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Doctor_J

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140. Between Syria, Summers, TPP, and KeystoneXL (coming, I bet),

Fri Sep 13, 2013, 09:51 PM

Sep 2013

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this place might be a ghost town by St. Patrick's day. The Dems who share my values don't have a voice in the government any more. The "Democratic" in DU is no longer me. It's heartbreaking. WTF am I going to do on election day?

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I might take a break from this place if Obama nominates Summers. [View all] trumad Sep 2013 OP

according to the nikei - supposed to happen soon. nt xchrom Sep 2013 #1

Yeah---read that... trumad Sep 2013 #3

Tone deaf, not tone death... JackRiddler Sep 2013 #74

So far, its being more or less denied bhikkhu Sep 2013 #54

I agree, Trumad. :( roguevalley Sep 2013 #100

When, not if. morningfog Sep 2013 #2

Just have conversations with yourself trumad Autumn Sep 2013 #4

Yeah---forgot to log into my sock puppet. trumad Sep 2013 #5

Easy, damurt Autumn Sep 2013 #8

The whole idea of a sock puppet cracks me up. trumad Sep 2013 #11

Just hire someone, let them do your work for you Autumn Sep 2013 #17

Knock out blow(s)? Deny and Shred Sep 2013 #24

Next round? He could repeat an action related to the loss of 8 Senate races and 54 House seats. AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #83

Foley was my rep PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #103

Move to another country... like Ecuador. Wheee! N/T AikidoSoul Sep 2013 #124

I live in Ecuador. Puglover Sep 2013 #135

knock-oit kardonb Sep 2013 #127

ROTFLMO Autumn Sep 2013 #128

lol Little Star Sep 2013 #6

That was revelaing . . . Le Taz Hot Sep 2013 #29

oh, i can't wait to see how the bog spins his nomination. should be good for a chuckle or 2 KG Sep 2013 #7

Yeah---that was a gut shot. trumad Sep 2013 #9

“We are surely a kinder and gentler nation because of you and we can’t thank you enough.” panzerfaust Sep 2013 #43

It wasn't heaven05 Sep 2013 #78

Absolutely right quakerboy Sep 2013 #139

astoundingly naive. dionysus Sep 2013 #145

All the more reason to publicly compliment them quakerboy Sep 2013 #146

Nobel Peace Prize winner Kissinger Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #45

Them Noble Piece Prize winners stick together. Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #52

Quit stealing my lines Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #67

I didn't just steal it. I street-modified it a little. Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #73

Because there is NO ONE else to get advice from on how to avoid a war grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #144

Oh he can give awesome advices... NealK Sep 2013 #156

Yes, it made me sick to my stomach. nt Mojorabbit Sep 2013 #148

I expect the argument will go something like this: Marr Sep 2013 #63

Why such a short list? L0oniX Sep 2013 #69

What, no Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #75

Don't forget the first and favorite "argument"-- QC Sep 2013 #88

You left out RACIST. n/t kurtzapril4 Sep 2013 #116

Latest is Syria Truther... HooptieWagon Sep 2013 #130

ratfuck racist Doctor_J Sep 2013 #141

Peace Purists!1!! NealK Sep 2013 #157

I won't go in there ...I haven't been vaccinated. L0oniX Sep 2013 #65

oh, they'll climb out to GD. KG Sep 2013 #68

...like the Borg trying to assimilate. n/t L0oniX Sep 2013 #71

Well if you liked that you will love zeemike Sep 2013 #70

And any Democrat with half a brain in their head Volaris Sep 2013 #90

And I am with you on that. zeemike Sep 2013 #92

Yeah, and I know the argument will be, Volaris Sep 2013 #122

The game is rigged. RandiFan1290 Sep 2013 #10

It is--- trumad Sep 2013 #12

I'm just hoping that I'll just throw up once after the announcement and then my stomach CTyankee Sep 2013 #13

