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Sun Mar 30, 2014, 11:46 PM

Mar 2014

Facts are very revealing:

December 2013 Pew Research Poll, only 8% of "liberal Democrats" disapproved of the president. 90% approve, and 54% of approve strongly.

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It's time to get over Obama. [View all] grasswire Mar 2014 OP

Agree. And theoretically we can all agree that NSA excess is bad, TPP is bad, cui bono Mar 2014 #1

It's Sunday night. I understand. grasswire Mar 2014 #2

Yep. Plus I just finished eating a huge fritatta! cui bono Mar 2014 #6

LOL! ProSense Mar 2014 #3

It's clear that most Democrats and progressives are aware of what he has done. grasswire Mar 2014 #8

Hate to break it to you ProSense Mar 2014 #18

as I wrote.... grasswire Mar 2014 #40

"Obstructionism from Republicans just because they hate him." ProSense Mar 2014 #48

Well going over what he HAS actually accomplished in the face of historic obstruction and disrespect kelliekat44 Mar 2014 #88

Hear, hear!!! Stellar Mar 2014 #137

a great quote DonCoquixote Mar 2014 #200

How so? cui bono Mar 2014 #213

first off DonCoquixote Mar 2014 #238

I've known for some time the agenda has been to PUNISH the public for the way they voted. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #225

We have been told over and over again that the President cannot do the things we expected him to do sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #166

Not so much about ignoring but give up on trying to influence his decisions. rhett o rick Mar 2014 #170

So is there Republican obstructionism or not? cui bono Mar 2014 #210

Amen, ProSense!! rury Mar 2014 #101

Thanks as always ProSense!! rury Mar 2014 #99

...and who do the progressives have as an alternative? brooklynite Mar 2014 #4

I have no idea. grasswire Mar 2014 #13

*Your* version on what is the "right side of history"? BlueCaliDem Mar 2014 #55

From the OP: cui bono Mar 2014 #216

So basically Phlem Mar 2014 #286

When POTUS is fighting for what we believe in I will support him in that endeavor. cui bono Mar 2014 #287

The DREAM Act failed in the senate by a few measly votes, cheapdate Mar 2014 #86

:thumbsup: BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2014 #96

Acckkk! "THe Dreaded LIsT!11" Number23 Mar 2014 #106

It's wierd. Conservatives fully recognize and understand cheapdate Mar 2014 #110

Complete BS Glitterati Mar 2014 #150

Ahhh . . . how is it complete BS when . . . brush Mar 2014 #201

The whole damned argument is BS Glitterati Mar 2014 #203

You seem to be missing something in what the op was saying brush Mar 2014 #219

Really? So the 39 million LEFT UNINSURED Glitterati Mar 2014 #220

I've never seen anyone so negative brush Mar 2014 #243

Too sad that you prefer to fight Glitterati Mar 2014 #249

Yeah, well . . . take your own advice brush Mar 2014 #255

The irony is thick Glitterati Mar 2014 #260

The election of Barack Obama has dragged the racists cheapdate Mar 2014 #270

I wasn't trying to make that point Glitterati Mar 2014 #273

Unquestionably true. cheapdate Mar 2014 #291

WOW Mr Dixon Mar 2014 #164

+100 x100 Right on cheapdate! Auntie Bush Mar 2014 #228

I'm sure the 1% will have it's corporate 3rd way centrist puppet ready. L0oniX Mar 2014 #186

Would that be the "puppet' that 17 million Democrats voted for in 2008? brooklynite Mar 2014 #196

They'll have a list of them, Reich, Clinton, Biden, Shweitzer... harun Mar 2014 #247

...and yet, Howard Dean is endorsing Clinton brooklynite Mar 2014 #252

Now there's a ticket that will put the Bush family back in the White House... Walk away Mar 2014 #265

See post 246 harun Mar 2014 #289

Until we fix Citizens United, Karl Marx with Che as VP still would not bring change harun Mar 2014 #246

Again with the dismiss President Obama? VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #5

I live in North Carolina. WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #9

Primarily because? VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #12

LOL! I have no doubt he'll have a "strongly supportive following." WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #22

I LIVED in SC for 15 years....I think I understand VERY well... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #45

He/she was on a thread the other night, about obamabots. sheshe2 Mar 2014 #69

Isn't "Obamabot" a term being cheered by some on DU now? WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #141

