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Merlot

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20. + 1,000,0000 ^^^^ This is SO true. It's about POWER for the repubs.

Reply to Iliyah (Reply #8)

Fri Aug 30, 2013, 01:08 AM

Aug 2013

I have not doubt that if we had elected Hillary or any other democrat absolutely nothing would be different. Had we elected Hillary, we'd be seeing sexism that would equal the racism we're now seeing. I also remember how they went after Bill Clinton, with the same vehemence. It's different now that we have social media so we see things more clearly.

If Obama were a conservative repub they would be falling all over themselves. Sure they'd still be racists, but they'd get over it if it meant more power for them.

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Obama insists opposition to policies 'doesn't have to do with my race'...(no more room for the rest) [View all] LiberalElite Aug 2013 OP

This is beyond naive ... GeorgeGist Aug 2013 #1

I agree GeorgeGist. I don't see it as naivete. I see it as a deliberate roguevalley Aug 2013 #10

and by doing this... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2013 #14

agreed. We must have this conversation. when will it happen roguevalley Aug 2013 #17

true, but I think it is smart... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2013 #18

nailed!...eom Kolesar Aug 2013 #26

Yes. nt MADem Aug 2013 #25

If it is deliberate then it is a lie. n/t L0oniX Aug 2013 #28

i'm sorry, but that quote was not worth putting into a headline Enrique Aug 2013 #2

Thank you. tblue Aug 2013 #21

Obama knows the far right opposes him because he is black. Dawson Leery Aug 2013 #3

they're talking about impeaching Obama Enrique Aug 2013 #4

actually he can and should. This unspoken truth is killing this country roguevalley Aug 2013 #11

I think Obama is smart to let others make this point for him. pnwmom Aug 2013 #5

just attempting to use this only weakens the President Supersedeas Aug 2013 #6

No matter how much he believes it this is not something the President can say. Arkana Aug 2013 #7

He ABSOLUTELY knows. PragmaticLiberal Aug 2013 #16

I met a former advisor to this Admin, tblue Aug 2013 #23

Honestly, I'm not surprised. PragmaticLiberal Aug 2013 #31

I believe your assessment is correct Skittles Aug 2013 #19

Well many Americans do realize that some Iliyah Aug 2013 #8

+ 1,000,0000 ^^^^ This is SO true. It's about POWER for the repubs. Merlot Aug 2013 #20

The President is being diplomatic meow2u3 Aug 2013 #9

I have criticized every 840high Aug 2013 #12

It's about race. rosesaylavee Aug 2013 #13

He has to say that, of course. David__77 Aug 2013 #15

i'm pretty sure he doesn't really believe that but he knows what the media would do JI7 Aug 2013 #22

Total denial. blkmusclmachine Aug 2013 #24

The truth is so obvious that he doesn't need to say it. JoePhilly Aug 2013 #27

The Republican Party is sick. RDANGELO Aug 2013 #29

MJK on the silence of our friends Android3.14 Aug 2013 #30