Obama sounds a little nervous about what has happened to the Democratic Party

[TNHarley]

Oh, this is a hopeful sign. If no one of significance stands up to the illiberal authoritarian leftists who have taken over the party, this all just gets worse. I'm hopeful something like this could create some momentum back towards sanity.

Obama: I worry progressives may undercut Democratic allies

"One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States —maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I’m sorry, this is how it’s going to be,' and then we start sometimes creating what’s called a 'circular firing squad,' where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens," he said.

"So I think whether you are speaking as a citizen or as a political leader or as an organizer … you have to recognize that the way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don’t agree with you, and that by definition means you’re not going to get 100 percent of what you want," he added.

He's arguing for actual liberalism to return to the party. Here's hoping.
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Obama, a corporatist, arguing for individual liberty and small govt? Thats what you read?

 

[Mac1958]

Oh, this is a hopeful sign. If no one of significance stands up to the illiberal authoritarian leftists who have taken over the party, this all just gets worse. I'm hopeful something like this could create some momentum back towards sanity.

Obama: I worry progressives may undercut Democratic allies

"One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States —maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I’m sorry, this is how it’s going to be,' and then we start sometimes creating what’s called a 'circular firing squad,' where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens," he said.

"So I think whether you are speaking as a citizen or as a political leader or as an organizer … you have to recognize that the way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don’t agree with you, and that by definition means you’re not going to get 100 percent of what you want," he added.

He's arguing for actual liberalism to return to the party. Here's hoping.
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Obama, a corporatist, arguing for individual liberty and small govt? Thats what you read?

Um, no.
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[iceberg]

Oh, this is a hopeful sign. If no one of significance stands up to the illiberal authoritarian leftists who have taken over the party, this all just gets worse. I'm hopeful something like this could create some momentum back towards sanity.

Obama: I worry progressives may undercut Democratic allies

"One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States —maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I’m sorry, this is how it’s going to be,' and then we start sometimes creating what’s called a 'circular firing squad,' where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens," he said.

"So I think whether you are speaking as a citizen or as a political leader or as an organizer … you have to recognize that the way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don’t agree with you, and that by definition means you’re not going to get 100 percent of what you want," he added.

He's arguing for actual liberalism to return to the party. Here's hoping.
.

ironic, to me, that he is saying this. forcing transgender ideals onto everyone and making where we pee huge social issues does shit like this. it makes people lose focus of real issues and pretend the minor ones, if issues at all, are fundamental rights. so he helped build this pile of crap we're in cause it gave him a good tide to ride. so while i do agree with him in what he is saying, it would carry more weight if he threw his own actions into the mix as to what got us to where we are today.

 

[Mac1958]

Oh, this is a hopeful sign. If no one of significance stands up to the illiberal authoritarian leftists who have taken over the party, this all just gets worse. I'm hopeful something like this could create some momentum back towards sanity.

Obama: I worry progressives may undercut Democratic allies

"One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States —maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I’m sorry, this is how it’s going to be,' and then we start sometimes creating what’s called a 'circular firing squad,' where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens," he said.

"So I think whether you are speaking as a citizen or as a political leader or as an organizer … you have to recognize that the way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don’t agree with you, and that by definition means you’re not going to get 100 percent of what you want," he added.

He's arguing for actual liberalism to return to the party. Here's hoping.
.

ironic, to me, that he is saying this. forcing transgender ideals onto everyone and making where we pee huge social issues does shit like this. it makes people lose focus of real issues and pretend the minor ones, if issues at all, are fundamental rights. so he helped build this pile of crap we're in cause it gave him a good tide to ride. so while i do agree with him in what he is saying, it would carry more weight if he threw his own actions into the mix as to what got us to where we are today.

It merely shows that there is space to the left of Obama, and that he's seeing it.

