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No Difference Between President Obama and Candidate Obama
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 09:13:58 in Politics
“lech~
Take your marbles and go home then.
Such lukewarm commitment to a greater vision. Transition takes time.”
Take your marbles and go home then.
Such lukewarm commitment to a greater vision. Transition takes time.”
No Difference Between President Obama and Candidate Obama
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 09:12:15 in Politics
“dupree~
I share your disillusionment with the progressive base of our party..... like willie above.
Transition and change take time. I am shocked by the lack of patience to turn the huge ship of state.”
I share your disillusionment with the progressive base of our party..... like willie above.
Transition and change take time. I am shocked by the lack of patience to turn the huge ship of state.”
No Difference Between President Obama and Candidate Obama
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 09:08:19 in Politics
“dhar~
Transition takes time. Good grief!”
Transition takes time. Good grief!”
ToddD replied on Nov 04, 2009 at 09:40:39
“You are right,Transition does take time, but like any journey it's each step you take that gets you to were you wanted to go. If you walk the wrong way were will you end up?”
No Difference Between President Obama and Candidate Obama
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 09:06:08 in Politics
“Nicole~
Yes, thank you. I am so shocked at the "waffling" of the dems support for Obama. No wonder dems have such a problem with solidarity.
Transition takes time. That seems like such a logical awareness.
This is so much better than "W's I am the decider" manner.”
Yes, thank you. I am so shocked at the "waffling" of the dems support for Obama. No wonder dems have such a problem with solidarity.
Transition takes time. That seems like such a logical awareness.
This is so much better than "W's I am the decider" manner.”
No Difference Between President Obama and Candidate Obama
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 09:03:04 in Politics
“terra~
You do not speak for me. I am a progressive, and I realize that such massive transition and change takes time.
Making a deliberate, careful, and considered decision is not "waffling". I respect your right to your opinion, but not all "progressives are displeased"....as you stated.”
You do not speak for me. I am a progressive, and I realize that such massive transition and change takes time.
Making a deliberate, careful, and considered decision is not "waffling". I respect your right to your opinion, but not all "progressives are displeased"....as you stated.”
Ashkee Colorado replied on Nov 04, 2009 at 09:59:51
“Change takes action and there is little. Instead of action for change of the status quo, the change has been in O's approach to opponents, from "enough is enough" to "please, O Snowe, what can I do to please you"”
No Difference Between President Obama and Candidate Obama
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 08:58:21 in Politics
“nomo~
Yes! I have not given up either!
Major change and transition takes TIME!!”
Yes! I have not given up either!
Major change and transition takes TIME!!”
No Difference Between President Obama and Candidate Obama
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 08:55:33 in Politics
“sojourner~
I am with you !
I have been shocked and saddened by the lack of foresight for the big picture, and the lack of patience for what he has to do, especially after GWB.”
I am with you !
I have been shocked and saddened by the lack of foresight for the big picture, and the lack of patience for what he has to do, especially after GWB.”
No Difference Between President Obama and Candidate Obama
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 08:49:52 in Politics
“conn~
Agreed. I have had the same thoughts. I wonder if part of it is because of our "instant gratification" society. I am shocked at the lack of awareness that some things take time. I did not expect so many of Obama's supporters to be fickle.”
Agreed. I have had the same thoughts. I wonder if part of it is because of our "instant gratification" society. I am shocked at the lack of awareness that some things take time. I did not expect so many of Obama's supporters to be fickle.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 17:24:38 in Politics
“Somehow, murp, I do not believe ALL of what you just said.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 17:20:11 in Politics
“Yes, Ken~
Some of us "keep the hope", even as we look at the reality of what has been, as well as what is.”
Some of us "keep the hope", even as we look at the reality of what has been, as well as what is.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 17:18:27 in Politics
“Gran~
Thanks for, however gently, pointing out reality.”
Thanks for, however gently, pointing out reality.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 15:54:34 in Politics
“Yes, yoga~
It's not like all of our problems were created in one year! We have just become an "instant gratificaton" society!
Give him some slack.”
It's not like all of our problems were created in one year! We have just become an "instant gratificaton" society!
Give him some slack.”