It is you who are using the word as a pejorative, not sheshe2. delrem Mar 2014 #274

Do you live in NC? Do you vote in NC? Do you pay taxes in NC? WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #138

This thread is not focussing on the problems. It's focussed on Obama. randome Mar 2014 #142

Are those "Obamabots"? You *do* know that's the label CONservatives BlueCaliDem Mar 2014 #53

Have you met Democratic Underground? VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #73

A BOG-approved blogger uses it. WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #144

It's kind of like the term "sheeple" tarheelsunc Mar 2014 #81

A BOG-approved blogger uses it. WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #146

It is called "owning the term" perhaps you have heard of other words used as perjoratives VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #158

Proud emoprog here. WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #163

Never used that word have I? VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #165

I second this: Jamaal510 Mar 2014 #90

Right now, Obama is the least of my worries. WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #148

Smarty-what's-her-name thinks it's OK... WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #143

BS! She decided to own the term....you are being disingenuous....to say the least VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #159

MOST BLACK PEOPLE DON'T USE THE N WORD brush Mar 2014 #205

I KNOW that...most Obama supporters do not use Obamabots either... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #283

Sorry. I stand corrected. nt brush Mar 2014 #284

No Problem....I understand....they were certainly TRYING to play it that way...no doubt about that.. VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #285

Didn't we have this conversation the other night? sheshe2 Mar 2014 #78

We did indeed, and we'll keep having it. WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #149

Do black people use the N word? Does that mean White people can call them that? VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #160

You are looking at the little picture. Why not ask the right questions? A Simple Game Mar 2014 #206

and THAT is not what this is about.... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #211

If this isn't about race, don't bring up the subject. A Simple Game Mar 2014 #230

It is about what the phrase "owning the term" means....Jeebus on crutches... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #232

Yes. vanilla can be and is used as a racist term, please try to catch up. n/t A Simple Game Apr 2014 #295

FYI I never called it racist....I asked a simple question VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #212

And you are having a conversation with someone that doesn't A Simple Game Mar 2014 #227

Yes because that makes it convenient doesn't it? VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #229

Glad you agree with me. A Simple Game Mar 2014 #231

I don't have a right to decide that for them do I? VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #233

So it is up to black people to decide if they want to use the N word with each other, A Simple Game Apr 2014 #296

You got it right Thespian2 Mar 2014 #161

The NC GOP destroyed decades of progress in a matter of months WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #167

Good luck in ousting Harper.. 2banon Mar 2014 #276

I think you're being trolled. n/t delrem Mar 2014 #268

Ahhh . . . nearlly 7 millions sign ups for Obamacare disagree with you brush Mar 2014 #202

978,316 NCDems Did Not Vote in 2010 otohara Mar 2014 #217

Not this Democrat. And Dems outvoted Rs in straight-ticket voting... WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #248

Blaming the voters for "not turning out" is lazy and unproductive. bvar22 Mar 2014 #257

It's The Dems "Voting Against Our Own Interest" otohara Mar 2014 #288

VR sees secret Republicans everywhere at DU DisgustipatedinCA Mar 2014 #279

whatever you say... grasswire Mar 2014 #10

Yes it certainly will..... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #14

I agree. Obama will do whatever RobertEarl Mar 2014 #7

and NO ONE will run for or against the policies of Obama in the midterms... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #16

Are you in effect saying that Obama could be replaced by a robo-pen, delrem Mar 2014 #85

No RobertEarl Mar 2014 #92

^^^^^ delrem Mar 2014 #107

I would Doctor_J Mar 2014 #254

A bit of nuance is required! delrem Mar 2014 #264

Fact is, Doc RobertEarl Mar 2014 #266

we we we Whisp Mar 2014 #11

they'll never get over him.. he's their favorite whining trigger. Cha Mar 2014 #24

OMG! sheshe2 Mar 2014 #75

Noooooooooooooo. sheshe2 Mar 2014 #72

DU's perpetually disgruntled are going to "get over" Obama? JoePhilly Mar 2014 #15

no one should "get over" failures and omissions grasswire Mar 2014 #19

So does that mean fewer OPs attacking Obama? JoePhilly Mar 2014 #21

:::shrug::: grasswire Mar 2014 #27

when OPs about progressive candidates out number the attack OPs, JoePhilly Mar 2014 #37