Enjoy your break! LuvNewcastle Sep 2013 #14

You are channeling me and my thoughts with this, Trumad hlthe2b Sep 2013 #15

That would be cool trumad Sep 2013 #16

It's no laughing matter, but I gotta' give it to you, you made me laugh. mnhtnbb Sep 2013 #18

Well I get laughed at and scorned by some here but I still say flood the WhiteHouse.gov site kelliekat44 Sep 2013 #19

My congressman knows me by name now Generic Other Sep 2013 #111

I hope he doesn't nominate summers. abelenkpe Sep 2013 #20

Summer would be disasterous for a variety of reasons Harmony Blue Sep 2013 #21

Miscalculations... 99Forever Sep 2013 #25

+100 truebluegreen Sep 2013 #134

What miscalculation? Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #58

Don't give up after Summers! Democracyinkind Sep 2013 #22

Stand up trumad!... polichick Sep 2013 #23

Oh I ain't blind... trumad Sep 2013 #26

Oh bull, a pragmatist would not try to claim that they are oppressed for Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #42

I'm not oppressed... trumad Sep 2013 #82

If he does... canoeist52 Sep 2013 #27

He's a bad man! WilliamPitt Sep 2013 #28

Don't forget: TPP and fast track are also lurking out there. nt antigop Sep 2013 #31

and net neutrality hasn't gone away Generic Other Sep 2013 #112

If by some chance I can survive this blow... trumad Sep 2013 #33

hated Geithner can't abide Summers. I can understand Syria though not support it all. KittyWampus Sep 2013 #30

I think this smilie belongs to you..... Little Star Sep 2013 #39

Old joke from my Grandmother KittyWampus Sep 2013 #50

Wow, Trumad. Le Taz Hot Sep 2013 #32

I'm a huge supporter because he's done many things that are great... trumad Sep 2013 #35

And you and I have gone head to head on Le Taz Hot Sep 2013 #40

that, and I have a dread feeling about Keystone G_j Sep 2013 #34

Obama team denies report Summers is Fed pick jakeXT Sep 2013 #36

Hence a trial balloon... trumad Sep 2013 #37

from whom? KittyWampus Sep 2013 #99

K&R NealK Sep 2013 #38

Trumad you were and are a cornerstone and a pillar of strength around here. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #41

I'll be there with you with a cold pack on my eye. geek tragedy Sep 2013 #44

Wow ...so finally now I can take you off ignore ...and may I welcome you to the dark side... L0oniX Sep 2013 #55

I'm not saying I'm gonna believe every negative thing geek tragedy Sep 2013 #60

We I believe all have our lines that can be crossed at various times. n/t L0oniX Sep 2013 #62

NOBODY--at least around here-- Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #77

I guess everyone has a personal "red line" (nt) Nye Bevan Sep 2013 #46

My inside information tells me that he is not going to nominate Summers. nevergiveup Sep 2013 #47

one has to wonder if this is the WH floating Summers' name or his advocates trying to make him seem KittyWampus Sep 2013 #51

or to demonstrate that opposition to Summers is too great zazen Sep 2013 #106

Obama as President has the right to appoint whomever he chooses. Autumn Sep 2013 #56

As we, as the People, have the right to express our approve or disapproval as we deem fit Jack Rabbit Sep 2013 #147

You're right on that. And if he were a bank teller at my bank, I would Autumn Sep 2013 #152

LOL. Right. THAT will be the move to the HARD RIGHT that breaks the camel's back for you... Romulox Sep 2013 #48

You are not a quitter trumad madokie Sep 2013 #49

When did Summers say women biologists were not as capable as men? AngryAmish Sep 2013 #53

Try this Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #72

How is this controversial? AngryAmish Sep 2013 #93

I'm just providing the information, not arguing for or against its controversial nature. Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #94

Well, thanks for that! AngryAmish Sep 2013 #95

Wow ...never thought I would say this ...I agree with you and feel the same way ...and L0oniX Sep 2013 #57

