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Obama is no longer my president [View all] Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 OP

Politicians can be replaced. nt. sibelian Jul 2013 #1

Obama won't be replaced until January 2017. Sorry to disappoint. nt geek tragedy Jul 2013 #3

Unless the hair-on-fire crowd is even more successful at reducing the Dems turnout in '14 Amonester Jul 2013 #18

no kidding. we MUST work to give him the majorities in House/Senate again Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #19

Agreed. But to too many here... Amonester Jul 2013 #31

What would the pay off be? nineteen50 Jul 2013 #94

Hogwash. 99Forever Jul 2013 #124

They can't actually think these bullying tactics work. liberal_at_heart Jul 2013 #139

They must... 99Forever Jul 2013 #140

We have a majority in the Senate. truebluegreen Jul 2013 #79

I know. I just didn't phrase my thought very well Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #81

Ah. Got it. truebluegreen Jul 2013 #84

and they had the ability to change the rules to make a filibuster actually a filibuster nineteen50 Jul 2013 #96

I think I mostly agree with you... truebluegreen Jul 2013 #127

They like the Republicans to easily filibuster nineteen50 Jul 2013 #132

Yup. I do agree. Thanks for clarifying. truebluegreen Jul 2013 #135

Example nineteen50 Jul 2013 #133

Barely. And we could easily lose it in 2014. pnwmom Jul 2013 #98

In what way have they earned it? And what would this accomplish? Demo_Chris Jul 2013 #111

If you want a good turn out in 2014 then work for it. Dont just blame someone else. rhett o rick Jul 2013 #40

that makes no sense. the sides to vote for were very clear Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #41

The post is a mean spirited attempt to alienate the left. Funny how much rhett o rick Jul 2013 #50

my OP was a kind-spirited attempt to shake us into reality world Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #57

I was responding to this post: rhett o rick Jul 2013 #59

I see. my mistake. Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #61

if the centrists stayed home Sheepshank Jul 2013 #44

Why would the progressives stay home? They are the ones that want change. rhett o rick Jul 2013 #56

politics is fluid. The Dems had the 08 victory and majority. and p!ssed off activists Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #58

"DOCUMENTED". Do the caps make it so? rhett o rick Jul 2013 #63

YES. ABSOLUTELY!! :D Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #65

THe White House losing mid-terms is a powerful trend in American politics Art_from_Ark Jul 2013 #116

Oh please, not 2010 turnout crap again..... blackspade Jul 2013 #123

No, indeed. sibelian Jul 2013 #38

then all attacks should be directed at the underlying system--not him Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #42

Yes, he did well. sibelian Jul 2013 #68

so are you, a Democrat, proposing impeachment of Obama? Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #9

that poster purportedly doesn't live in the USA. KittyWampus Jul 2013 #27

No. I think that would be quite purposeless. sibelian Jul 2013 #47

why don't you spend some time focusing on your own country? Seems they're spying too. KittyWampus Jul 2013 #24

That was rude. laundry_queen Jul 2013 #89

But brain cells cannot. MjolnirTime Jul 2013 #104

PLONK. sibelian Jul 2013 #108

They replace them with clones. nt valerief Jul 2013 #118

Sadly, this attempt at snark reflects the beliefs of a number of DUers. nt geek tragedy Jul 2013 #2

I know. It is sad. I'm just trying to understand it. Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #7

The majority of DUers, actually. MjolnirTime Jul 2013 #105

let's take a vote on it, buddy. I am sure you are wrong Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #112

You haven't been here long, huh? MjolnirTime Jul 2013 #125

Your comment is a bit confusing. Are you saying the president's supporters make up a small Number23 Jul 2013 #126

No, the majority of DU actually supports the Democratic President. MjolnirTime Jul 2013 #129

On that, we are in 100% agreement. Number23 Jul 2013 #131

Nuts Savannahmann Jul 2013 #4

what is that? Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #6

A polite way of saying bullshit. Savannahmann Jul 2013 #26

I'm very positive still about Obama. Just talking about others Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #43

Really?? DCBob Jul 2013 #136

Re-read the OP. SamReynolds Jul 2013 #143

I dont think so. DCBob Jul 2013 #144

Okay, I'll spell it out for you: SamReynolds Jul 2013 #154

1. He definitely still is your president. 2. This is not a modern day Gestapo. Gravitycollapse Jul 2013 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author moondust Jul 2013 #8

please read more carefully Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #12

Too late now. Amonester Jul 2013 #39

I cannot help if someone puts me on ignore due to lack of reading comprehension Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #46

And to them, 'we' are 'authoritarian' (I haven't put anyone on stupid internet ignore). Amonester Jul 2013 #51

Never mind. moondust Jul 2013 #78

well, what can I say, but when you make your bed, you own it quinnox Jul 2013 #10

so you don't want to do anything about it...just whine and complain? Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #14

I think of DU as an outlet quinnox Jul 2013 #21

understood. statistically, I am sure most of us are in similar boat Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #60

How can one man please everyone all the time? JaneyVee Jul 2013 #20

As Ricky Nelson said: riqster Jul 2013 #34

"Seems to be what many of the people on here are saying." <-- Just men made of straw NoOneMan Jul 2013 #11

It's an argument born of convenience. Maedhros Jul 2013 #103

Well said. woo me with science Jul 2013 #113

" and probably wants to torture you. " bunnies Jul 2013 #13

not my words. Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #64

Seriously? bunnies Jul 2013 #70

Not just Guantanamo. Ask Don Siegelman. Octafish Jul 2013 #15

If people want that, then fine that is their choice. Rex Jul 2013 #16

Meanwhile, his accomplishments list far outweighs his "broken promises" list. JaneyVee Jul 2013 #17