But your post is not criticism. It's an attack. treestar Mar 2014 #38

it is a pure statement of fact. grasswire Mar 2014 #44

Republican Congress treestar Mar 2014 #58

We shouldn't be focused on "compelling" President Obama to do anything. BlueCaliDem Mar 2014 #62

funny, I thought when he took office he said we should Doctor_J Mar 2014 #68

I apologize that Obama isn't a dictator jeff47 Mar 2014 #245

Indeed it is. sheshe2 Mar 2014 #80

The Obamacare enrollment surge ProSense Mar 2014 #20

+100 JoePhilly Mar 2014 #25

+ 200 BlueCaliDem Mar 2014 #46

Let me make that +300! nt sheshe2 Mar 2014 #82

Yes, it's terrible that Obama didn't reverse 50 years of Conservative work. jeff47 Mar 2014 #17

yes, I agree grasswire Mar 2014 #23

No, you don't agree. jeff47 Mar 2014 #41

Excellent catch, jeff47! BlueCaliDem Mar 2014 #50

Dead on: "a passive-aggressive attack while pretending to be noble" alcibiades_mystery Mar 2014 #74

Same group. ProSense Mar 2014 #91

Always. nt Bobbie Jo Mar 2014 #171

Spot on, Jeff nt Hekate Mar 2014 #117

ah, a mind reader. grasswire Mar 2014 #129

No, I'm reading what he wrote. That's why I quoted him. (nt) jeff47 Mar 2014 #175

Divide and conquer. blue neen Mar 2014 #26

"It's Time to get over Obama, Now Let Me Shit All Over Obama..." alcibiades_mystery Mar 2014 #28

only in your mind grasswire Mar 2014 #31

Yeah, whatever alcibiades_mystery Mar 2014 #36

!! Number23 Mar 2014 #108

Nah. (nt) Control-Z Mar 2014 #43

Thread win. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #47

I'm leaving for a while to watch lovely PBS. grasswire Mar 2014 #29

I think I see the problem here. . . ucrdem Mar 2014 #33

I said PBS, not NPR. grasswire Mar 2014 #49

Where there's smoke there's fire. nt ucrdem Mar 2014 #59

What the living fuck? DisgustipatedinCA Mar 2014 #282

Big fan of BBC World on the local PBS station. WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #152

I started looking beyond Obama the day he did this: bvar22 Mar 2014 #30

Hey, it was obvious. LOL! n/t ProSense Mar 2014 #61

Translation: hasn't read a paper in six years. nt ucrdem Mar 2014 #63

Wow! I never saw that before. Holy Shite! Was that turd dropped from Rahm (no doubt)? n/t 2banon Mar 2014 #89

Same here. Marr Mar 2014 #104

You are full of it and it's your problem. lumpy Mar 2014 #112

I just want to say one more thing to you. You had no faith in Obama since the beginning, lumpy Mar 2014 #118

Yes, that's what I said. Marr Mar 2014 #178

well stated U4ikLefty Apr 2014 #292

Shutting Out the Democratic Wing of the Democratic Party for cabinet appointments... bvar22 Mar 2014 #207

I caught that too. bvar22 Mar 2014 #209

about obamas time in illinois questionseverything Mar 2014 #250

bvar and marr, I have to admit that I was totally starry eyed with O in 2004 2banon Mar 2014 #267

Kerry was SUCH a disappointment. bvar22 Mar 2014 #275

Indeed.. 2banon Mar 2014 #278

I threw up my hands at the announcement Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #140

I was gobsmacked. thought maybe, Obama was gonna make the fuckers fix what they broke 2banon Mar 2014 #269

Where's crappy Clapper? L0oniX Mar 2014 #188

dunno, what have you heard? 2banon Mar 2014 #272

Yes, that was a pretty big clue. polichick Mar 2014 #193

Trash thread. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2014 #32

Seriously. Careful what you wish for. ucrdem Mar 2014 #34

It is time to support the ACA and GOTV treestar Mar 2014 #35

I know that. grasswire Mar 2014 #51

Amazing that Jamaal510 Mar 2014 #94

Yes, please do. Whisp Mar 2014 #39

I was just going to say, those perpetually in ODS mode are the first who need to get over it. nt stevenleser Mar 2014 #77

I'm sure we'll see a significant decrease in OPs attacking Obama now. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #151

