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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I guess I’m an Obama apologist... [View all]LeftInTX
(25,462 posts)46. If we lose at elections, we will lose everything we fought for
Let's say they repeal the Patriot Act, when a Republican comes along they will just re-create it again. Especially if they control both the house and senate.
Reagan began quickly dismantling the New Deal. Now very little of the New Deal is remaining. Trying to get it back is next to impossible.
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Actually, when something scares the shit out of you the best thing to do,..
Spitfire of ATJ
Jun 2013
#10
People tend to project views on certain politicians. Todays funniest for me is the outrage over
Rowdyboy
Jun 2013
#55
It's pure craziness. The Snowden fans aren't getting that his cheering squad is NOT
MADem
Jun 2013
#56
That's pretty low, to use the misery of the hurricane to puff up your Obama hate. n/t
Whisp
Jun 2013
#54
Unfortunate but true. There are WAY too many problems that come with a GOP presidency.
calimary
Jun 2013
#41
I agree with you, I think there is no reason to think this debate will harm Obama.
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2013
#40
Sorry to hear about your high medical expenses, but you have considered that Socialized medicine...
Prospectum_Quaero
Jun 2013
#29
Yes, you are an apologist. This 'our guy isn't as bad as their guy' bullshit doesn't fly anymore.
bowens43
Jun 2013
#31
I think you'll find that the extremist right has no monopoly on "my way or the highway."
DFW
Jun 2013
#34
At a certain point it's time to put party interests to the side and stand on principle.
craigmatic
Jun 2013
#50