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Barack Obama

Xipe Totec

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3. There's the stark contrast between Conservatives and Progressives

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Thu Mar 3, 2016, 05:31 PM

Mar 2016

Progressives advocate for a better society even when they are not the direct recipients of the benefit.

Conservatives only see the light when they're caught, frozen, like a deer in the headlights.

If this guy hadn't felt it in his own flesh, he would still be fighting against Obamacare.

That is exactly what he is saying.

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‘Thank you for serving me when I didn’t vote for you’: A Republican writes the president... [View all] babylonsister Mar 2016 OP

Once again highlighting the difference between Obama and his predecessor. Qutzupalotl Mar 2016 #1

gw an mad dick cared nothing about anyone except themselves Angry Dragon Mar 2016 #4

I wish he'd teach his fellow Repubes a bit of humility. Thanks, Brent and best to you. CurtEastPoint Mar 2016 #2

There's the stark contrast between Conservatives and Progressives Xipe Totec Mar 2016 #3

Very touching. Health and long life to you. 3catwoman3 Mar 2016 #5

Barack Obama sharp_stick Mar 2016 #6

Wow. treestar Mar 2016 #7

video of the young man's introduction and POTUS remarks in Milwakee SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2016 #8

He does not need to apologize to Obama Xipe Totec Mar 2016 #9