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tearing McGramps, McConnell and Cotton and the 47 a new one.
That was out of this world brilliant. He's speaking at the end of the Summit right now on CNN.
He tore them a new one re the latest attack by McGramps on John Kerry and Iran 'spin' that bomb bomb bomb and select Palin gramps spewed recently - it's got to stop says the President
Siwsan
(26,268 posts)It's about time that the gloves come off.
malaise
(269,054 posts)Nice comments re Hillary
riversedge
(70,242 posts)make the nice comments.
Siwsan
(26,268 posts)But I'll tell you, his ringing support of John Kerry was wonderful. McCain should know better - I'm beginning to wonder if his "senior moments" are becoming a consistent behavior pattern. He needs to retire but, obviously, that's not going to happen unless he gets voted out.
And, yes, I still harbor fantasies of another Kerry campaign.
pangaia
(24,324 posts)He would have no way of validating himself....to himself.
He has always, in my opinion, been an empty shell with serious psychological problems, long before Vietnam. From childhood. I wonder what happened to him
madokie
(51,076 posts)Blanks
(4,835 posts)Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I would think that being raised as a third generation (at least) military person from a successful military family would have to influence your perception about the importance of war.
pangaia
(24,324 posts)But there certainly could be a 'living up to daddy' image... abuse as a child.. direct or indirect.
I always had the feeling that dubya never wanted to be president.. but.. all that history.... could be wrong..
calimary
(81,313 posts)It's the yearning to be the Alpha Male. Had to beat daddy. Just HAD TO! Had to show Mom who REALLY wears the pants in this family. Both with mccain AND dubya the idiot/dry drunk.
George II
(67,782 posts)pangaia
(24,324 posts)I mis-spoke myself.
rainy
(6,092 posts)riversedge
(70,242 posts)an excellent President. just now another question about Biden on the ticket possibly
malaise
(269,054 posts)This is brilliant
joshcryer
(62,276 posts)malaise
(269,054 posts)He's easy on the ears and he thinks before he speaks.
I'm loving this press conference
I always remember hearing an introduction to the president on the radio and absolutely cringing - but it was Obama, when he was first elected.....I had been so used to steeling myself against hearing Dubya it was an automatic response. OMG the sense of relief I felt when I heard President Obama!
malaise
(269,054 posts)from his mother and grandparents on racism in America - and he recedes to that thoughtful place before he responds to racist ReTHUG morons and their hacks at M$Greedia.
RichGirl
(4,119 posts)A while back...Cher was asked: if she could be another person for 24 hrs...who would she be. Her answer: Michelle Obama. Me too.
malaise
(269,054 posts)He's gorgeous and that body is in fine shape.
Duval
(4,280 posts)you are soooo not alone!!
rury
(1,021 posts)Adsos Letter
(19,459 posts)as the election cycle moves into gear.
Start making it plain to the electorate as to exactly where the problems lie.
malaise
(269,054 posts)treestar
(82,383 posts)of 911 when it happened.
And there he was, McGramps, saying we were on a war footing and salivating. Some things never change. Or some people.
malaise
(269,054 posts)but follow the money
Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)You know that everyone's hair is going to be on fire because of that one.
malaise
(269,054 posts)FloridaBlues
(4,008 posts)Hearing these comments. He needs to say this loud and often!!
So proud.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)but it drives me UP THE WALL when there is commentary about something someone said, but there is NO LINK to it. LOL.
Please don't post that Obama said something awesome without a link to what he said! It drives me nuts. I spent 20 minutes hunting for a link to no avail - I do not know what awesomeness was spoken of, but I would like to hear it.
Alas, I guess I'm just doomed to be in the dark at this point.
2naSalit
(86,646 posts)I'll go for a look and see if I can find one for all of us.
Be right back.
Snarkoleptic
(5,997 posts)flamingdem
(39,313 posts)Aerows
(39,961 posts)I drives me bananas when people talk about how wonderful something is without providing a link to said wonderfulness!
Snarkoleptic
(5,997 posts)That sound of bubble wrap popping in the distance is actually wing nut heads exploding.
malaise
(269,054 posts)We really need to keep this full video - the hacks will cut clips to suit their agenda
Snarkoleptic
(5,997 posts)nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)now embedded in my news story due to the historic nature of the presser. I was debating uploading the audio, but this is much better.
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)muriel_volestrangler
(101,321 posts)before that, it's literally an empty podium.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)this was a historic presser
malaise
(269,054 posts)You're good
Snarkoleptic
(5,997 posts)All of the scheming guttersnipes on the right look very small in his shadow.
KingCharlemagne
(7,908 posts)my Advanced Conversation class has been discussing American politics recently. I find it very difficult to hide my contempt for all things and people Republican (although as a teacher I suppose decorum requires me not to be totally blunt). But your phrase is one that I'm simply going to have to work into class somehow. It has the flavor of Americana woven into it. Sincere compliments!
