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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 04:46 PM Original message |
Am I the only one here who believes that Obama plays it as straight as he can? |
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EC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
1. I agree ... n/t |
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zipplewrath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
2. No, just wrong |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
3. He's not been straight on the public option, FISA, DC gun ban, offshore drilling..he's a politician- |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 12:50 AM Response to Reply #3 |
53. agreed times ten. if he was playing it straight he wouldn't have |
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Solomon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 08:38 AM Response to Reply #53 |
57. Yeah. He's only in it to make money. |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 03:36 PM Response to Reply #57 |
68. I'm not talking about him. The 'advisers' around him would protect |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
4. I think he plays it as straight as he can, too. I don't think it's his ego that |
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Cosmocat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 07:43 AM Response to Reply #4 |
55. Yeah ... |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 09:24 PM Response to Reply #55 |
70. I agree to a point -- he is a pragmatist, and we're pretty much idealists. But |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
5. He definitely gives the impression.... |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 04:53 PM Response to Original message |
6. You didn't get the memo, did you? Now watch the pile-on. |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 04:54 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. The memo on the TPS reports? |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:02 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. No. The memo that says posts supportive of the President are not |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
7. Yes, you are absolutely the only one. You are alone. Why would you believe differently? |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
9. Hardly..President Obama |
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Proud Liberal Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
10. Everybody has at least somewhat of an ego |
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gleaner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 04:58 PM Response to Original message |
11. I don't know if you are alone but... |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:20 PM Response to Reply #11 |
21. good post. thank you. |
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gleaner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 10:43 PM Response to Reply #21 |
51. You're welcome n/t |
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impik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 04:58 PM Response to Original message |
12. You're not alone. Not at all. All those |
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gleaner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:00 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. I think you are wrong too. n/t |
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zipplewrath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:11 PM Response to Reply #12 |
17. Um, I read both books |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 06:05 PM Response to Reply #12 |
39. Oh, I must not have listened. |
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BigBearJohn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 05:57 AM Response to Reply #39 |
54. A-fucking-men |
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liquid diamond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 09:52 PM Response to Reply #12 |
50. Great post. This line sums up so many malcontents here: |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:03 PM Response to Original message |
15. Obama is just another politician. It is just about winning. Why think otherwise? |
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freddie mertz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
16. He has not been straight with us on the public option. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
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Peacetrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:13 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. That is the biggest load of horse hockey I have read in ages.. |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:17 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Do you claim that he supports equal rights? He does not. |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:21 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. Wait - hold on... "Obama is opposed to equal right for all. Due to his religion." |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:54 PM Response to Reply #22 |
32. Obama is opposed to marriage equality due to his |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 06:05 PM Response to Reply #32 |
38. But I have neither heard nor read him ever utter such things... |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 06:17 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. It is something he says all the time. Here's from the Chicago |
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Peacetrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:24 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. Oh please..peddle that crap somewhere else.. |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 06:01 PM Response to Reply #23 |
37. He is opposed to equal rights for GLBT people |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:57 PM Response to Reply #18 |
34. So Obama is a bigot. |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 06:06 PM Response to Reply #34 |
40. That's right, I stand with my family. Got a problem with that? |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 06:20 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. I stand with you and your family. |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 06:39 PM Response to Reply #42 |
43. thank you |
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Prism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 09:14 PM Response to Reply #34 |
48. Well, he is a bigot . . . |
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QC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 11:04 AM Response to Reply #48 |
63. We are supposed to avert our eyes and make polite small talk when that subject comes up. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
24. You are not alone.... |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:44 PM Response to Reply #24 |
29. Tall tan Kucinich? You're kidding.And human rights are issues that concern everyone. |
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slipslidingaway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 08:13 PM Response to Reply #24 |
46. Why so many people bring up Kucinich is interesting.... |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
25. You don't remember the primaries too well, huh? NAFTAgate ring any bells? nt |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:30 PM Response to Original message |
26. It pains me to say this, but he seems to have a need to be loved by all. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:35 PM Response to Reply #26 |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
27. he told voters whatever it took to get elected, & now implements his real agenda; follow the $$$$$ |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 06:00 PM Response to Reply #27 |
35. Oooga Friggin' Boooga. Obama the Manchurian! He's a stealth... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:53 PM Response to Original message |
30. Absolutely not alone. Thanks for having the guts to say it. :) nt |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:54 PM Response to Original message |
31. Don't kid yourself - he's a politician... |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
33. No, you're not the only one who believes that. |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
36. Most DUers feel the way you do, but you don't find them posting much anymore. |
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ChicagoSuz219 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 07:07 PM Response to Original message |
44. No... you're not alone. |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
45. Given that he IS a politician, "as straight as he can" has some qualifiers, but yes I agree with you |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
47. Nope, you're not alone. n/t |
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Prism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 09:19 PM Response to Original message |
49. I'm not sure how anyone can say that with a straight face |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-23-10 10:51 PM Response to Original message |
52. As straight as the finger he holds up to see which way the wind is blowing. n/t |
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grytpype (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 08:25 AM Response to Original message |
56. He is a very straight shooter but he has to deal with reality, unlike some people. |
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crikkett (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 10:27 AM Response to Reply #56 |
59. I wonder what he thinks about more: teabaggers, or loose nukes? |
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tanyev (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 08:54 AM Response to Original message |
58. To quote Kelly from The Office: |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 10:54 AM Response to Original message |
60. Howard Dean's a straight shooter- you know what he stands for and who he stands with |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 12:51 PM Response to Reply #60 |
66. So why did he change his mind on the Senate HCR bill? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
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goclark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
62. You are absolutely not alone + 1 |
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spiritual_gunfighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
64. Maybe he is doing what he sets out to do |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
67. Yes, you're alone. |
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Bobbie Jo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-24-10 05:43 PM Response to Original message |
69. No, you're not alone. |
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