I look at that as a net positive. Baby steps.
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[TNHarley]

Oh, this is a hopeful sign. If no one of significance stands up to the illiberal authoritarian leftists who have taken over the party, this all just gets worse. I'm hopeful something like this could create some momentum back towards sanity.

Obama: I worry progressives may undercut Democratic allies

"One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States —maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I’m sorry, this is how it’s going to be,' and then we start sometimes creating what’s called a 'circular firing squad,' where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens," he said.

"So I think whether you are speaking as a citizen or as a political leader or as an organizer … you have to recognize that the way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don’t agree with you, and that by definition means you’re not going to get 100 percent of what you want," he added.

He's arguing for actual liberalism to return to the party. Here's hoping.
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Obama, a corporatist, arguing for individual liberty and small govt? Thats what you read?

Um, no.
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Then what do you mean by "actual liberalism?"

 

[Mac1958]

Oh, this is a hopeful sign. If no one of significance stands up to the illiberal authoritarian leftists who have taken over the party, this all just gets worse. I'm hopeful something like this could create some momentum back towards sanity.

Obama: I worry progressives may undercut Democratic allies

"One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States —maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I’m sorry, this is how it’s going to be,' and then we start sometimes creating what’s called a 'circular firing squad,' where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens," he said.

"So I think whether you are speaking as a citizen or as a political leader or as an organizer … you have to recognize that the way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don’t agree with you, and that by definition means you’re not going to get 100 percent of what you want," he added.

He's arguing for actual liberalism to return to the party. Here's hoping.
.

Obama, a corporatist, arguing for individual liberty and small govt? Thats what you read?

Um, no.
.

Then what do you mean by "actual liberalism?"

The more modern version of it, before the Regressive Left got its grips in the party.
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[iceberg]

Oh, this is a hopeful sign. If no one of significance stands up to the illiberal authoritarian leftists who have taken over the party, this all just gets worse. I'm hopeful something like this could create some momentum back towards sanity.

Obama: I worry progressives may undercut Democratic allies

"One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States —maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I’m sorry, this is how it’s going to be,' and then we start sometimes creating what’s called a 'circular firing squad,' where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens," he said.

"So I think whether you are speaking as a citizen or as a political leader or as an organizer … you have to recognize that the way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don’t agree with you, and that by definition means you’re not going to get 100 percent of what you want," he added.

He's arguing for actual liberalism to return to the party. Here's hoping.
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ironic, to me, that he is saying this. forcing transgender ideals onto everyone and making where we pee huge social issues does shit like this. it makes people lose focus of real issues and pretend the minor ones, if issues at all, are fundamental rights. so he helped build this pile of crap we're in cause it gave him a good tide to ride. so while i do agree with him in what he is saying, it would carry more weight if he threw his own actions into the mix as to what got us to where we are today.

It merely shows that there is space to the left of Obama, and that he's seeing it.

I look at that as a net positive. Baby steps.
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rest assured i'm so glad to see SOMEONE call them out on it from their own side. i'll take it and hope for more at this point.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

Oh, this is a hopeful sign. If no one of significance stands up to the illiberal authoritarian leftists who have taken over the party, this all just gets worse. I'm hopeful something like this could create some momentum back towards sanity.

Obama: I worry progressives may undercut Democratic allies

"One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States —maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I’m sorry, this is how it’s going to be,' and then we start sometimes creating what’s called a 'circular firing squad,' where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens," he said.

"So I think whether you are speaking as a citizen or as a political leader or as an organizer … you have to recognize that the way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don’t agree with you, and that by definition means you’re not going to get 100 percent of what you want," he added.

He's arguing for actual liberalism to return to the party. Here's hoping.
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It is difficult for me to have any credence for anything Obama says.
He himself is a corporatist/global elitist. I don't think there is much room for him to talk about what anyone should do when he spent a great deal of time in office engorging the wealthy and the investment class while packing it in for himself as well.

