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When I was a pup, growing-up

chucktrotter — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 23:58:15 +0000

When I was a pup, growing-up on the West side of Chicago, groups of kids held "territories". Cross a certain street and you had entered the "badlands." Run or fight...That's the way it was! I became a student of a guy who repeatededly told me..."Watch his face and his shoulders -- He'll broadcast his punch...Hit him first and make it the hardest punch you ever made! If you had no effect upon him...RUN!" To this day -- decades later, I bear many scars, but have never been put on my back. I have followed that advice throughout my life...In a bar or in the office. I survived... Negotiations and bipartinism have to be acceptable to both parties or violence will ensue. I believe that our president must, quickly, accept the fact that the GOP is not acting on behalf of our nation. They will accept "NOTHING" other than a return to power to the upper two-percentile.

“We can't make the mistake of being passive. On the contrary, we have to be in attack mode. They are very talented, and very fast.”

Craig Rivet

When the critics are

kgb999 — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 22:19:17 +0000

In reply to President Takes Page from Pope, Issues "Non-Apology" Apology

When the critics are resoundingly throwing your party out of office, maybe a message of "suck it" isn't the best way to go? Although, it is pretty much his typical response.

Oh great. Another 'do

Obey — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:14:59 +0000

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Oh great. Another 'do something' person. She better apologize when she's done as well then!

Thanks SO MUCH for your

quinn esq — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 17:37:37 +0000

In reply to This raises some interesting

Thanks SO MUCH for your thoughtful contribution, Obey. I'm sure Orlando would thank you as well, and would LOVE to engage you more fully in the weeks to come. That is, once she's done...

SAVING PEOPLE FROM VOLCANIC EXPLOSIONS IN INDONESIA. YOU KNOW, YOU'VE PROBABLY SEEN HER ON THE NEWS: LIFTING CHILDREN UP INTO HELICOPTERS WITH HER BARE HANDS AS SHE DANGLES WITHIN INCHES OF RIVERS OF RED-HOT LAVA... THEN PARACHUTING TO THE GROUND, THROWING DONKEY CARTS AND SMALL CARS ONTO HER SHOULDERS AS SHE RACES AHEAD OF PYROCLASTIC FLOWS THAT MOVE AT THE SPEED OF FUCKING SOUND.

Yes. Thanks ever so much for your comment.

This raises some interesting

Obey — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:36:27 +0000

In reply to President Takes Page from Pope, Issues "Non-Apology" Apology

This raises some interesting questions on kinds of non-apology for me. When I saw your title I thought you were referring to the Pope's non-apology apology regarding pedophilia in the Church, which was different from the Islam case. That was a Cartman-like 'I'm sorrrry (but really, what's the big deal)' non-apology. The apology regarding his attack on Islam was more a Tony Blair-like compassionate indifference, as in 'I'm sorry you're so misguided in your views' (I'm thinking of Blair's non-apology for the Iraq war).

Obama's non-apology is a whole different kind of animal, imo. It's a passive aggressive 'Excuuuuse me for getting stuff done while you stand there bitching' kind of non-apology. Which, insofar as he is aiming the comment at the right-wing filibuster factory seems like the right kind of reaction.

I hope he does get back into the game, though his first moves conceding the extension of tax cuts for the rich doesn't encourage me. Here's to hoping he changes course.

I like your take on it,

LisB — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:36:10 +0000

In reply to President Takes Page from Pope, Issues "Non-Apology" Apology

I like your take on it, Orlando, and I agree that this statement says a LOT while not being an apology. If I could make Obama sit down and read Ramona's post about Harry Truman, I would. But hopefully, I won't have to.

Agree, he basically told the

Flavius — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:28:00 +0000

In reply to President Takes Page from Pope, Issues "Non-Apology" Apology

Agree, he basically told the critics "have a nice day. See ya."