Rachel Maddow: "This is turning into a speak softly, carry a big stick,

[babylonsister]

kind of presidency."

Hey, kudos to those of us who knew and felt this, and for those who might finally see what we knew/felt.

It's all good.

[TheWraith]

1. Amen to that. :) nt

[la la]

3. ditto n/t

[Armstead]

2. Fine...But it would be good if that stick was swung some other places that need it

[babylonsister]

5. Maybe it will be now. I'm sensing more respect for my President.

And the rethugs are in such disarray, you even might be happy with the way this man deals with 'stuff'.
I think he's a very smart man who will satisfy you more than disappoint you. What a big fat relief to me!

[Armstead]

14. I hope you're right.....I'm always happy to eat crow on these things

[jenmito]

6. I guess you didn't watch her show tonight. She proved you wrong with her list. n/t

[Armstead]

16. I didn't...But she has been often critical of Obama and the Democrats...

...for not swinging the stick. (An unfortunate metaphor)...And I'm fairly certain she will be again if they revert to the usual surrender monkey mode.

I always respect her opinion...Especially the fact that she is willing to modify it as circumstances change.

And, as I noted above, I hope her assessment is correct. I'll always be happy to eat crow if my pessimistic assessments are proven wrong by actions.

[jenmito]

4. HA! I said that here before:

"He's accomplished more in his first two years than most modern presidents. But he doesn't brag about what he gets done. He walks softly and carries a big stick."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=433&topic_id=621359#621371 :D

[Renew Deal]

7. Obama is now Teddy Roosevelt?

That's pretty good I guess.

Seriously though. I agree.

[babylonsister]

8. She never equated the two. But a good quote should not go to waste. nt

[Renew Deal]

9. I know

I'm just playing. :)

[Lindsey]

10. Rachel was awesome tonight! n/t

[Hutzpa]

11. Right On!

:dem:

[soleft]

12. Zen baby

And kind of Ninjaee

[flamingdem]

13. Epitome of cool nt

[Peacetrain]

15. I watched that last night.. Kudos is right