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In reply to the discussion: As much as I bash Obama, he is the only thing standing between us... [View all]mvd
(65,173 posts)51. By no means should we..
be silent about the lack of persistence on the public option, the Geithner nomination, the compromises that move the country to the right, the wrong tactics on education, the killing of an American citizen, the deaths from drone attacks, etc. But Bush about did us in. I can't be fine with Romney rule - wouldn't wish it on anyone. At least Obama isn't crazy and has made some real social reform and health reform. Romney has a real nasty streak. I think we need some unity going forward, while working to get someone more progressive nominated next time.
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As much as I bash Obama, he is the only thing standing between us... [View all]
Odin2005
May 2012
OP
IOW: stand up for Liberal values, but don't shoot yourself in the foot. Well said.
Zalatix
May 2012
#1
Let's not call it 'stealing'. Let's just say the message wants to be liberated, lol!
Zalatix
May 2012
#15
"Even if Obama is re-elected'?...."the 2016 election will be a whole different ball game"?
red dog 1
May 2012
#24
I agree. I have a different beef with President Obama than you do but, I would rather have him in
ZM90
May 2012
#4
I agree. And we are absolutely still supposed to criticize Obama and the Party!
robinlynne
May 2012
#12
you rock. I just sent this to my cousin. We argue for hours and hours about the Dems and Obama.
robinlynne
May 2012
#13
Precisely, it is a highly privileged view. Completely neglecting the feelings...
joshcryer
May 2012
#65