I have to say, the prospect of a Summers appointment snot Sep 2013 #59

Grin Botany Sep 2013 #61

Don't worry, old friend. Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #64

I know what you mean, trumad. For me, Obama has been like a wierd girlfriend that... BlueJazz Sep 2013 #66

Yeah whatever..... another POUTRAGE!!!!!!! whistler162 Sep 2013 #76

You need new material HangOnKids Sep 2013 #91

Call Your Congress-critter !! FairWinds Sep 2013 #79

Seriously, why? This is Democratic Underground, not Obama Underground. AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #80

Trumad as hard as political reality is, heaven05 Sep 2013 #81

Thanks--- I'm just exhausted with political reality... trumad Sep 2013 #84

LOL! heaven05 Sep 2013 #86

Ignorance is bliss my friend... trumad Sep 2013 #87

Holy shit! She must have mad cow disease or something. LuvNewcastle Sep 2013 #89

You're just figuring out that change is not likely to come through... polichick Sep 2013 #105

"Maps-a" Enthusiast Sep 2013 #115

"Sometimes I wish I was just a beauty queen from South Carolina." cui bono Sep 2013 #138

is there a 55 and over pageant? trumad Sep 2013 #154

Why yes. Yes there is... cui bono Sep 2013 #155

Maybe it is time for a new set of loyalties PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #85

Amen! nt marew Sep 2013 #98

It should be fun to at least watch the apologists spin this latest gift to Wall Street... truebrit71 Sep 2013 #96

You never REALLY loved him!!!! Demo_Chris Sep 2013 #97

And he didn't get his pony. progressoid Sep 2013 #101

If that happens, your voice is needed more than ever. Cleita Sep 2013 #102

No. No close your eyes, trumad. Bull no knocked up. He glad that man is buy-partisan... Octafish Sep 2013 #104

As posted elsewhere, there has been ideological continuity from Reagan on. Maedhros Sep 2013 #107

You tried your damnedest to support the president Generic Other Sep 2013 #108

I fully appreciate your honesty. mick063 Sep 2013 #109

oh believe me... trumad Sep 2013 #110

I won't lecture you except for a brief comment mick063 Sep 2013 #113

Now come on..."if"? You though there was an "if"? Safetykitten Sep 2013 #114

Don't you with we had a Democrat that governed like a Republican? Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #117

Nah, you will take it in stride. Rex Sep 2013 #118

Post removed Post removed Sep 2013 #119

Trumad isn't a wimp Harmony Blue Sep 2013 #121

+1 Trumad lives nowhere near wimpdom. Squinch Sep 2013 #126

I hope that trial balloon has been thoroughly shot down. DirkGently Sep 2013 #120

It's would probably be good for the overall mental health to take a vacay Hekate Sep 2013 #123

I can't stand Summers, but if he's nominated, the 2014 election will be even more important Squinch Sep 2013 #125

Senator Warren can always place his nomination ''on hold,'' and let it die there. DeSwiss Sep 2013 #129

I know you are a supporter of our President, and I understand why you feel this way about Grateful for Hope Sep 2013 #131

Take a break IronLionZion Sep 2013 #132

Why is your goal loyalty to this President? Or any president? truebluegreen Sep 2013 #133

But he's all we have, literally Doctor_J Sep 2013 #153

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2013 #136

No, don't leave and give up! another_liberal Sep 2013 #137

Between Syria, Summers, TPP, and KeystoneXL (coming, I bet), Doctor_J Sep 2013 #140

Tell me about it!!!! emsimon33 Sep 2013 #142

This is going to be bad for Dems next election:( grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #143

It's OK, BillyRibs Sep 2013 #149

DC is a racket blkmusclmachine Sep 2013 #150

Unfortunately the Racketeers don't stay there.. orpupilofnature57 Sep 2013 #151

Trumad.. this is one blue14u Sep 2013 #158