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truthspeak Donating Member (212 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 09:52 AM
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Obama is slowly getting his swagger back
Edited on Wed Dec-15-10 10:04 AM by truthspeak
Immediately after the mid term elections he looked like a sad, lost puppy lol...

But now with this tax deal, the speech in North Carolina, the fiery press meeting...it seems he's getting that swag back. I expect him to hit a huge home run at the State of the Union. Its gonna be a big year for the Pres in 2011...
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xchrom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 09:54 AM
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1. What?!?! Oy god. Nt
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FSogol Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 09:54 AM
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2. I hope so but haven't seen it yet. n/t
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golddigger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 09:56 AM
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3. Fired up!
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Harry Monroe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:40 AM
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31. Ready to cave!!
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4dsc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-10 08:28 AM
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64. WORD!! nt
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ClarkUSA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-10 05:00 PM
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68. Yeah, that's why Wall Street titans like the Koch Bros. & the Chamber of Commerce hate Pres. Obama.
And see how he caved on DADT repeal?

:sarcasm:
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Vinnie From Indy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 09:56 AM
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4. WTF?
Yeah, sure. Obama looked all defeated and deflated and shit immediately after seeing the gargantuan crowds at his inauguration.

WHat a silly post!
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truthspeak Donating Member (212 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:05 AM
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8. Mid terms...
I made the edit because of you...thanks
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politicasista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-17-10 03:07 PM
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62. +1 n/t
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 09:57 AM
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5. and, of course, "swagger" is what it is all about
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truthspeak Donating Member (212 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:11 AM
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11. lol "swagger" wins elections...
Clinton had it over Bush Sr.
Bush Jr. had it over Gore/Kerry
Obama had it over Mccain.
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:16 AM
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12. prefer to see something done to help Americans . . . . but we all have our own priorities I guess
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truthspeak Donating Member (212 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:23 AM
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13. You're right...
investing in green technology/innovation, college education, giving middle class/ poor folks tax relief the past 2 years...does not help Americans at all!!! lol
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:27 AM
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14. when the bill comes due for the entire tax debacle, we will see how much
it helped my children and grandchildren.

But . . . . you will have won an election.
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truthspeak Donating Member (212 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:32 AM
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16. Were you saying that...
when Krugman was screaming for a stimulus package twice as large as the first?

Or are you one of those that wanted an austerity program since Jan. 2009?
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:48 AM
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19. well - our views of what constitutes a stimulus are obviously different
as are our views of the success of the administration.

Enjoy your illusion.
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Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:00 AM
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:04 AM
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24. a stimulus . . . .and tax breaks for the wealthy via tax cuts and cuts in estate taxes are 2
Edited on Wed Dec-15-10 11:04 AM by DrDan
different things.

Of course, if it means re-election, then of course I understand your blind support.
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truthspeak Donating Member (212 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:15 AM
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27. What does re-election mean to you?
Edited on Wed Dec-15-10 11:16 AM by truthspeak
To me, it means getting the opportunity to complete the wish list progressives want, instead of giving it to the opposition that would likely REVERSE any progress made.

But yeah, "re-election" is such a minor, unimportant thing. lol
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:23 AM
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29. done - as I said earlier - enjoy your illusion
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polmaven Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:02 AM
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23. Right!
and extending UI benefits doesn't help Americans, either.
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awoke_in_2003 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 08:21 PM
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47. hey you crazy leftist...
pick up your pom-poms and begin admiring the swagger :)
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politicasista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-17-10 03:02 PM
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61. Bush had swagger? LOL!
Edited on Fri Dec-17-10 03:05 PM by politicasista
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


You sound like the MSM (mainstream media).

Gore and Kerry may not have "swagger" (in your and others opinions), but they have done more productive things and have more integrity in their bare hands than Bush EVER will.

As for Clinton, ok he had "swagger" until the 2008 election. He got that back and Obama, nor Gore or Kerry does not need to take lessons from him.

