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1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 08:29 PM Jun 2013

I'll tell you one ...

damned thing ...

I am so glad that President Obama, with his temperment, poise, demeanor, and intellect, is the President of this great nation.

I quake at the thought if any lesser of a man (or woman) were in that office.

I wonder how many people, honestly, believe they could do his job? (Not including the folks here at DU, who clearly would be better at the job)

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I'll tell you one ... (Original Post) 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 OP
Right there with you. Aristus Jun 2013 #1
I think you do a certain contingent Summer Hathaway Jun 2013 #2
I am appropriately ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #5
Brilliant, Summer! Cha Jun 2013 #7
See my plan as outlined to 1StrongBlackMan downthread. IrishAyes Jun 2013 #35
A reality check is always good. Thanks. freshwest Jun 2013 #3
Thank you 1StrongBlackMan! sheshe2 Jun 2013 #4
This Man ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #8
+1 classof56 Jun 2013 #17
That's what he will always be to me, 'Mr. President' IrishAyes Jun 2013 #36
Obama is up against corporate forces that have massive power and momentum. Gregorian Jun 2013 #6
A President Kucinch ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #10
True, so true IrishAyes Jun 2013 #37
An example of possible pressures Obama faced upon election 90-percent Jun 2013 #14
Damn Straight, 1StrongBlackMan. Cha Jun 2013 #9
Imagine if Cheney had won in a rigged election. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2013 #11
Not a fan of Spaz Romney, I take it? Snake Plissken Jun 2013 #12
Given the circumstances heaped on him Half-Century Man Jun 2013 #13
pfffft Roland99 Jun 2013 #15
You are free ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #21
Gitmo isn't closed, Roland, because Congress hasn't given him Cha Jun 2013 #24
For my birthday ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #26
Better chance for a Congress that does its JOB! Cha Jun 2013 #27
Happy Birthday~ sheshe2 Jun 2013 #28
You're too Much, she! Cha Jun 2013 #31
LOL! sheshe2 Jun 2013 #44
AWESOME! Hekate Jun 2013 #41
Why thank you, Hekate! sheshe2 Jun 2013 #45
You are also free to take yourself outside if all you can do is throw shit. IrishAyes Jun 2013 #38
+1 JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #53
Apparently IrishAyes Jun 2013 #56
Also, apparently... IrishAyes Jun 2013 #60
No problem JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #61
Great Post dennis4868 Jun 2013 #16
I think most of the world agrees with this view. reusrename Jun 2013 #18
My respect for him grows more with each arrow slung at him. Whisp Jun 2013 #19
Temperament and brains treestar Jun 2013 #20
But what do you expect ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author Fearless Jun 2013 #23
Don't run ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #25
I agree hes a good president. Notafraidtoo Jun 2013 #29
It'll take more than just Obama attempting to stop the Patriot Act. Jamaal510 Jun 2013 #39
Very true ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #42
Hear, hear! Lugnut Jun 2013 #30
I just posted the same felix_numinous Jun 2013 #32
Abso-f******-lutely. byronius Jun 2013 #33
I have my personal quota of shortcomings IrishAyes Jun 2013 #34
Why didn't I drop in here before now? I swear the GD regulars have all lost their tiny minds again Hekate Jun 2013 #40
I'll tell you ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #43
Looks like a handful of members NorthCarolina Jun 2013 #46
No ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #47
Sure thing... NorthCarolina Jun 2013 #48
I guess ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #49
The folks here since April 2013 JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #52
Not to worry. Major Hogwash Jun 2013 #54
I have pointed out this very thing in GD...funny aint it? n/t Sheepshank Jun 2013 #50
Sorry, NC.. It's you who comes in here whining and hurling accusations Cha Jun 2013 #58
See, it's crap like this that shows me Cha Jun 2013 #55
I may not always agree with Obama. I may not always be smart enough to have all the answers..... wandy Jun 2013 #51
People are losing their minds over this black man as president! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #57
In the words of ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #59

Summer Hathaway

(2,770 posts)
2. I think you do a certain contingent
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 08:46 PM
Jun 2013

on DU a great disservice.

