Barack Obama

IrishAyes

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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...

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I'll tell you one ... [View all] 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