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President Obama is not a public official. jcgoldie Aug 2021 #1
We rip people who are not public officials for having large gatherings every day. n/m BradAllison Aug 2021 #4
We don't "rip" Barack Obama on DU every day jcgoldie Aug 2021 #22
What does that have to do with anything? BradAllison Aug 2021 #27
Du did when he was POTUS krawhitham Aug 2021 #107
This is a one-day story if that. Let's carry on. brush Aug 2021 #41
Perhaps you'd like to tell us that Obama is a used car salesman Orrex Aug 2021 #198
I hope this is sarcasm BradAllison Aug 2021 #202
LOL... then no more mention of trump here either... n/t Fix The Stupid Aug 2021 #5
The right will be outraged at Obama if he reaches over the sneezeguard jcgoldie Aug 2021 #9
The Left will be outraged at trump if he reaches over the sneezeguard Fix The Stupid Aug 2021 #11
Doesn't he already do what he wants? LisaL Aug 2021 #14
who? trump or Obama? n/t Fix The Stupid Aug 2021 #16
If it wasn't for Trump countingbluecars Aug 2021 #23
You really have to ask? Solomon Aug 2021 #196
Apparently. Treefrog Aug 2021 #31
Which one is running for public office... jcgoldie Aug 2021 #15
Trump is a un-American pos. He should be locked up for the rest of his life. rockfordfile Aug 2021 #91
? choie Aug 2021 #12
Lol, nice try, he is a democratic figure!!!! Nt USALiberal Aug 2021 #43
...who can be critized (without it being "bashing") for poor policy choices. brooklynite Aug 2021 #46
This message was self-deleted by its author USALiberal Aug 2021 #48
Criticism is one thing, being called stupid is another. George II Aug 2021 #129
Allegedly vaccinated... LanternWaste Aug 2021 #138
Neither is Trump fescuerescue Aug 2021 #75
There is no equivalence. jcgoldie Aug 2021 #103
I would prefer to NOT elevate Trump fescuerescue Aug 2021 #154
No but he still lectures and gives advise and he needs to make sure his conduct is impecable Escurumbele Aug 2021 #90
You're not signing his card dweller Aug 2021 #2
There are no orders right now that would prevent an individual from having a party or do whatever. LisaL Aug 2021 #3
Lead by example? and not allow the repubs to make this into a big issue which they will? Escurumbele Aug 2021 #92
I thought it was scaled down BradAllison Aug 2021 #6
It was scaled down to a really large party. LisaL Aug 2021 #10
Because if he hadn't had that danged party, the right would not come after us ... StarfishSaver Aug 2021 #7
This doesn't only bother the Right Sympthsical Aug 2021 #17
lol. yup, that has to be why those pesky republicans are behaving so badly toward us, because JohnSJ Aug 2021 #25
That isn't my issue LeftInTX Aug 2021 #60
Obama is out of F's to give about what the GOP thinks of him. Irish_Dem Aug 2021 #8
Interesting take BradAllison Aug 2021 #18
I myself would not throw a big party right now. Irish_Dem Aug 2021 #28
Well, the virus doesn't judge either BradAllison Aug 2021 #37
Thank you. Treefrog Aug 2021 #34
Oh I'm not surprised you do. n/m BradAllison Aug 2021 #39
Good to know, Brad. Treefrog Aug 2021 #52
these apologists make me sick Skittles Aug 2021 #178
Avoiding large gatherings, mask wearing,etc., are matters of public health Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #111
Definately - There Should Be A Commission To Investigate And He Should Be Impeached..... global1 Aug 2021 #13
Odds are that everyone in attendance was vaxxed. maxsolomon Aug 2021 #19
Yes they were JohnSJ Aug 2021 #26
But this isn't just about the right. It's about what's right, and the fact that regular Maru Kitteh Aug 2021 #35
Link and quote the rule to mask up and avoid crowd when everyone is vaxed? tia uponit7771 Aug 2021 #183
Link to proof that everyone was vaxed? tia Maru Kitteh Aug 2021 #200
I certainly hope so BradAllison Aug 2021 #40
It was scaled back, outdoors, and had a covid coordinator to check status. quaint Aug 2021 #20
+++++ agree. n/t iluvtennis Aug 2021 #21
Health protocols . . . Lovie777 Aug 2021 #30
+1 chowder66 Aug 2021 #77
It was not "outdoors" former9thward Aug 2021 #80
This message was self-deleted by its author Mr.Bill Aug 2021 #147
That was outdoors correct? Slicing onions for the sake of food uponit7771 Aug 2021 #188
Not for covid it is not. former9thward Aug 2021 #199
If it had him and his wife over Skype from different coats, they would have had complaints. Nexus2 Aug 2021 #148
The right also had a field day with his tan suit. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #24
Fully vaxxed individuals are being infected. Half a dozen threads on it here everyday. Treefrog Aug 2021 #29
Outdoor tents. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #95
COVID is not a political matter. It is a matter of public health. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #132
Going above and beyond prevailing CDC guidance is not political. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #165
