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In reply to the discussion: Obama is Finally Free [View all]jalan48
(13,863 posts)7. Exactly
Let's try and keep President Obama in balance. He's a moderate Democrat. He does not share Warren and Sander's view of Wall St. I don't believe anyone elected President can go against the surveillance state. They, along with the big financial interests are the folks really running the country.
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They actually had 60+ votes to end debate on the budget bill, no nuclear option was needed
PoliticAverse
Dec 2014
#51
don't forget TPP. Free to sell out sovereignty to United Corporations of the Globe
magical thyme
Dec 2014
#16
There were 2 government shutdowns over budget fights during Clinton's terms.
PoliticAverse
Dec 2014
#60
I do not agree that Obama is seeking to torment back the folks that tormented him for 6 years.
Fred Sanders
Dec 2014
#29
"challenges to leaders in his own party on the budget". Bailing out the corrupt
grahamhgreen
Dec 2014
#43