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In reply to the discussion: Dear Mr. President, [View all]Gravitycollapse
(8,155 posts)26. The reality of a Presidential administration is NEVER as endearing as fantasy.
That goes for every single one since the founding of this nation.
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You're absolutely right. And showing him respect is treating him like an elected official
Gravitycollapse
Mar 2014
#6
So you think my post is treating Mr. President like a mindless teenage heart throb. Yeah like I
lonestarnot
Mar 2014
#10
Yes, your love letter is treating the President of the United States like a member of One Direction.
Gravitycollapse
Mar 2014
#12
And you have the right to your opinion which I also have the right to ignore as I have to be civil.
lonestarnot
Mar 2014
#16
I think it's disturbing to tell a sitting President he's your "favorite" and that you love him.
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Mar 2014
#17
As I've already state, it is the extent of the admiration, not that someone likes the President.
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Mar 2014
#39
Yes, I was a freshman in college when I helped elect Obama to his first term...
Gravitycollapse
Mar 2014
#31
I know. DU had a brain fart for a moment. I experienced the same issue a few minutes ago.
lonestarnot
Mar 2014
#24
I think it is inappropriate for an informed citizen to so strongly admire their political leaders.
Gravitycollapse
Mar 2014
#19
The reality of a Presidential administration is NEVER as endearing as fantasy.
Gravitycollapse
Mar 2014
#26
Funny. I have never considered the reality of holding the office of President of the United States
lonestarnot
Mar 2014
#28