Obama has always had it, and he is showing that you don't need "swagger" to get things done.


It is downright disgusting that you would prop up Bush over two proven Democrats/Statesmen.
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truthspeak Donating Member (212 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-10 12:51 PM
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65. Bush did indeed have swagger as a candidate
You can say a lot of bad things about 'W' (and I mean a lot lol), but one thing that you can't deny is that he could connect with people as a candidate with that goofy, "i'm your buddy" persona.

I'm talking about appeal and charisma here...not accomplishments. And charisma and "swagger" has been important to win elections since JFK and later Reagan. Hell, even Bush Sr. had it over Dukakis. lol
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politicasista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-10 04:23 PM
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66. Bush pretended to have swagger
Edited on Sat Dec-18-10 04:25 PM by politicasista
and patriotism. The media just like to prop him up as having such, because they know that people will buy into it.

It was not until after Katrina, two wars spiraling out of control, and the economic downturn that people realized that is was fine to listen to a voice of reason in Obama.


Nope, will take the integrity of Gore, Kerry, Obama over illiterate draft dodgers like Bush, Bush Sr. and some days Bubba any day of the week.
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truthspeak Donating Member (212 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-10 04:51 PM
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67. lol you can't "pretend" to have swagger...
...some just have it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Lgp-f_YjE&feature=related#t=m52s


Again this is not about accomplishments.
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politicasista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-10 05:46 PM
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69. He is a fake and it is disgusting that he is propped up over
Democrats who should be praised here more, but are not.
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tularetom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 09:59 AM
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6. And the liberal media now just loves him
Even that asshole David Broder can't say enough about the President's newly found spirit of bipartisanship.
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WI_DEM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:00 AM
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7. And his approval ratings have been rising in some polls as independents are warming up to him again
Also, the economy is showing signs of performing better in 2011 than in 2010.
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msongs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:06 AM
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9. he is learning from his republican best friends after all. nice nt
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truthspeak Donating Member (212 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:08 AM
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10. Obama 2.0 swagger....
I made a mistake...he's not getting back his old swag of 2008...hes getting a whole new version.

Obama 2.0...bigger and better than ever. lol
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paparush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:28 AM
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15. Heck yeah...he's single handedly revived a terminally wounded Republican party.
WTG Mr. Prez
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Armstead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:36 AM
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17. Yes - He is savoring his victory over Democratic Liberals
I'm glad he's got his fighting spirit back. Those damn Liberals need a good whupin, and he's gonna give them one.
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Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:26 AM
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Larkspur Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:39 AM
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18. Obama swagger is to piss on liberals and rip Social Security to pieces
and of course sneer at FDR, just like the DLC Demcorats do.
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:55 AM
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20. Personally, I think he's spiraling.
Bad.
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polichick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 10:58 AM
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21. Wish his "swagger" had more to do with sound policies for the people & the country...
...and less to do with political games.
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Enrique Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:10 AM
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25. swaggering after taking a huge dive is bad form
Obama coulda been a contender. :-(
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cherokeeprogressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 03:07 PM
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39. Like tackling a running back after he's gained 40 yards then jumping up and pounding your chest. n/t
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old mark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:13 AM
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26. He's been hanging out with Old Bill, and possibly taking lessons....nt
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niceypoo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:21 AM
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28. And if the economy can't take another trillion dollar hit?
And we default on the national debt, will he swagger then?
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lillypaddle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:45 AM
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32. How dare you
even TRY to be positive about Obama! Where do you think you are, on a "democratic" board???

