Yeah... Obama Should Play It Safe Regarding The #OWS Movement... That'll Work...

[WillyT]

NOT!!!

:wtf:

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[WillyT]

1. Playbook Hint... (And HE Got Elected To FOUR Terms)

For nearly four years you have had an Administration which instead of twirling its thumbs has rolled up its sleeves. We will keep our sleeves rolled up.

We had to struggle with the old enemies of peace—business and financial monopoly, speculation, reckless banking, class antagonism, sectionalism, war profiteering.

They had begun to consider the Government of the United States as a mere appendage to their own affairs. We know now that Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob.

Never before in all our history have these forces been so united against one candidate as they stand today. They are unanimous in their hate for me—and I welcome their hatred.

I should like to have it said of my first Administration that in it the forces of selfishness and of lust for power met their match. I should like to have it said of my second Administration that in it these forces met their master.

More: http://www.dailykos.com/tv/w/000499/

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[Poll_Blind]

2. I think he feels if he always stands on the sidelines, he'll wind up on the right side of history.

Somehow.

PB

[WillyT]

4. Not This Time...

If we're gonna have this fundamental fight, I'd rather have it out NOW.

:shrug:

[roguevalley]

15. he can't find his comfortable shoes

[elocs]

3. Most politicians, and Obama is a politician, play it safe.

They rarely get in the forefront of any volatile issue. They put their finger to the wind and then hold back until they are sure which side they should come down upon.

[WillyT]

5. Please See Post #1...

Thank you.

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[Luminous Animal]

11. And a fine post is that #1!

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[Fumesucker]

6. He really wants to do the right thing but he doesn't know and his hands are tied anyway..

I mean remember the beer summit?

[WillyT]

9. Dude... You Are On A Roll Tonight !!!

:evilgrin:

:rofl:

:hide:

:hi:

[Fumesucker]

12. Little pitchers have big ears..

And even bigger mouths.

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[Luminous Animal]

7. Kennedy's "politicking" is one of the reasons that kept MLK from endorsing him...

and MLK kept the lines of communication open with Nixon.

http://mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu/index.php/kingpapers/article/chapter_15_atlanta_arrest_and_presidential_politics1/

Ultimately, MLK viewed Nixon as a coward.


"I had to conclude that the then known facts about Kennedy were not adequate to make an unqualified judgment in his favor. I do feel that, as any man, he grew a great deal. After he became president I thought we really saw two Kennedys-a Kennedy the first two years and another Kennedy emerging in 1963. He was getting ready to throw off political considerations and see the real moral issues. Had President Kennedy lived, I would probably have endorsed him in 1964. But, back at that time, I concluded that there was something to be desired in both candidates. "

[StarsInHerHair]

8. he's nothing like he advertized himself to be in 07-08

[WillyT]

10. Well...

The Protection Team has arrived.

:hi:

[msongs]

13. "I welcome their hatred.." Our current president doesn't have a clue what that means IMO nt

[Bobbie Jo]

14. K&R

NOT!!!