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SleeplessinSoCal

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20. I have a very different opinion of some Obama supporters now

Thu Aug 18, 2016, 08:19 PM

Aug 2016

that the primary season is over. Some I thought reasonable and kind turned their backs on me for daring to ask questions - of either side.

I think politics is tricky. And this place horrific at times. Feelings get hurt. And some leave for good.

We all have to deal with it. Especially President Obama.

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I posted something on DU the other night and frankly I am shocked by some of the responses to me. [View all] sheshe2 Aug 2016 OP

I'm sorry. There's a lot of trolls on the loose. I did read the sinkingfeeling Aug 2016 #1

I think he will be working with children from what I read. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #2

I second what sinkingfeeling said steve2470 Aug 2016 #3

That means a lot to me, steve. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #5

"the thread about Ellen and Usain Bolt" awoke_in_2003 Aug 2016 #18

Hope this works steve2470 Aug 2016 #37

Holy hell The Polack MSgt Aug 2016 #65

You know PatSeg Aug 2016 #23

I stand tall with you, sheshe2 PJMcK Aug 2016 #4

It took me a bit... sheshe2 Aug 2016 #9

I was pretty pissed by that too. I thought your point was undeniable, and yet... Squinch Aug 2016 #6

I could not repy that night. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #7

You too. Squinch Aug 2016 #13

I remember reading your post on DU...I can't remember if I commented on it. skylucy Aug 2016 #8

He is one of our best and brightest, yet, sheshe2 Aug 2016 #14

There are those who still PatSeg Aug 2016 #25

^ BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2016 #31

^ BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2016 #30

Too many people post without reading brer cat Aug 2016 #10

Love you brer. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #12

Help us delouse DU by alerting on trolls. nt Xipe Totec Aug 2016 #11

Already one got bounced from this thread, which I hope is a good omen Hekate Aug 2016 #49

I missed the first post. calimary Aug 2016 #15

The day when he says, it's done. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #19

Me too! jzola Aug 2016 #32

He really has been an awesome President. calimary Aug 2016 #41

One thing the internet has taught me padfun Aug 2016 #16

Agree. Both genders, too. closeupready Aug 2016 #46

I didn't comment at the time DFW Aug 2016 #17

I have a very different opinion of some Obama supporters now SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2016 #20

The saddest part about the Obama Presidency is that a very good President... Raster Aug 2016 #21

Yes... sheshe2 Aug 2016 #22

Amen IADEMO2004 Aug 2016 #34

Unfortunately, spot-on. calimary Aug 2016 #42

Oh--- jzola Aug 2016 #33

^ BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2016 #35

Obama and Hillary have helped many of us to see how much racism and sexism there still is, pnwmom Aug 2016 #24

Kick & Rec!!!!!!!!!!! still_one Aug 2016 #26

To call Obama disrespected is the understatement of the century. kevink077 Aug 2016 #27

Dumbya was easily the most disrespected President... by ME. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #28

You're right SCantiGOP Aug 2016 #29

i KNEW the top would be twice as bad vs clinton, but i didn't think they could GET AWAY w/ THIS pansypoo53219 Aug 2016 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author MichiganVote Aug 2016 #38

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2016 #39

I didn't see that, and I completely understand your reaction. betsuni Aug 2016 #40

I'm worried that she WILL get it worse. calimary Aug 2016 #43

There should be some sort of public display of the amount of taxpayers money betsuni Aug 2016 #44

Thanks for your response, betsuni. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #52

Please ignore the trolls who come out BlueMTexpat Aug 2016 #45

Failure to read fully and with deliberation... Pacifist Patriot Aug 2016 #47

Thank you so much for your kind post, PP. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #50

Non Illegitimus Carborundum, Sheshe Hekate Aug 2016 #48

Love you sweetie. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #55

The white racists are dying off SheriffBob Aug 2016 #51

They may be dying off, but the political climate of the last 8 years has made them more vicious. Fla Dem Aug 2016 #58

White people have been saying this for 50 years. Number23 Aug 2016 #63

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2016 #68

I wish that statement was true heaven05 Sep 2016 #69

'Don't Let The Bastards Grind You Down'. byronius Aug 2016 #53

I am so grateful for his dignity and grace. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #54

I wish he could stay for another 4 years. Missn-Hitch Aug 2016 #56

I have continued to believe TNNurse Aug 2016 #57

the other side has been wanting to say that word and i know folk who have blatently used that word i allan01 Aug 2016 #59

Got a song for ya, sheshe-- probably clearly outing myself as a new age hippie with it, but meh. VulgarPoet Aug 2016 #60

Thanks for the vid, VulgarPoet. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #61

I'll personally be sad. VulgarPoet Aug 2016 #62

It's embarrassing how people could not have any empathy bettyellen Aug 2016 #64

It's not just on democratic Underground this happens Coolest Ranger Aug 2016 #66

I am sorry that is happening to you. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #67

the truth cannot be dealt with maturely heaven05 Sep 2016 #70

I like coming here, there is much to learn. sheshe2 Sep 2016 #71