Eight Years Ago...

[jackstar7]

This is how the media and opposition was slamming Obama.

Former Chief of Staff to Obama: Put Your Jacket On
https://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/04/former-chief-of-staff-to-obama-put-your-jacket-on/


I should have started this thread on day 1, so we could compare on a generational basis. Anyone want to contribute, feel free to do so.

 

[pcgeek11]

Oh the horror. That is rather mild.

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[jackstar7]

Oh the horror. That is rather mild.

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No kidding... and look where we are right now with our current administration.

 

[sandorski]

If only Obama would have dressed proper. The FEMA Camps and Death Panels could have been realized.

 

[jackstar7]

Because it's already the 5th for many of you:

When asked whether extraordinary renditions will continue, Panetta answers without hestitation: ‘No.’
https://thinkprogress.org/when-aske...a-answers-without-hestitation-no-24e5b6bfb12d

Well, we know how this worked out...

 

[allisolm]

This is how the media and opposition was slamming Obama.
Former Chief of Staff to Obama: Put Your Jacket On
https://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/04/former-chief-of-staff-to-obama-put-your-jacket-on/

Are you seriously attempting to equate one complaint about Obama's more relaxed dress code to complaints about oh, let's say,Trump's travel ban? Should you actually come up with something that would be comparable to what's going on today, you've already lost all credibility.

 

[imported_tajmahal]

I doubt if you could have found a better way to highlight the partisan Democrat nature of our mainstream press and to prove beyond doubt that they have become part and parcel of the opposition political party.

 

[ch33zw1z]

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politi...ty-rally-bare-knuckle-politics-in-the-streets

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/23/us/politics/23fox.html

http://www.patriotmajority.org/news...ty-linked-to-harassment-intimidation-violence

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama_citizenship_conspiracy_theories

http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-m...y-clinton-and-birther-movement-still-no-ther/

google has long lists of articles from that time frame. these are just a few to emphasize amnesia from the right. The Birther-in-Chief just got elected, and it's troubling how easy it is to throw alt-facts around and get away with it now.

let's not forget all the cool signs the anti-obama peeps came up with. very creative.

https://www.google.com/search?q=tea...5PnRAhWD7yYKHQ9vCtQQ_AUICSgC&biw=1920&bih=971

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWbmEUIQOCQ

this one is pretty cool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUsBvkfQKUw

 

[zinfamous]

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politi...ty-rally-bare-knuckle-politics-in-the-streets

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/23/us/politics/23fox.html

http://www.patriotmajority.org/news...ty-linked-to-harassment-intimidation-violence

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama_citizenship_conspiracy_theories

http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-m...y-clinton-and-birther-movement-still-no-ther/

google has long lists of articles from that time frame. these are just a few to emphasize amnesia from the right. The Birther-in-Chief just got elected, and it's troubling how easy it is to throw alt-facts around and get away with it now.

let's not forget all the cool signs the anti-obama peeps came up with. very creative.

https://www.google.com/search?q=tea...5PnRAhWD7yYKHQ9vCtQQ_AUICSgC&biw=1920&bih=971

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWbmEUIQOCQ

this one is pretty cool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUsBvkfQKUw

The right is so peaceful and respectful with their protests. It's like they are totally in control of their messaging and wish only the best for this country and its systems.

 

[dank69]

I doubt if you could have found a better way to highlight the partisan Democrat nature of our mainstream press and to prove beyond doubt that they have become part and parcel of the opposition political party.

I know. All the filibusters need to stop.

 

[cytg111]

Are you seriously attempting to equate one complaint about Obama's more relaxed dress code to complaints about oh, let's say,Trump's travel ban? Should you actually come up with something that would be comparable to what's going on today, you've already lost all credibility.

I think its sarcasm.....

 

[allisolm]

I think its sarcasm.....

One can only hope.

 

[FIVR]

Where the heck is Obama to save us? He finished his job saving the economy and left. Probably spends all day watching arrested development and messing with his e-trade account. Goddamnit Obama come back

 

[jackstar7]

One can only hope.

Please allow me to confirm. It was to demonstrate the insanity of what's going on now vs then and the insane number of hypocrites on the R side of politics willing to sell us all out to permit this sham of a president to perpetuate this awfulness on the nation.

I'm reading that he didn't even read the EO that put Bannon on the NSC. Think about that. That's dereliction of duty to the oath that he took.

 

[sandorski]

Sorta, kinda, related. 7 years ago

 

[imported_tajmahal]

I know. All the filibusters need to stop.

I have no problem with filibusters, it's part of the checks and balances system. Kind of a shame that Harry Reid used the nuclear option in 2013 and made it so easy for the Republicans, isn't it?

 

[allisolm]

Please allow me to confirm. It was to demonstrate the insanity of what's going on now vs then and the insane number of hypocrites on the R side of politics willing to sell us all out to permit this sham of a president to perpetuate this awfulness on the nation.

I'm reading that he didn't even read the EO that put Bannon on the NSC. Think about that. That's dereliction of duty to the oath that he took.

So sorry. With the plethora of insane, yet entirely serious, posts that have shown up here lately, my sarcasm meter has gone completely haywire.Carry on.

 

[dank69]

I have no problem with filibusters, it's part of the checks and balances system. Kind of a shame that Harry Reid used the nuclear option in 2013 and made it so easy for the Republicans, isn't it?

Nope. The filibuster needs to die completely so your GOP can't blame the spectacular destruction they bring on this phantom Democrat obstruction.