No shit. Zoeisright Jul 2013 #87

It's the same crew, I don't think the numbers have changed much since 2008 Whisp Jul 2013 #22

He didn't start out advocating for gay rights. The Link Jul 2013 #23

I would focus on the puppet masters at The Carlyle Group instead of blaming Obama think Jul 2013 #25

I sure do agree… or start with some lower hanging fruit. Focus on the money. It's what hurts them KittyWampus Jul 2013 #30

Yes the money is their fuel. Cutting off their contracts at Booz Allen would be a nice start think Jul 2013 #33

Point of fact, he ran for office advocating civil Unions because equality was an affront to his Bluenorthwest Jul 2013 #28

but that is just the point. he started advocating for gay rights and then IMPROVED Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #35

That is NOT what you wrote. The reality based version is important. Bluenorthwest Jul 2013 #52

my OP said he advocated for gay rights. I said nothing about marriage equality Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #67

Tell me about the 'nuanced' way we were called names. And why don't you have the decency to Bluenorthwest Jul 2013 #74

Because gay rights would have flourished Maximumnegro Jul 2013 #146

If you're a United States citizen... Pilotguy Jul 2013 #29

So who is? nt arely staircase Jul 2013 #32

mine is President Obama. I don't know who the opposers Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #37

The question being asked of you is who do you claim are 'the opposers'? Bluenorthwest Jul 2013 #55

my question is why you are after me so hard core? Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #69

I am sick of this thing you are doing. The Pin Up Politics Revisionist Crew never helped in the Bluenorthwest Jul 2013 #80

Step One: One could stop thinking the world is a referendum on Barack Obama cthulu2016 Jul 2013 #36

There is a spoil-sport at every party. rhett o rick Jul 2013 #49

I don't know. I think FDR's extended presidency shows what happens when you have people aligned Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #71

Has anyone said, "President Obama is not my President?" . . . markpkessinger Jul 2013 #45

All I hear in response to this are crickets . . . markpkessinger Jul 2013 #134

oh fuck more histrionic hypebole filled with false claims. cali Jul 2013 #48

Oh good gawd. Iggo Jul 2013 #53

He was never "my" president. LWolf Jul 2013 #54

+1000 n/t whatchamacallit Jul 2013 #83

Of course he's my President. And he'll hear from me as such. Union Scribe Jul 2013 #62

thank you for the encouraging words Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #72

I very much like that turn of phrase. Union Scribe Jul 2013 #73

Gestapo Botany Jul 2013 #66

But we can never stop CakeGrrl Jul 2013 #75

lol. exactly. Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #85

I agree brush Jul 2013 #76

Under an Obama Administration, hamburgers are 50% smaller... SidDithers Jul 2013 #77

You mean Waiting For Everyman Jul 2013 #82

I agree nolabels Jul 2013 #91

People have a right to their opinions and don't answer to you. forestpath Jul 2013 #86

Sufficiently-complex-thinking-people have always been a herd of cats, and humans are knee-jerky byronius Jul 2013 #88

It's funny I read the headline and thought "that's going a little too far" JAbuchan08 Jul 2013 #90

"full of hope and strong ideas" are subjective things. OnyxCollie Jul 2013 #92

Post removed Post removed Jul 2013 #93

those are some pretty disgusting words. Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #97

What topping do you want? Historic NY Jul 2013 #101

Good one. ucrdem Jul 2013 #95

Just waiting for something bad to happen BrainMann1 Jul 2013 #99

I agree Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #110

"Obama is no longer my president" bobclark86 Jul 2013 #100

Obama is still the best president since FDR, despite his faults mwrguy Jul 2013 #102

Personally, I give that award to LBJ BlueEye Jul 2013 #122

He really want to torture me ? Me ?!? Sand Wind Jul 2013 #106

I don't think your's is an accurate portrayal of the President. Enthusiast Jul 2013 #107

why don't you PM me your contempt level for Obama Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #114

dont let the door hit you on the way out pasto76 Jul 2013 #109

you missed the actual point of the post Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #115

I'm asuming this is sarcasm. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2013 #117

yes....sarcasm and frustration with the "pure as driven snow" crowd Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #119

I appreciate it. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2013 #128

they called clinton a liberal too iamthebandfanman Jul 2013 #120

Ho Hum, more exaggerations stupidicus Jul 2013 #121

Ideas? DCBob Jul 2013 #130

you guys get nuttier by the day Skittles Jul 2013 #137

^^^^this^^^^ L0oniX Jul 2013 #138

They get creepier too. Have you seen the one-sided "dialogue" Maven Jul 2013 #141

yes, and I think as more and more people put 'em on Ignore that will be their whole world Skittles Jul 2013 #142

You may disagree with people not wanting to bash the president Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #147

you just DO NOT GET IT Skittles Jul 2013 #150

she said while yelling in ALL CAPS. heheheh. seriously. go see some nature Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #151

ANOTHER EXAMPLE Skittles Jul 2013 #152

I think he went in there with some really good ideas... truebrit71 Jul 2013 #145

So marriage equality, ending wars, and health care reform Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #148

Marriage equality was decided by the courts... truebrit71 Jul 2013 #149

just think of president romney madrchsod Jul 2013 #153