Oh. Never mind.
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truthspeak Donating Member (212 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:58 AM
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33. LOL
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Donnachaidh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 12:38 PM
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34. yeah, that CEO summit has him all excited
for the opportunity for future *swag* after his Christmas gift to them of continuing tax breaks.
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BeyondGeography Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 12:43 PM
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35. He looked pretty worn out this morning
Maybe stuff like this has him down:

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/12/republicans-make-good-on-threat-to-force-lame-duck-spending-showdown.php?ref=fpa

He needs a vacation, IMO.
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Dawgs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 01:09 PM
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36. You forgot the meeting he had with super rich today.
:shrug:
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Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 01:22 PM
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KansasVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 02:05 PM
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38. LOL...this might be the funniest post I have seen in a month.
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Beacool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 03:15 PM
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40. Which presser was that?
The one where he was brittle, testy and insulted his base? The only one that I saw last week that showed a relaxed, knowledgeable president who spoke without notes or the need of a teleprompter, was the one held by president Clinton.

;-)
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truthspeak Donating Member (212 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 04:57 PM
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41. Bush seemed relaxed too...
now that he was outta the hot seat...want him to come back too. lol
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Beacool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-16-10 12:08 AM
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54. Please.............
Bill is the best politician around.

:eyes:
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Life Long Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 05:14 PM
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42. In correlation to the slowly improving economy.
:patriot:
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Politicub Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 05:30 PM
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43. For his next act, maybe he'll sneer at the camera and snort
Personally, I've seen enough swagger.
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mtnsnake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 05:43 PM
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44. Yeah, quite a swagger he's got, knowing that the dumb tax deal probably cost us the next election
LOLOL
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Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 08:42 PM
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mtnsnake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 09:51 PM
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50. WTF? Are you serious?
crybaby liberals are the only thing that would cost him election. lol


Huh?? Liberals are the most responsible ones for getting him into position to WIN the last election. Jayeezus!!!
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Raine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-16-10 03:54 AM
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56. If liberals are so important that they will cost him the election
what does he continually throw them away like a used piece of toilet paper ... that doesn't seem very smart. :silly:
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Raine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 08:05 PM
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45. Yeah I guess selling out to corporations will put
that ole spring in your step and swagger back in your walk. :eyes:
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senseandsensibility Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 08:13 PM
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46. Don't care about his swagger
and if he has one, I wish he'd show it during "negotiations" with the repugs.
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Paladin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 09:38 PM
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49. Prepare To Be Disappointed. Once More. (n/t)
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brentspeak Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:03 PM
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51. Agreed. He seems to enjoy destroying the middle class with his new buds, the GOP
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truthspeak Donating Member (212 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:14 PM
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52. The snarks are in rare form today. LOL
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WiffenPoof Donating Member (676 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:59 PM
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53. Well...I Don't Know About His Swagger...
...I just want someone to take down the mistletoe from the Oval Office doorway before the Republicans show up for negotiations.

-PLA
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Union Scribe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-16-10 03:38 AM
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55. I love how the tax deal has gone from 'best we could do' to 'swagger-inducing victory'
I'm now seeing it described as "brilliant"--really. Really? Holy shit, I guess in another month it'll be called the best moment in this or any other presidency since Kennedy.
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cherokeeprogressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-16-10 04:09 AM
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57. It's currently being added to The Big List of Obama's Historic Accomplishments as item #523.
Wait, soon you'll be seeing it posted as such.
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truthspeak Donating Member (212 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-16-10 06:42 PM
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58. It was a great tactical move...
what makes you and most liberals so incapable of seeing it? lol
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Raine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-16-10 10:01 PM
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59. not being delusional nt
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Mimosa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-16-10 10:06 PM
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60. And our people, our 'troops', are dying in Afghanistan.
Edited on Thu Dec-16-10 10:22 PM by Mimosa
I'd hate to be among the families whose loved ones got blown up. For what?

Oh, wait, it was only 14 of THEM:

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2010/12/16/Minibus-hits-mine-14-Afghans-killed/UPI-53721292518950/

And ONE US troop:

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/155729.html
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DailyGrind51 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-10 07:37 AM
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63. But he is swaggering towards the right!
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