And a corresponding increase about issues instead of personality. randome Mar 2014 #157

Alert fail: Skip Intro Mar 2014 #42

Frankly speaking whether I agreed with the OP or not davidpdx Mar 2014 #119

What on earth? BlueCheese Mar 2014 #122

for some it is Tiger Beat Skittles Mar 2014 #132

Yep it's a bad indicator of what this site is becoming or could be headed for. L0oniX Mar 2014 #189

Well, I've read your posts... BlueCaliDem Apr 2014 #294

THANK YOU JUROR NUMBER 6 Skittles Mar 2014 #131

Thanks for leaving DevineBovine Mar 2014 #235

I was never hung up on him in the first place. Deep13 Mar 2014 #52

Same Here brooklynboy49 Mar 2014 #64

I was Doctor_J Mar 2014 #66

I actually teared up when I cast that first vote for Obama. grasswire Mar 2014 #177

When Olbermann flipped the west coast blue, I got disoriented. Spouse was sobbing Doctor_J Mar 2014 #208

I literally - LITERALLY - cheered when Obama was elected. Maedhros Mar 2014 #182

Unrec. nt darkangel218 Mar 2014 #54

And... Ya Know... Maybe Focus On Stratgies That Help In 2014/2016... WillyT Mar 2014 #56

OFFS madamesilverspurs Mar 2014 #57

Don't worry, we can multi-task. JaneyVee Mar 2014 #60

probably the only dem who can get elected president in 16 is hrc Doctor_J Mar 2014 #65

I hate to quote Nancy, but... brooklynboy49 Mar 2014 #67

There are some medications that are great for depression. lumpy Mar 2014 #115

I like Obama. Always did. Brigid Mar 2014 #70

I like him too. And I love Michelle. grasswire Mar 2014 #124

I have only one thing to say frazzled Mar 2014 #71

Thanks flamingdem Mar 2014 #76

That's the thing: Maedhros Mar 2014 #184

I'm glad you said it, frazzled.. only they'll never get over Obama.. there too much money to Cha Mar 2014 #100

Polls that show how much in the minority these guys are get screamed at, peed on Number23 Mar 2014 #114

They should just start an ODS Support Group on DU and try to help each other get over Obama.. Cha Mar 2014 #130

Thoroughly agree. Disgusting, however that is the New American way especially with kids lumpy Mar 2014 #120

I like American Idol and The Voice. L0oniX Mar 2014 #190

+1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lady Freedom Returns Mar 2014 #191

This. joshcryer Mar 2014 #218

Yeah, to hell with all those people who stood for hours to vote, and would do it *again.* n/t freshwest Apr 2014 #293

Focus on policy. The Democrats desperately need focus. Maedhros Mar 2014 #79

Several of us are trying to organize around a set of policies every Dem should be able to support BlueStreak Mar 2014 #97

Every politician with a D next to their name should be on board with this. Maedhros Mar 2014 #109

But in reality most using the "D" are NOT on board with this BlueStreak Mar 2014 #136

Agreed. The Democratic Party has abandoned its ideals in an effort to avoid confrontation Maedhros Mar 2014 #187

THAT's what I'm talking about. grasswire Mar 2014 #125

you said what I was trying to say.. grasswire Mar 2014 #126

Instead of "getting over" the President, how about USE him? tarheelsunc Mar 2014 #83

Good point! We can't let a bunch of Republican Trollz win flamingdem Mar 2014 #95

why would you think that Obama should be part of the campaign strategy? grasswire Mar 2014 #127

I should get over the best president in 60 years? mwrguy Mar 2014 #84

Excellent Post, grasswire 2banon Mar 2014 #87

eloquent, succinct, empowering! Whisp Mar 2014 #113

thank you, 2banon grasswire Mar 2014 #128

Agreed. crim son Mar 2014 #93

He has almost three years left in his transformational rury Mar 2014 #98

Yes. The complainers who have given up on Obama because he hasn't been able to full fill their lumpy Mar 2014 #123

The phrase "hasn't been able to fulfill their every political desire" is not accurate. Maedhros Mar 2014 #192

Incessant Bellyaching Dinos mrchips Mar 2014 #102

Thanks mrchips...Some people are whining defeatists...continually, no matter what. lumpy Mar 2014 #116