There are folks here who KNOW how to govern a nation. They KNOW who should be appointed to every position, they KNOW every issue that should take priority over others, they KNOW who the president should consult with and whose advice he should eschew, they KNOW what statements should be made and when, they KNOW what attitude should be adopted in every press conference and every speech.

Hell, they even KNOW the stuff they don't know.

It's rather a shame that these people have chosen to spend their valuable time posting on DU, instead of applying their immeasurable expertise to doing something productive in the real world - a place many of them have never experienced, but have only heard about in passing.



 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
5. I am appropriately ...
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 09:03 PM
Jun 2013

and thoroughly, chastized. Thank you for bringing me back to the right mind.

But I have to disagree ... these folks you describe DO live in the real world; they just deny the witness of their lives.

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
4. Thank you 1StrongBlackMan!
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 09:01 PM
Jun 2013

Our President has been able to make great strides, despite the the party of no's opposition.

I have never in my life seen a President so disrespected. He has been ridiculed and maligned. His family irrationally dishonored and smeared. Sadly this disrespect does not just emanate from the right.

Yet our President still holds his head high. As does his family.

I am proud to call this man, Mr President!

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
8. This Man ...
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 09:07 PM
Jun 2013

gives new meaning to the term, "multi-task."

I know, with all he faces, my head would have exploded 4.5 years ago. (And I would have given new meaning to the term "angry Blak man.&quot

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
36. That's what he will always be to me, 'Mr. President'
Sat Jun 15, 2013, 09:31 PM
Jun 2013

Our paths are never going to cross directly at all, and I'll never enjoy the familiarity to address him as less. In fact, it bugs people here in RedNeckLand that I always refer to him as President Obama. They resent the respect I feel and show for him, knowing I have far less for them. I try to treat them as well as circumstance and temper allow, but they still know...

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)
6. Obama is up against corporate forces that have massive power and momentum.
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 09:05 PM
Jun 2013

There is no way that the Obama who spoke during the elections is not the Obama in office. There is a stage that is set within which the president is placed. Any one of the surrounding players can be almost immovable. The Pentagon. I think mainly the Pentagon is one which must give Obama a lot of trouble. Well established life long, powerful players. And then Congress with the adversaries. McConnell didn't even hide it: We're going to make this a one term president. That was their oath. What Obama is up against must be monumental. If only he could speak the truth and tell us. You know he can't. There's a lot he simply cannot do. And it's sad. I often think a president Kucinich would have been great, and very short.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
37. True, so true
Sat Jun 15, 2013, 09:35 PM
Jun 2013

But Kucinich is such a force of nature, so fiery that I almost think of him as an OT prophet. What a wonderful man.

90-percent

(6,884 posts)
14. An example of possible pressures Obama faced upon election
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 09:50 PM
Jun 2013


With all the other sinister crap our government has done over the years, this scenario is soon becoming the only possible explanation.

For example, it has recently been revealed, and covered in detail by Thom Hartmann, that LBJ knew Nixon was negotiating with North Viet Nam to delay a peace agreement until after the election and Dickie would give them a better deal than LBJ. Thom played a tape of LBJ talking to Senator Dirkson; "Everett, this is TREASON!" "I know, I know."

It've a proven part of history. bonafide, no wild CT's. irrefutable proof of an American Presidents successful use of TREASON to win a Presidential Election!

And Dick also needlessly extended the war another 22,000 dead as a result of this. How could any person not simply drone themselves from the weight of murdering so many people?

-90% Jimmy

Half-Century Man

(5,279 posts)
13. Given the circumstances heaped on him
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 09:45 PM
Jun 2013

I think he has done very well. I am quite happy with him and his administration.
Although to be honest, I wish the other people who are tasked with governance at the same time would consider DOING THEIR FUCKING JOBS

Roland99

(53,345 posts)
15. pfffft
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 09:59 PM
Jun 2013

Still a Wall St. lacket
Still hasn't closed Gitmo
Launching drone strikes like there's no tomorrow
Still spying (against the Constitution) on Americans w/o warrants
Dragged his feet for most of administration on gays in military and same-sex marriage.
ACA is a HUGE gift to private insurance companies.

Bush was the worst President ever.

Obama's been the biggest disappointment ever.

