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k and r MineralMan Apr 2013 #1

I'm glad others agree. DU has become the anti_obama group Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #7

Plus 100 Auntie Bush Apr 2013 #13

I'm thinking that Hillary will get away with a lot. Her husband did. Those who are most vocal Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #141

Not true, I was an AVID Hillary supporter...until she conceded...then became Auntie Bush Apr 2013 #201

How lone did it take for you to blame Hillary azmesa207 Apr 2013 #205

Not blaming Hillary. I'm pointing squarely at her supporters--you know, the SAME way you Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #250

More aptly, hard to believe Obama's a Democrat.... Bake Apr 2013 #178

This is my take on him, too emsimon33 Apr 2013 #189

And it's hard for me to believe IrishAyes Apr 2013 #221

Believe it. Bake Apr 2013 #225

Then may I humbly ask if you've grown jaundiced and bitter? IrishAyes Apr 2013 #262

Am I bitter about being sold out by a President I voted for twice? Bake Apr 2013 #276

I think you've baked your brains in the sun too long. You're wasting my time - so long. IrishAyes Apr 2013 #285

Typical "drive by" - venom with ZERO explanation... George II Apr 2013 #259

As if you didn't know? Seriously? Bake Apr 2013 #261

The cages won't stop rattling until the primaries are over..... Walk away Apr 2013 #184

ITA!!! mfcorey1 Apr 2013 #17

BECOME? Between the PUMAs, the 3rd party "liberals" and the anarchists Number23 Apr 2013 #27

And don't forget about ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2013 #29

Those folks don't bother me nearly as much as the anarchists Number23 Apr 2013 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2013 #89

+1 sheshe2 Apr 2013 #84

Yeah, gotta hate people with principles. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #134

Come it what it is ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2013 #257

Please. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #267

Okay ... n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2013 #290

Because it's better to be a Democrat who stands for nothing? HomeboyHombre Apr 2013 #168

Then ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2013 #258

What's a PUMA? nightscanner59 Apr 2013 #52

"Democrats" that will never, EVER forgive Obama for beating Hillary Number23 Apr 2013 #56

Not true! I was an avid Hillary supporter and now I'm an avid Obama supporter. Auntie Bush Apr 2013 #206

No, I'm not saying that all Hillary supporters are PUMAs Number23 Apr 2013 #208

I thought DU was an Phlem Apr 2013 #44

OBAMA HAS BECOME THE ANTI-DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT. grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #70

He's not running this thing by himself you know.... Loudestlib Apr 2013 #85

They think he's some kind of Dictator I guess. moobu2 Apr 2013 #91

That's been the problem since the guy raised his hand! Truly, Americans--and DU especially--- Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #159

No, just tell me what percentage of Americans want chained CPI - NOT the majority, hence, anti- grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #169

I already addressed those issues upthread. What I don't answer to are straw men arguments. Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #171

Thank you. n/t whathehell Apr 2013 #203

Keep pushing that loss in 2014 by fixating on what the man hasn't done Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #243

Will his attack on SS gain us any house seats in 2014, or lose them? grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #269

We have not had any cuts in SS yet and I don't believe we will have any. But all you who keep Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #275

He proposed cuts. That's what will cost us seats. grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #279

And especially so if you and your small but vocal group continue to bring it to everyone's attention Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #288

All he has to do is say he's against it. grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #289

The Idiocracy had to start somewhere. freshwest Apr 2013 #179

Welcome to DU, Loudestlib! Let's just imagine today if romney were president. YIKES!!! calimary Apr 2013 #176

Sorry, Jamaal510 Apr 2013 #107

Totally TeaLeftist extremism. RBInMaine Apr 2013 #137

And what do you call his attack on SS? grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #270

I agree--He has used his bully pulpit to dismantle the basic tenets of the Democratic Party emsimon33 Apr 2013 #187

People here don't think that what they DON'T know COULD be significant. patrice Apr 2013 #163

