Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

The Obama re-election thing

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread
This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » General Discussion Donate to DU
 
Safetykitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:06 AM
Original message
The Obama re-election thing
Well he has had a huge success from getting Osama. Being one of the people,(probably the only one)that has maintained that he will not be re-elected, my opinion now is that could be re-elected by using his popularity to do the things that will make even me think he will be elected with no problems.

And that's the problem. He will not use it. He will be badly advised again. The most important things to people in this country, everyday people is economic security. This will not occur with no jobs, part-time service jobs, jobs with no healthcare, no healthcare, the housing nightmare, and the big ones Social Security and Medicare. Just as a note for the future, he WILL cave on Social Security and Medicare. This alone will not get him re-elected. And for all the grave dancing on the republican fiasco, remember right after the election? They were dead for sure. So we will underestimate them again.

It's the economy. It's the economic/healthcare security of people. So far he's failing in that, and shows no promise whatsoever.

Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
FSogol Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:09 AM
Response to Original message
1. Disagree. n/t
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Solomon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:14 AM
Response to Reply #1
2. Let it sink
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:17 AM
Response to Reply #1
4. Deleted message
Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.
 
sharp_stick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:16 AM
Response to Original message
3. Is this the message of the day?
Already I've seen three "Obama's gonna cave on Social Security/Medicare cuts" this morning.

Are there regular meetings before all the ridiculous predictions of imminent demise followed by funny silence when nothing actually happens?

Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
no limit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:18 AM
Response to Original message
5. When he does cave on these issues it won't be because of bad advice
it will be becaues that's what he wanted to do.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Safetykitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:21 AM
Response to Reply #5
6. There will be quite a few shocked people around here, say in the begining of 2012.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:28 AM
Response to Reply #6
9. Sure there will. You should bookmark this thread so you can cite
Edited on Thu May-12-11 11:28 AM by blondeatlast
it when it happens.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Safetykitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:29 AM
Response to Reply #9
12. Feel free. Make a bet if you like.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:30 AM
Response to Reply #12
13. I've got nothing to prove. nt
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Safetykitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:31 AM
Response to Reply #13
14. Then we will see, won't we?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
no limit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 12:56 PM
Response to Reply #6
17. For fun you should check out these same people back when the public option was first being debated
No way is Obama going to cave on that! Absolutely no way.

Then there were the Bush tax cut extensions. No way Obama would cave on that! No fricking way!!!11
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
dionysus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:25 AM
Response to Original message
7. if i had a nickel for every time you guys breathlessly say he will destroy SS and it doesn't happen,
i'd be rich.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Safetykitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:29 AM
Response to Reply #7
10. How do you think he will pay for the HCR in 2014?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
no limit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 12:57 PM
Response to Reply #7
18. If I had a nickel for every time you guys don't define what you mean by "destroy"...
Edited on Thu May-12-11 12:58 PM by no limit
...and instead use slick words to leave you plenty of wiggle room I'd be rich.

Is raising the retirement age destorying social security? I don't know, but I do know it sure as hell is not acceptable.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:27 AM
Response to Original message
8. Yeah, yeah, yawn. nt
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Shagbark Hickory Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:29 AM
Response to Original message
11. Will voters remember this whole bin laden thing a year from now? I doubt it.
I disagree that economic secuity is what people find most important but not having money to buy shit and feed all the offspring is the universal language of voters.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
lamp_shade Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:32 AM
Response to Original message
15. Oh... it's you.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 11:43 AM
Response to Original message
16. Deleted message
Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.
 
FarLeftFist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 01:00 PM
Response to Original message
19. He's only been President for 2 YEARS!
Besides, look at the alternatives.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
RichGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-12-11 01:01 PM
Response to Original message
20. Hope you get your money back on that crystal ball of yours. Obviously...you were ripped off.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view 
this author's profile Click to add 
this author to your buddy list Click to add 
this author to your Ignore list Sat May 11th 2024, 12:23 AM
Response to Original message
Advertisements [?]
 Top

Home » Discuss » General Discussion Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators


Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC