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Barack Obama

sheshe2

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4. Actually I do not believe that it is 'Naively optimistic'

Reply to Kelvin Mace (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 8, 2014, 11:29 PM

Jan 2014

Sometimes it moves slowly, yet it happens, Kelvin.

Hope isn't Dead~

2013′s unexpected lesson: Hope isn’t dead
It's easy to despair over the state of things, but this year showed hints of a brighter future — if we fight for it

snip

The past explodes from time to time, and many events that once seemed to have achieved nothing turn out to do their work slowly. Much of what has been most beautifully transformative in recent years has also been branded a failure by people who want instant results guaranteed or your money back.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/110221430

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The Era of Obama Is Driving the GOP Extinct as Republican Identification Plunges [View all] sheshe2 Jan 2014 OP

And it's a good thing... n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #1

It is freshwest... sheshe2 Jan 2014 #5

Naively optimistic Kelvin Mace Jan 2014 #2

Actually I do not believe that it is 'Naively optimistic' sheshe2 Jan 2014 #4

We are probably going to suffer Kelvin Mace Jan 2014 #9

Always easier to snipe, isn't it? IrishAyes Jan 2014 #12

Call 'em as I 'em Kelvin Mace Jan 2014 #18

It shouts immaturity to declare that manure dumping marks one as brave and knowledgeable. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #19

I'm sorry, Kelvin Mace Jan 2014 #20

I know you're aware of the difference between a forum and a group, since you're sooo smart. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #21

You have been here since 2003, Kelvin. sheshe2 Jan 2014 #23

This is the Barack Obama group, you have plenty of other rooms to take your wisdom to. Whisp Jan 2014 #22

Kelvin didn't wander in by accident, Whisp; look at all the other warnings he's gotten already, IrishAyes Jan 2014 #24

Thanks she.. we've seen plenty of evidence. Cha Jan 2014 #3

This is from 2010... sheshe2 Jan 2014 #6

Yes, the republicon sickness is deplorable. Thank Goodness we have Cha Jan 2014 #7

They will hold onto power any way they can. See this thread of 500 years of Brazilian history: freshwest Jan 2014 #8

At the risk of sounding pessimistic, Jamaal510 Jan 2014 #10

So right. We do, as a people, get the government we deserve. It's really up to US! IrishAyes Jan 2014 #13

They aren't going to give up easily either: the voter suppression efforts may be just the start struggle4progress Jan 2014 #11

Love your sig line! IrishAyes Jan 2014 #14

Old labor organizer I knew had that on the wall over his desk struggle4progress Jan 2014 #16

"Not only is the Republican Party facing extinction, but the country itself continues to move left." IrishAyes Jan 2014 #15

We all had that football cheer! sheshe2 Jan 2014 #17