Cha

(305,137 posts)
24. Gitmo isn't closed, Roland, because Congress hasn't given him
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:43 PM
Jun 2013

the MONEY. Just a pesky detail that flies right by your head. Whoosh!

"Obama's the Biggest Disappointment EV-AR"

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
26. For my birthday ...
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:47 PM
Jun 2013

I'm gonna ask for a unicorn that farts glitter and belches sunshine ...

Or maybe a congress, that does its job.

I'm still up in the air on that.

Cha

(305,137 posts)
27. Better chance for a Congress that does its JOB!
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:52 PM
Jun 2013

Wouldn't that be grand? Which could happen if everyone got out and voted to make that happen for you.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
56. Apparently
Sun Jun 23, 2013, 04:22 PM
Jun 2013

the perpetrator eventually apologized - to others, not to me, that's for sure - so I'll keep a sharp eye out for such a suspicious gift horse. ie, I don't buy it. If he truly understood the import of his uncivilized behavior and regretted it, he would have made his apology to the person he most offended instead of hiding behind mommy's skirt. A mature MAN would face up fair and square.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
60. Also, apparently...
Sun Jun 23, 2013, 05:13 PM
Jun 2013

I answered your post in the context of another thread, hastily... so a little egg on my face, but not too much to wash off promptly.

In general, however, I'm appalled at each and every person who violates the 'safe room' principle of group standards. It's akin to stomping through a Buddhist temple in jackboots.

JustAnotherGen

(33,394 posts)
61. No problem
Sun Jun 23, 2013, 05:52 PM
Jun 2013
Have no doubt - I believe Barack Obama has stellar credentials and is a solid person with strong leadership abilities. . And well - I'm a partisan.
 

Whisp

(24,096 posts)
19. My respect for him grows more with each arrow slung at him.
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:16 PM
Jun 2013

He has amazing grace under fire - never seen anything like it, not even in the movies.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
20. Temperament and brains
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:21 PM
Jun 2013

It's stupid how they call us kool aid drinkers, they are projecting. It could be we just agree with him. And he has said the most sensible things on the subject, like this latest thing, he makes a lot more sense on the subject than Greenwald and the other ravers. They seem to not realize we find President Obama more convincing than we find them because he addressed the issue in terms of reality.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
22. But what do you expect ...
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:27 PM
Jun 2013
They seem to not realize we find President Obama more convincing than we find them because he addressed the issue in terms of reality.


They are promoting that "progressive"/Libertarian candidate that, not only doesn't exist ; but couldn't win a primary, let alone a general election. IOW, they do not do reality.

Response to 1StrongBlackMan (Original post)

Notafraidtoo

(402 posts)
29. I agree hes a good president.
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 11:25 PM
Jun 2013

I like the man and i think he does a good job most of the time but should we not hold our elected leaders accountable when we don't agree with policy stances they take? isn't that the point of Democracy? speaking truth to power.

Did you like the patriot act when it was signed? if you didn't then you understand why we would like Obama to make a attempt at putting a stop to it,Cause if he doesn't then its not likely anyone will.

I am guessing you are not a fan of Tavis Smiley or Cornel West? I love them.


I don't see anyone saying they can do better i just see people practicing Democracy is that really such a bad thing?

Jamaal510

(10,893 posts)
39. It'll take more than just Obama attempting to stop the Patriot Act.
Sun Jun 16, 2013, 12:01 AM
Jun 2013

Congress is going to need a makeover, i.e. replace everyone who supports it with people who do not. The Patriot Act has been approved repeatedly in Congress (across party lines) since Bush ll was president. That is who has jurisdiction over changing the laws.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
42. Very true ...
Sun Jun 16, 2013, 08:01 AM
Jun 2013

The President Obama Outrage begins with the man, not his politics. To deny this is to deny history.

felix_numinous

(5,198 posts)
32. I just posted the same
Thu Jun 13, 2013, 04:22 PM
Jun 2013

elsewhere. I think he should be given a vote of confidence that he can handle this controversy.

This discussion has to go forward, and I for one am glad President Obama is in office. As I said elsewhere, a Republican would likely have a dangerous meltdown, or go psychotic on us-- we have seen it.

