that someone was taking themselves out of the grantcart Sep 2012 #310
No! He's keeping himself IN the game and voting for Obama! blaze Sep 2012 #411
Yes, yes brush Sep 2012 #402
If Obama loses, in 8 years your ilk will be running to the next great democratic hope. bluestate10 Sep 2012 #151
Do a little research on his specific ilk. tavalon Sep 2012 #217
My entry comes and goes Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #305
+1..... KoKo Sep 2012 #366
Yeah, I love how I am being lectured on voting Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #384
Damn, the term BBV reminded me of the name of she who shall not be named tavalon Sep 2012 #382
This is what NC DU'ers Kelvin Mace, Joyce McCloy, other DU'ers Did for Verified Voting! KoKo Sep 2012 #407
The person who made herself infamous with the BBV issue is not McCloy. tavalon Sep 2012 #410
What the break off did in NC still stands and it was an achievement KoKo Sep 2012 #413
Oh, I wholly concur tavalon Sep 2012 #432
I have a clue Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #302
Who cares? WI_DEM Sep 2012 #154
A number of people do, actually tavalon Sep 2012 #218
look MFM008 Sep 2012 #156
Dismiss him if you want. But his view is valid johnlucas Sep 2012 #157
Well spoken John Lucas tavalon Sep 2012 #219
The problem with all of that is... stevenleser Sep 2012 #252
I don't buy that johnlucas Sep 2012 #336
You are dancing around my main points and asserting things for which you offered no proof stevenleser Sep 2012 #339
The Republicans this & the Republicans that. Sounds scared to me johnlucas Sep 2012 #357
Thank you for your posts in this thread. I have been saying the same things for years. unapatriciated Oct 2012 #534
You're welcome & thank you for the compliments! johnlucas Oct 2012 #536
Great public service announcement. mmonk Sep 2012 #159
White male privilege. donheld Sep 2012 #160
Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner! Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #169
Boy, you're gonna look kind of silly if Reply #169 gets shut down by jury, huh? tavalon Sep 2012 #221
Why would a jury ever shoot down reply #169? sadbear Sep 2012 #265
It's bigotry tavalon Sep 2012 #391
Do you have a link to the jury results? sadbear Sep 2012 #401
Sure, I don't see your point, but whatever tavalon Sep 2012 #405
So you don't want people to vote for this President? Then what are you doing on DU? sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #425
Yep. For the privileged it can be a "lesser evil." For the downtrodden, it is a necessity. joshcryer Sep 2012 #428
Thanks for your post. lovemydog Sep 2012 #166
I don't understand how this thread is continuing. Is this DU or the Brietbart Report? Walk away Sep 2012 #167
Yes, it is DU, where people can think and discuss issues, even more so when elections sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #177
Oh, Please. That OP is what you needed to vote for President Obama... Walk away Sep 2012 #251
And this pisses you off Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #287
Did I say I was pissed off? Is this what is meant by projecting? Walk away Sep 2012 #341
I see you did not read what is right in front of you. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #326
Denial? Walk away Sep 2012 #345
Not everyone is a Democrat. If the election depended only on Democrats sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #350
Walk away tavalon Sep 2012 #222
Again, I ask the question.... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #284
Wow, tavalon Sep 2012 #176
It definitely has helped resolve a troubling decision for me. To vote for someone who sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #181
Despite my misgiving about Obama in 2008 Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #281
You are aware tama Sep 2012 #329
I was proud that America Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #393
Thanks for the tripe Mitt NNN0LHI Sep 2012 #180
Seriously? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #282
Of course you're exhorting others to do what you're doing. cali Sep 2012 #188
did you read the whole post? he's voting for obama. HiPointDem Sep 2012 #191
I read the whole post and my impression is that he left out cali Sep 2012 #214
he said he's voting for obama in the place of those likely to be purged from voting rolls. HiPointDem Sep 2012 #224
Then I respectfully request you read it again Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #280
He's exhorting people to use his way to be able to vote for Obama, if they, like him, tavalon Sep 2012 #223
Why is this so hard for folks to see? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #277
This group does tend to get myopic during election times tavalon Sep 2012 #390
Uh, Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #278
Read SHOWDOWN by David Corn Laurajr Sep 2012 #228
One more time with feeling... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #274
The title is grammatically clear, if not to the OP. Line 2 = "pro-Obama folk," clearly NOT the OP. WinkyDink Sep 2012 #243
Look, we disagree on the "in good conscience" thing because gateley Sep 2012 #261
I appreciate your thoughtful reading of my post Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #273
I think you present a solution to those who feel as you do, but are rightly concerned that gateley Sep 2012 #307
It's your vote. You're casting it.... SidDithers Sep 2012 #264
