Why Obama's College Records Matter - Page 2

Dusty · 07-18-2012, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Sigaba

Dusty--

Just because I don't jump through your ideological hoops or meet your requirements for political correctness doesn't mean that I'm being duplicitous.

It simply means that I have a different set of criteria for evaluating the current president.

Ah! Denial...

cbtengr · 07-18-2012, 16:44

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Originally Posted by Atauro1

Of course records matter as do tax returns. Transparency is key to gaining political trust. That being said I am shocked at the way the President of the United States of America is being called an asshole. Where are the professionals? Like him or not there should still be some level of respect to the President of our nation. Some in here sound a bit like the Dixie Chicks. It would be nice to find some that have logic and accurate information to go on and not rants.

I know that in my case I used an inappropriate term in a post regarding the POTUS, and rightfully so I heard about it from the "Professionals." Whether I agree with the Dixie Chicks or not they are entitled to their own opinions, they are also their own worst enemies. You will not find a lot, if any cheerleaders here on this board for the annointed one.

USANick7 · 07-18-2012, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Atauro1

Of course records matter as do tax returns. Transparency is key to gaining political trust. That being said I am shocked at the way the President of the United States of America is being called an asshole. Where are the professionals? Like him or not there should still be some level of respect to the President of our nation. Some in here sound a bit like the Dixie Chicks. It would be nice to find some that have logic and accurate information to go on and not rants.

Why do I hear the jaws music starting and feel like Team Sergeant is about to show up to eat a young guppy...

Dusty · 07-18-2012, 17:34

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Originally Posted by Atauro1

Some in here sound a bit like the Dixie Chicks.

Who exactly "in here sounds a bit like the Dixie Chicks"?

**Pete** · 07-18-2012, 17:49

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Originally Posted by Dusty

Who exactly "in here sounds a bit like the Dixie Chicks"?

DIXIE WHO?

Never piss off your fan base if you what to keep making money.

For you younger folks that might not ever have heard about the Dixie Chicks. They were a country rock kinda' band that was doing pretty well and so they went on a European Tour where they trash talked the President and the good old American way.

The left loved them while their fan base rounded up their CDs and drove 4x4's over them.

So they decided to hold a "love the left concert" - only problem was the left didn't show up - not their kind of music - and the DC's became a thing of the past.

Gypsy · 07-18-2012, 18:17

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Originally Posted by Atauro1

That being said I am shocked at the way the President of the United States of America is being called an asshole. Where are the professionals? Like him or not there should still be some level of respect to the President of our nation. .

Respect is earned not given automatically. I respect the office of the presidency but I have zero respect for the man currently sitting in that office.

Perhaps you should get a feel for this community before you start spouting off about people sounding like the Dixie Chicks.

tonyz · 07-18-2012, 18:25

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Originally Posted by cbtengr

You will not find a lot, if any cheerleaders here on this board for the annointed one.

Oh, there may be a few - they are just a bit more subtle about it.

Dusty · 07-18-2012, 18:27

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Originally Posted by tonyz

Oh, there may be a few - they are just a bit more subtle about it.

lolol They so want to come out, though.

tonyz · 07-18-2012, 18:28

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Originally Posted by Dusty

lolol They so want to come out, though.

It would make them sooo less uptight if they would just come out.

Sigaba · 07-18-2012, 18:53

During Monday's episode of CBS's The Late Late Show, Craig Ferguson asked Chris Messina if he played any musical instruments. Mr. Messina replied that his brother did. Mr. Ferguson stopped him cold by saying something along the lines of Just because my brother works for the news that doesn't make me a newsman. <<About the 38:28 mark here.>>

IMO, it was an interesting observation about kinship and how some can easily mistake being related to a member of a profession to being a member of that profession.

Richard · 07-18-2012, 19:35

RE Posts #22, #23, and #24:

Dusty · 07-18-2012, 19:41

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Originally Posted by Richard

RE Posts #22, #23, and #24:

LOLOL

You know what we say up here in the hills; "Bit dog barks loudest."

GratefulCitizen · 07-18-2012, 19:48

The whole issue about presenting records is about establishing dominance.
It's a variation on the command to "explain yourself" that people use all the time.

It is a common tactic of the left and the media.
The right has been using it lately, but it won't go far without media help.

When someone questions an argument, they are saying "explain your idea" (honest discourse).
When the question skews away from the person's argument, they are saying "explain yourself" in an attempt to take the dominant role.

The president is engaging in dominance posturing by brushing off these demands of himself and making personal demands of his opponent.
Romney would be smart to brush off these demands and demand that the president explain his ideas.

longrange1947 · 07-18-2012, 20:39

There is a big difference from respecting the Presidency, and respecting the "man" how presently holds that position. I will render honors as required, and will respect the position as I respect the flag. The man presently holding the position, has spent most of his time doing everything possible to create a hostile environment. He will, as a "man" receive exactly zero respect from myself. To compare the crap the Dixie Chicks did on a public tour representing the US is disgusting and to equate that to this board is ludicrous.

So just how long have you worked for this President Atauro1?

Edited to add, Richard your post did not say President Obama, just his name. You did not disrespect the presidency, as the left had, and has, done on numerous occasions with President Bush. You published a statement on the man Obama.

MOO.

Dusty · 07-19-2012, 04:09

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Originally Posted by longrange1947

There is a big difference from respecting the Presidency, and respecting the "man" how presently holds that position. I will render honors as required, and will respect the position as I respect the flag. The man presently holding the position, has spent most of his time doing everything possible to create a hostile environment. He will, as a "man" receive exactly zero respect from myself. To compare the crap the Dixie Chicks did on a public tour representing the US is disgusting and to equate that to this board is ludicrous.

Well spoken.