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Originally posted by titian
I'm sure his trip was planned long before Obama asked or an exception to the usual practice of staying at Blair House sooner.
Originally posted by Kryties
Oh my god, has the world gone completely mad? Wait, stupid question...
Your economy is failing, you are living in a police state and you are losing your houses and jobs one by one and THIS is somehow important? Dear god American's (not all of you, just the ones complaining) , go out and get a reality check.
1. Who cares.
2. Who cares.
3. If all else fails, refer to points 1 and 2.
Originally posted by soldiermom
It's comforting to know that at least one of his supporters has a measure of skepticism.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
Originally posted by soldiermom
It's comforting to know that at least one of his supporters has a measure of skepticism.
It's a lot more than me. Here's what I think is happening and why it appears that Obama supporters "think he can do no wrong".
The Messiah Syndrome:
Many of us feel that Obama and his supporters are under such a constant barrage of really mean insults, criticisms and plain hatred, that - even when we don't agree with everything Obama does or says - we spend our time defending ourselves and our views of his policies and his decisions.
It's rare that I take the time to criticize what he does or says (although I have done it several times) because so many people here are already doing that. I spend my energies "defending" the insane, irrational and constant assaults. I do it because I enjoy it. But I'm not at all hesitant to disagree with him. And I have had communications (U2U) with other supporters here who do the same thing. Why should we spend our energies criticizing him when it's being done so expertly all around us? And, so, because most of my posts about him are in his defense or positive about him, people jump to the conclusion that I "worship" him or something. That's their mistake.
I bet if your sister-in-law was perfectly honest with you and didn't feel on the defensive, she'd probably admit that she has concerns, too. We should be skeptical of our government, regardless who's in there. But honestly, after the past 20-30 years of government we've been through... to some of us, Obama looks pretty damn great. That doesn't mean he's perfect or can do no wrong.
Centurion, a star for you. This has bloggers written all over it.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
I will try to answer your allegiance question. First, I remind you that support of a politician or any person does not equate to "blind" allegiance. I get all sorts of insults about Obama being my "messiah" and "savior" and other unimaginative and plain stupid comments, but the truth is, I have NO allegiance to Obama. NONE. I support him, because of what I think he can do for my country. He is the next leader of my country, which I do have a very strong allegiance to. But if he screws up, by my expectations and judgment, I will no longer support him. I think that's pretty easy to understand, but I know a lot of people who have trouble understanding it.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
Originally posted by bignick
The loyal ones need to try and catch Obama naked and see if he has the red pointy tail or the the perky wings which were also mentioned in ' the book of god ' .
Do you need volunteers? Because if it serves my country...
Originally posted by Agit8dChop
Obama is the most admired man in America.
He's going to be the most powerful man in the world, leading the strongest nation on Earth.
You'd think someone like that wouldnt be '' bumped '' from staying in a hotel that is used by president elects before they are innagurated.