Barack Obama
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Dan☝ @illestDAN
Why does Obama look like he about to drop the best album of 2013
10:28 AM - 20 Oct 2013
http://theobamadiary.com/
Since three of my BOG picture posts were highlighted in a post about Obamabots, I thought I would make another. Sadly I stand accused of having a cult personality. I follow mindlessly~
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024728184#post103
my response
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024728184#post373
I am ashamed that I have no passion for what is right for America.Robots as the responses detailed are deaf, dumb and blind. We play follow the leader, we are mindless sheeple.
Sadly, they call us names. Yet they never read the OP's we make unless it is to bash and criticize.We make valid points in our posting, we pursue issues like ACA, equality for all, a woman's right to choose, violence against women, oh and we do indeed have a white privilege problem in America and what do we hear from them crickets on the subjects.
It's 24/7 whine and wail, never a positive always a negative. That is not the way to win an election, now is it.
GOTV 2014!
Whisp
(24,096 posts)I just love that sweep off the shoulder thing. I am very grateful that the President is a mature being and knows whats important. And some screaming assholes maligning him on a forum are not as important as they think they are.
sheshe2
(87,324 posts)Thank you Whisp!
steve2470
(37,468 posts)Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)I am sensing an effort to downgrade the President's approval rating, in the lead-up to midterm elections.
Should make for a lovely (not) summer. If only the Republicans could find a way to win on their own merits...oh, wait, they have none.
Cha
(305,208 posts)And, we have loud contingent on DU who are over selling their part.
sheshe2
(87,324 posts)Thanks my dear.
The ods are odd. Sad that.
However~
BOG
Cha
(305,208 posts)odd.
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IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)No, you know that when somebody like Barack Obama wins so many hearts and minds on MERIT, the flies are gonna buzz buzz buzz because they can't stand being bested by anyone.
I appreciate your photos not only for myself but for a homebound friend in Los Angeles who refers to Barack as her second son. You send them to us; I send them to her, and that does much good in the world.
Besides, you're right. That top picture does look like he's about to drop the best album of the year. Well, why not??? What could surprise us from this man? So take the blows of the haters with pride of place and choice. You've bested them too. They're not fit to tie your shoes either.
sheshe2
(87,324 posts)Yup we have flies and as someone said today, DU needs a flea bath. Cause when you lie down with dogs you get fleas~
I am glad that your friend enjoys the pictures, bless their heart.
Thanks Irish.
IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)What I've been doing post haste the past couple weeks or more is helping a friend who started a pet food charity out of NY state, where you know the vetting is as stringent as it gets; anyway, the need far exceeded the donations to be raised even by a lifelong expert in the field, and so he started a streaming radio station, then he and his partners are opening a new web portal in late April. I'm on the board - a pure ego trip since I can't vote or attend meetings! - but they wanted to honor my hard work anyway as a sort of head writer. I can't say a whole lot more except that 2 of NY's biggest attorneys are on the real board and major shareholders; you know they're not going to waste their time on anything that hasn't got a pretty good chance. The web portal will be split between the charity and for-profit side of the business, with the latter helping fund the former. Great business plan.
So there are, shall we say, financial prospects for me as well. For some reason my friend seems to value my opinion and support, so my future compensation will be tied to (though justifiably less than) his, and to use an old I-hope-not-too-crude an expression, I smell $ coming. When and if my ship comes in, I intend to donate every bit I can to President Obama's work and also to other fine Democratic causes. I'm past the age and stage where I care about fur coats and jewels or big cars. I care about Democrats in office, that's what!
I'm also old enough to have learned all too well about the best laid plans; but if I remain a near-pauper next year, well, I'll just keep on writing and signing petitions and voting. I'm mad for a tee shirt with that coiled stethoscope flag on a dark background with the words DON'T TREAD ON MY OBAMACARE! below. I ROFL every time I think of the teabaggers complaining that he stole 'their' flag. Notice how everything is THEIRS. Their flag, their $, their rights, their country. And it was a beautiful slap in the face worthy of Dorothy Parker. They're lucky that's all he did.
sheshe2
(87,324 posts)You do good work. You do the right thing, thanks for that!
IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)While the group is well advised to stay as non-political as possible if it expects the web portal to prosper to the max, I've told my friend the boss that there are certain people I want to meet in the future: The Obamas, Bono, Gerry Adams, and Martin McGuiness. In that order. Well, 2 out of 3 or 4 ain't bad.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)I lost my first big break in Hollywood when my mentor died suddenly, after arranging a multi-picture deal with prearranged worldwide distribution. Since I was the newbie and had absolutely no control in his production company, there was no way I could've driven that train all alone anyway. So things today still hinge on a lot that's in the pipeline but not arrived yet. I can believe and hope and dream with my eyes wide open.
mimi85
(1,805 posts)steve2470
(37,468 posts)sheshe2
(87,324 posts)SunSeeker
(53,616 posts)WTF? Name calling is supposed to be against TOS. This is bullshit.
It is ridiculous the amount of abuse directed at people who, like the vast majority of Dems, appreciate our Dem President. Sheesh.
sheshe2
(87,324 posts)So good to see you.
Well, I too did post a thread about embracing the name so to speak. Sort of like ACA became Obamacare~
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024711643
You are right, there is a lot of bull happening here.
IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)used the least bit of non-drawing room language one time.
sheshe2
(87,324 posts)That is nasty, Irish.
IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)Cha
(305,208 posts)sheshe2
(87,324 posts)After today, I needed the BOG for a breath of fresh air.
Sometimes you need to just get the dirt off you, here I can.
Cha
(305,208 posts)He was so sweet and he's only gotten sweeter..
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Cha
(305,208 posts)CherokeeDem
(3,718 posts)Loved Bob Marley and this is a wonderful quote.
Cha
(305,208 posts)CherokeeDem
(3,718 posts)Apparently there are those who incapable of admiring this man while still not always agreeing with him. Not only is he charismatic, handsome, and photogenic, he is also extremely intelligent, kind, and contemplative. That statement alone will likely have me classified by many on this board as an Obamabot. So be it.
The problem is the all or nothing attitude by so many... the President didn't do exactly what they thought he should do based on their own beliefs. Have I agreed with everything he's done... no. Do I believe he's doing the best he can do and that he does care... absolutely. The mindless are the ones who are closed to the understanding that running for president and being president are entirely different things and one cannot always do what one wants. I would remind them that they could have President McCain or President Romney but I'm afraid they might like that. No winning with a group of people who value their own agendas above the country's.
And by the way... that first picture rocks.....
sheshe2
(87,324 posts)Thanks for what you said, and yes their term "Obamabot" is ridiculous. They have no clue that we actually have a working brain. Their problem, not ours.
And thanks, the picture sure does rock!
Jamaal510
(10,893 posts)how that term is even allowed on a Democratic website in the first place. Maybe there's something I'm not getting...
Terra Alta
(5,158 posts)I am a huge supporter of President Obama and if that makes me an "Obamabot" then so be it. I would rather have him at the helm than McCain or Romney or (god forbid) Sarah Palin.
This is my first post in this group, I am tired of all the flak Obama is getting elsewhere on DU and want a place where I can express my support for him without being attacked. Thanks for this thread!