Barack Obama

I have been threatened with blocks from at least two other groups, so this is the third such threat. This is interesting because I voted for Obama both times, sent him money, handed out some bumper stickers, etc. So my support is pretty strong, and I would never flame him or call him names. I believe he's a great president. But I believe it's OK to say he makes mistakes, rather than deny he is fallible. If you read the mission statement of your group, you will see it says "discuss" rather than "unconditionally praise." And it says the group is a safe haven for those who support the president and his policies. It does not say anyone who provides constructive criticism is a traitor. It does not say anyone who fails to gush praise all over the president should be blocked. It does not say you get to jump all over me for pointing out why some criticism may be understandable. Obviously, you feel being a host means everybody has to agree with you and refrain from contradicting what you say. That seems pretty normal for the groups here, and it reflects the view that only those who have been purified at the altar of suspended incredulity can participate in the group. If that's what you want, OK, but I would have thought you wanted a forum that could accept criticism and discuss it intelligently, without the flaming and name calling found in GD. Some of the president's best and most loyal supporters criticize him occasionally. Your mission statement reflects this, but your block threats do not.