Snarkoleptic
(5,997 posts)I also have trouble containing my contempt of conservatives, which always makes for interesting conversation as my parents and siblings are in the wingnut camp.
malaise
(269,054 posts)mercuryblues
(14,532 posts)prefer M* F'ing scheming guttersnipes. But I suppose one couldn't say that in class and keep their job.
malaise
(269,054 posts)BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)!
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)He can hold more than one thought at a time, can expound fully on a topic. In short, has a brain.
2naSalit
(86,646 posts)Thanks!
Snarkoleptic
(5,997 posts)2naSalit
(86,646 posts)and posted. Maybe we were looking at the same time!
malaise
(269,054 posts)and you guys found the video first as well
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)that you present, that you think makes it less likely for Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon? I have yet to obtain a good answer on that.'
At 13:40 he goes after McCain for saying our Secretary of State can't be trusted, the 47 Senators for saying the Supreme Leader of Iran is more trustworthy that our country's policy, Mitch McConnel for telling world leaders not to trust the US on climate change. 'That's an indication of the degree to which partisanship has crossed all boundaries.... That's a problem. It needs to stop.'
At 19:30 he says Clinton was an outstanding Secretary of State, that she is his friend and that he thinks she would make an excellent President.
Thanks for sharing this here. I love watching President Obama's press conferences.
tblue37
(65,403 posts)unless someone provides a quick key point summary!
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)I'll try and do recaps more often.
It's fun doing a recap because it also helps me understand the key points.
I hope others will read this and also do recaps too.
Have a good day my friend!
tblue37
(65,403 posts)lovemydog
(11,833 posts)Warpy
(111,273 posts)He really is Mr. Cool. I imagine his language was more pungent when it first happened.
I still wish they'd fine that nitwit Cotton under the Logan Act.
napi21
(45,806 posts)I doubt I would have even known about it if you hadn't. Somehow the media doesn't seem too inclined to air it. I'm glad he called out the Pubs and their antics. I hope he keeps doing so.
Glimmer of Hope
(5,823 posts)KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)marym625
(17,997 posts)Thank you
cilla4progress
(24,736 posts)find and release your inner angry man.
We are going to need your leadership going forward - post-Presidency. I am not going to roll over for Republican domination at any level.
This clip is gratifying.
malaise
(269,054 posts)Ha - couldn't do better.
Anyway you now have a link/
This moron on CNN is getting to me. I just remembered why I don't watch this crap channel.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)I just got frustrated about how awesome everything was, but couldn't see if for myself.
Obama took the children off the street with regard to the 47 asshats. He is absolutely right that it needs to stop. Freaking undermining the President of the United States is ludicrous. I was very pleased to see him say so.
And I'm sorry I got snippy, my friend!
malaise
(269,054 posts)I also love where he did it.
They must be called the networks for spots on the Sunday shows
Myrina
(12,296 posts)n/t
NBachers
(17,120 posts)And I have to repeat in agreement: "it drives me UP THE WALL"
Maraya1969
(22,483 posts)tblue37
(65,403 posts)On Edit: lovemydog provided that longed for summary above.
Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)malaise
(269,054 posts)Aerows
(39,961 posts)That man is our President. You don't have to adore him, but you have to respect the office.
I swear most of the Republicans have lost their damn minds, and following that rookie Cotton was idiocy of the lowest sort.
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)Thanks for mentioning it malaise.
I'm in the mood for some republican ass kicking!
arcane1
(38,613 posts)lovemydog
(11,833 posts)flamingdem
(39,313 posts)spanone
(135,844 posts)2naSalit
(86,646 posts)I am posting possible links since I don't have time to watch them all, please let me know which one has the dialogue in question.
http://theobamadiary.com/page/2/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/11/obama-congress-iran-partisanship_n_7047666.html
malaise
(269,054 posts)answers
m-lekktor
(3,675 posts)that he met with Raul Castro! i think *that* is majorly historic.
malaise
(269,054 posts)Hahahahahaha
m-lekktor
(3,675 posts)i haven't in years. I will hear/read all about it on DU tomorrow I am sure!
malaise
(269,054 posts)By the time they're finished bawling Hillary will be in their faces
joanbarnes
(1,722 posts)malaise
(269,054 posts)rainy
(6,092 posts)Israel's Prime Minister towards the end of his comments.
malaise
(269,054 posts)all with that lively calm voice
Aerows
(39,961 posts)He and the undermining 47 should be ashamed of themselves.
BumRushDaShow
(129,095 posts)Thanks for the thread and to the DUers who posted links to the presser!
hatrack
(59,587 posts)Thank you!
irisblue
(32,980 posts)the Sunday talk shows are gonna be bloody. I didn't John McCains' name when I looked, did I miss it? and how soon will he release a "get off my lawn whippersnapper" statement?
malaise
(269,054 posts)He was brilliant and he responded at the Summit of the Americas - the perfect setting.
Duppers
(28,125 posts)K&R for the thread.
