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Barack Obama

sheshe2

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9. It breaks my heart, freshwest.

Reply to freshwest (Reply #6)

Sun Jan 5, 2014, 12:44 AM

Jan 2014

The democratic brand was sullied. It continues to be so.

I am a Democrat. I feel no need to accomplish my goals to be left of the left of the left. I am not an extremist. I do not believe in my way or the highway. I want equality and fairness. Is that so wrong to expect?

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"For every good intention that Barack Obama might have, he can’t do it alone. " [View all] sheshe2 Jan 2014 OP

I read the hate and we must have many on this site who thinks President Obama only needs to Thinkingabout Jan 2014 #1

Wiggle his nose or wave his wand... sheshe2 Jan 2014 #2

It's really hard for me to read Cha Jan 2014 #3

There are times Cha... sheshe2 Jan 2014 #5

The sullying of the Democratic brand went on steroids under Reagan and the voices haven't changed. freshwest Jan 2014 #6

It breaks my heart, freshwest. sheshe2 Jan 2014 #9

No, you are not wrong. It is what a Democrat expects. It is not however, the distorted image of a freshwest Jan 2014 #12

I am tired freshwest and need to retire very soon... sheshe2 Jan 2014 #13

Back when I ordered one of my Obama/Biden campaign tee shirts, I had the option IrishAyes Jan 2014 #15

The Money paragraph ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #4

Yes... sheshe2 Jan 2014 #10

I recall posting something ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #14

That part there is why I call him a genius. Totally aware of his roots, his mission and others. freshwest Jan 2014 #11

Well, I love Dennis Kucinich too, from the bottom of my heart - IrishAyes Jan 2014 #16

Whoa! That last para. rocks-thanks! Bookmarked! nt babylonsister Jan 2014 #7

A few thinks he could be a dictator in the views of the betterment of America Iliyah Jan 2014 #8