Ditto on all the comments. The consummate liar/betrayer did nothing more than mumble a platitude. Has he put the weight of the executive branch behind any policy changes? Has he signed anything? Changed any rules? Will he say it on the campaign trail? It is baffling how so many people seem so eager to be [...]

Eloquently said, shootthatarrow. The O-bots ignore the horror hidden behind the smile.

And there are some of us who still remember the present and how Wall Street pays for Obama’s ads through its massive campaign contributions. Keep in mind that Nader had absolutely no control over the Republican PAC that paid for those ads. The PAC paid for them not because they agreed with Nader, but as [...]

IMO, ignoring the effect of the economy on the working and middle classes will turn out to be Obama’s biggest strategic blunder. If the economy was doing OK for the working and middle classes, the Obama campaign’s calculated risk would likely be a sure thing. Pissed progressives who are willing to say no to Obama [...]

I agree 100% Obama has taken the country right-ward at a faster pace than any president before. As Glen Ford of Black Agenda Report said, Obama is the more effective evil. I’ve been an independent voter all my life, mostly voting third party but sometimes supporting Democratic candidates. No more Democrats for me, period. As [...]

The SCOTUS argument is bogus. If you look at Obama’s pattern of behavior, there is no logical reason to think he will move left if reelected. On the contrary, there is every reason to think that he will continue to move toward the right. Despite election year pandering, there is no evidence that Romney is [...]

I can’t stand listening to the serial prevaricator, so I’m glad you were able and willing to translate his shameless pandering doublespeak into English.

You ain’t seen nothing yet. Just wait until Obama gets reelected and moves further to the right.

Another great diary, Wendy.

IMO, propaganda like this is the worst because it seems so reasonable on the surface that most people are likely to accept it at face value.

The corporatist and government point of view gets shaped and reinforced in a most civilized and accessible format, you might say.

The time for the Democratic Party to reform itself was before they decided to support Obama for re-election. His actions prove he is the best friend the Republicans ever had. By standing by him, the Democrats have proved they are past salvaging. Any resources you put into the Dem party will be used to support [...]

Hi backatcha, firebagger. I agree with all you said. Stoke the terrorist hysteria with another contrived plot masterminded by the FBI, create an impression with the public that Occupy is a hot-bed of terrorism, and make people fearful about participating in Occupy. Talk about killing three birds with one stone. Make that four birds because [...]

The description “unemployment rate”, as used, is bogus propaganda designed to deceive. We should all refuse to use it. It’s really “the unemployed people the government feels like counting”. I know that description is too long and unwieldy, but a more honest description is definitely in order. Is there even an attempt to measure the [...]

Another “terrorist plot” masterminded and nursed along by the government. I can understand the FBI being afraid to go after people who shoot back, that’s a benchmark behavior of authoritarian bullies. Perish the thought the government would make any effort go after the financial criminals who are basking in the fruits of “Crime Does Pay [...]

I didn’t mean to sound so flip in my comment, but sometimes I feel so enraged, I find myself be a goof.