If it is one thing DU has taught me since 2008 is that racism against Obama is disguised and is only spoken of with "dog whistles."
Well, bunnies have really good ears and they can hear what is generally only meant to be heard by dogs.
sunnystarr (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 Fri Jul-08-11 09:49 AM
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A farewell to my Obama Avatar
I still remember the feeling of hope and pride when I first supported Obama and changed my Avatar to one of his uplifting pics. I remember the sacrifices I made when I sent him $50 a month from my meager Social Security income. The meetings of local supporters, the yard signs, the bumper stickers, the phone calls. I had never been this involved in the political process. The tears of unbridled JOY when he won!
Then came the sticking up for my President. The excuses. He did campaign on bringing Washington together and ending the political divide after all. He had to make compromises. Look at what he walked into after Bush the Destroyer! I even stuck up for him when he failed to back the single payer option. He's a pragmatist I told his critics. I understood that. I so firmly believed that in his heart he supported the Democratic principles that I so intensely believed in.
No more.
Social Security being decreased - and for those of you who have been saying that the chained COLA is such a small amount and therefore acceptable, you're not understanding how this rises exponentially.
But those "small" reductions accumulate. After 5 years of the "chained COLA", benefits would be 1.5 % behind price increases; after ten years, 3%. After 20 years, the benefit reduction would be a whopping 6%.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joan-and-merton-bernstein...
This is a cut in benefits make no mistake about that. Offered up by a Democratic President so that the rich can keep their Bush tax cuts on the backs of the poorest most vulnerable among us. I am certain that in spite of the protests by the Democratic leadership they will capitulate and do Obama's bidding in the end. I'm just waiting for other shoe to drop in Medicare/Medicaid cuts as well.
The pundits noted this morning that Obama wasn't concerned about losing support from his Democratic base. After all where can they go? His concern is gaining Independent voters. We, his base, have no currency for him. He doesn't need our contributions - he can now rely on the corporations he's been pleasing. It's his last campaign. WE don't matter. He's betrayed us on every important campaign promise and now I feel personally like I've been conned.
So my new Avatar is The Scream since that's what I'm doing every day.
While we recognize that the Republican Party has been hijacked by right wing extremists, the Democratic Party has been hijacked by the old Republicans who needed a place to go.
It's time for a new party of US! The US Party. A place for Democrats to organize and fight for the people.
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Fri Jul-08-11 10:02 AM
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7. The lessons of 2000 are quickly forgotton
Tatiana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Fri Jul-08-11 09:56 AM
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3. I would advise everyone to save their money and donate to a liberal/progressive.
Even if they aren't in your state or district, the more progressive voices and representatives we have out there, the better overall it will be for us.
If Obama wants to support the wealthy class, so be it. Let them fund his re-election campaign. At this point, we need to surround the Presidency with more liberal checks and balances.
After which follows much head bobbing until...
Palmer Eldritch (48 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 Jul-09-11 07:00 AM
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112. Like Kucinich? He gets so much done.
Big Blue Marble Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Fri Jul-08-11 10:12 AM
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12. They always count on enough us being too stupid to see what is going on.
And sadly, that is often true. Many people are too easily deluded with smoke and mirrors. Maybe this time
they have gone to far because so many are so in need of these funds.
Maybe what LostHisBigBlueMarble means is bong smoke and lines on the mirror.
SidDithers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Fri Jul-08-11 10:05 AM
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10. Changing an avatar...
that's a bold, bold step.
Sid
ow
JTFrog Donating Member (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 Fri Jul-08-11 10:11 AM
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11. Almost as bold as
sending an email.
JT
oof
Erose999 Donating Member (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 Fri Jul-08-11 10:35 AM
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17. I sent the President an angry E-mail yesterday. I'm sure it was deleted by whatever intern gets
tasked with deleting the President's E-mails.
The president isn't listening to us. We're just surplus organic matter to him and his corporate masters.
A black man has masters?
Of course when we listen to the DUmbasses, repeat what they say and broadcast it to as wide an audience as possible they get embarrassed and upset so one can never really tell what we're supposed to anticipate as being considered a successful end-state.
