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In reply to the discussion: Matt Damon Blasts Obama: “One-Term President With Balls” Would Be Better [View all]Bolo Boffin
(23,796 posts)273. It seems to me that things still getting worse despite acknowledged pushback from the Obama
Adminstration demonstrates the united force of the things we're fighting against.
Blaming Obama for the best choices he could make isn't helping anything. Working to give him a route to better choices would be a lot more productive. That's what Matt Damon's flip "balls" comment overlooks.
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boston bean
Dec 2011
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I think the point is that if he couldn't afford it, he would recognize the obvious.
BzaDem
Dec 2011
#154
That is why some say he was politicaly assainated by Watergate and he initialy had nothing to do
sce56
Dec 2011
#184
Russ Baker's Family of Secrets: a must read for anybody who wants to understand
Mimosa
Dec 2011
#223
Lost me @ "...stoners think being able to smoke weed freely is the most paramount of all issues. "
Shoe Horn
Dec 2011
#364
Instead of extending unemployment, Obama should have advocated for far more public works
JDPriestly
Dec 2011
#296
If he had done that to a great enough extent, we would not have so many unemployed
JDPriestly
Dec 2011
#362
he should just quiet down so he doesn't drown out the noise of the rest of us begging for scraps.
piratefish08
Dec 2011
#19
I worked for the president and supported him with my money. I still support him.
Kahuna
Dec 2011
#263
so observing, speaking your opinion doesn't count if you have no money worries. THat is
roguevalley
Dec 2011
#342
"It's easy for him talk smack." May not be so easy after "We Bought A Zoo"!
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2012
#389
Why doesn't he complain about the obstruction that plagued the Obama presidency from day one.
julian09
Dec 2011
#123
Oversimplified mischaracterizations of other people's positions is the hallmark of:
patrice
Dec 2011
#172
Matt is still mad at Obama dissing the Adjustment Bureau. Has Damon seen Obama's list of
FarLeftFist
Dec 2011
#89
Obama is who I thought he was. I voted for him because he was better than a Repcon and he still is!
The Wielding Truth
Dec 2011
#237
LOL.....knew you would attack him first! Did not disappoint. Truth hurts doesn't it???
Logical
Dec 2011
#323
"GUESSING he might be more progressive or liberal." FACT: People hear what they WANT to hear.
patrice
Dec 2011
#139
Well, a one term president with balls" would have placed completely different individuals in cabinet
stillwaiting
Dec 2011
#20
I didn't mention those advising about current economic conditions because cabinets are always
Bolo Boffin
Dec 2011
#250
It seems to me that things still getting worse despite acknowledged pushback from the Obama
Bolo Boffin
Dec 2011
#273
Tom Vilsack USDA- pls dont forget him and his franken food buddies and fighting farmers!!!
lunasun
Dec 2011
#116
You and I may be the only two paying attention to this particular issue.
russspeakeasy
Dec 2011
#137
I have seen it argued that the government spending of the war also was a stimulus
treestar
Dec 2011
#379
some economists would argue that what we are experiencing now is a "real" depression
paulk
Dec 2011
#382
You know, I bet FDR would have supported the more conservative candidate in every Democratic primary
Maven
Dec 2011
#207
And the fact that he chose to populate his Cabinet with conservative Democrats
Lydia Leftcoast
Dec 2011
#126
Hogwash. The appointees that Obama got in 2008 were those the power brokers wanted.
stillwaiting
Dec 2011
#319
Optimistic. Obama spent his generational level majority on the absurd pursuit of bipartisanship
TheKentuckian
Dec 2011
#28
Those who defend Obama no matter what, won't admit what you wrote is the truth.
SammyWinstonJack
Dec 2011
#61
And Damon backed him when he ran for office. I agree with Damon. We need BALLS
Sarah Ibarruri
Dec 2011
#27
Damon's premise is that the actions taken would result in the president not having the support
onenote
Dec 2011
#275
So he can take a pledge to take criticism of Obama seriously? It seems he already does that.
