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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:45 AM Original message |
A simple question for those still supporting President Obama: Why should I support him? |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:46 AM Response to Original message |
1. three little choices |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:48 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. ps |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:54 AM Response to Reply #2 |
3. I was about to say... nt |
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eilen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:03 AM Response to Original message |
4. Reasons to continue to support Obama |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
5. Not being a warmonger is good enough for me |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 10:14 AM Response to Reply #5 |
23. Would you call the current situation in Afghanistan warmongering? |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 10:14 PM Response to Reply #23 |
43. No it is fighting for peace |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:24 PM Response to Reply #5 |
27. uhh -- forgot about Afghanistan/Iraq already? |
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abelenkpe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 05:48 PM Response to Reply #5 |
42. Yeah I don't want my kids shipped off to war either |
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BzaDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:06 AM Response to Original message |
6. So far, that logic has given our country Citizens United. Do you want Roe v. Wade to be |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:12 AM Response to Reply #6 |
7. I don't wnat possibilities--I want concretes. What's he done that truly has truly improved our lot? |
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BzaDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:37 AM Response to Reply #7 |
16. You are comparing Obama to what you WANT. That is a bogus comparison. You can't get what you want. |
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PVnRT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:23 PM Response to Reply #16 |
26. Your post is a sad reflection on American democracy |
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kctim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:12 AM Response to Original message |
8. Because you are not unreasonable? |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:14 AM Response to Original message |
9. Wow--apprently I'm the only confused, non-cheerleader or purist on the board! |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 10:13 AM Response to Reply #9 |
22. "I've been here since 2003--we used to actually DISCUSS things." |
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metapunditedgy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-09-10 07:08 PM Response to Reply #22 |
49. If we really care about DISCUSSION, the rec/unreccers should be publicly listed. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:22 AM Response to Original message |
10. i think with about every issue i have gotten mad because seems he caves and not spine (like i like) |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:26 AM Response to Reply #10 |
11. In the same boat--I know we're better off with Obama but I'm really concerned as well. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:35 AM Response to Reply #11 |
15. and then you have the few issues i feels one way and i totally disagree |
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DonCoquixote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:29 AM Response to Original message |
12. three words |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:32 AM Response to Reply #12 |
14. Regarding the SC, I have a very genuine fear that if one of the |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:39 AM Response to Reply #14 |
18. Okay, sorry, but that's ridiculous. I'll give him credit for that much. |
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emulatorloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:30 PM Response to Reply #14 |
30. Don't think that is a genuine fear, sorry, |
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HughBeaumont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:30 AM Response to Original message |
13. Sorry, I really have nothing else other than "A republican would be infinitely worse". |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:37 AM Response to Reply #13 |
17. About the corporatism--I've thought a lot about that. The one thing the corps can't actually do that |
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Autumn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-09-10 06:24 PM Response to Reply #17 |
48. I think we have too many republican light politicians |
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MichaelS2012 (12 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
19. None nt |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:42 AM Response to Reply #19 |
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panzerfaust (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 10:05 AM Response to Original message |
21. Because he did not compromise on the Bush (now Obama) Tax Cuts for the Rich? |
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Lord Magus (443 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-09-10 12:23 AM Response to Reply #21 |
45. Two years from now Obama will still be president. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 01:37 PM Response to Original message |
24. Kick. nt |
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27inCali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:15 PM Response to Original message |
25. because he is a compromiser..... |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:27 PM Response to Reply #25 |
29. That's a good answer. I don't think he sees traditional liberal values as having |
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Erose999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 04:12 PM Response to Reply #29 |
39. But the RW values are somehow more sustainable? We can't go on forever looting the public treasury |
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27inCali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 05:34 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. I'm hoping Congress hijacks this bill |
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K8-EEE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:25 PM Response to Original message |
28. Unrec, for God's sake |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:30 PM Response to Reply #28 |
31. Have you nothing to offer? Really? nt |
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K8-EEE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:54 PM Response to Reply #31 |
37. No because nothing I'd offer would make a difference |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 03:09 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. I'm that person--the OP. And if you know my history here at all |
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K8-EEE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-09-10 12:12 AM Response to Reply #38 |
44. Cocal cheerleader? |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:33 PM Response to Reply #28 |
34. "So tired of all the whining" - as arrogant as the White House. nt |
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BlueJac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
32. I can not name any........... |
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MattSh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
33. Because if you don't... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:44 PM Response to Reply #33 |
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emulatorloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
35. I'm pissed about the top 2% and am glad Dem Sens and Reps are giving him hell. HOWEVER |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
40. He sure as hell does not support you or I |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-09-10 06:15 PM Response to Reply #40 |
46. 1 |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-09-10 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
47. What do you mean "support him"? Are you donating time or money? Trying to figure out |
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