Barack Obama

tavalon

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42. If I've ever used any of those phrases, mea culpa

Fri Dec 27, 2013, 11:10 AM

Dec 2013

I try to balance my criticism of some of our President's policies with kudos for what he has been able to get done, especially with this increasingly "Do Nothing" Congress (there are exceptions, beautiful exceptions.)

I know I was terribly hurt by Rahm being his Chief of Staff and got really bummed for a while. I've gotten a wider view, especially with ACA and I think he is doing the best he can in most situations. And after spending the last week as bossperson on night shift, I found I was often called on to make decisions that had no good answer so I made the best I could with the information I had. That is nothing compared to running this country.

During that early time, I didn't whine, I raged. I was so, so mad. I still get boiling mad but rarely is it at our Commander in Chief, it's the no nothings who seem to populate the rest of the government.

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and thank the Gods that Barack Hussein Obama is President... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #1

I thank the powers that be NanceGreggs Dec 2013 #3

TYRANNY! Seems to be their battle cry these days... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #4

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Ain't that the truth! VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #23

Have a good night, VR, see you tomorrow or some other day. Post some threads in the BOG if you can! freshwest Dec 2013 #28

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Why not? As professionals, they've been honing that skill for their whole lives. IrishAyes Dec 2013 #37

If I've ever used any of those phrases, mea culpa tavalon Dec 2013 #42

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I think I would give up my microwave for a crockpot though! VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #51

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I kicked the tobacco after 30+ yrs so... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #63

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That's a great idea, Irish.. Leonard Cohen singing "Halleluhaj" Cha Dec 2013 #40

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