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LAS14

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70. Whether intentionally or not, Obama's acceptance...
Wed Apr 26, 2017, 11:47 AM
Apr 2017

... of this honorarium is a way of using his prestige to show up the idiocy of those who were outraged when Hillary took the going rate for her speeches.

Alt Left? Johnny2X2X Apr 2017 #1
there is a white supremacist in the white house, he was normalized by white voters La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #5
the far left blends with the far right to complete the political circle snooper2 Apr 2017 #7
josh barro and nomikki are pretty well known, for diff reasons La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #9
Barro was a republican until late last year- so much bullshit and it's funny someone bettyellen Apr 2017 #84
Apparently you have never heard of the horseshoe theory - right? CajunBlazer Apr 2017 #66
This Chevy Apr 2017 #108
I hadn't seen that. Thanks. hunter Apr 2017 #129
and no one is obseesed with what 45 is making. Funny that. nt LaydeeBug Apr 2017 #2
very funny La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #10
+1,000 malaise Apr 2017 #16
Amen JustAnotherGen Apr 2017 #28
lol. Look I can't anymore with these fools. I really can't Lioness. JHan Apr 2017 #3
+1 La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #6
LOL! +1 nt Kahuna7 Apr 2017 #52
They don't even deserve the fucking themselves Afromania Apr 2017 #59
lol. JHan Apr 2017 #63
+1. LOL!!!!! Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #90
+1 betsuni Apr 2017 #117
With a cholla cactus... hunter Apr 2017 #130
Yeah, the Obamas should have taken a vow of poverty dalton99a Apr 2017 #4
women and blacks making money is corrupt. TYT being funded by a rich republican though La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #8
Exactly. dalton99a Apr 2017 #11
This is so obvious. Anyone who lumps all money makers into the corrupt pile is trying to suppress bettyellen Apr 2017 #85
The Profiteering "left" makes money off Cha Apr 2017 #98
the alt left absolutely hate people with money. stonecutter357 Apr 2017 #12
yet a ton of them are funded by their daddies who have a lot of vested money in wall street La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #19
Yep. A real hard on for the wealthy. The rich are always with us. Kahuna7 Apr 2017 #55
Alt left, Alt right get the red out Apr 2017 #13
+1 La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #20
A large and growing crop of freshly "wokers" SticksnStones Apr 2017 #14
a lot of racism too. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author SticksnStones Apr 2017 #40
Yup. It's there... SticksnStones Apr 2017 #41
Argh, I'm so fucking sick of the liberal bashing. Initech Apr 2017 #15
a lot of these people are supposed progressives. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #17
It's like a page straight out of the conservative playbook. Initech Apr 2017 #23
these people are not on the side of liberals. JI7 Apr 2017 #24
THIS. Absolutely. calimary Apr 2017 #80
Yup and that's happening with the Bernie / Hillary fighting. Initech Apr 2017 #81
Exactly. Fuck this shit. Iggo Apr 2017 #31
Thank you. Voltaire2 Apr 2017 #128
fuck these jackoffs. i remember the nomiki konst from last year JI7 Apr 2017 #18
she is the worst. sort of literally. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #21
I love Obama, but c'mon. He is not above criticism. RelativelyJones Apr 2017 #25
what is there to criticize here? JHan Apr 2017 #26
I'm with ya! JustAnotherGen Apr 2017 #34
Going on vacation is one thing, and god knows he deserved it, but does it have to be with RelativelyJones Apr 2017 #36
brexit was about racism just like Trump was JI7 Apr 2017 #51
I don't think Brexit was that simple Though racism and xenophobia was a big part as with Trump. RelativelyJones Apr 2017 #54
but have we subjected previous presidents to these "optics" tests? JHan Apr 2017 #53
I am with you. The Obama's should make money. Book deals will net a couple million. RelativelyJones Apr 2017 #69
Those people are his good friends. Good friends have you over & don't expect anything in return. Sunlei Apr 2017 #56
I am quite sure that the Obamas will put their windfalls to good use. nt Kahuna7 Apr 2017 #58
So did you want him to stay at the Motel 6 in Biloxi instead? comradebillyboy Apr 2017 #77
+1 AgadorSparticus Apr 2017 #100
Nothing Maxheader Apr 2017 #138
What is there to criticize here? LexVegas Apr 2017 #27
Black men making money in ways not pre-approved by white men. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #42
He is acting to uppity for their liking??? sheshe2 Apr 2017 #74
Why should he be criticized JustAnotherGen Apr 2017 #32
he's black. that's the answer to all your questions La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #37
