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Hekate

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32. IIRC, a woman approached Ben Franklin as he emerged from crucial Constitution negotiations...

Thu Jun 30, 2016, 03:01 AM

Jun 2016

This is not exact, but as I recall the story she asked him, "Sir, what have you achieved?" to which he replied, "A republic, madam, if you can keep it."

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Entire Canadian Parliament chant 4 more years after Obama address (VIDEO) [View all] egbertowillies Jun 2016 OP

what a marvelous president Obama has been.... chillfactor Jun 2016 #1

First post is my favorite. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2016 #44

I'm hoping he'll still have our backs. forgotmylogin Jun 2016 #46

This trc Jun 2016 #47

Point well made. lpbk2713 Jun 2016 #2

he's been an amazing president. La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2016 #3

Problem is president Obama is constitutionally ineligible to do this yeoman6987 Jun 2016 #4

It was an expression of friendship and admiration, not a call for a vote. Not embarrassing at all. Hekate Jun 2016 #7

There's other ways to show it. Many other ways in fact. yeoman6987 Jun 2016 #11

They knew he couldn't run again. They meant that MICHELLE should run. (n/t) Jim Lane Jun 2016 #15

No. We cannot continue to have spouses as our only choices for president yeoman6987 Jun 2016 #17

No. Canadians know ten times as much about US as Americans know about Canada. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2016 #19

I truly admire YOUR knowlege inanna Jun 2016 #33

That is absolutely true! jzola Jun 2016 #45

You are calling the Canadian Parliament ignorant? sheshe2 Jun 2016 #25

Those are not uninformed people. They know he can't run again. It's was tribute to him. brush Jun 2016 #29

I agree. It was a tongue-in-cheek appreciation for PBO. Adrahil Jun 2016 #39

Um, they know the rules laundry_queen Jun 2016 #9

No term limits, but also no fixed terms. Governments can fall at any time, so no Nixons either. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2016 #12

Holy cow. That would make politician make right decisions yeoman6987 Jun 2016 #16

Our Founders had a choice of a Parliamentary system (Canada, Britain) and they chose Republic.... Hekate Jun 2016 #20

... Gerrymandered House. Canadian districts are set by independent commissions Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2016 #22

I've often wondered why they choose a presidential system. white_wolf Jun 2016 #27

IIRC, a woman approached Ben Franklin as he emerged from crucial Constitution negotiations... Hekate Jun 2016 #32

There's usually not much of a chance of the government falling to a vote of non-confidence unless TrollBuster9090 Jun 2016 #24

That's just silly, King_David Jun 2016 #18

Of course they know he can't run. The Canadian Parliament isn't full of Palins and Goemerts. LuvLoogie Jun 2016 #30

Really? When did this happen? Orrex Jun 2016 #37

Uhh... trumad Jun 2016 #38

I'm pretty sure they already knew that Renew Deal Jun 2016 #42

Awwww Hekate Jun 2016 #5

He said. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #28

I LOVE him! montana_hazeleyes Jun 2016 #6

Oh if only Melurkyoulongtime Jun 2016 #8

If only laundry_queen Jun 2016 #10

It has GOT to drive Republicans nuts to think of Obama as an "elder statesman".... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2016 #13

I cannot think of one Republican that has anywhere near the grace, poise and sobriety of Barack. LuvLoogie Jun 2016 #31

I love you too, Canada! sofa king Jun 2016 #14

Oh - that is wonderful! KT2000 Jun 2016 #21

Sad isn't it, KT? sheshe2 Jun 2016 #26

Isn't it great LittleGirl Jun 2016 #23

Maybe he can become Prime Minister in the U.K.? IcyPeas Jun 2016 #34

I think all posts on this thread also have to be duplicated in French underpants Jun 2016 #35

Je pense que tous les messages sur sont sujet doit être dupliqué... BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2016 #43

How nice! treestar Jun 2016 #36

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"Four More Years!" Mr.Bill Jun 2016 #41

Well, he did get free shoes in Iraq. n/t Yavin4 Jun 2016 #49

They went to far when they started yelling, "The King of the North!" Yavin4 Jun 2016 #48

How that must have... 3catwoman3 Jun 2016 #50

Oh, how I wish! raven mad Jun 2016 #51