 

[Mac1958]

Oh, this is a hopeful sign. If no one of significance stands up to the illiberal authoritarian leftists who have taken over the party, this all just gets worse. I'm hopeful something like this could create some momentum back towards sanity.

Obama: I worry progressives may undercut Democratic allies

"One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States —maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I’m sorry, this is how it’s going to be,' and then we start sometimes creating what’s called a 'circular firing squad,' where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens," he said.

"So I think whether you are speaking as a citizen or as a political leader or as an organizer … you have to recognize that the way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don’t agree with you, and that by definition means you’re not going to get 100 percent of what you want," he added.

He's arguing for actual liberalism to return to the party. Here's hoping.
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It is difficult for me to have any credence for anything Obama says.
He himself is a corporatist/global elitist. I don't think there is much room for him to talk about what anyone should do when he spent a great deal of time in office engorging the wealthy and the investment class while packing it in for himself as well.

Please see post 84.
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[TNHarley]

Oh, this is a hopeful sign. If no one of significance stands up to the illiberal authoritarian leftists who have taken over the party, this all just gets worse. I'm hopeful something like this could create some momentum back towards sanity.

Obama: I worry progressives may undercut Democratic allies

"One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States —maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I’m sorry, this is how it’s going to be,' and then we start sometimes creating what’s called a 'circular firing squad,' where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens," he said.

"So I think whether you are speaking as a citizen or as a political leader or as an organizer … you have to recognize that the way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don’t agree with you, and that by definition means you’re not going to get 100 percent of what you want," he added.

He's arguing for actual liberalism to return to the party. Here's hoping.
.

Obama, a corporatist, arguing for individual liberty and small govt? Thats what you read?

Um, no.
.

Then what do you mean by "actual liberalism?"

The more modern version of it, before the Regressive Left got its grips in the party.
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So not actual liberalism, the less raped version of it.
Now im caught up lol.
I dont disagree with ehat he said, but i dont think he actually feels like that. Or maybe he does now he isnt president. Some actions and things he said while president contradict what i read in the OP.
It was his way or the highway. He made that clear.

 

[Mac1958]

Oh, this is a hopeful sign. If no one of significance stands up to the illiberal authoritarian leftists who have taken over the party, this all just gets worse. I'm hopeful something like this could create some momentum back towards sanity.

Obama: I worry progressives may undercut Democratic allies

"One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States —maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I’m sorry, this is how it’s going to be,' and then we start sometimes creating what’s called a 'circular firing squad,' where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens," he said.

"So I think whether you are speaking as a citizen or as a political leader or as an organizer … you have to recognize that the way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don’t agree with you, and that by definition means you’re not going to get 100 percent of what you want," he added.

He's arguing for actual liberalism to return to the party. Here's hoping.
.

Obama, a corporatist, arguing for individual liberty and small govt? Thats what you read?

Um, no.
.

Then what do you mean by "actual liberalism?"

The more modern version of it, before the Regressive Left got its grips in the party.
.

So not actual liberalism, the less raped version of it.
Now im caught up lol.
I dont disagree with ehat he said, but i dont think he actually feels like that. Or maybe he does now he isnt president. Some actions and things he said while president contradict what i read in the OP.
It was his way or the highway. He made that clear.

As I point out in post 84, I don't care about his positions specifically here. The point is that he sees space to the left of him, and in concerned about it. So am I. That's all.
.

 

[TNHarley]

Obama, a corporatist, arguing for individual liberty and small govt? Thats what you read?

Um, no.
.

Then what do you mean by "actual liberalism?"

The more modern version of it, before the Regressive Left got its grips in the party.
.

So not actual liberalism, the less raped version of it.
Now im caught up lol.
I dont disagree with ehat he said, but i dont think he actually feels like that. Or maybe he does now he isnt president. Some actions and things he said while president contradict what i read in the OP.
It was his way or the highway. He made that clear.

