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108. You tried your damnedest to support the president

Fri Sep 13, 2013, 01:08 PM

Sep 2013

like a lot of people. It is not your fault. We expected more especially after living under Bush. Obama was our liberator. And it would be hard for any mortal to live up to our expectations. But the sense many have is there wasn't enough of an attempt made. Appointing oldguard rightwingers to positions of power is the worst. I would rather have a greenhorn Democrat acquire some experience on the job than give any job higher than jail trustee to a Bush holdover. We need to homegrow our own progressives! That's a no brainer.

I agree about Summers. And you know what? It makes me wonder about those positions on the SCOTUS that we were warned might need replacing. Seriously, I worry about Obama filling anymore of them if he's going to keep appointing Republicans to key positions. It doesn't make sense.

Do you need some raw steak for that bruise?

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I might take a break from this place if Obama nominates Summers. [View all] trumad Sep 2013 OP

according to the nikei - supposed to happen soon. nt xchrom Sep 2013 #1

Yeah---read that... trumad Sep 2013 #3

Tone deaf, not tone death... JackRiddler Sep 2013 #74

So far, its being more or less denied bhikkhu Sep 2013 #54

I agree, Trumad. :( roguevalley Sep 2013 #100

When, not if. morningfog Sep 2013 #2

Just have conversations with yourself trumad Autumn Sep 2013 #4

Yeah---forgot to log into my sock puppet. trumad Sep 2013 #5

Easy, damurt Autumn Sep 2013 #8

The whole idea of a sock puppet cracks me up. trumad Sep 2013 #11

Just hire someone, let them do your work for you Autumn Sep 2013 #17

Knock out blow(s)? Deny and Shred Sep 2013 #24

Next round? He could repeat an action related to the loss of 8 Senate races and 54 House seats. AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #83

Foley was my rep PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #103

Move to another country... like Ecuador. Wheee! N/T AikidoSoul Sep 2013 #124

I live in Ecuador. Puglover Sep 2013 #135

knock-oit kardonb Sep 2013 #127

ROTFLMO Autumn Sep 2013 #128

lol Little Star Sep 2013 #6

That was revelaing . . . Le Taz Hot Sep 2013 #29

oh, i can't wait to see how the bog spins his nomination. should be good for a chuckle or 2 KG Sep 2013 #7

Yeah---that was a gut shot. trumad Sep 2013 #9

“We are surely a kinder and gentler nation because of you and we can’t thank you enough.” panzerfaust Sep 2013 #43

It wasn't heaven05 Sep 2013 #78

Absolutely right quakerboy Sep 2013 #139

astoundingly naive. dionysus Sep 2013 #145

All the more reason to publicly compliment them quakerboy Sep 2013 #146

Nobel Peace Prize winner Kissinger Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #45

Them Noble Piece Prize winners stick together. Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #52

Quit stealing my lines Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #67

I didn't just steal it. I street-modified it a little. Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #73

Because there is NO ONE else to get advice from on how to avoid a war grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #144

Oh he can give awesome advices... NealK Sep 2013 #156

Yes, it made me sick to my stomach. nt Mojorabbit Sep 2013 #148

I expect the argument will go something like this: Marr Sep 2013 #63

Why such a short list? L0oniX Sep 2013 #69

What, no Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #75

Don't forget the first and favorite "argument"-- QC Sep 2013 #88

You left out RACIST. n/t kurtzapril4 Sep 2013 #116

Latest is Syria Truther... HooptieWagon Sep 2013 #130

ratfuck racist Doctor_J Sep 2013 #141

Peace Purists!1!! NealK Sep 2013 #157

I won't go in there ...I haven't been vaccinated. L0oniX Sep 2013 #65

oh, they'll climb out to GD. KG Sep 2013 #68

...like the Borg trying to assimilate. n/t L0oniX Sep 2013 #71

Well if you liked that you will love zeemike Sep 2013 #70

And any Democrat with half a brain in their head Volaris Sep 2013 #90

And I am with you on that. zeemike Sep 2013 #92

Yeah, and I know the argument will be, Volaris Sep 2013 #122

The game is rigged. RandiFan1290 Sep 2013 #10

It is--- trumad Sep 2013 #12

I'm just hoping that I'll just throw up once after the announcement and then my stomach CTyankee Sep 2013 #13

