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Johnny2X2X

(18,969 posts)
59. Unprecedented legacy
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 10:19 PM
Apr 2016

His legacy will grow over time. He did more for this country than any other president before him could have if dealt the same hand.

Easily one of the top 3 of all time. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #1
So... Perogie Apr 2016 #13
You are in the Barack Obama Group. sheshe2 Apr 2016 #28
These extra special groups that do not allow disagreement fasttense Apr 2016 #57
I agree. mdbl Apr 2016 #61
Thank you fasttense Apr 2016 #65
They were blocked and now you are too. sheshe2 Apr 2016 #84
Take your ISSUES UP with SKINNER!!!!! sheshe2 Apr 2016 #83
Isn't it amazing Andy823 Apr 2016 #82
I have blocked several here. sheshe2 Apr 2016 #85
Actually, since right wingers like you dislike him, padfun Apr 2016 #36
Their hate is what drives him, I think. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #39
Sorry we dont have Obama fans here. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #38
I hear barack is a democrat. He doesn't call himself a socialist, like somebody we all know. dubyadiprecession Apr 2016 #51
Washington. First was not the best. TeamPooka Apr 2016 #54
at least he is not a socialist.... stonecutter357 Apr 2016 #79
The best in my lifetime. sheshe2 Apr 2016 #2
... AikenYankee Apr 2016 #66
I only regret Jack Bone Apr 2016 #3
" " " " n/t MBS Apr 2016 #53
Said it before, I'd vote for him again in a heartbeat. blm Apr 2016 #4
You mean Dr. Drone? Zephyrbag Apr 2016 #5
You Who? otohara Apr 2016 #7
Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #9
Poor Baby - Daddy Dissappointed otohara Apr 2016 #11
The hilarious thing that guy doesn't understand is... ConservativeDemocrat Apr 2016 #14
Whoa! Seriously! With a picture of Hillary as your profile pic you call a Sanders supporter naive? denvine Apr 2016 #23
Free Everything Thinking is Naive otohara Apr 2016 #30
I've heard this exact meme before. I've never sat out a midterm! denvine Apr 2016 #34
That "free everything" line is such a right wing talking point mdbl Apr 2016 #76
And read the post I link here... Duppers Apr 2016 #19
That is the problem here, he either has to be a saint like the Republicans feel about Reagan, Dustlawyer Apr 2016 #27
Thank you! I so agree. Duppers Apr 2016 #29
There is no better example than Reagan in terms of Rove's(?) statement maddiemom Apr 2016 #45
Oh I'm Sure He Considered otohara Apr 2016 #31
NSA spying, Rendition... There are several things that if brought up get you accused of being an Dustlawyer Apr 2016 #32
I knew I should've used another term. Duppers Apr 2016 #33
Excellent response otohara! 40RatRod Apr 2016 #10
Hillary is disagreeing with Obama Duppers Apr 2016 #21
BLOCKED! nt steve2470 Apr 2016 #12
Oh look a new member stirring shit up against the President in the Obama Group. Mirt Time. nt TeamPooka Apr 2016 #55
When someone brings up an issue, perhaps address the issue instead of sus453 Apr 2016 #58
Jackie Robinson of Presidents safeinOhio Apr 2016 #6
I expect Obama will also give Carter serious competition for best ex-President Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2016 #8
Especially if Obama got selected to the Supreme Court padfun Apr 2016 #37
Greatest Dem since FDR? rurallib Apr 2016 #15
Well, his ACA saved my brother's life, so Obama's #1 in my book! SunSeeker Apr 2016 #16
Without a doubt. Far better than we deserve, considering the body politic and Citizens United. byronius Apr 2016 #17
Six paragraphs quoted and not one word about why Obama is "great." DaveT Apr 2016 #18
Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #20
I've seen lots of presidents Thespian2 Apr 2016 #26
seeing how the job is running the united states, "War Criminal" a given for any president. maxsolomon Apr 2016 #42
The TPP crap will negate everything Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #22
I think we will all benefit from it long-term and will be glad he took the heat. Hoyt Apr 2016 #77
He may be the greatest president in history elmac Apr 2016 #24
He has been a great President, and a great person, through the last 7+ years. He will be... George II Apr 2016 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author Duppers Apr 2016 #35
This is not Ok for the Barack Obama group, keep it in GDP steve2470 Apr 2016 #41
by the way, I blocked 4 people from this thread steve2470 Apr 2016 #40
Thanks, Steve. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2016 #48
my pleasure! steve2470 Apr 2016 #49
One of the greatest - absolutely. lovemydog Apr 2016 #43
Kind gentle request from a group host here.... steve2470 Apr 2016 #44
Done otohara Apr 2016 #50
Yeah, TPP all teed up to go and trying the Grand Bargain on Social Security et. al really puts FighttheFuture Apr 2016 #46
He never cut Social Security, in fact helped seniors with Medicare drug plan, and the TPP Hoyt Apr 2016 #78
I look forward to a more liberal future IronLionZion Apr 2016 #47
This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Apr 2016 #52
He doesn't toot his own horn shadowmayor Apr 2016 #56
Unprecedented legacy Johnny2X2X Apr 2016 #59
He'll be in that Truman-TR range of presidents- really good and almost great. If you want to craigmatic Apr 2016 #60
Above average, certainly... Califonz Apr 2016 #62
Great ..... jb5150 Apr 2016 #63
Sure, if you ignore the TPP and the massive expansion of the targeted killing by drones n/t markpkessinger Apr 2016 #64
Obama was one of the greatest . . . DrBulldog Apr 2016 #67
Agreed! MuttLikeMe Apr 2016 #68
Seriously? Just because he's slightly better than Dubya? ananda Apr 2016 #69
...and what was your first clue? nt Stellar Apr 2016 #81
Boom! sheshe2 Apr 2016 #86
Love, love, love the image! nt Stellar Apr 2016 #88
No-drama Obama. I'm very glad we had his uber-cool Francis Booth Apr 2016 #70
I've blocked more people from this GROUP steve2470 Apr 2016 #71
Go ahead and pounce bernies. Darb Apr 2016 #72
Considering the Republicrap He's Had to Put Up With? hrc guy Apr 2016 #73
Labelling his healthcare reforms Obamacare will bite the Republicans on the arse. Bad Dog Apr 2016 #74
Though I realize his time is limited serving as our president I hope there Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #75
Kick libodem Apr 2016 #80
I haven't agreed with everything President Obama has done, but this article is totally correct and WIProgressive88 Apr 2016 #87
Pres.Obama's face will soon replace Franklin's face on the $100.00 bill in the near future. c588415 Apr 2016 #89
I miss him already. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2016 #90
Agree wholeheartedly! Pika78 Apr 2016 #91
Kick politicasista Jun 2016 #92
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