It was irresponsible. Period. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #168
In your opinion. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #206
So Obama follow protocol? tia uponit7771 Aug 2021 #184
Michelle sleeveless dresses too . . . Lovie777 Aug 2021 #33
THREAD WINNER! Excellent Advice, TY! Cha Aug 2021 #76
... George II Aug 2021 #79
I am not sure we should be celebrating this kind of thing. cinematicdiversions Aug 2021 #151
Just days ago we were rec'ing threads about un-masked Representative Norman getting Covid. progressoid Aug 2021 #88
And that GOP representative was not following the guidance applied to him. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #98
It wasn't outdoors. progressoid Aug 2021 #106
Yeah, in a tent -- outdoors. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #120
Bwahahaha. progressoid Aug 2021 #125
No, it's really not. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #205
And? President Obama followed the CDC guidelines and then some. He proved they work..... George II Aug 2021 #155
Did he prove it? progressoid Aug 2021 #162
You're calling former President Barack Obama a liar or deceitful? George II Aug 2021 #164
Literally never said that. progressoid Aug 2021 #166
He held his event in full compliance with CDC guidelines and more. There were no outbreaks.... George II Aug 2021 #169
I questioned "your" statement that he proved it. progressoid Aug 2021 #170
Again, he held the event in compliance with CDC guidelines and there was no outbreak... George II Aug 2021 #171
Again, how do you know there was no outbreak? progressoid Aug 2021 #172
Why are you questioning everything said here? Seems like you have something against.... George II Aug 2021 #173
Snort. progressoid Aug 2021 #175
It was a stupid, stupid unforced error. themaguffin Aug 2021 #108
No, it wasn't. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #121
YES IT WAS Skittles Aug 2021 #177
Exactly themaguffin Aug 2021 #195
Obama follows the rules and is still an error?;??! Who are you trying to please? uponit7771 Aug 2021 #185
Sigh themaguffin Aug 2021 #194
LMFAO sarcasmo Aug 2021 #32
Well? Were the guests vaxed & covid testwd before entering the island property? Budi Aug 2021 #36
Enough! agingdem Aug 2021 #58
K & R. I got nothing more to add. Budi Aug 2021 #63
Thank you, agingdem Glorfindel Aug 2021 #84
Mic drop 👏 dixiechiken1 Aug 2021 #89
THANK YOU!!!!!! crimycarny Aug 2021 #110
+1, uponit7771 Aug 2021 #187
Yep. Kingofalldems Aug 2021 #73
+1 same hand ringers who worry about tan suits are concerned about this uponit7771 Aug 2021 #186
All fully vaccinated and outdoors. blm Aug 2021 #38
They were crowded up in tents Sympthsical Aug 2021 #45
I agree and I believe lots of tents were involved it was not strictly an outdoor event at all LeftInTX Aug 2021 #42
Tsk, tsk! "I know we don't like to call out our own, but..." FSogol Aug 2021 #44
If you think only the right-wing gets mad about this stuff Sympthsical Aug 2021 #47
I dislike it. Treefrog Aug 2021 #50
Just looked up that 'Rules for thee and not for me' quote. Kingofalldems Aug 2021 #74
Honeybunch, that quote has been around forever. Treefrog Aug 2021 #94
But there are no rules and guidelines right now that would prevent someone from having a party. LisaL Aug 2021 #51
If you think the left is staying home and the right is out partying except for a few examples FSogol Aug 2021 #53
Well, hospitals are full also. LisaL Aug 2021 #62
+1, Correct. n/t FSogol Aug 2021 #64
Where do you get that ? treestar Aug 2021 #100
Which one is that? Budi Aug 2021 #115
Former President Barack Obama and his guests did not violate the current CDC guidelines. George II Aug 2021 #128
it's mind-boggling Skittles Aug 2021 #179
I don't give a fuck what the right wing noise machine says. SoonerPride Aug 2021 #49
K & R Thank You! Budi Aug 2021 #54
I'm concerned about the attendees. StarryNite Aug 2021 #55
Heh UnderThisLaw Aug 2021 #56
Was he wearing a tan suit? Was Michelle in a sleeveless dress? Hekate Aug 2021 #57
If they were all vaccinated I don't care Calculating Aug 2021 #59
Have you not been reading the dozen or so threads here about vaxxed people getting sick? Treefrog Aug 2021 #102
Not anecdotal iemanja Aug 2021 #145
Still a very small portion of vaccinated people having breakthrough cases. maxsolomon Aug 2021 #146
then you're the one relying on anecdote iemanja Aug 2021 #157
I am not saying that anecdote is proof. maxsolomon Aug 2021 #158
There are some studies that show limited effectiveness against delta iemanja Aug 2021 #159
Anecdotes aren't data uponit7771 Aug 2021 #190
I wrote in another thread that I trusted President Obama's TheProle Aug 2021 #61
Yes. "They're using it as a cudgel to beat up President Obama". Budi Aug 2021 #66
Wow. Kingofalldems Aug 2021 #65
Dunning-Kruger or just anxiety running amok? Hortensis Aug 2021 #67
