Barack Obama

Martin Eden

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25. Your response reveals your blindness ...

Fri Nov 7, 2014, 08:39 PM

Nov 2014

... if you can't see that reality is neither zero justifiable criticism nor laying the "whole hot mess" at Obama's feet.

Do you honestly see things that way? If so, you are seeking refuge in BOG from the real world. If not, then you are willfully fleeing from rational discussion of important issues (I'm not saying all discussion in DU is rational; I'm saying it is impossible if criticism of any politician is prohibited).

For the record, I voted for Barack Obama twice and would do so again. I've been a voter since 1976, and a member of DU for more than 12 years.

And I see no value in this blind refuge so I will depart, but not at your bidding and not where you would have me go.

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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