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Barack Obama

SunSeeker

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8. Yes, I wish I had the self-discipline to work with enemies to my advantage.

Reply to IrishAyes (Reply #6)

Wed Sep 11, 2013, 10:12 PM

Sep 2013

Unfortunately, I just can't control my disgust. I have the same problem with my in-laws. LOL.

That's why Obama is President and folks like me aren't.

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K n R Abukhatar Sep 2013 #1

Hi Abukhatar. sheshe2 Sep 2013 #2

ecstatic Abukhatar Sep 2013 #3

Welcome from my corner too. IrishAyes Sep 2013 #7

In politics, you can either take credit, or get things done. SunSeeker Sep 2013 #4

So true SunSeeker. sheshe2 Sep 2013 #5

President Lincoln never wanted to destroy his enemies either IrishAyes Sep 2013 #6

Yes, I wish I had the self-discipline to work with enemies to my advantage. SunSeeker Sep 2013 #8

We have other important roles to fill. IrishAyes Sep 2013 #9

Well, you're among friends here. SunSeeker Sep 2013 #11

Good to know; thanks. IrishAyes Sep 2013 #12

Sweet, sheshe.. I was just coming to Cha Sep 2013 #10

The money quote, she~ Cha Sep 2013 #13

The clown car sure is getting full, Cha. sheshe2 Sep 2013 #16

And, they get to write OPEDs in the NYT and Cha Sep 2013 #18

Great post! I am late to the game, but SO glad to find this forum. classof56 Sep 2013 #14

Classof56! sheshe2 Sep 2013 #17

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Welcome back, classof56. I think I saw you Cha Sep 2013 #19

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