Bad things about Democrats. Kingofalldems Aug 2021 #68
As usual blm Aug 2021 #70
And with help from friends! Kingofalldems Aug 2021 #72
yes, it SUCKS when they behave badly Skittles Aug 2021 #180
Thanks for your concern. Nixie Aug 2021 #69
I disagree with the right and with you about president Obama's event. Politicub Aug 2021 #71
And btw, where's the link to the OP's accusations about Obama? It's not just the Republicans btw. Budi Aug 2021 #78
I wonder why they zeroed in on both Barack Obama and Kamala Harris? What do THEY have in common? George II Aug 2021 #119
No doubt! It's telling whose racial bias has emerged & allied Budi Aug 2021 #124
The data below makes me feel as though maybe President Obama should be setting an example Ferrets are Cool Aug 2021 #83
He has been working his butt off trying to get people to get vaccinated. Politicub Aug 2021 #127
Search engine results should not displace intellectual honesty. TheProle Aug 2021 #104
When the critique is consistantly targeting particular people/groups, then a call-out is Fair. Budi Aug 2021 #113
Indeed. Notice and call out as you wish. TheProle Aug 2021 #118
Lollapalooza? Are you kidding? Politicub Aug 2021 #130
200 people ain't a dinner party. TheProle Aug 2021 #135
K & R Thank You!. Budi Aug 2021 #122
Oh dear.... stillcool Aug 2021 #81
*snort* dixiechiken1 Aug 2021 #87
You can take the advice from Francis Collins, the NIH director President Obama appointed progressoid Aug 2021 #117
I always like snowybirdie Aug 2021 #82
K & R Thank You! See Post #78 above yours. Budi Aug 2021 #86
I think we can let Obama slide on this fescuerescue Aug 2021 #85
No rules were bypassed. jcgoldie Aug 2021 #105
Cool. Then no harm no foul fescuerescue Aug 2021 #153
Vaxxed people get to do this. This shows what vaccinations allow with proper protocols in place. chowder66 Aug 2021 #93
Vaxxed people can still spread COVID. Blue_true Aug 2021 #136
I guess you missed where I said "...with proper protocols in place" chowder66 Aug 2021 #141
Republicans could do it treestar Aug 2021 #96
Ralph Norman (R-SC) was vaccinated too. progressoid Aug 2021 #101
statistically it is uncommon treestar Aug 2021 #140
I love Obama but not a mask in sight???? Jon King Aug 2021 #97
You hit on the exact issues with holding such an event. nt Blue_true Aug 2021 #137
The servants had to wear masks. cinematicdiversions Aug 2021 #152
This is false there were mass and people were checks for vaccinations and test. Why are we repeating uponit7771 Aug 2021 #189
exactly. The staff wore them fescuerescue Aug 2021 #201
There were Yellowdog88 Aug 2021 #99
Hear, hear!! Good post. Missn-Hitch Aug 2021 #109
I object to the nastiness of this attack on Obama and Newsome. ShazamIam Aug 2021 #112
he lose your vote? ZonkerHarris Aug 2021 #114
I agree. n/t demmiblue Aug 2021 #116
I would guess Mad_Machine76 Aug 2021 #123
To paraphrase Jesse Jackson, Obama could walk on water and the RW would yell "Barack can't swim!" nolabear Aug 2021 #126
"Why is this completely predictable chum thrown into the water?" lapucelle Aug 2021 #131
I wrote here when I first heard about a large birthday party. Blue_true Aug 2021 #133
You bring up a good point. StarryNite Aug 2021 #160
does Martha's Vineyard have a mask mandate? Orangepeel Aug 2021 #134
Sounds most benign and the unsupported "hurts us" is simply another bumpersticker LanternWaste Aug 2021 #139
It's almost like criticism of Obama's party is the worst thing the big bad right can find..... George II Aug 2021 #142
I agree. Strange thing to do and uncharacteristically tone death. tman Aug 2021 #143
How is following the rules to tone death? uponit7771 Aug 2021 #193
Meh BannonsLiver Aug 2021 #144
"I know we don't like to call out our own" betsuni Aug 2021 #149
Lol! nt ecstatic Aug 2021 #197
Obama was not only meeting guidelines, he was exceeding them. Vinca Aug 2021 #150
Your concern is noted. Hobo Aug 2021 #156
I'm really mad Tomconroy Aug 2021 #161
Well shoot! I was hoping to see pictures!! tavernier Aug 2021 #163
60 birthdays. 2 terms. 0 Impeachments. 10/10 @BarackObama LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #167
Yes, it was a bad idea and so unnecessary. He could have made a big deal out of cancelling it. joetheman Aug 2021 #174
Following the rules is never a bad idea Obama did with his party but uponit7771 Aug 2021 #192
yes, it was STUPID Skittles Aug 2021 #176
I'm getting flak about it... I knew I would. StarryNite Aug 2021 #181
I don't either Skittles Aug 2021 #182
It's unreal with the Dijon mustard and tan suit jokes BradAllison Aug 2021 #203
Obama follows the rules and it was still stupid? uponit7771 Aug 2021 #191
For this thread LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #204
This event was not a super spreader event in the real world LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #207
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