Well, let 'em line up behind you IrishAyes Apr 2013 #222

I am pro-Obama, but virulently anti- all right-wing policies, bar indepat Apr 2013 #165

Criticism is not anti-Obama alarimer Apr 2013 #166

Agreed! emsimon33 Apr 2013 #188

No, it's not and I don't understand whathehell Apr 2013 #204

You'd think it was. OnionPatch Apr 2013 #218

Well he is the best Republican president ever. cui bono Apr 2013 #217

You haven't been listening IrishAyes Apr 2013 #223

I STILL LOVE PRESIDENT OBAMA trueblue2007 Apr 2013 #194

An amazing man Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #2

Yep he just signed the STOCK ACT sorefeet Apr 2013 #54

funny how he passed it through congress by himself. Loudestlib Apr 2013 #87

Yes, it took the dems in congress. delrem Apr 2013 #121

amazing man kardonb Apr 2013 #64

Exactly rightsideout Apr 2013 #93

Good point, rightsideout! calimary Apr 2013 #177

Obama, the best in a long, long time mehrrh Apr 2013 #226

K&R BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #3

The best ever flamingdem Apr 2013 #4

so glad to hear that, flamingdem. Whisp Apr 2013 #35

hi Whisp! flamingdem Apr 2013 #76

Some of the deep haters IrishAyes Apr 2013 #224

i was just able to insure my 26 year old daughter, who has mopinko Apr 2013 #39

My sister/friend and her husband WinstonSmith4740 Apr 2013 #45

I've come to the same general conclusion myself(from a former hardcore critic, btw!) AverageJoe90 Apr 2013 #49

K&R (nt) Control-Z Apr 2013 #5

His Agenda must last forever graham4anything Apr 2013 #6

... mindwalker_i Apr 2013 #8

beautiful chair Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #10

Oh, Clint, madamesilverspurs Apr 2013 #20

Hahaha, beautiful reply mindwalker_i Apr 2013 #40

Support and prayers for him and DevonRex Apr 2013 #9

+1000000000000000000000 treestar Apr 2013 #48

KnR. I've got his back Hekate Apr 2013 #11

And he has the torturers back zipplewrath Apr 2013 #14

No he doesn't.. must suck for you. Cha Apr 2013 #65

He said he did zipplewrath Apr 2013 #150

Me too, me too! sheshe2 Apr 2013 #43

Strong and steady in a crisis. bushisanidiot Apr 2013 #12

A good honest family man and person of courage and empathy. Auntie Bush Apr 2013 #15

A good, strong, intelligent man. freshwest Apr 2013 #57

My President and when he is done, one of the four or five best in history. bluestate10 Apr 2013 #16

You mean, taking the first step toward the destruction of Social Security? JDPriestly Apr 2013 #119

Your view is a myopic one that only sees one piece of a whole coin. The man is a good person. bluestate10 Apr 2013 #210

Yes. And also good to remember that madamesilverspurs Apr 2013 #18

Believe it or not, I hadn't seen that bumper sticker. CBHagman Apr 2013 #58

~ sheshe2 Apr 2013 #100

WE are doing our best to keep Social Security the way it is. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #120

No, he's not. madamesilverspurs Apr 2013 #124

He knows he's not. Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #127

I support Obama on most things, but not on others. I don't follow blindly. Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #19

Yeah. I've noticed this too. n/t AverageJoe90 Apr 2013 #50

When you feel crushed IrishAyes Apr 2013 #227

He has not talked about the SS cpi thing & explained it. I have been listening. Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #296

Don't expect the rest of us to stick our heads in the oven with you, then. IrishAyes Apr 2013 #297

You're okay with that? My only hope is that...this proposal won't get accepted... Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #298

This man has had everything in the entire world thrown at him and keeps on working for this nation. freshwest Apr 2013 #21

I agree with you. beveeheart Apr 2013 #28

Yes, freshwest. sheshe2 Apr 2013 #46

GMTA. I was going to comment on his having such a strong back and shoulders for a thin man. freshwest Apr 2013 #55