As I point out in post 84, I don't care about his positions specifically here. The point is that he sees space to the left of him, and in concerned about it. So am I. That's all.
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I think he is disingenuous. I think he simply dont want to lose any more elections so he is in damage control over the fringe.
Different opinions of it. No biggie.

 

[AveryJarhman]

Obama had his style of governing & his policies in place. The white folks hated Obama & his policies so, the result was an 'over correction' by the pissed off white folks by electing the extremist Trump.

Hello, Caddo. Regarding President Obama...





I look forward to reading your reply, with hopes of intelligently discussing SOLUTIONS for PREVENTING large numbers of our Nation's most precious and cherished assets from experiencing, THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN, a traumatic, potentially life scarring childhood and teen upbringing fraught with Struggles, PAIN, Hardships, COMMUNITY FEAR, Frustrations, Uncertainty, Depression, Sorrow, Sadness, Torment, Demeaning Government Handouts, Resentment, HATE and COMMUNITY VIOLENCE!

Peace.

 

[Jitss617]

What race isn’t racist??? It’s what democrats do to blacks which is wrong, destroying education, building codes, zoning. Forcing them into public housing

What a steaming load of embarrassing nonsense.

Which party set up segregated public housing?

The party of white bigots. Which party do they (you) cling to now? Okay then.

Who today is restoring segregation??

You are. Beat downs, threats and violence over a campaign slogan spouted as hate and fed to you by your progressive socialist propaganda handlers is segregating people.

I’m a trump supporter lol

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

How retarded

 

[Harry Dresden]

politics always shifts to the extreme; it is analogous to driving a car & having to 'over correct' when encountering some type of road hazard.
Obama had his style of governing & his policies in place. The white folks hated Obama & his policies so, the result was an 'over correction' by the pissed off white folks by electing the extremist Trump.
The current rumblings from the political left are the head winds of the coming 'over correction' in response to the extremism of Trump.
The longer this goes on, the moderate middle vanishes.
Good luck ..........

The white folks hated Obama?.....even the millions who voted for him?...

They're not white folks if they're Democrats.

oh really?.....so what are they,light colored blacks and hispanics?....

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Shitstain obama engineered a coup against a duly elected president and has the audacity to be nervous over what he did. His next book will be the Audacity of Dope.

 

[Oddball]

Oh, this is a hopeful sign. If no one of significance stands up to the illiberal authoritarian leftists who have taken over the party, this all just gets worse. I'm hopeful something like this could create some momentum back towards sanity.

Obama: I worry progressives may undercut Democratic allies

"One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States —maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I’m sorry, this is how it’s going to be,' and then we start sometimes creating what’s called a 'circular firing squad,' where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens," he said.

"So I think whether you are speaking as a citizen or as a political leader or as an organizer … you have to recognize that the way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don’t agree with you, and that by definition means you’re not going to get 100 percent of what you want," he added.

He's arguing for actual liberalism to return to the party. Here's hoping.
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He's the one who set the party on it's present course of Marxist kookery...Now he's the one to tell them to moderate?

 

[Oddball]

There is plenty of space to the Left of Obama, and we're seeing it.

That's his point.
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There's space, though not "plenty" of it.

 

[Mac1958]

Oh, this is a hopeful sign. If no one of significance stands up to the illiberal authoritarian leftists who have taken over the party, this all just gets worse. I'm hopeful something like this could create some momentum back towards sanity.

Obama: I worry progressives may undercut Democratic allies

"One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States —maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I’m sorry, this is how it’s going to be,' and then we start sometimes creating what’s called a 'circular firing squad,' where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens," he said.

"So I think whether you are speaking as a citizen or as a political leader or as an organizer … you have to recognize that the way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don’t agree with you, and that by definition means you’re not going to get 100 percent of what you want," he added.

He's arguing for actual liberalism to return to the party. Here's hoping.
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He's the one who set the party on it's present course of Marxist kookery...Now he's the one to tell them to moderate?

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It all lies along a continuum.

He thinks they're going too far.

And that's about it.
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