I think it's time that Obama stepped up...

[RussBLib]

...and began speaking up. The Republic is in danger and there's a madman at the controls. The Democrats need a strong, eloquent, but blunt when needed, leader to start countering Trump. Obama isn't running for any office, AFAIK.

Maybe Obama doesn't WANT to step up. I could relate to that. Maybe he's afraid? Understandable, as the Trump hounds will dog him. Maybe he's waiting for a more-appropriate time?

And screw that old "tradition" of past presidents not criticizing current presidents. This is the Trump era. Previous conventions do not apply

[Fullduplexxx]

1. Maybe he doesnt due to the way dems treated him and hillary and by extension the dem party

[RandomAccess]

10. That would make him a coward and a traitor, wouldn't it

And pretty damn petty to boot, to sacrifice the country for his hurt feelings.

I have never been a huge Obama fan, but I have a MUCH higher regard for him than that.

[Fullduplexxx]

14. He didnt sacrfice the country , once again the voters decided to shoot themselves in the foot

Idk maybe they think theyre atill sending a message .

when he was in a position to do something good what did we do ?... we gave him a republican congress that in effect ended his presidency . And now that gop is ending/trying to end everything he did ... now he's being called upon to do for us what we keep failing to do for ourselves .

People want to fk around with their vote thinking ..... onever mind . what's the point anyway....

[RandomAccess]

18. I didn't say HE sacrified the country, past tense --

I said your hypothesis was incomprehensible, given the man you're talking about, because it would mean he WOULD BE SACRIFICING the country if he doesn't step forward to say something.

And, btw, that's about all he can do: SAY something. So no one's "calling o him to do for us what we keep failing to do for ourselves."

It's high time to let go of your anger and resentment over the 2016 election and move forward: you can't even see straight any more (assuming you once could).

[Fullduplexxx]

19. Tenses and insults aside that is exactly (imo) what is being asked of him

Obama please fix what we did to ourselves .. obviously you disagree i get it.

[RandomAccess]

23. I sure as hell disagree --

Good grief, get a hold of yourself.

Or don't.

You are jumping to all sorts of conclusions, and ---

it's a waste of my time and energy to further engage. But trust me: your version of reality isn't rational.

[Fullduplexxx]

25. Ok ... no offense meant ..... nt

[Hortensis]

15. Nonsense. He's not mean spirited. He'll speak publicly when it's time.

President Obama is a major power center still, you know. He consults with many on what actions he should be taking behind the scenes and on the national and world states. Imagining they know less than us about what and when those actions should be would be a profound display of what it means to "not know what it is to know something."

Itm, Obama has been involved all along with a number of operations, including "Protect Democracy," created by a bunch of attorneys from his administration to battle illegal actions by Trump's administration. Keeps them very busy. They accept donations and send out email updates to keep people informed about threats and actions.

Our Democracy is in Danger

Our democracy is facing threats we haven’t seen in generations. Every day, we’re seeing new attacks, from at home and abroad, on our right to free, fair, and fully informed self-government. But together, armed with our Constitution and the rule of law, we can fight back and protect our democracy from those who would do it harm.

https://protectdemocracy.org/

Btw, this is on the home page of of his more minor web sites, but maybe some might like to see it:

WELCOME TO THE OFFICE OF BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA
We Love You Back

https://barackobama.com/

[Cha]

20. President Obama isn't like that.. Country and Planet

first for that guy.

Besides as you might know by now.. he has spoken out about trump getting rid of his and Kerry's Iran Deal.

Link to tweet

[EffieBlack]

2. President Obama put everything - including his life - on the line for us for 8 years.

He doesn’t owe us SHIT anymore.

[sunonmars]

3. His legacy is being torn apart, he should open his mouth.

[hunter]

5. What are you doing to protect "his legacy?"

[EffieBlack]

7. His legacy osn't "being torn apart"

His legacy is engraved in granite and written in the stars. None of these petty, silly little people can touch it - which is why they’re so freaked out.

As I said, he has said and done everything he needs to do and left it all on the field. He doesnz’t have to a damned thing now unless HE feels like it.

Maube it’s time for some other people to step up for a change. I can think of one or two current politicians with big followings who could use their bully pulpits to defend President Obama’s legacy. Where are they? Perhaps you should tell THEM to stand up and say something...

[Eliot Rosewater]

24. Didnt take long to blame Obama for Rump's horrible Iran decision, did it.

[hunter]

4. If he wants to retire to a private beach in Hawaii...

... and throw his cell phone into the ocean, I'm good with that.

[jberryhill]

6. And where's my drink? I ordered it a half hour ago!

[Hekate]

22. Touche

on edit: damned autocorrect. Trying again to make it take the accent over the e.
again: nope, still says "Touch"

[phleshdef]

8. I just don't think he believes it will make any difference.

And he is probably right, if so.

[mopinko]

9. you need to look at what he is actually doing before throwing accusations.

he is working hard to build a new generation of leaders, and working w eric holder on fair districting and voter suppression.

go here and look it up.
https://www.obama.org

[silverweb]

11. +1000

[tblue37]

13. And he knows being too visible will attract haters, so he works behind the scenes. nt

[MiniMe]

12. It would only work if Bush and Obama spoke together

tRump's base hates Obama with a passion, so I think if both sides are together on it, it might work

[mcar]

16. Umm

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210591193

[Gothmog]

17. From President Obama

Link to tweet

[Hekate]

21. Are you on his email lists? His twitter feed? Any if that? You'd be amazed at what he is doing...

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But, as always, there's people at DU who are sure he is doing nothing for them because they do not get a personal phone call from him every day.

Don't worry -- you have company.