Barack Obama

Zambero

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43. I didn't notice the "Kumbaya"

Thu Nov 6, 2014, 01:31 AM

Nov 2014

He was very pointed in saying there would be actions taken on immigration reform, with or without help from Congress. And Obamacare? Hands off. He waved a few red flags today. Should be a fascinating lame duck session.

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**********BARACK OBAMA GROUP****President Obama did a GREAT job at his press conference [View all] steve2470 Nov 2014 OP

Excuse me? atreides1 Nov 2014 #1

ok, I'll play steve2470 Nov 2014 #2

Thank you. Aristus Nov 2014 #4

He has to be the President of everyone, not just we Democrats steve2470 Nov 2014 #7

Disaster to what - if I might ask? mazzarro Nov 2014 #54

The corporate media, IMHO, would have portrayed any other press conference as.... steve2470 Nov 2014 #56

Easy. He could have flat-out said "NO" to the Keystone pipeline. eom BP2 Nov 2014 #36

I think he had other things on his mind and not ready to declare a final statement steve2470 Nov 2014 #40

Not only that, but at the time that it was beginning to first be discussed, Obama wasn't sure . . . Major Hogwash Nov 2014 #44

Why? ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #53

by the way, this is the BOG, just making sure you know that steve2470 Nov 2014 #5

I didn't notice the "Kumbaya" Zambero Nov 2014 #43

Here's a homework assignment ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #52

I agree. Further, we better support him, rather than abandon him, or it will be a lot worse. Hoyt Nov 2014 #3

Many Americans should feel like asses for the way they've responded to him BeyondGeography Nov 2014 #6

agreed ! nt steve2470 Nov 2014 #8

A smidgeon in tweets, BG.. Cha Nov 2014 #25

It was a great performance under the circumstances BeyondGeography Nov 2014 #30

Really! You know he's feeling disappointment about all of this but he's able to be strong and Cha Nov 2014 #33

A remarkable man. Ineeda Nov 2014 #51

I hear ya, Ineeda.. too bad for some Cha Nov 2014 #59

Cha, your info gathering ability blows my mind. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2014 #37

I have a Good Source for many years, SleeplessinSoCal! Cha Nov 2014 #41

I saw your sig line Cha and I want to say TexasTowelie Nov 2014 #57

Now you're making me hungry and I'm Cha Nov 2014 #60

I love your new sig line Cha! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #46

Thanks she! Cha Nov 2014 #48

Well, sheshe2 Nov 2014 #49

Gotta have something Cha Nov 2014 #55

I Was Really Bummed Last Night With The Results - Didn't Sleep Well And Listening To The President.. global1 Nov 2014 #9

I liked the way he dodged the "shellacking" question steve2470 Nov 2014 #10

Thanks for that, global! Cha Nov 2014 #34

I'm depressed and pessimistic, but the President always makes me feel better. mountain grammy Nov 2014 #11

I think the President does as well as he can with the "hand" he's been given steve2470 Nov 2014 #12

Amen, son, indeed BeyondGeography Nov 2014 #13

And again I say--Amen! classof56 Nov 2014 #14

WOW ! Outstanding young man. n/t jaysunb Nov 2014 #26

Thanks Steve, sheshe2 Nov 2014 #15

my pleasure :) nt steve2470 Nov 2014 #16

I've got to find that in its entirety. I've tried both YouTube and WhiteHouse.Gov... Hekate Nov 2014 #17

transcript, looking for video now steve2470 Nov 2014 #18

video steve2470 Nov 2014 #19

Thanks! I'll try post-dinner. nt Hekate Nov 2014 #22

So glad I finally listened to it in its entirety. He dealt w/ all comers just fine.... Hekate Nov 2014 #47

I can't stand the WHPC mcar Nov 2014 #20

I thought it was a good speech (nt) bigwillq Nov 2014 #21

Damn did he ever! He got the WHPC.. hopping MAD! mahalo steve.. sorry it took so long for me Cha Nov 2014 #23

mahalo Cha ! steve2470 Nov 2014 #24

Oh, yeah.. ask the tough questions like they asked bush.. then there's the way the WHPC Cha Nov 2014 #27

tough questions for Bush, ha ha steve2470 Nov 2014 #28

Yeah, I just thought maybe from that one tweet but, yeah.ask those tough questions like they asked Cha Nov 2014 #29

best wishes to you and your family in Hawai'i ! nt steve2470 Nov 2014 #32

Mahalo steve and to you and yours. My son called me today to see how I was faring.. he gets it! Cha Nov 2014 #35

After last night, madamesilverspurs Nov 2014 #31

Glad you did, too, madamesilverspurs~ Cha Nov 2014 #39

I really hope he forces the climate change issue as common ground. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2014 #38

Who knows? Maybe this will be his time to shine. cilla4progress Nov 2014 #42

yes! our president's sense of dignity and respect hopemountain Nov 2014 #45

Kicking to take you to 50 replies, Steve! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #50

thanks ! steve2470 Nov 2014 #58