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Barack Obama

Martin Eden

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17. And many DUers are grounded in reality and never expected miracles.

Reply to still_one (Reply #14)

Fri Nov 7, 2014, 06:50 PM

Nov 2014

DU is a very diverse group (kinda like the real world of left-leaning politics).

I will not criticize our president here, respecting the rule against it in BOG.

But I will say that such a rule requires participants to turn a blind eye to much of the political reality in how our government is run.

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*************BARACK OBAMA GROUP****************** Real world versus DU [View all] steve2470 Nov 2014 OP

Thanks. Aristus Nov 2014 #1

older bro gets all the credit, truly, thanks ! nt steve2470 Nov 2014 #3

Hats off to your brother Steve Peacetrain Nov 2014 #2

thanks, he's a great guy nt steve2470 Nov 2014 #4

is he single? how young? hopemountain Nov 2014 #24

*smiles* steve2470 Nov 2014 #34

I was unaware we had a forum like this...I like it randys1 Nov 2014 #5

I do too steve2470 Nov 2014 #6

Welcome! IrishAyes Nov 2014 #35

DU Something else!!!!!!!!!!LOL!!! BootinUp Nov 2014 #7

smiles steve2470 Nov 2014 #8

As in madamesilverspurs Nov 2014 #18

precisely steve2470 Nov 2014 #19

Sometimes I tell people I came from a mixed family just to see the surprised look on their face. IrishAyes Nov 2014 #39

you got the best of both worlds ! steve2470 Nov 2014 #40

Well, I think it does puzzle and frustrate some of my local opponents, IrishAyes Nov 2014 #43

"Real world versus DU" Martin Eden Nov 2014 #9

I think my meaning is crystal clear. steve2470 Nov 2014 #11

I suspect it is because many on DU thought President Obama would be able to part the red sea, or still_one Nov 2014 #14

yep you nailed it nt steve2470 Nov 2014 #16

And many DUers are grounded in reality and never expected miracles. Martin Eden Nov 2014 #17

Nobody here is "blind" to the "political reality in how our gov't is run" Hekate Nov 2014 #21

Your response reveals your blindness ... Martin Eden Nov 2014 #25

I don't think we much care WHERE you go, so long as you go. IrishAyes Nov 2014 #41

exactly, irishayes hopemountain Nov 2014 #44

I don't care what you think Martin Eden Nov 2014 #45

++1000 hopemountain Nov 2014 #26

You're not "criticizing our President here"..but with your "requires participants to turn a blind.. Cha Nov 2014 #49

And if he walked on water, some would find fault with that. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2014 #37

This country is extremely lucky to have President Obama. still_one Nov 2014 #10

agreed nt steve2470 Nov 2014 #12

I am loving you steve! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #13

thanks :) nt steve2470 Nov 2014 #15

I'd like to nominate the author of post #45 for banishment. IrishAyes Nov 2014 #48

To you and your brother.... Hekate Nov 2014 #20

I am proud and happy to be a member!! rury Nov 2014 #22

glad to have you ! nt steve2470 Nov 2014 #23

I hear the POTUS and everything in my mind is just where it should be..... a kennedy Nov 2014 #27

And, Thank Goodness for you and your brother, steve! Very Good to know.. Cha Nov 2014 #28

thanks ! steve2470 Nov 2014 #29

LOve LOve LOve Liberal Realists.. they actually Get Things Done! Cha Nov 2014 #30

yes they do ! steve2470 Nov 2014 #33

I'd vote for him again mehrrh Nov 2014 #31

you get it ! steve2470 Nov 2014 #32

Absolutely. IrishAyes Nov 2014 #42

Welcome to hosting here, Steve! greatauntoftriplets Nov 2014 #36

thanks greataunt ! steve2470 Nov 2014 #38

Good for people like your brother! treestar Nov 2014 #46

thanks ! steve2470 Nov 2014 #47