The Doctor.
Dec 2011
#371
Yah, I like Matt but he doesn't seem too bright in how government works, does he?
Whisp
Dec 2011
#50
I'm thinking a “One-Term President With Balls” wouldn't be a one-term President.
baldguy
Dec 2011
#40
That is correct. This country would be so much better and farther along the road to recovery.
RC
Dec 2011
#79
Are you sure that they are "adoring supporters"? They seem to spend very little time expressing ...
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#90
Matt is correct of course. He's a well informed Democrat who has a right to speak
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2011
#47
So was it wise for him to spend 3 years lecturing us that the GOP in Congress are our
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2011
#51
Did the Rs block his appointment of Geithner, his signing of extending the Bush tax cuts, ...?
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#85
There are charts out there showing the unprecedented Republican abuse of the fillibuster
emulatorloo
Dec 2011
#104
Unfortunately for that claim, C-SPAN broadcasts showed that there was not a single filibuster.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#120
Actually, they don't do filibusters nowadays, "that way" or any other way.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#214
The Senate's explanation re Rule XXII is sufficient. Pundits, claiming to be "modern," are wrong.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#358
Your explanation appears to be at odds with the text of Senate Rule XXII and the Senate's own ...
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#356
Shut Up And Sing is the title of a documentary on the right wing frothing when
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2011
#259
Shut Up And Sing is the title of a documentary on the right wing frothing when
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2011
#261
Some VERY twisted logic here. #1 Mischaracterizations are the hallmark of a) ignorance or b) the
patrice
Dec 2011
#164
Of course I did not say "the lesser of two evils", not pure enough. To claim some
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2011
#245
How about we Primary Obama with an actual progressive that had the "We the people..." mentioned
RC
Dec 2011
#86
No kidding. Great posturing performance. He probably has Harrison Ford in mind.
CakeGrrl
Dec 2011
#153
don't worry, reality has a way of creeping up on you, then it's too late
fascisthunter
Dec 2011
#247
Same OLD war mindset. Damon does not & hopefully never will have responsibility for the SAFETY
patrice
Dec 2011
#96
Yeah! Director, "Cue the balls!!" Damon sits down. BIG Balls walks onto the set . . .
patrice
Dec 2011
#109
No more Damon movies for me, but I don't suppose that matters much to Matt, he already has his so he
patrice
Dec 2011
#100
A good public shaming is needed to balance the overwhelming corporatist influence on POTUS.
qb
Dec 2011
#106
That's an extremely naive characterization of how it works. The President's ENEMIES know
patrice
Dec 2011
#115
guess their careers have lined enough pockets that their opinions make it into our "news" magazines
stuntcat
Dec 2011
#341
Politics is compromise. We have to settle for a one-balled president with two terms.
Bucky
Dec 2011
#180
Actually it seems more like a few prominent and vocal people saying shut up and get in line,
Maven
Dec 2011
#213
Who's running on the progessive side this year?I am supporting Alan Grayson. Who else is running?
The Wielding Truth
Dec 2011
#240
George Clooney supports Pres. O. No word yet from the rest of the 'Oceans' cast.
AtomicKitten
Dec 2011
#287
+1 Great thoughts, great song great video. Who is this. She is brilliant. nt
ooglymoogly
Dec 2011
#349
More info from Damon’s interview in Elle, including his being a cofounder of water.org
suffragette
Dec 2011
#318
So Obama isn't Franklin D. Frikkin Roosevelt! That doesn't make him a bad president...
Tiggeroshii
Dec 2011
#344
I'm not that interested in what celebrities have to say about politics. They have a public platform
Liquorice
Dec 2011
#361
Example of the insane thinking of the purists. First, Obama has passed the most PROGRESSIVE
RBInMaine
Dec 2011
#367
Don't forget that disappointed people are not allowed to voice an opinion. eom
tledford
Dec 2011
#373