Our job is to put great pressure on the administration and representatives in regards to the overreach of NSA. There has been and will be personal attacks all around and we have to work around them--as President Obama has done himself.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
34. I have my personal quota of shortcomings
Sat Jun 15, 2013, 09:20 PM
Jun 2013

But one of them is NOT the hubris to think I could do his job. At least not in the same league! But I do read people fairly well, and I've trusted few as I do President Obama.

That isn't to say I couldn't do the job better than a Republican. Different scenario entirely. At least I'd have sense enough to liberalize everywhere possible. Hell, either of my dogs could outdo the best(?) in the GOP. At least Molly Maguire and Brigid wouldn't be greedy, hateful, lying SOBs.

Now, my chows Joy and Freedom would've made a great team of advisors if I were President. My solution to each and every problem would be to give them permission to bite every Republican who came near the WH.

Pretty good plan, don't you think? Works for me.

Hekate

(94,488 posts)
40. Why didn't I drop in here before now? I swear the GD regulars have all lost their tiny minds again
Sun Jun 16, 2013, 02:16 AM
Jun 2013

Thank you for your OP, 1StrongBlackMan, and thanks to (most of) the rest of the posters in this thread. I feel like I just got a dose of sanity and a sudsy shower to get rid of the crap I've been wading through all week here. Good lord, they've even turned against the Big Dawg like a pack of rabid pitbulls. WTF is going on here?

Sheshe's unicorn! That is the frosting on the cake for my coming back to the BOG.

Hekate

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
43. I'll tell you ...
Sun Jun 16, 2013, 08:09 AM
Jun 2013

this forum is a lot like an air bubble/pocket in the ocean. Which is strange since I thought this place is named DemocraticUnderground?

 

NorthCarolina

(11,197 posts)
46. Looks like a handful of members
Sun Jun 23, 2013, 07:51 AM
Jun 2013

each with multiple accounts were able to rec this thread up to 40. I couldn't help but notice that the account ID's they've had on ice for years are now suddenly being brought into play. Must be some heavy coordinated damage control ongoing. Good luck! You'll need it.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
47. No ...
Sun Jun 23, 2013, 08:27 AM
Jun 2013

Not "some heavy coordinated damage control ongoing" ... Just this Black Man who is glad to have THIS president at THIS point in our history ... and some folks agree.

Wow ... there's a conspiracy under every DU rock. Who knew!

 

NorthCarolina

(11,197 posts)
48. Sure thing...
Sun Jun 23, 2013, 09:00 AM
Jun 2013

members since 2006 and 2008 with post counts less than 200, 70% or more of which are in the last 90 days (or less). Boosting numbers by dipping into iced accounts is the way it looks to me. If it looks like fish, smells like fish...well you know.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
49. I guess ...
Sun Jun 23, 2013, 09:20 AM
Jun 2013

you haven't been paying attention to GD these days, huh?

I'm sure you'll find 100s of similarly situated posters.

But that said, point out those here that are suspect to you.

JustAnotherGen

(33,394 posts)
52. The folks here since April 2013
Sun Jun 23, 2013, 12:20 PM
Jun 2013

With three hundred posts against the Democratic Party and President Obama are the ones causing me to raise an eyebrow.

Major Hogwash

(17,656 posts)
54. Not to worry.
Sun Jun 23, 2013, 01:58 PM
Jun 2013

After I saw what she said, I woke up some of my "30-post sock puppets that I have had laying around since 2005" and gave this thread some more recommendations, just so it will annoy her some more, if nothing else.

Cha

(305,137 posts)
58. Sorry, NC.. It's you who comes in here whining and hurling accusations
Sun Jun 23, 2013, 04:26 PM
Jun 2013

who is stinking up the place.



Cha

(305,137 posts)
55. See, it's crap like this that shows me
Sun Jun 23, 2013, 04:22 PM
Jun 2013

so many of you really have a hard time separating your fantasies from fact.

Poor thing

wandy

(3,539 posts)
51. I may not always agree with Obama. I may not always be smart enough to have all the answers.....
Sun Jun 23, 2013, 12:04 PM
Jun 2013

But I am smart enough to realize that the amount of damage done by Bush could not be fixed overnight.

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