If only some of the other people in this thread Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #272
This is just silly. RevStPatrick Sep 2012 #268
I did the same thing back in 2001, exchanging my vote with someone in Georgia twins.fan Sep 2012 #275
I worked through the same dilemma and came to the same bottom line but with a different rationale. eomer Sep 2012 #276
We both want people to have something to vote FOR Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #295
Well Done! Vinnie From Indy Sep 2012 #283
While I understand your logic (although I disagree), I think it is only one half of the whole story. DrewFlorida Sep 2012 #288
The way I see it Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #297
But if we can slow down the rate of sinking Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #463
SAME; but Supreme Court & hopes of a 4 year "Rope-A-Dope" upi402 Sep 2012 #291
This message was self-deleted by its author CreekDog Sep 2012 #296
Gosh, I didn't think Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #298
This message was self-deleted by its author CreekDog Sep 2012 #303
Your interpretation, not mine Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #337
The same people made the same arguments against us speaking out against the sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #426
People keep telling me this is just this complex game of Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #524
No, you're right CreekDog Sep 2012 #521
By all means, apology accepted Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #523
I'm sorry. Embarrassingly, I didn't read your full post before hastily responding... CreekDog Sep 2012 #518
I understand Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #526
A two party system is obviously not going to please TBF Sep 2012 #316
Speaking of Jill Stein....I wouldn't risk voting her her in a battleground state. limpyhobbler Sep 2012 #441
If it's a safe state like NY you can probably feel comfortable making a statement - TBF Sep 2012 #453
But where is the "far end" of the spectrum? Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #461
I hear you - TBF Sep 2012 #494
You're attempting to rationalize voting for Obama? MineralMan Sep 2012 #317
You assume I am doing nothing to stop voter suppression Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #338
No, I do not know you. MineralMan Sep 2012 #434
You might try the archives of the election forum Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #444
That's OK. I'll take your word for it. MineralMan Sep 2012 #454
As am I Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #456
You don't know much about the OP, do you? sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #415
Rec mvd Sep 2012 #328
Shit stirring brush Sep 2012 #334
You didn't read the post Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #340
BULLSHIT we all read it it's bullshit DainBramaged Sep 2012 #361
Never said I was, but apparently Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #385
Ignore this DainBramaged Sep 2012 #389
You obviously didn't UNDERSTAND it after you didn't actually read it RetroLounge Sep 2012 #421
In the end, we agree -no candidate is perfect. randome Sep 2012 #351
Look at the Abu Ghraib Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #353
I don't think anyone is saying that murder isn't upsetting. randome Sep 2012 #355
Kelvin, this is perhaps the most self-aggrandizing, specious, sophistic codswallop I've seen on DU. Surya Gayatri Sep 2012 #354
And I love you too... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #360
I understand and respect your position Jake2413 Sep 2012 #358
Chris Floyd said it well also mt1000 Sep 2012 #364
Thank you #354 ... A Legend in His/Her Own Mind. Poppycock. Santa didn't come. Deal with it. cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #367
You rock! robinlynne Sep 2012 #369
Thanks Kelvin rucky Sep 2012 #370
K&R DeSwiss Sep 2012 #371
Romney has had his ass beaten into the dirt these last couple weeks Whisp Sep 2012 #380
Amazing brush Sep 2012 #397
what an exhausting outsideworld Sep 2012 #412
I am on Democratic Underground, correct? Alduin Sep 2012 #414
It is an excellent way to foil those who would deprive people of their right to vote. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #416
This OP is not about that. trumad Sep 2012 #433
Nauseating...I'm really sad you're allowed to spread your filth, but it is "Democratic Underground" Rowdyboy Sep 2012 #417
So you too are against encouraging people to vote for Obama? What is going on here? sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #427
My reading comprehension is fine-and I understand exactly what the OP is trying to do.... Rowdyboy Sep 2012 #437
get over yourself JI7 Sep 2012 #418
Then it's a good thing YOU'RE not on the ballot RetroLounge Sep 2012 #422
Please stay away from the voters Union Scribe Sep 2012 #447
What office are you running for? I know you can't be Obama because Autumn Sep 2012 #531
"I'll cast my vote for the disenfranchised despite that they're not as enlightened as me." joshcryer Sep 2012 #429
"Promises from Candidate Obama about hope and change"--You sound like a GOP candidate Kolesar Sep 2012 #430
You're a non-reality glass-half-empty purist who doesn't understand the real world. RBInMaine Sep 2012 #431
If we were purists Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #460
President Obama is not enough to the left for you. I get that. Jennicut Sep 2012 #435