Enjoy your break! LuvNewcastle Sep 2013 #14

You are channeling me and my thoughts with this, Trumad hlthe2b Sep 2013 #15

That would be cool trumad Sep 2013 #16

It's no laughing matter, but I gotta' give it to you, you made me laugh. mnhtnbb Sep 2013 #18

Well I get laughed at and scorned by some here but I still say flood the WhiteHouse.gov site kelliekat44 Sep 2013 #19

My congressman knows me by name now Generic Other Sep 2013 #111

I hope he doesn't nominate summers. abelenkpe Sep 2013 #20

Summer would be disasterous for a variety of reasons Harmony Blue Sep 2013 #21

Miscalculations... 99Forever Sep 2013 #25

+100 truebluegreen Sep 2013 #134

What miscalculation? Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #58

Don't give up after Summers! Democracyinkind Sep 2013 #22

Stand up trumad!... polichick Sep 2013 #23

Oh I ain't blind... trumad Sep 2013 #26

Oh bull, a pragmatist would not try to claim that they are oppressed for Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #42

I'm not oppressed... trumad Sep 2013 #82

If he does... canoeist52 Sep 2013 #27

He's a bad man! WilliamPitt Sep 2013 #28

Don't forget: TPP and fast track are also lurking out there. nt antigop Sep 2013 #31

and net neutrality hasn't gone away Generic Other Sep 2013 #112

If by some chance I can survive this blow... trumad Sep 2013 #33

hated Geithner can't abide Summers. I can understand Syria though not support it all. KittyWampus Sep 2013 #30

I think this smilie belongs to you..... Little Star Sep 2013 #39

Old joke from my Grandmother KittyWampus Sep 2013 #50

Wow, Trumad. Le Taz Hot Sep 2013 #32

I'm a huge supporter because he's done many things that are great... trumad Sep 2013 #35

And you and I have gone head to head on Le Taz Hot Sep 2013 #40

that, and I have a dread feeling about Keystone G_j Sep 2013 #34

Obama team denies report Summers is Fed pick jakeXT Sep 2013 #36

Hence a trial balloon... trumad Sep 2013 #37

from whom? KittyWampus Sep 2013 #99

K&R NealK Sep 2013 #38

Trumad you were and are a cornerstone and a pillar of strength around here. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #41

I'll be there with you with a cold pack on my eye. geek tragedy Sep 2013 #44

Wow ...so finally now I can take you off ignore ...and may I welcome you to the dark side... L0oniX Sep 2013 #55

I'm not saying I'm gonna believe every negative thing geek tragedy Sep 2013 #60

We I believe all have our lines that can be crossed at various times. n/t L0oniX Sep 2013 #62

NOBODY--at least around here-- Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #77

I guess everyone has a personal "red line" (nt) Nye Bevan Sep 2013 #46

My inside information tells me that he is not going to nominate Summers. nevergiveup Sep 2013 #47

one has to wonder if this is the WH floating Summers' name or his advocates trying to make him seem KittyWampus Sep 2013 #51

or to demonstrate that opposition to Summers is too great zazen Sep 2013 #106

Obama as President has the right to appoint whomever he chooses. Autumn Sep 2013 #56

As we, as the People, have the right to express our approve or disapproval as we deem fit Jack Rabbit Sep 2013 #147

You're right on that. And if he were a bank teller at my bank, I would Autumn Sep 2013 #152

LOL. Right. THAT will be the move to the HARD RIGHT that breaks the camel's back for you... Romulox Sep 2013 #48

You are not a quitter trumad madokie Sep 2013 #49

When did Summers say women biologists were not as capable as men? AngryAmish Sep 2013 #53

Try this Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #72

How is this controversial? AngryAmish Sep 2013 #93

I'm just providing the information, not arguing for or against its controversial nature. Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #94

