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global1

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28. Look - I Am A Big Fan Of This President Too....
Wed Aug 7, 2013, 01:29 AM
Aug 2013

He is a pleasure to listen to and I this interview with Jay was superb. What a complete 180 from Dubya that couldn't put a sentence together. I just wish that some times he would get tough and say what is on his mind. The Repugs have been against everything he does and stonewall everything he attempts to do.

I just felt this was an opportunity for him to talk directly to the people. Look into the camera and tell them that they have a responsibility as well - and that responsibility is to call their elected officials and demand that they work for the people or they won't be in Washington come 2014.

Now I realize this is the Barack Obama Group I'm speaking to. We are in his court and will agree with most everything he says or does. I just want him to move those people that aren't as ardent a supporter as we are.

I'm just being candid here - I think he missed an opportunity. No - its not whining. This guy won this last election handily. It's unfair to the people that voted for him to suffer - because the Repugs don't like him or are jealous of him - because he is so smart and so good. They don't have anyone in their Party that can hold a candle to him.

He spoke eloquently, carefully and in a very understandable manner to reach the people. I just wish for once that he get tough and fight fire with fire. The Repugs don't miss an opportunity to take shots at him. He needs to fire back.

They are already lining up to subvert Hillary in 2016. They want to dictate to the networks how the Repug debates will go in the run up to 2016. They are saying that if you don't play ball with us - will cut you out - to the networks. They even want to pick the moderators for the debates. You - Network - won't get to host a debate - if you are nice to Hillary.

They fight with such dirty tactics - denying people the right to vote. I just want the President to rally the People behind him and mobilize them to get the Repugs in the House off their asses and the Repugs in the Senate to stop blocking everything with a filibuster. It's time for the President to educate the American Electorate - with some Civics lessons.

Sorry if I ruffled some of your feathers here - but IMHO we got to get real.

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He is apparently the ONLY guest on the show this evening. nt MADem Aug 2013 #1
Tuning in now. Just Saying Aug 2013 #2
Talking about NSA right now. Leno was lucky--this was a good "get." nt MADem Aug 2013 #3
Reducing reliance on contractors...! MADem Aug 2013 #4
thanks MADem grantcart Aug 2013 #5
Interesting comments about the Olympics--he basically said they had better not try anything. MADem Aug 2013 #6
Thank you MADem! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #7
He's answering every question, and with good detail, too. MADem Aug 2013 #8
The economy--wages and salaries; opportunities, and the income gap. MADem Aug 2013 #9
He Has The Forum And The Audience - Both At The Studio And At Home - Instead Of Talking At Jay.... global1 Aug 2013 #10
Are you watching the same interview I am watching? This is SUPERB. It's a conversation, MADem Aug 2013 #11
Seconded Rstrstx Aug 2013 #14
No, he does not need a bully pulpit. sheshe2 Aug 2013 #15
Look - I Am A Big Fan Of This President Too.... global1 Aug 2013 #28
Wrong venue for that kind of approach. Look, if it gets bad enough, MADem Aug 2013 #30
If he were going to talk directly to people treestar Aug 2013 #35
PBO did an excellent job being himself and speaking Cha Aug 2013 #21
Was an excellent interview. I think he spoke on the NSA program with authority and honesty millennialmax Aug 2013 #12
I thought it was a great conversation, and I agree with your take re: his NSA remarks. nt MADem Aug 2013 #13
that's right, MADem! Cha Aug 2013 #16
For anyone who missed it, here's a link to clips... MADem Aug 2013 #18
thanks MAD! I don't a tv. :) Cha Aug 2013 #22
Does Pete Souza ever sleep? sheshe2 Aug 2013 #20
LOL, she.. Pete Souza sleeps when Cha Aug 2013 #25
I missed some of it... sheshe2 Aug 2013 #17
Linkage! MADem Aug 2013 #19
Thank you MADem... sheshe2 Aug 2013 #23
I come here a lot, I just don't post much!!! MADem Aug 2013 #24
Well it's damn good to see you! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #26
You're welcome.. Cha Aug 2013 #27
I never watch Leno, but I made an exception for POTUS! MADem Aug 2013 #29
Thanks watching it now. grantcart Aug 2013 #32
Any video of entire program instead of clips? Triana Aug 2013 #31
here it is grantcart Aug 2013 #33
Thank you! n/t Triana Aug 2013 #34
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