18 Crazy Right-Wing Myths About Obama, Debunked

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Obama has done more to unite this nation than any president since Lincoln. But look at the lying racists, gun nuts, and hypocrites he’s up against. Meme by Elisabeth Parker for AI.



Bruce Lindner
January 13, 2014

1) Obama takes too many vacations.

FACT: As of August 16th of 2013, Obama had taken 92 days of vacation vs 367 for George W. Bush.


2) Obama has divided the nation.

FACT: Obama has done more to unite this nation than any president since Lincoln. But he’s up against a phalanx of 21st Century separatists, racists and neo-fascists, some of whom have openly proposed seceding. Here… let me hold that door for you. Besides; who’s dividing the Republican party into right wing and ultra-far right wings? Is Obama doing that too? Nope. Look in a mirror Teabigots.


3) Obama’s policies are bankrupting America.

FACT: Reagan added $1.9 trillion to the debt. Bush Sr. added an additional $1.5. Clinton added $1.4. Dubbya added $6.1. Obama has added less than $3.0, the bulk of which was to offset the effects of the Bush recession. Who holds that debt? China; $1.2 trillion. Japan; $900 billion. The Fed; $1.6 trillion. The public; $3.6 trillion. Government trusts; $1.9 trillion. Social Security; $2.7 trillion. So nice try, but no Kewpie doll for you


4) Obama’s a socialist.

FACT: Hardly. Obama’s economic and social policies are to the right of Kennedy’s, Eisenhower’s, Nixon’s, and even some of Reagan’s. If Obama’s a socialist, then Eisenhower, who had a 91% top tax rate, was a Republican Marxist.


5) Obama lied about keeping your present healthcare insurance.

FACT: Lying and being wrong are two different things. Obama turned out to be wrong, but he didn’t lie. He appeared before the cameras 28 times, repeating the exact same words — “If you like your present policy, you can keep it,” knowing full well he was being recorded each time. If you believe any president would deliberately set himself up like that, then Fox News is indeed the place for you.

read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/01/13/debunk-right-wing-obama-myths/

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1. The comments there were good also!

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6. Those comments were heartening to read. I'm used to seeing knee jerk hatred

in so many places, these were refreshing.

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2. Barack Obama – Imaginary Reign Of Tyranny

John Viall
January 11, 2014


Very young children often have imaginary friends. Most grow out of this phase. Not our dear friends on the Tea Party right. They have an Imaginary Tyrant they play with every day. His name is Barack Hussein Obama.

Emphasis always on the “Hussein.”

It’s been all the rage now for five years. Glenn Beck and Michael Savage love to insist that President Obama is equal to Hitler. Or Stalin. Or Mao. They might as well compare him to Barney the Purple Dinosaur. It makes as much sense.

Tyranny often involve guillotines.

An article in the New York Times today might highlight the difference. The Times reports that the guillotine used to execute Sophie Scholl and her brother Hans has been found. The two young Germans were part of the White Rose protest movement during World War II. On February 18, 1943, they were spotted distributing anti-government leaflets. They were arrested, tried and convicted, and beheaded in only four days. (The story is told in a harrowing 2005 film: Sophie Scholl: The Final Days, if anyone is interested.)

By contrast, here in America, Tea Party protests typically involve signs portraying Obama as Hitler. And yet, no one gets killed.

read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/01/11/imaginary-reign-tyranny/

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3. poor misguided Teabaggers ...

https://www.facebook.com/beingliberal.org

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12. Good one!

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4. let's clear this up ...

[Sheepshank]

5. I really need to figure out how to bookmark

so for now a rep;y and K&R from me will serve as a link back to this excellent poster

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7. this one is FUNNY --->

https://www.facebook.com/ConservativesAreDestroyingOurFuture

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13. Left this one out: Beck reveals Obama is a Coke-head. n/t

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16. --->

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18. Good one freshwest! n/t

[1StrongBlackMan]

15. Actually, the NPR tag should read ...

"NPR: Obama enjoys a Pepsi; but the question remains, is he really declaring war on Coke."

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8. again, where was the outrage?

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14. Some of those same seniors

voted for Dubya. They likely just figured it was Clinton's fault.

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9. truly deranged ...

[Cha]

10. #5-FACT..

napkinz mahalo

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11. thanks Cha!

[LongTomH]

17. K&R for truth

I can disagree with Mr. Obama on many things (TPP, Grand Bargain, etc); but, overall, he's done well by America.

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19. You have outdone yourself napkinz!

9) Benghazi is Obama’s 9/11.
FACT: There were 13 attacks on American embassies during the Bush years, resulting in some 100 deaths. But Fox News and their reich-wing cohorts has never mentioned them. Benghazi is something that happened to us, not something the administration did. I’m sorry you haven’t gotten the memo, but Benghazi is just another Fox non-story. Same with the IRS “scandal.”

10) ObamaCare is Obama’s 9/11.
See #9.

11) Sandy Hook was Obama’s 9/11.
See a shrink.

Thanks~

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20. thanks sheshe2 ... I hope the ACA covers this :)

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22. Maybe, yet I doubt there is a cure!

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27. Voting out the GOP/Tea Party and taking back the House

that's the best medicine!

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28. hand out the pink slips!

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30. You are Fired!

[yuiyoshida]

21. Someone on the radio was spouting that

This was not Obama's last term, that he intended to make himself dictator for life, and rein America until his last breath...

I was like... WTF? You must be thinkin of Dick Cheney!

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23. That's the one I wish were true. Things will only go downhill when he leaves office, IMHO. n/t

[yuiyoshida]

24. well...

If its Joe Biden and Hillary on the same button, than say versus Christie and what's his name, (The guy who held the government hostage, Ted Cruz? ) I would say we have another good shot at winning it maybe. Who knows what will be. Its usually times like this when the pendulum starts to swing the other way... god I hope not. No more Republicans in office for a long, damn time!

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25. We need a few decades to even survive what they've done. I have great hope with involved youth.

At times, looking at DU, I feel it's not going to work, but I remember so many who said Obama wouldn't win either election - and gratefully, those voices were mistaken. It's a big world outside the DU and I see them every day where I live. So many from all countries, expecting better, not the gloom and doom we sometimes get overrun with here.

Have a good night and say Hi to our mutual anime expert. She tried to explain it to me, my kid knows it, but I just don't have the time to learn all these new characters. Love the color and spirit, just too much for me with too many things to do offline. Night!

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29. "survive what they've done"

Unless this guy wins ... then it may take CENTURIES --->

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26. Finally!

Concise logic in support of our President!

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31. kick

nt