It was also pretty cool

when he expressed hope that some gay/lesian athletes would win gold.

I can imagine canary feathers in one corner of his mouth

They must be there somewhere, because that's the best 'cat that ate the canary' look I've ever seen!

This one was especially good

I like to save them to watch when I can sit down after the day's duties are done, sip a little Guiness, and sigh with pleasure. Then I can go to bed and sleep peacefully.

Yes, we MUST have his back

because he's had ours. 'tis only right.

It wouldn't surprise me one bit

a few years from now to see the GOP trying to claim they brought about national health care all by themselves! and over the fierce opposition of those dirty Democrats, especially Barack Obama!

If no one attacks you at least occasionally

It would mean you weren't doing your job.

I've always cringed when some poor dear departed soul is said not to have had an enemy in the world. You can't do right and not collect at least a few. I just see them as barnacles on the boat of humanity.

As a proud lifelong lefty,

I became one of Barack Obama's earliest and staunchest supporters. While he was still a junior senator, I went around telling everybody in RedNeckLand (the MidWest) where I retired (for financial reasons) that they ought to watch him because "there goes your next President". At the time most people just said "Barack who?" or even laughed. Now they don't laugh anymore. Instead they sometimes scream at me for bringing this nightmare down on them - as if I'd accomplished that all by myself - or they've even been known to throw empty beer bottles at me. Etc etc. No crosses on the lawn, though. Yet. When I made a 4x5 wooden campaign sign, I festooned it with little American flags hoping to reduce the likelihood of vandalism. There were threats, but they proved empty.

And yes, I've pointed out President Obama's heroism and patriotism, because he endures such abuse and danger to do what he considers best for the country. It might not always be exactly what I want right now on a platter, but he's done all I believe he can to push this country farther left.

I also admire people who do selfless things I know I could never do.

Try to take a dog out of my hands and I'll bite! Forget 'giving' it away. Not in me.

Buddy was indeed an angel who brought healing to your family

You're all in my prayers for the very best outcome.

The RedNeckLand woods where I retired for financial reasons are full of them.