Going Rouge Skewers Palin
Commented Nov 01, 2009 at 16:45:42 in Books
“kob~
Don't feel too badly about being stupid and gullible. There are many who fell for her "star power" as well. At least you know now.”
Don't feel too badly about being stupid and gullible. There are many who fell for her "star power" as well. At least you know now.”
Going Rouge Skewers Palin
Commented Nov 01, 2009 at 16:41:38 in Books
“renaissance~
Your moniker should be: "the middle ages"......”
Your moniker should be: "the middle ages"......”
whit4brains replied on Nov 01, 2009 at 19:58:59
“LOL! Perfect!”
Texas, the Eyes of Justice Are Upon You
Commented Oct 23, 2009 at 17:36:38 in Politics
“collin~
I am a Texan too, who is fed up with the likes of pretty boy Perry and also the redneck and red-state mentality of ignorance among some in this state.
Fortunately, it isn't all of the people.......I moved from Lubbock to Houston area and it is more diverse here.
And, the Bible incident is ludicrous. I would like to say, "prove it". But, sadly, it fits with some of the mentality I've seen!”
I am a Texan too, who is fed up with the likes of pretty boy Perry and also the redneck and red-state mentality of ignorance among some in this state.
Fortunately, it isn't all of the people.......I moved from Lubbock to Houston area and it is more diverse here.
And, the Bible incident is ludicrous. I would like to say, "prove it". But, sadly, it fits with some of the mentality I've seen!”
National Association of Evangelicals Provides Moral Model on Immigration Reform
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 19:32:10 in Politics
“JEP~
Your compassion is underwhelming, as well as your awareness of the complex issues involved.”
Your compassion is underwhelming, as well as your awareness of the complex issues involved.”
Reaction to President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is Another "Teaching Moment"
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 09:09:05 in Politics
“Hart~
Yes!!!
And, you will understand the concept that progress is a process, not a simplistic photo-op stunt of "Mission Accomplished". (And, how ironic that we are still slogging through that "mission"!)”
Yes!!!
And, you will understand the concept that progress is a process, not a simplistic photo-op stunt of "Mission Accomplished". (And, how ironic that we are still slogging through that "mission"!)”
Hartwell replied on Oct 12, 2009 at 09:43:51
“Right. This is not a game. Reality is setting in for many and it is not pretty. We would rather be fed lies and mirage to keep us at ease. Right now what we see is a President who is showing himself as a flawed human. In no way, shape, or form am I saying that he does not protect us from some truths, but I don't think we could handle all the information he has access to. But I do think he means well by us and that is priceless as it means, he is going to make thoughtful decisions. He is being called everything from incompetent to weak but you do not see his demeanor change. This is something that gives you confidence in him as he could easily go back and forth with his critics, but he chooses to stand his ground.”
Reaction to President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is Another "Teaching Moment"
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 09:02:56 in Politics
“MLear~
Thanks for a perspective from "abroad"!
Glenn Beck (and those like him) are quite an embarrassment for intellingent, thoughtful Americans, but sadly we have many ignorant persons in the US who do not see through him and those like him”
Thanks for a perspective from "abroad"!
Glenn Beck (and those like him) are quite an embarrassment for intellingent, thoughtful Americans, but sadly we have many ignorant persons in the US who do not see through him and those like him”
nirek replied on Oct 12, 2009 at 09:30:35
“Second!”
Reaction to President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is Another "Teaching Moment"
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 08:59:49 in Politics
“angry~
Yes, there is a difference between being "respected" and a "soft touch who panders"......so thank heavens Obama is RESPECTED in this world now. And thank heavens that GWB is gone.”
Yes, there is a difference between being "respected" and a "soft touch who panders"......so thank heavens Obama is RESPECTED in this world now. And thank heavens that GWB is gone.”
Reaction to President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is Another "Teaching Moment"
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 08:56:46 in Politics
“phil~
He is already chastized and castigated by those who hate him. And, be a naysayer all you want, but the Nobel Peace Prize carries great symbolic value.
And, regardless, Obama will probably never do enough for you to be satisfied.
He'll never have a "MIssion Accomplished" moment. (Thank Gawd.)”
He is already chastized and castigated by those who hate him. And, be a naysayer all you want, but the Nobel Peace Prize carries great symbolic value.
