A recommended diary on Dkos today is filled with heartfelt 300+ comments acknowledging the great final speech President Obama gave to the House members today. (A speech supposedly that was not prepared in advance or read from a teleprompter)
The comments reminded me why I stuck with this site throughout the debate, even though we've had plenty of disagreement and animosity.
Well, here's how our friends at FDL saw that same speech-
Obama, used legislation salesman in chief:
"What do I have to do today to get you into this car bill?"
Just the way the Fraud in Chief likes it.
I spent eight years hiding from Bush press conferences and speeches because I couldn’t stand to hear the lies. Now I have to do the same for Obama.
Change I can believe in? Jeez.
Wow. The asshole is actually giving a great speech if it were in support of real healthcare reform.
Too bad it’s no
The whole thing was a con job, crazy because these people know that. This speech was for the Koslings et al.
I can’t watch any video of Obama, either. The hypocrisy is simply enormous.
Face it. He’s a GOOPER. Always was. He should run on a different ticket in 2012 if he wishes to ‘remain true to himself’. Funny to see him quoting Lincoln here. He was happily gushing about Reagan and Tip O’Neill on St Patrick’s day. Gooper all the way.
He is a lying corporate tool.
I can’t stand him.
I can’t stand his arrogance. I can’t stand his lies. I can’t stand his blatant transparency that the masses gobble up like Mcdonald’s french fries. I can’t stand his war mongering. I can’t stand his backroom deals. I can’t stand his phoniness. I can’t stand him.
He had the country at his feet and he could have led with courage. He could have led for the people. Instead, we have a narcisstic power mongerer who cares more about his image and power then representing the American people.
I can’t stand him.
I can’t stand the sell-out dem enablers.
This whole thing has been twisted and sick beyond measure.
Fuck the dems.
Very troublesome speech. I sense a real meglamania in Obama.
A very dangerous guy.
Soc Sec is a public utility, this POS is privatized transfer of wealth with a death panel in charge.
Nice huh?
Of course, these are commenters, not front pagers, but I didn't see one person stand up to any of them. No reprimands, no "that's a tad bit strong", Nothing. Teabagger takeover is my guess...
UPDATE
Okay- about 5 hours since I posted. Thought I'd check back at fdl to see if some people started jumping in and calling out the worst comments- at the very least.
Sadly no....
Well, despite the numbness and depression brought on by the realization that our country is officially now a fascist state, the ensuing collapse of the economy, our health, civility and public order are going to be fascinating to watch. Historic indeed Mr. Obama.
Maybe it’s just because I dislike him so much, but does anyone else get a whiff of Mussolini when Obummer sort of raises his chin and looks down at everyone, with a frown on his face?
Obama – Worse President than even Bush
And Finally
I believe Kos is calling, better hustle on over there.
Glad to see they've got their priorities straight!