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Plucketeer

(12,882 posts)
118. I'm gonna be 68 next week.
Thu Feb 7, 2013, 03:51 PM
Feb 2013

Last edited Thu Feb 7, 2013, 05:10 PM - Edit history (1)

I confess I never really took an interest in politics until the 80s. And I then voted Republican. 30 years later, I AM paying attention and consider myself a progressive. Like many other progressives, I was mesmerized by the plainly stated, yet dynamic, ideas of a daring mullato senator from Illinois.

As a kid - a kid who liked art and rhyme - I was attracted to the "I LIKE IKE!" slogan. 60 years later, I find the objective honesty of that old war horse, inspirational. He warned us to be wary of the VERY predicament we're bound up in today - that is the threat of BIG money running the show. It's because of that very situation that we have guarantees every American can BUY health insurance instead of HAVE health care.
Sure - it's fine that gays and gals can now go fight those rich folks conflicts for them. It's only right that the two gals next door will be able to receive the fringe benefits of one another. It's great that we have a shiny, new CFPB - even if it is toothless.

But when our beloved, history-making leader kept on so many of Bush's henchmen as he took to the oval office - when he HIRES (and REhires) Wall St. to REGULATE Wall St. - there's something fundamentally wrong with that. He's not respecting the wishes of we the people - he's not even listening to numerous videos of his own pre-election proclamations. It's clear that he's been bought. Nice guy - certainly smart enough - but OWNED. And not by you and me.
Technically, he does represent people - this fact thanks to the Supreme Court's supreme fuck-up. But he's not responding to you and me people. People people.


EDIT TO ADD: Listen close to this RNN video from 15:40 til the end. http://www.democraticunderground.com/101797082


Most recently...... the crazy line between insanity and sanity has made me even less enamored with our Prez. When twenty murdered kids are a "tradgedy" in Newtown, yet "collateral damage" in some distant land - collateral damage on MY behalf, no less I rest my case.

