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merbex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:21 PM Original message |
Obama just said that now was not the time to fight because people's lives were at stake~ |
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DontTreadOnMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
1. It was the last straw for me |
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geek tragedy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:25 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. I'm glad you have the time to piss away on a lost cause. nt |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:12 PM Response to Reply #4 |
24. Lost causes are our only options. |
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niceypoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 12:19 AM Response to Reply #4 |
42. And you on yours |
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eilen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 10:25 AM Response to Reply #4 |
52. The Obama 2012 campaign is a lost cause now. |
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InAbLuEsTaTe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 01:01 AM Response to Reply #1 |
45. Never thought I'd say it but I'm done w/ Obama. I think I'll go cry now. |
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Catherina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
2. Accidentally unrec'd when I meant to rec. Sorry. n/t |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 09:09 PM Response to Reply #2 |
30. I'll rec for you. |
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Catherina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 09:36 PM Response to Reply #30 |
35. Thank you! n/t |
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Union Scribe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
3. He uses that for everything. |
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grumgrum (164 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:04 PM Response to Reply #3 |
21. DING! DING! DING! We have a WINNER! |
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harun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 09:28 PM Response to Reply #3 |
33. +1 |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 10:02 AM Response to Reply #3 |
51. He's not in there to fight. He's in there to stop us from fighting. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 11:36 AM Response to Reply #51 |
60. DLC. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
5. No words to describe how I feel. |
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InAbLuEsTaTe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 01:04 AM Response to Reply #5 |
47. What can I say? We were duped. Never again. |
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CakeGrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
6. So for all the people who were so very upset about unemployment benefits |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:43 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. Of course we're glad he got the unemployment benefits back. |
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CakeGrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:56 PM Response to Reply #7 |
13. I didn't want to see them get anything either, but |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 11:45 PM Response to Reply #13 |
39. The GOP is not in charge |
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CakeGrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 11:54 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. Because Blue Dog Dems do NOT stick with the Dems reliably |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 11:43 PM Response to Reply #6 |
38. The question needs to be asked: why were unemployment benefits tied to tax cuts for the rich? |
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Mimosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
8. NEVER is the time for this President to 'fight' |
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LAGC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:49 PM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Meanwhile... McCain applauds Obama's tax compromise. |
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RBInMaine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
10. Oh goodie. Let's have an ideological pissing contest while kids lose their holiday, their homes, and |
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COLGATE4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:55 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. You really don't get it, do you? |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:58 PM Response to Reply #11 |
15. Not willing to jump onto the "Obama sucks" concern-wagon... |
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RBInMaine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:01 PM Response to Reply #11 |
17. Wrong. You don't. Obama is with the MAJORITY of the nation, will be applauded, and YOU would |
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niceypoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 12:22 AM Response to Reply #17 |
43. The majority will applaud the GOP blackmailing us for $500 billion ransom? |
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Dawgs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 11:04 AM Response to Reply #17 |
58. Then you are just as weak and unimaginative as Obama. |
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OhioBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:20 PM Response to Reply #10 |
28. you're right of course, the Rs did cave |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 10:00 PM Response to Reply #28 |
37. What did Obama do? He cut a behind closed doors deal with the Republicans |
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eilen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 10:30 AM Response to Reply #28 |
53. I think Congressional Democrats are busy |
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girl gone mad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 11:48 PM Response to Reply #10 |
40. Nothing is ever permanent. |
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Sheepshank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 10:52 AM Response to Reply #10 |
55. wish i could rec this!!!! |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
12. In the past couple hours, I've seen Obama compared to Hoover, Chamberlain, Nixon, LBJ, Reagan, W... |
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grumgrum (164 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:02 PM Response to Reply #12 |
18. Well, one consistency you take from it -- he governs like a Republcian |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:03 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. Perhaps that's your take but please don't put those crazy words in my mouth. |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 07:57 PM Response to Original message |
14. Peoples' lives are always at stake |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
19. Millions of soon-to-be 99er unemployed and their families are very glad for this President. |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:13 PM Response to Reply #19 |
25. "Some people"? What people? |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 09:13 PM Response to Reply #19 |
32. Ignoring REALITY itself is your stock in trade. |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 01:17 AM Response to Reply #19 |
49. There is no provision in this that benefits 99ers |
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nichomachus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:23 PM Response to Reply #19 |
61. And they will be until |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:05 PM Response to Original message |
22. Then WHEN will Obama give the "CHARGE SIGNAL" when WE NEED TO FIGHT? |
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Moondog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
23. The guy is an invertebrate. |
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avaistheone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
26. Fighting is not in Obama's character and it makes him a poor leader |
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dana_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
27. people's lives are at stakes because |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 08:48 PM Response to Original message |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 09:11 PM Response to Original message |
31. Just another way to say, "Keepin' the powder dry." |
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sohndrsmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
34. ...and let's just make it that much harder for him by jumping ship. |
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bluethruandthru (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
36. People's lives were at stake - and still are - during the health care debate. |
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oamwobo (8 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 12:23 AM Response to Original message |
44. So basically we can't pass progressive legislation because there are people |
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akbacchus_BC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 01:03 AM Response to Original message |
46. Well do something! And by the way, he is President Obama! |
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nichomachus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:24 PM Response to Reply #46 |
62. Then, dammit, he should act like one |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 01:16 AM Response to Original message |
48. I always thought that was the perfect time to fight... |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 01:50 AM Response to Original message |
50. For President Obama (as opposed to CANDIDATE Obama) it is NEVER the time to fight. |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 10:42 AM Response to Original message |
54. for those claiming that it won't make any difference if a repub is elected in 2012 |
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Dawgs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 11:02 AM Response to Reply #54 |
57. Uh, the Democrats had control of everything and still couldn't stop the tax cuts for the rich. |
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Dawgs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
56. Kind of sounds like the same excuse he used for the Public Option, Single Payer, Gay Marriage,... |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 11:09 AM Response to Reply #56 |
59. What we and the country needed... |
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