That picture, say's it all. nt sheshe2 Apr 2013 #104

This picture says it all.. the batshit crazies in the House delayed mountain grammy Apr 2013 #92

Thank you mountain grammy. nt sheshe2 Apr 2013 #110

You're welcome sheshe2..... he's not my liberal champion, but he's the right man for the times. mountain grammy Apr 2013 #161

You and me both IrishAyes Apr 2013 #228

Glad you made it; and that quote is awesome. It's the truth. freshwest Apr 2013 #247

One could pick a worse North Star than Dorothy Day IrishAyes Apr 2013 #263

K&R. nt msanthrope Apr 2013 #22

He is doing his best in a messed up country. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #23

Many of these people Jamaal510 Apr 2013 #108

exactly! Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #253

lol fascisthunter Apr 2013 #24

Obama's not perfect, but no politician (or person) is. tarheelsunc Apr 2013 #25

Please proceed.... loyalsister Apr 2013 #133

This white retired man did. MineralMan Apr 2013 #154

Obviously he didn't get 100% loyalsister Apr 2013 #156

Agreed but- ruffburr Apr 2013 #26

Thanks for everything President Obama. moobu2 Apr 2013 #30

Of course I support the Leader of the Democratic Party. bvar22 Apr 2013 #31

But you're fine with the gazillion anti-Obama threads I guess huh? moobu2 Apr 2013 #34

"the gazillion anti-Obama threads" Plez. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #286

Where did you get all that? creeksneakers2 Apr 2013 #42

I find threads like this divisive also. Just look at the desperation. We are losing rhett o rick Apr 2013 #53

Meant to be divisive, are they not? SammyWinstonJack Apr 2013 #185

With all due respect, how exactly is this thread "divisive"? PragmaticLiberal Apr 2013 #273

Let me answer your last question first. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #280

+1 zeemike Apr 2013 #63

Like a Cult. blkmusclmachine Apr 2013 #130

Me too Floyd_Gondolli Apr 2013 #172

Really? sheshe2 Apr 2013 #72

Yeah, exactly. I thought being a Democrat JEB Apr 2013 #83

+1 840high Apr 2013 #90

-100 moobu2 Apr 2013 #95

yep. this is a passive aggressive thread to bitch about DU. nt boilerbabe Apr 2013 #99

This thread isn't about blind faith. It isn't even about supporting EVERYTHING the president has Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #142

+1 Notice that they cannot support any politician treestar Apr 2013 #147

For those of us with a Moral Compass, bvar22 Apr 2013 #235

But FDR did not get all that treestar Apr 2013 #271

You missed this part: bvar22 Apr 2013 #272

Totally hypocritical treestar Apr 2013 #274

:::Standing Ovation::: Melinda Apr 2013 #181

Well said. cui bono Apr 2013 #214

K/R as always. CakeGrrl Apr 2013 #32

he carries a heavy weight. Whisp Apr 2013 #33

Yes, he does. And I support him. nt FLyellowdog Apr 2013 #36

and he carries it with grace n/t Whisp Apr 2013 #38

Agree also charmay Apr 2013 #37

Don't forget Milliesmom Apr 2013 #41

Kick and Rec! sheshe2 Apr 2013 #47

I support President Obama LeftInTX Apr 2013 #51

Agreed. freshwest Apr 2013 #62

Correction. Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #112

I've got his back. cheri010353 Apr 2013 #60

+ 1 n/t snacker Apr 2013 #73

Day in and day out . . . same talking bashing point Iliyah Apr 2013 #61

Kick politicasista Apr 2013 #66

wish he was prez before 9-11 when the world didn't suck so bad. nt Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2013 #67