Greybnk48
(10,168 posts)And totally appropriate! Many of us out here in the trenches see those people as traitors. Bravo Mr. President!
bemildred
(90,061 posts)malaise
(269,054 posts)Makes me smile
bemildred
(90,061 posts)I wasn't sure anybody still remembered.
irisblue
(32,980 posts)Every time I watch Mr Obama speak, I have a short flash back to his predecessor, and imagine him giving long, detailed, coherent and clear responses, and I can't. Every single time Mr Obama speaks....bad memories being replaced by talent and ability.
malaise
(269,054 posts)brer cat
(24,576 posts)and PBO's speech a zillion times. The gloves are off!!
K&R
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)what did he say???
Nice thing about being a lame duck pres, he can be more outspoken.
malaise
(269,054 posts)Snarkoleptic gave us two copies.
It's a response to a question.
Major Hogwash
(17,656 posts)Dude, you rock!!
malaise
(269,054 posts)That would be 'dude'ess' - I'm female
A Little Weird
(1,754 posts)I don't know how he keeps his anger at the Congressional republicans in check.
Stardust
(3,894 posts)malaise
(269,054 posts)fadedrose
(10,044 posts)He brilliantly narrowed it down to their attack on John Kerry because of his record as a veteran, and their letter to a country these republicans don't trust which puzzled Obama as to why they told the leader of Iran not to trust Obama.
Actually and logically, when you think about it, they tore them selves a new one.
malaise
(269,054 posts)but I agree that they tore themselves a new one.
fadedrose
(10,044 posts)and who didn't wonder what a press conference will be like when he's out of office.
Warren, Sanders, and Biden won't be too bad, maybe even good. Not sure of O'Malley, but I know who would have a news conference full of putoffs and no answers, and a few ha ha's.
Obama don't leave. Get a job as the White House Press Secretary so's we can see you and hear you. Do it for us old people who aren't long for this world.
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. He may as well concern himself with his shadow on the wall. Speak what you think now in hard words, and to-morrow speak what to-morrow thinks in hard words again, though it contradict every thing you said to-day. 'Ah, so you shall be sure to be misunderstood.' Is it so bad, then, to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates, and Jesus, and Luther, and Copernicus, and Galileo, and Newton, and every pure and wise spirit that ever took flesh. To be great is to be misunderstood.
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance
malaise
(269,054 posts)Brilliant indeed
rainy
(6,092 posts)evident that Obama is a brilliant intellectual.
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)Last edited Sun Apr 12, 2015, 04:38 AM - Edit history (1)
It was nearly 1 a.m. ECT here.
I missed out on the early wave of enthusiasm and exuberance.
Bit late to the party, but President OBAMA,
Duval
(4,280 posts)I just love it, and with all the wonderful comments about Obama on DU, I simply feel great today!!
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)99Forever
(14,524 posts)But as I asked before, and have yet to have heard a single suggestion:
What are Democrats going to DO with regards to what (in the minimum) looks to have crossed the line into deliberate treason and sedition?
Quite clearly, tough talk doesn't rattle these turncoat a**holes one bit.
99Forever
(14,524 posts)Is this thing on?
Ineeda
(3,626 posts)made at the end of the inevitable presser declaring a successful Iran nuclear agreement:
"Now that we've reached this historical achievement, I have assigned our remarkable Secretary of State, John Kerry, to apply his considerable diplomatic skills to the biggest, most dangerous threat to our country, one that has reared its ugly head, and even grown, during the last six years -- the Republican Party. I recognize that this challenge is more difficult, insidious, and pervasive than any other we have faced, including finding and killing Osama Bin Laden, (which my administration accomplished, by the way.) But with skill and determination, we can do it. Yes, we can. After all, no challenge is too great for America."
USA-USA-USA!!
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,414 posts)He proves time and time the idiocy/shamelessness of his critics, as well as that he is pretty much the only "adult in the room" over there in DC. I can imagine that he's tired of the Republicans' childish, immature behavior. We are quite fortunate to have him in the WH and, great maker willing, the Republicans will remain in time out- outside the WH for the foreseeable future.
treestar
(82,383 posts)"That's your job."
I hate the questions. They are so long winded. Why can't these friggin' people ask a clear and straightforward question without rambling on and on?
Gothmog
(145,313 posts)DFW
(54,405 posts)Note--I did not say he is "A" conservative--not in the sense that word has been hijacked to mean on Fox Noise and National Hate Radio.
I mean "conservative" as it is defined in English--you know, that European language that is the dominant language of the USA?
"Conservative" as in taking a cautious, measured, thought-out approach to things as opposed to rashly reacting to them. It does not mean the opposite of "liberal." Far from it.
malaise
(269,054 posts)and you are 100% correct - it's a critical part of his make up.
butterfly77
(17,609 posts)Mccain and McConnell directly. No nuance bullshit..Keep calling them out Mr.President!
malaise
(269,054 posts)McGramps and Kerry
butterfly77
(17,609 posts)mainly because he knows that his party is back on the crazy train and it will do him no good to argue and the Pres is now saying kiss my ass!
The President is tired of the nonsense.