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tridim

(45,358 posts)
1. Makes sense...
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 09:24 AM
Sep 2013

If you ignore all of the huge progressive milestones he has accomplished, with almost zero help from Congress.

http://whatthefuckhasobamadonesofar.com/

Educate yourself and you'll look less foolish.

raccoon

(31,110 posts)
2. He did a total flip-flop on war. I have a right to my opinion too.
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 09:35 AM
Sep 2013

Hope that made you feel superior.


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alc

(1,151 posts)
4. we've had HUGE change
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 10:02 AM
Sep 2013

the letter next to the president went from R to D. And people on both sides have changed their stance on many issues.

If you just want to focus on military issues: we've gone from "wars" to "use of drones", and "extremely small strikes", and "kinetic military actions".

 

RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)
9. He did make a change
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 12:57 PM
Sep 2013

Changed from the left lane to the right lane, but we as a country are still going over the cliff in slomo.

 

Motown_Johnny

(22,308 posts)
13. When did he say he would never use military force?
Tue Sep 10, 2013, 03:47 PM
Sep 2013

Even when accepting the Nobel Peace Prize he said that wars are sometimes justified (paraphrased).


Sorry if you weren't paying attention, or if you somehow deluded yourself into believing something that was not true. He hasn't changed. Only your grasp of reality has.
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