Thank you, Liberal_in_LA! Today of all days Cha Apr 2013 #68

Nice thread, isn't it? Number23 Apr 2013 #78

It's a beautiful thread, 23.. and came just Cha Apr 2013 #79

I can't kick and rec this enough, Cha! sheshe2 Apr 2013 #98

It's precious, she, and for Boston.. Cha Apr 2013 #102

You left out Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #106

"My, but these people are unhinged." Number23 Apr 2013 #115

Says a lot, doesn't it? MADem Apr 2013 #117

VERY telling indeed. Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #118

Which again reaffirms that Melissa Harris-Perry was RIGHT!!!! RIGHT!!! RIGHT!!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #144

I am a Democrat.. AsahinaKimi Apr 2013 #69

Agreed. K&R WheelWalker Apr 2013 #71

I'm in nt Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #74

Stop the panic... mechtech Apr 2013 #75

Sad. Thilled over a big photo- like a big brother poster in 1984, or a cheezy 3rd world failed state grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #77

+1 L0oniX Apr 2013 #80

- 1,000 ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2013 #97

Because Misery not only Loves, but now demands lockstep agreement, er, Company, huh? freshwest Apr 2013 #109

It's what they do best, 1StrongBlackMan! sheshe2 Apr 2013 #128

Just trying to wake you up from your hypnosis. Look at policies, not pictures! grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #170

Hypnosis? ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2013 #260

OK. I just ask you remember that right wing policy is right wing no matter who is saying it. Social grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #268

And a lame duck President ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2013 #291

I don't see it that way. I see it as a corporatist beginning the endless push to dismantle the grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #292

WOW ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2013 #293

You have to understand how the RW operates. They introduce a meme and push if for years or decades grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #294

I do ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2013 #295

I like you. appacom Apr 2013 #195

So do I. IrishAyes Apr 2013 #264

I realize you, like many others here, Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #129

Spot on. Ineeda Apr 2013 #138

Bravo.nt Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #162

Awesome post, Summer! Number23 Apr 2013 #207

Beautiful, Summer! IrishAyes Apr 2013 #231

Thanks, Irish Ayes! Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #234

What you said!++++++ What I couldn't express. Thank You! Auntie Bush Apr 2013 #238

What direction is he taking us? Looks to me like it's to the right of the Republicans. grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #240

Bravo and well said Summer. Hamlette Apr 2013 #242

You sound an awful lot like IrishAyes Apr 2013 #229

Awesome! just like the old Free Republic George W. Bush daily prayer thread cthulu2016 Apr 2013 #81

Yeah ... Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #131

count me in dionysus Apr 2013 #82

Count me in!! rury Apr 2013 #86

I Support Him lib87 Apr 2013 #88

i'm certainly not happy with everything he says and does barbtries Apr 2013 #94

k&r nt steve2470 Apr 2013 #96

I'm completely satisfied with President Obama moobu2 Apr 2013 #101

Barely three hours in and already on the front page Number23 Apr 2013 #103

yup Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #255

Not until he makes sure "The Mentalist" stays on the air! Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #105

You one-issue voters Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #132

Pssst.... IrishAyes Apr 2013 #232

Am I missing some context here? BlueCheese Apr 2013 #111

It is a thread that proves how anti-Obama DU has become. Jamastiene Apr 2013 #125

K&R Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #113

hagiography sucks. kath Apr 2013 #114

Yes ... Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #116

What really sucks is your ignorant post. Cha Apr 2013 #122

You have a very low bar for that treestar Apr 2013 #146

K&R SunSeeker Apr 2013 #123

K&R... n/t JohnnyRingo Apr 2013 #126

I often wonder about the intelligence (and age) of people who suggest that - he doesn't understand lamp_shade Apr 2013 #135

K and R ! Damn good President, and we need to support him especially now. RBInMaine Apr 2013 #136

K&R! MarianJack Apr 2013 #139

The good news is that the hatred for the president here on DU is NOT indicative of the entire Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #140

Far from it. Floyd_Gondolli Apr 2013 #174

It sure wouldn't seem like it Jamaal510 Apr 2013 #198

K&R!!! Moosepoop Apr 2013 #143

Most DEFINITELY has my Support! 66 dmhlt Apr 2013 #145

There's a difference watoos Apr 2013 #148

if folks want a thread to support the president, let them be shireen Apr 2013 #149