SidDithers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Fri Jul-08-11 12:39 PM
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28. Did you go with "**** Obama"?...
that usually works well in e-mails as well as at DU.
Sid
heh
Divernan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Jul-09-11 07:28 AM
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115. Hey Sid! Have you opted out of YOUR CANADIAN HEALTH CARE YET? Updated at 7:37 AM
You, from Ontario, Canada, have no shame in coming to a US, Democratic, progressive blog, and attacking and ridiculing us for fighting to protect the minimal safety nets we have for our health care and retirement. I say "minimal" because they are, when compared to any other industrialized country, including the one in which you are fotunate to live.
I repeat, have you refused to accept your government's programs re health care and retirement?
Divernan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Jul-09-11 07:41 AM
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119. Sid's the ultimate hypocritical snark, in that he's Canadian with govt. health care out the wazoo.
Canadian health care: it leads to uncontrollable bowel contractions
Divernan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Jul-09-11 07:44 AM
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120. Maybe it's cultural, Sid is a Canadian (w/single payer health care) Updated at 7:37 AM
Whenever I see Sid's one-line zingers ridiculing Democratic progressive posters, I wonder whether he hates all Americans, or just the poor and elderly, and/or those of us trying to protect our poor and elderly.
So Sid, have you opted out of Canada's single payer health program yet? Didn't think so!
When your penis-envy leaves you hating on Canada you reveal much about the fact you don't have much.
You go, Choad Warrior!
Divernan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Jul-09-11 07:36 AM
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117. As a Canadian, Sid has WONDERFUL GOVT. SUBSIDIZED HEALTH CARE Updated at 7:37 AM
Yes folks, everytime you see Sid's ridiculing, snarky posts, remember that he is snugly tucked up in Ontario, Canada - with all the government subsidized health care he could ever need. He's seems to have a real problem with progressive Democrats fighting to keep the de minimis social security/Medicare/Medicaid programs we have in the US. I say de minimis, because compared to the government policies/programs in every other civilized country, the US programs are bare bones minimal.
What is it with you, Sid? Do you simply hate all Americans, or just the elderly and poor ones?
He's on the verge of rallying the RI state national guard and going up there to kick their asses.
Divernan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Jul-09-11 07:21 AM
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It's Sid from Ontario, Canada-he's got HIS health care & retirement benefits. Updated at 7:37 AM
But he's all over DU supporting Obama's cutting ours and ridiculing progressives trying to protect our own citizens, particularly the elderly and sick.
Listen Sid, why not really contribute something to the discussion, and tell us why you are so adamant in attacking provision to the US citizens of the same safety nets which you are privileged to enjoy! Can Canadians opt out of receiving national health care? Have you opted out, in support of the "principles" you espouse on DU? If not, why not?
BTW - Canada is also more Caucasian than the US.
That has to explain it.
XemaSab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Fri Jul-08-11 10:28 AM
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16. There's always the option of adding an oiled pelican to your avatar
That too would remind her of Obama's actions.
Especially since oil is black and greasy.
'Cause only racists don't vote for Obama.
Fumesucker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Fri Jul-08-11 10:35 AM
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18. It seems my Chuckles the Sensible Woodchuck avatar is more relevant than ever..
I had thought about ditching him for something else but now I've decided to keep him.
Apparently the black, greasy, useless step-n-fetch with masters is now also lower than common field vermin.
hfojvt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Fri Jul-08-11 04:46 PM
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35. well you had me until the last line
3rd party splinterism isn't much of an answer...
sunnystarr (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 Fri Jul-08-11 06:20 PM
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36. I understand your frustration
and have used the same arguments to anyone who has brought up a 3rd party...
...I was born in Germany during the war...
The time is now. The enemy is within.
The black, greasy, useless step-n-fetch with masters who is now also lower than common field vermin is the enemy.
Be afraid of dark-skinned people...especially if you are of European descent.
defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal 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 Fri Jul-08-11 09:39 PM
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44. +1000% --- can't imagine $50 a month to Obama ... Wow! Heartbreaking ... !!
1) if you would type "x10" you could cut down your typing overhead by 50%.
2) only racists would put a price on a black
And on it goes...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x1441444So much hatred and racism.
