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Barack Obama

babylonsister

(172,045 posts) Wed Jul 10, 2013, 11:08 PM Jul 2013

Legitimate concern... thoughts? [View all]

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by grantcart (a host of the Barack Obama group).

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023221368

So because I had the temerity to criticise BO i was banned from the BO group
Has it come to this? Are those who aredntly supported BO in his first Pres election, and who supported him in his second bid (albeit wih reservations) not worthy to participate in discussions? Is no amount of concern or dissent allowed?
Perhaps DU is not the place It used to be...

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Legitimate concern... thoughts? [View all] babylonsister Jul 2013 OP

I don't think so. madamesilverspurs Jul 2013 #1

Bueno, Madame! Cha Jul 2013 #9

Let them yell! Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2013 #2

If you want to be critical of Obama... dennis4868 Jul 2013 #3

I like this poster, which is why I voiced my opinion. It's babylonsister Jul 2013 #4

Here's how I see it. Someone coming specifically to the BOG Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #5

Here's the PM I sent back to her.. Cha Jul 2013 #8

Those drive bys are flinging molotovs in here, so they disqualify themselves from the group. IrishAyes Jul 2013 #15

And we deserve a safe haven, for mutual growth and understanding IrishAyes Jul 2013 #17

Safe Haven groups have their use and should be respected. TDale313 Jul 2013 #6

Mahalo for your views, TDale Cha Jul 2013 #11

This is the PM I sent back to her.. and she's still whining about it. Cha Jul 2013 #7

nice! Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #10

Kudos to you, that's music to my ears. IrishAyes Jul 2013 #16

Not even remotely concerned JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #12

As for the posers, IrishAyes Jul 2013 #18

Here's the difference Politicub Jul 2013 #13

Very well said. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2013 #19

Since I'm not privy to the banning process, as you know, IrishAyes Jul 2013 #14

Please don't bring disputes from GD into the BOG grantcart Jul 2013 #20