And, regardless, Obama will probably never do enough for you to be satisfied.
He'll never have a "MIssion Accomplished" moment. (Thank Gawd.)”
Philclock replied on Oct 12, 2009 at 21:58:29
“Hey, I'm rootin' for him, I'll take any accomplishment that backs up his words.”
Reaction to President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is Another "Teaching Moment"
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 08:53:47 in Politics
“rejoy~
Yet, do you love your children whether they "earn" something anyway. Or, are you one of these parents whose children must achieve to gain approval from their parents?”
Yet, do you love your children whether they "earn" something anyway. Or, are you one of these parents whose children must achieve to gain approval from their parents?”
Reaction to President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is Another "Teaching Moment"
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 08:49:44 in Politics
“max~
Thank you for helping those who believe in Obama keep our perspective. I have been absolutely apalled by the reaction of some of the narrow non-thinkers in this country, and I have been shocked by the mean racism that has burst forth in venom.
I have had to call out some of my "friends" on Facebook over racist cartoons/jokes. But, I have made a covenant with myself to not stand silent when I hear or see racism .....eve knowing that those who perpetrate it will respond in denial of it being that. But, those of us who see it must be silent no more.”
Thank you for helping those who believe in Obama keep our perspective. I have been absolutely apalled by the reaction of some of the narrow non-thinkers in this country, and I have been shocked by the mean racism that has burst forth in venom.
I have had to call out some of my "friends" on Facebook over racist cartoons/jokes. But, I have made a covenant with myself to not stand silent when I hear or see racism .....eve knowing that those who perpetrate it will respond in denial of it being that. But, those of us who see it must be silent no more.”
Reaction to President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is Another "Teaching Moment"
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 08:40:55 in Politics
“Thanks for a wonderfully intelligent and insightful "history" lesson!
I posted it to my Facebook page, but some of my family who are Huckabee lovers will probably "comment me to death".”
I posted it to my Facebook page, but some of my family who are Huckabee lovers will probably "comment me to death".”
Squeglen replied on Oct 12, 2009 at 22:56:21
“To me it sounds like you got all the brains in your family. Good luck with your comments from them, hang tough.”
Why Gays Can't Wait -- Gay Rights Are Civil Rights (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 08:21:54 in Politics
“major~
In the words of Jose Antonio Vargas:
"Why gays can't wait is because 29 states ban same-sex marriages, while the Defense of Marriage Act waits to be repealed. Why gays can't wait is because gays and lesbians serving in the U.S. military, while being sent to fight wars, can't be open about who they are. Why gays can't wait is because people lose their jobs merely because they are gay. Why gays can't wait is because gay rights, after all, are civil rights."
Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jose-antonio-vargas/why-gays-cant-wait_b_316587.html”
In the words of Jose Antonio Vargas:
"Why gays can't wait is because 29 states ban same-sex marriages, while the Defense of Marriage Act waits to be repealed. Why gays can't wait is because gays and lesbians serving in the U.S. military, while being sent to fight wars, can't be open about who they are. Why gays can't wait is because people lose their jobs merely because they are gay. Why gays can't wait is because gay rights, after all, are civil rights."
Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jose-antonio-vargas/why-gays-cant-wait_b_316587.html”
MajorNews replied on Oct 12, 2009 at 10:26:06
“Those points are well taken, but they are not even in the Universe of fundamental problems that US economy/people have which is lack of Universal Nationalized Health Care and ending Iraq War and wasting much less of our money (Taxes) on a gargantuan Military spanning the globe.
I mean on one hand lack of Universal Nationalized Health Care in this country which will at least KILL 100,000 Americans this year due to being denied health care, either because they cannot pay the exorbitant fees for health care or preexsting conditions, and OTOH regarding Gays issues we are talking about some modest economic hits to their pockets books, they are not even remotely comparable as to their urgency and importance.”
I mean on one hand lack of Universal Nationalized Health Care in this country which will at least KILL 100,000 Americans this year due to being denied health care, either because they cannot pay the exorbitant fees for health care or preexsting conditions, and OTOH regarding Gays issues we are talking about some modest economic hits to their pockets books, they are not even remotely comparable as to their urgency and importance.”
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