I agree!I cast my first vote in 1954. watercolors Feb 2013 #1
1954!!! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #34
Asuming continued upward trajectory of the economy through his second term... gcomeau Feb 2013 #2
Who are your top ten now? David Zephyr Feb 2013 #35
I was actually referring to the aggregate on those periodic historian surveys... gcomeau Feb 2013 #78
Assuming we don't get another war. leveymg Feb 2013 #103
This message was self-deleted by its author KoKo Feb 2013 #3
You couldn't disagree more, so who is the best in your lifetime? David Zephyr Feb 2013 #57
I have trouble cheering another face on Rushmore demwing Feb 2013 #58
Fantastic avatar! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #59
please, no more presidents on rushmore hopemountain Feb 2013 #168
. blkmusclmachine Feb 2013 #4
Nice to hear from you! flamingdem Feb 2013 #5
flamingdem! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #36
I don't feel the same, far from it, but I respect your opinion quinnox Feb 2013 #6
And I yours. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #42
I've changed my thinking on the President, not the best ever, a big bait 'n switch. xtraxritical Feb 2013 #135
He's interesting and a nice man, but in my opinion he is not the Autumn Feb 2013 #7
I'm in my 840high Feb 2013 #13
Me too. I really couldn't care less how he's ranked. tblue Feb 2013 #134
Who is the best in your lifetime? bigwillq Feb 2013 #17
I'm gonna be 68 next week. Plucketeer Feb 2013 #118
Wow! magic59 Feb 2013 #8
There have only been 4 presidents in my lifetime; Jamaal510 Feb 2013 #9
No more Bushes! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #37
DADT was seen as a step forward during that era by many folks. Sirveri Feb 2013 #76
I wish more people understood that. tblue Feb 2013 #132
Watching Al Gore Whine About Current TV - otohara Feb 2013 #92
We worked for him, time for reciprocation milwaukeelib33 Feb 2013 #10
I like your list. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #41
Meh. He's not really a president, he's more like a CEO leftstreet Feb 2013 #11
+1 Never thought of it that way before, will never think of him any other way again. forestpath Feb 2013 #15
That's what the office has become, if they aren't like that going in Puzzledtraveller Feb 2013 #40
Post removed Post removed Feb 2013 #12
your bitter tears are nectar to my soul... dionysus Feb 2013 #23
Careful dion, the conspiracy tag team has arrived, and they brought friends! Tarheel_Dem Feb 2013 #131
The sub-thread of half-literate hate directly below our posts truly says it all. Number23 Feb 2013 #143
The dwindling numbers speak volumes. No one here, even the haters, believe that this is about.... Tarheel_Dem Feb 2013 #149
Well, as I said downthread there are lots of issues that I would have liked to have seen him handle Number23 Feb 2013 #154
Forgot, these same folks hated Bill Clinton and always will. And he is more revered, more respected Number23 Feb 2013 #156
We just had an election where 75% of Americans agree with the POTUS' use.... Tarheel_Dem Feb 2013 #159
Not only 75% of Americans agree with the use of drones, 77% of LIBERAL DEMS do as well Number23 Feb 2013 #162
"they don't even represent a majority of the fringe??" Tarheel_Dem Feb 2013 #164
West\Manning 2016!!1!1 dionysus Feb 2013 #160
Not even in jest, dion! Not Even In Jest!!!!! Tarheel_Dem Feb 2013 #165
he's comin' after ya! dionysus Feb 2013 #171
How about some warning, dion? Can u imagine waking up to that in the middle.... Tarheel_Dem Feb 2013 #172
It's quite a record, for sure, woo me with science Feb 2013 #28
Careful. Lizzie Poppet Feb 2013 #52
Good one. Beacool Feb 2013 #69
They have to be out for blood tonight. woo me with science Feb 2013 #70
+1 nt OnyxCollie Feb 2013 #84
Applause! FredStembottom Feb 2013 #101
+1 leftstreet Feb 2013 #110
+1...interesting insight...in last paragraph. KoKo Feb 2013 #120
I'm thoroughly disgusted at the jury's hiding Doctor_J's post tpsbmam Feb 2013 #129
I am too. bvar22 Feb 2013 #138
I was appalled by that, too. woo me with science Feb 2013 #157
!!! bvar22 Feb 2013 #136
Rec'd n/t Catherina Feb 2013 #137
Rec. 840high Feb 2013 #153
i thought congress iamthebandfanman Feb 2013 #82
wmws......you get my awesome post of the day award..... tpsbmam Feb 2013 #128
I don't think we can put anyone on Rushmore dsc Feb 2013 #14
Mt. Rushmore can easily handle President Obama: He's really skinny. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #38
Agree with that and your OP. I've been telling people BO is the best in my lifetime for a while now. freshwest Feb 2013 #72
Totally agree. EC Feb 2013 #16
I also agree. AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #20
I am beginning to believe that America has tipped... David Zephyr Feb 2013 #45
Your daughter is a lucky girl. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #43
My sentiments exactly, I am proud to call Obama my President! DrewFlorida Feb 2013 #18
Great avatar. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #44
Mine too, but Obama is the first President in my lifetime who I have full faith and trust. DrewFlorida Feb 2013 #60
I agree riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #19
Indeed. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #46
Even greater than Reagan??? Ian Iam Feb 2013 #21
Ha! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #48
long time no see bud! dionysus Feb 2013 #22
dionysus, you rule! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #49
Great to see you on here, David juajen Feb 2013 #90
I really like your avatar, juajen. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #98
Nice to see you, David. Starry Messenger Feb 2013 #24
I'll always adore you. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #50
Now I'm crying. Starry Messenger Feb 2013 #67
