Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
22 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

NanceGreggs

(27,835 posts)
2. An exeptional president ...
Sat May 10, 2014, 02:02 AM
May 2014

... and an amazing man.

He has accomplished so much, and has done so not only with a sense of determination and commitment, but with grace and style.

I cannot think of another man who could have handled the challenges he has faced as POTUS as well as he has - and those challenges have been many.

Let the naysayers carry on as they've a wont to do - Obama's achievements speak for themselves.

Hekate

(94,488 posts)
3. Well Nance, hello! So nice to see you here
Sat May 10, 2014, 02:19 AM
May 2014

It's pretty awful outside this room, but the BOG is always warm and cheerful.

NanceGreggs

(27,835 posts)
4. That it is, Hekate!
Sat May 10, 2014, 02:30 AM
May 2014

It's nice to know there is one small room still left in the asylum where the insanity is not allowed to prevail.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
10. Thanks for supporting this unique individual. In that same vein, I'll post another OP showing why.
Sat May 10, 2014, 02:38 PM
May 2014

Last edited Sat May 10, 2014, 09:40 PM - Edit history (1)

In that same vein, I'll post a thread showing how he developed some unique characteristics that make him an effective leader, and able to get things done without requiring any adulation.

Wherein the 'vein' is a pathway, an idea that a thought introduced takes a similar pathway. I'll post it sometime today.

Glad to see you following the BOG and will make more efforts to post here.

EDIT: Here it is:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/110223541

snot

(10,681 posts)
6. Sorry;
Sat May 10, 2014, 04:29 AM
May 2014

he's compromised far too much, far too far. Truly sorry; but look at his appointments. Summers? Geithner? Arne Duncan? Tom Wheeler? et al., all in CRITICAL areas; and those appointees have already done, or are on the brink of doing, horrific damage. (Dear Pres. O.: have you no power at least to forestall the inestimable harm your appointee, Wheeler, is trying to do to the internet?? Pls listen to someone besides your donors/sycophants/people who aren't really paying attn to the future of humanity??? Do you have access to an internet that you're sure isn't filtered???? NO YOU DO NOT. I doubt you can overestimate how much you DON'T control.)

Somehow Obama got Sotomayor and Warren right; but, it seems, against his own odds.

He's no Jimmy Carter; but he's up against much more, now.

Shades of Bush's paintings.

Here's hoping he manages to figure it out before he can't do anything about it.

Response to snot (Reply #6)

brer cat

(26,164 posts)
8. I think you have wandered into the wrong group.
Sat May 10, 2014, 05:54 AM
May 2014

Groups serve as a safe haven for DUers who share similar viewpoints. I suggest you read the statement of purpose for the BOG:

"The mission of the Barack Obama Group is to discuss information and news about the life, career, accomplishments, and presidency of Barack Obama; to provide a haven for those members of Democratic Underground who support the president and his policies; to discuss President Obama's policy positions, speeches, interviews, and other public appearances; to discuss President Obama's political campaigns; and to discuss the causes which President Obama has championed, including health care reform and ending the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Those who have a generally negative view of President Obama and his administration, support his defeat in the 2012 presidential election (in primaries or the general election), or who are generally supportive of those who do, are not welcome in the Barack Obama Group."

DU is quite large. I am sure you can find a group or forum that is a better fit for you.

Cha

(305,137 posts)
12. No, I'm sorry.. This is the Barack Obama Group and you are not invited in here to insult our
Mon May 12, 2014, 03:19 AM
May 2014

President with your ignorant cheap pot shots, snot.

Cha

(305,137 posts)
11. Sorry, I missed this fresh! Been having a hellava time getting on to DU since Friday.. just now
Mon May 12, 2014, 01:54 AM
May 2014

instead of the usual ways of trying to get in I googled "bog du" and viola!

Brilliant thread for our Brilliant President Obama, fresh! Mahalo

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
15. Morning Cha!
Mon May 12, 2014, 06:55 AM
May 2014

I just woke up sort of~

Saw the mail, sorry I missed this too. I have been off in another world. Finally feeling better and on my feet again. Thanks for the catch.

Cha

(305,137 posts)
17. No problem.. I was able to get on DU a few minutes last night
Mon May 12, 2014, 05:10 PM
May 2014

and made the most of it.

And, I finally made it on right now after trying for an hour. The bad news is I'm reading Skinner thinks there's no problem at their end but there's a whole thread where lots of people are having major problems and only with DU. And, several posts in ATA saying the same.. it's soooo Frustrating.

So it continues..

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
18. So sorry Cha!
Mon May 12, 2014, 05:15 PM
May 2014

I read some of the problems in ATA too.

Try to ask some of the great minds in the computer groups, they helped me before.

Hugs~

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Barack Obama»Friday Night at the BOG!