Obama allowed Teabaggers to define his signature legislation. WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #153

Obama is not the problem mrchips Mar 2014 #162

As has been pointed out numerous times before, Maedhros Mar 2014 #195

NIMBY mrchips Mar 2014 #221

But liberals and progressives turned out in 2010. Maedhros Mar 2014 #223

Give me a break! mrchips Mar 2014 #239

You have absolutely nothing worthwhile for me to read. Maedhros Mar 2014 #241

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/03/10/954909/-Turnout-a-little-data# mrchips Mar 2014 #242

Facts mrchips Mar 2014 #240

Those of you in States that lost in 2010 hold the blame for that. The entire West Coast Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #226

This OP is garbage in, garbage out! rury Mar 2014 #103

It is Democratic Leadership who is out of phase, not Democrats... pragmatic_dem Mar 2014 #105

I Hear Ya GW... Just Wondering How Many Here Plan To Vote For Obama In 2014/2016... WillyT Mar 2014 #111

RESISTANCE IS FUTILE! BrotherIvan Mar 2014 #121

Good advice Android3.14 Mar 2014 #133

^^^^^ grasswire Mar 2014 #179

Ah jeez BumRushDaShow Mar 2014 #134

time to sort out priorities G_j Mar 2014 #135

So you dislike Obama. What do you plan to do about that other than whine? randome Mar 2014 #139

Where did I say that I dislike Obama? grasswire Mar 2014 #183

Well, no one is 'keening' about the President. randome Mar 2014 #185

keening grasswire Mar 2014 #199

Agreed...totally BrainDrain Mar 2014 #145

"So it is past time to stop expecting change. " NCTraveler Mar 2014 #147

the ACA and LGBT rights and gains are massive Hopes and Changes. Whisp Mar 2014 #156

I just don't get it. NCTraveler Mar 2014 #168

As someone pointed out in another thread Puzzledtraveller Mar 2014 #234

I agree that politics based on cults of personality will always lead to... elzenmahn Mar 2014 #154

Speakin of Blanche Lincoln, bvar22 Mar 2014 #215

I contributed to Halter's campaign when he was running against Blanche... elzenmahn Apr 2014 #298

the disappointment is in fact turned right around and plugged into the cultishness to feed it MisterP Mar 2014 #236

You know warrior1 Mar 2014 #155

Obama is President for another 34 months. Martin Eden Mar 2014 #169

Change: ProSense Mar 2014 #172

Myopic. Skidmore Mar 2014 #173

I voted for Democratic change. Octafish Mar 2014 #174

your support means a lot, Octafish. grasswire Mar 2014 #180

Well Said Octafish! 2banon Mar 2014 #281

+ 1,000,000,000... What You Said !!! - K & R !!! WillyT Mar 2014 #290

Interesting... CFLDem Mar 2014 #176

grasswire, thank you for the focus on 2014 and beyond. saidsimplesimon Mar 2014 #181

I was over Obama by 2010. obxhead Mar 2014 #194

Doesn't ProSense Mar 2014 #198

"So it is past time to stop expecting change. " Peacetrain Mar 2014 #197

It's time to get over ODS. SunSeeker Mar 2014 #204

Obama bashers kardonb Mar 2014 #214

It may be early to ruminate on it, but it will happen LiberalLovinLug Mar 2014 #222

I wish I could recommend this a thousand times me b zola Mar 2014 #224

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2014 #237

In your argument for change, Obama doesn't matter neffernin Mar 2014 #244

It would be a victory, and I would eat crow.. grasswire Mar 2014 #253

To that note I fear we will never match the GOP as a deliberative mass neffernin Mar 2014 #258

well said grasswire Mar 2014 #262

The more posts I read like this..... Cali_Democrat Mar 2014 #251

WHEN did the "Change!" happen??? blkmusclmachine Mar 2014 #256

Sanders/Ellison. I know Senator Sanders isn't a Democrat. idendoit Mar 2014 #259

Only the PINOs need liberal and progressive losses. gulliver Mar 2014 #261

Let me say this BrainMann1 Mar 2014 #263

OK. nt Zorra Mar 2014 #271

This is about 2008, isn't it? It wasn't his turn? ucrdem Mar 2014 #277

I was never a Hillary supporter. nt grasswire Apr 2014 #297

Transparent? liberal N proud Mar 2014 #280