k&r n/t RainDog Feb 2013 #25
Thanks, RainDog. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #93
I remember FDR. That's how old I am and I wish Cleita Feb 2013 #26
FDR is a great role model. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #95
yes Whisp Feb 2013 #27
I'm standing with him because I know the crowd that won't. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #124
I currently put him at #4 alltime, after Lincoln/FDR/LBJ and right before Carter. graham4anything Feb 2013 #29
I agree madokie Feb 2013 #30
Easy to k&r! Politicub Feb 2013 #31
Nice ismnotwasm Feb 2013 #32
The last President sulphurdunn Feb 2013 #33
You have many examples to bolster your argument, that is true Boomerproud Feb 2013 #54
He picks his advisors. sulphurdunn Feb 2013 #62
Your post shows how ignorant you are of President Obama's Accomplishments.. Cha Feb 2013 #63
Please give me sulphurdunn Feb 2013 #77
That list is widely available, right here on DU. MineralMan Feb 2013 #111
So post it. sulphurdunn Feb 2013 #146
Agree. JoePhilly Feb 2013 #39
I'd have to go with Carter Vattel Feb 2013 #47
Yep AgingAmerican Feb 2013 #79
I agree, voted since 1968 still_one Feb 2013 #51
Easily top 10 Prez of all time so far. And that top 10 list includes some exceptional company. JaneyVee Feb 2013 #53
my lifetime? i`d say ike,then johnson. madrchsod Feb 2013 #55
With Medicare and civil rights good point. Those who went to Nam, maybe not still_one Feb 2013 #56
Not by a long shot. alarimer Feb 2013 #61
Yeah, you should have voted for John McCain and Mitt Romney. Cha Feb 2013 #66
This message was self-deleted by its author Son of Gob Feb 2013 #74
AGREED! Nobody is perfect jazzimov Feb 2013 #64
Hey David... WillyT Feb 2013 #65
Hey WillyT! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #100
Bless your heart, David Z.. Cha Feb 2013 #68
It is blessed with Cha! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #113
Heart and Soul, David. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #71
I was born early in the first Eisenhower term. Obama is the best in my life and I expect his Rowdyboy Feb 2013 #73
Don't mess with the Rowdyboy! He's the man! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #127
"I expect his 2nd term to be better than his 1st." Couldn't agree more Number23 Feb 2013 #145
woot ellisonz Feb 2013 #75
*APPLAUSE*!!! Great post! I agree with everything you wrote. nt rivegauche Feb 2013 #80
I am in total agreement with your opinion. Cracklin Charlie Feb 2013 #81
How is he any different from Clinton? zentrum Feb 2013 #83
Well, Clinton had a good economy kudzu22 Feb 2013 #139
If I could rec your post 1000 times I would. Coolest Ranger Feb 2013 #85
Prepare for the Deluge. MineralMan Feb 2013 #86
Explain why zipplewrath Feb 2013 #97
It is the poster's opinion about the President. MineralMan Feb 2013 #99
Discussion forum zipplewrath Feb 2013 #102
Yes, it is, and there has been a good deal of MineralMan Feb 2013 #104
Yes one can zipplewrath Feb 2013 #105
I believe you may be overanalyzing here. MineralMan Feb 2013 #106
And mine was "why" zipplewrath Feb 2013 #107
Do you get that "sense?" MineralMan Feb 2013 #116
It's not about comment zipplewrath Feb 2013 #117
There's my guy! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #112
Wow! Thanks for that. MineralMan Feb 2013 #114
Sorry, David, I know people who have met him, and they say he's terrific in person, BUT... Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2013 #87
I love the guy libodem Feb 2013 #88
I was born in 64 RedstDem Feb 2013 #89
You may realize it now S.A.M Feb 2013 #91
Let's see...Nixon, Ford, Reagan, Bush, and Bush. Zorra Feb 2013 #94
Were you in a coma when Carter was president? ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #125
LOL ~ yeh, back then I was having more than a few Zorra Feb 2013 #166
Hmmmm zipplewrath Feb 2013 #96
LBJ knew how to handle Congress and made good use of the Bully Pulpit maddiemom Feb 2013 #121
Oh, and I'd love to have seen Lyndon take care of Mitch McConnell and the like maddiemom Feb 2013 #123
I know what you mean zipplewrath Feb 2013 #130
He wouldn't have had to "take care of" Mitch McConnel. bvar22 Feb 2013 #141
I'm not sure that Obama's support for Blanche Lincoln was decisive Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #158
Thanks! Great illustrative pictures. And you're right. If he'd handled "Dems" maddiemom Feb 2013 #169
Best Republican President in my lifetime... joeybee12 Feb 2013 #108
Yes I completely agree! Everything considered (it's a different world today) He is the best! hue Feb 2013 #109
I will agree on social issues and give some credit on economic issues but rhett o rick Feb 2013 #115
couldn't agree more. good to see you around again. grantcart Feb 2013 #119
I'm with you David! n/t Greybnk48 Feb 2013 #122
Jimmy Carter, hands down... ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #126
President Obama is the best President of my Lifetime dembat Feb 2013 #133
David, we've laughed together, we've cried together Catherina Feb 2013 #140
Agreed. And I've watched them all since JFK.... OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #142
K&R I llike him alot, though I have to admit to loving Michelle more Number23 Feb 2013 #144
Michelle46 in 2024 and 2028 after Hillary45 in 2016 and 2020. graham4anything Feb 2013 #151
Well said: I agree entirely. apocalypsehow Feb 2013 #147
It may be a little premature to make that pronouncement but... kentuck Feb 2013 #148
+1 Loge23 Feb 2013 #152
K & R Scurrilous Feb 2013 #150
Considering there have been only three other Presidents in my lifetime.... YoungDemCA Feb 2013 #155
K&R Yavin4 Feb 2013 #161
Carter was best in my opinion. blackspade Feb 2013 #163
yes, he is the right man for the times hopemountain Feb 2013 #167
K&R Yavin4 Feb 2013 #170
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