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Barack Obama

JustAnotherGen

(35,602 posts)

11. I shut off the news after I watched it

Reply to freshwest (Original post)

Thu Sep 11, 2014, 09:48 AM

Sep 2014

I'd rather watch Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid on demand then be bothered by a bunch of pundits who don't seem to think I can think for myself after I hear with my own ears.

Thanks for the tip on Tweety - totally not surprised he was pissed off about the content.

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President Obama Addresses the Nation on the ISIL Threat [View all] freshwest Sep 2014 OP

He exceeded my expectations, didn't try to appeal to sense of patriotism or exceptionalism. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #1

Thanks, NYC SKP. freshwest Sep 2014 #2

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Many have two mental compartments: #1: IDK. #2: I don't want to know. (I've done that, myself.) freshwest Sep 2014 #6

Kick! sheshe2 Sep 2014 #4

Thank you, freshwest! I missed the whole thing so am especially glad you posted Cha Sep 2014 #5

You're welcome! He didn't leave anything imporant out, in my opinion. freshwest Sep 2014 #7

Just this.. Cha Sep 2014 #8

Obama knows his duty is to keep Americans in the military alive by not exposing their position. DOH! freshwest Sep 2014 #10

This was one of President Obama's best speeches about terrorism. Major Hogwash Sep 2014 #9

I shut off the news after I watched it JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #11

I thought it was well done mcar Sep 2014 #12