The problem with this attitude is Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #459
The country is not shifting to the right. Jennicut Sep 2012 #466
Sorry, but the country has been shifting right for some time Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #474
Is the reason WHY I vote for Obama germane to Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #477
You know what? ElboRuum Sep 2012 #438
Will you marry me? Whisp Sep 2012 #439
And when you do get married Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #472
Thread over. Bobbie Jo Sep 2012 #443
Not really... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #469
If this is the only piece of his Bobbie Jo Sep 2012 #476
I have read Elbo's posts Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #480
"Keep your vote." Union Scribe Sep 2012 #446
the poster said nothing about devotion to Obama JI7 Sep 2012 #450
Can you point out where I ask for my "ass to be kissed"? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #467
Really? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #457
Nope. ElboRuum Sep 2012 #520
+ a brazillian. MineralMan Sep 2012 #455
You are agreeing that ElboRuum is correct in telling me Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #468
"Why does it matter WHY I vote for Obama?" sadbear Sep 2012 #470
Uh, yes, my post is for people who had my reservations about voting for Obama, such as myself Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #479
No, I do hope you will vote for Obama. MineralMan Sep 2012 #486
The only reason I chose to explain "why" I was in my post Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #489
You will hold whatever opinion you hold. MineralMan Sep 2012 #490
Comments are one thing Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #493
Let me get this straight. Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #458
Seems to be the vibe I am getting from a LOT of people who object to this post. Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #465
No. ElboRuum Sep 2012 #512
Gosh, who appointed you Obama's arbiter of votes? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #464
You posted an open forum. You know what that means? ElboRuum Sep 2012 #508
I don't know your gender, and I don't even care, but if things don't work out with Whisp..... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #511
Your comment "as far as I was concerned, could keep your damn vote" unapatriciated Oct 2012 #535
With all due respect... ElboRuum Oct 2012 #537
Oooh, that's bound to leave a blister. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #509
I'm sorry you are getting jumped all over for this Marrah_G Sep 2012 #462
It is amazing how many people Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #473
That would be "know." And that would be yours truly. And you would still be wrong in your idiom WinkyDink Sep 2012 #482
Thank you for calling my attention to my grammar error Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #485
I like that you have found a way to support the President. peace13 Sep 2012 #478
I am hoping that some of the folk giving me grief Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #484
So let's cut to the chase, dear: hello larry Sep 2012 #481
Are you voting for Obama? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #498
most complaints about Obama are based on things people think he did... Green_Lantern Sep 2012 #483
I think there are differences between complaints coming from the right Marrah_G Sep 2012 #487
I'm just saying even the criticisms from the left seem to assume... Green_Lantern Sep 2012 #492
In response Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #497
He is currently Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #496
um...OK? Blue_Tires Sep 2012 #491
As you apparently plan to vote for Obama Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #495
I'm just saying this whole thing could have been avoided... Blue_Tires Sep 2012 #499
As the people I was trying to have a discussion with were those Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #500
Please forgive my ignorance darkangel218 Sep 2012 #501
I certainly had no intention of voting for ROmney Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #504
Fortunately for me, I do not have to make this decision. girl gone mad Sep 2012 #502
Who are you voting for, then? nt msanthrope Sep 2012 #505
wow DonCoquixote Sep 2012 #503
Thank you! Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #506
freudian slip DonCoquixote Sep 2012 #514
I was very concerned that Rahmn was going to really screw up the Chicago Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #515
I am concerned about him period DonCoquixote Sep 2012 #527
I knew that the chances of Obama keeping any promises Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #529
!! heaven05 Sep 2012 #507
Once again, I am not a Democrat, I am a liberal Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #522
Justice Ginsberg will likely be retiring in the next couple yrs. You can't in good conscience NOT Thrill Sep 2012 #510
As I keep telling folks who bring up this issue Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #517
Thats nonsense Thrill Sep 2012 #519
No, hard reality Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #525
whoa, this is a monster thread quinnox Sep 2012 #513
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