Depends upon how you define that zipplewrath Apr 2013 #155

You said it better than I ever could. There is no hero worshipping here. And I'm sure there's Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #160

No one should blindly support any President or politician alarimer Apr 2013 #167

Except Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #175

You missed the 'I support my President 100%' thread? Hissyspit Apr 2013 #180

Plenty? Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #190

Moved the goal posts on me? Hissyspit Apr 2013 #192

....and YOU said plenty. Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #196

I've engaged in no histrionics at all. Hissyspit Apr 2013 #200

"There's been plenty of stuff like that." Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #202

With some people it is actually patterns of comments in posting that would be very difficult Hissyspit Apr 2013 #219

I only clicked on the last two of your posts Number23 Apr 2013 #230

I don't have any problem with this thread. Hissyspit Apr 2013 #233

If you think you disproved that poster's point with that post, then I can understand why you think Number23 Apr 2013 #246

Which post? Hissyspit Apr 2013 #248

Your confusion appears to be spreading. Number23 Apr 2013 #256

In their effort to be seen as relevant, IrishAyes Apr 2013 #237

Oh, Jesus Christ... Hissyspit Apr 2013 #249

Sometimes your old shoe pinches, doesn't it? IrishAyes Apr 2013 #265

In other words, Hissyspit Apr 2013 #266

Seriously? Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #239

I'm sorry I proved your first comment false Hissyspit Apr 2013 #241

You proved nothing Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #244

You told a poster no one expressed blind support. Hissyspit Apr 2013 #245

News flash Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #252

I see there still hasn't been a reply. n/t NOVA_Dem Apr 2013 #193

And yet another Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #197

Last time I checked I have the full right in this country to either care or not. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #283

Dishonest?! FiveGoodMen Apr 2013 #186

Yeah, dishonest. Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #191

"I wish the critics would show a little class and leave them alone" Number23 Apr 2013 #209

Why let them be? They are supporting him proposing cuts to SS. n/t cui bono Apr 2013 #213

Sorry but this looks to me like classic flame-bait aimed at stirring the shit. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #284

K&R - I can't imagine the stress he's under because of this attack in Boston. myrna minx Apr 2013 #151

Proud to rec...... 4bucksagallon Apr 2013 #152

No hesitation in supporting this man abbeyco Apr 2013 #153

k&r... spanone Apr 2013 #157

While I may disagree with him sometimes JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #158

Why? Being President is easy, don't you know, all you have to do is do whatever EVERYONE wants patrice Apr 2013 #164

chained cpi and social security to do shit like this stonecutter357 Apr 2013 #173

K&R cilla4progress Apr 2013 #182

Complainers? colsohlibgal Apr 2013 #183

No, rabid complainers that see nothing but a tiny spot in a large pond. nt bluestate10 Apr 2013 #211

The OP has nothing about "complainers" in it. This is a Cha Apr 2013 #215

K&R. He has my support. nolabear Apr 2013 #199

How sad. You have to start a support thread? Really? cui bono Apr 2013 #212

that picture was taken as obama addresses the nation about the bombings Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #254

I would like to deeply apologize for my previous post. cui bono Apr 2013 #277

I understand the confusion. Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #278

K&R nt MrScorpio Apr 2013 #216

That's one of the dearest faces in the world to me IrishAyes Apr 2013 #220

I suspect history is going to treat this man very well... he deserves it. DCBob Apr 2013 #236

I SUPPORT OBAMA! I wouldn't mind the criticism jazzimov Apr 2013 #251

RIGHT ON!!!! I SAY YES TO BEING A PRESIDENT OBAMA SUPPORTER! trueblue2007 Apr 2013 #281

I support, or oppose, policies. Not politicians or parties. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2013 #282

Still an Obama supporter here Dpm12 Apr 2013 #287