Well, thanks for that! AngryAmish Sep 2013 #95

Wow ...never thought I would say this ...I agree with you and feel the same way ...and L0oniX Sep 2013 #57

I have to say, the prospect of a Summers appointment snot Sep 2013 #59

Grin Botany Sep 2013 #61

Don't worry, old friend. Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #64

I know what you mean, trumad. For me, Obama has been like a wierd girlfriend that... BlueJazz Sep 2013 #66

Yeah whatever..... another POUTRAGE!!!!!!! whistler162 Sep 2013 #76

You need new material HangOnKids Sep 2013 #91

Call Your Congress-critter !! FairWinds Sep 2013 #79

Seriously, why? This is Democratic Underground, not Obama Underground. AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #80

Trumad as hard as political reality is, heaven05 Sep 2013 #81

Thanks--- I'm just exhausted with political reality... trumad Sep 2013 #84

LOL! heaven05 Sep 2013 #86

Ignorance is bliss my friend... trumad Sep 2013 #87

Holy shit! She must have mad cow disease or something. LuvNewcastle Sep 2013 #89

You're just figuring out that change is not likely to come through... polichick Sep 2013 #105

"Maps-a" Enthusiast Sep 2013 #115

"Sometimes I wish I was just a beauty queen from South Carolina." cui bono Sep 2013 #138

is there a 55 and over pageant? trumad Sep 2013 #154

Why yes. Yes there is... cui bono Sep 2013 #155

Maybe it is time for a new set of loyalties PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #85

Amen! nt marew Sep 2013 #98

It should be fun to at least watch the apologists spin this latest gift to Wall Street... truebrit71 Sep 2013 #96

You never REALLY loved him!!!! Demo_Chris Sep 2013 #97

And he didn't get his pony. progressoid Sep 2013 #101

If that happens, your voice is needed more than ever. Cleita Sep 2013 #102

No. No close your eyes, trumad. Bull no knocked up. He glad that man is buy-partisan... Octafish Sep 2013 #104

As posted elsewhere, there has been ideological continuity from Reagan on. Maedhros Sep 2013 #107

You tried your damnedest to support the president Generic Other Sep 2013 #108

I fully appreciate your honesty. mick063 Sep 2013 #109

oh believe me... trumad Sep 2013 #110

I won't lecture you except for a brief comment mick063 Sep 2013 #113

Now come on..."if"? You though there was an "if"? Safetykitten Sep 2013 #114

Don't you with we had a Democrat that governed like a Republican? Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #117

Nah, you will take it in stride. Rex Sep 2013 #118

Post removed Post removed Sep 2013 #119

Trumad isn't a wimp Harmony Blue Sep 2013 #121

+1 Trumad lives nowhere near wimpdom. Squinch Sep 2013 #126

I hope that trial balloon has been thoroughly shot down. DirkGently Sep 2013 #120

It's would probably be good for the overall mental health to take a vacay Hekate Sep 2013 #123

I can't stand Summers, but if he's nominated, the 2014 election will be even more important Squinch Sep 2013 #125

Senator Warren can always place his nomination ''on hold,'' and let it die there. DeSwiss Sep 2013 #129

I know you are a supporter of our President, and I understand why you feel this way about Grateful for Hope Sep 2013 #131

Take a break IronLionZion Sep 2013 #132

Why is your goal loyalty to this President? Or any president? truebluegreen Sep 2013 #133

But he's all we have, literally Doctor_J Sep 2013 #153

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2013 #136

No, don't leave and give up! another_liberal Sep 2013 #137

Between Syria, Summers, TPP, and KeystoneXL (coming, I bet), Doctor_J Sep 2013 #140

Tell me about it!!!! emsimon33 Sep 2013 #142

This is going to be bad for Dems next election:( grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #143

It's OK, BillyRibs Sep 2013 #149

DC is a racket blkmusclmachine Sep 2013 #150

Unfortunately the Racketeers don't stay there.. orpupilofnature57 Sep 2013 #151

Trumad.. this is one blue14u Sep 2013 #158