So - he's getting the Beyonce treatment? JustAnotherGen Apr 2017 #43
i think it especially hurts them that his money is not from entertainment La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #46
Ahh - yeah - that too! JustAnotherGen Apr 2017 #60
Or sports Phoenix61 Apr 2017 #132
lofl uponit7771 Apr 2017 #134
dear peeps- ignore this person. mopinko Apr 2017 #33
Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #35
No he is not above criticism. Caliman73 Apr 2017 #87
Excellent points, Caliman.. just 'cause Cha Apr 2017 #105
And, No one said that. Ever. Cha Apr 2017 #99
He's above this stupid shit uponit7771 Apr 2017 #133
alt left. Perfect. nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #29
Not me. I'm not fighting progressives over other progressives. Done with this shit. Iggo Apr 2017 #30
This is media generated controversy and it's ridiculous. octoberlib Apr 2017 #38
alt left eat the rich. mopinko Apr 2017 #39
It's no coincidence that after Sanders has a bad week Blue_Tires Apr 2017 #44
Yup. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #47
the republikkkans mercuryblues Apr 2017 #45
Maybe It'll Get Trump OUT Faster PoorMonger Apr 2017 #48
Republicans will never dump trump. Their party benefits with incompetent president & his WH Admin. Sunlei Apr 2017 #50
Don't Need Republicans PoorMonger Apr 2017 #57
That man will never, ever quit. He may lie, cheat, hide from, sue, 'pay off', 'legally settle', and Sunlei Apr 2017 #65
I remember when Obama made his first million and 2 years later paid back his student loans! Sunlei Apr 2017 #49
alt-left? Volstagg Apr 2017 #61
they Aren't the progressive wing of the party. in fact they aren't really part of the party at all JI7 Apr 2017 #64
I stand in agreement with you there. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #73
LOL! NurseJackie Apr 2017 #72
Glad I could bring mirth to your day. Volstagg Apr 2017 #75
LOL Well... if you read carefully, you'll see what amuses me. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #79
Let's wait a bit to see what the Obama's choose to do with their newfound wealth Freethinker65 Apr 2017 #62
Taking Wall Street money to talk about health care isn't my idea of good news for the Obama brand BeyondGeography Apr 2017 #67
There is an attitude among conservatives... potone Apr 2017 #68
great point. JHan Apr 2017 #71
Yes, they love to throw out the phrase 'limosine liberal' MrPurple Apr 2017 #76
Agreed Caliman73 Apr 2017 #88
Whether intentionally or not, Obama's acceptance... LAS14 Apr 2017 #70
That was my first thought. betsuni Apr 2017 #106
warms my heart.. chillfactor Apr 2017 #78
Here's a crazy idea. retrowire Apr 2017 #82
So the Obamas can't spend time with their friends? mwooldri Apr 2017 #83
I was actually surprised to see Matt Yglesias criticize Obama over this at VOX. m-lekktor Apr 2017 #86
He's been entertaining the fools these days. And what is the "ethical" flaw here? JHan Apr 2017 #91
I was surprised to see that from him! m-lekktor Apr 2017 #92
sorry the outburst wasn't meant for you personally. JHan Apr 2017 #93
Oh i know, no worries!! m-lekktor Apr 2017 #96
So he took a break from stalking Chelsea Clinton? N/T Chevy Apr 2017 #107
Really!?! I guess I haven't paid attention to him in awhile. lol. nr m-lekktor Apr 2017 #119
Obama is not running for office again. Qutzupalotl Apr 2017 #89
Holy fuck is this thread ridiculous melman Apr 2017 #94
That means it's GREAT! Cha Apr 2017 #112
Heh. betsuni Apr 2017 #115
No surprise there mcar Apr 2017 #95
They can take their fucking "establishment" insulting Cha Apr 2017 #97
On the left and right? Wow, that covers all of us Warpy Apr 2017 #101
As far as I'm concerned, he has earned every penny he brings in. Laffy Kat Apr 2017 #102
Agreed Egnever Apr 2017 #103
The dude bro on Don Lemon tonight was laughed at Chevy Apr 2017 #104
Hehe.. good to hear! Cha Apr 2017 #113
Hey, greedy right-wing hypocrites! smirkymonkey Apr 2017 #109
The alt-left stuff that I've seen says it's obvious that status quo Wall Street betsuni Apr 2017 #110
The alt left is full of it.. Statement from Prez spx, Eric Schultz.. Cha Apr 2017 #114
Thanks, hadn't seen the statement. betsuni Apr 2017 #116
"Too bad the fact there was no quid pro quo will NEVER penetrate the alt-left defensive shield Cha Apr 2017 #118
The ONLY outrageous part of Obama's speaking fee, Cha Apr 2017 #111
Both of the Obamas have given up 8 years of earning power Starry Messenger Apr 2017 #120
+1 betsuni Apr 2017 #122
Please explain what you mean by "alt-left" Stinky The Clown Apr 2017 #121
Here Chevy Apr 2017 #123
I dunno...the speech thing is kind of an optics problem TCJ70 Apr 2017 #124
Sorta like booing John Lewis and other black leaders? Chevy Apr 2017 #135
Deflect much? TCJ70 Apr 2017 #136
Out of touch with black voters Chevy Apr 2017 #125
Watch high-velocity post count relatively new concern trolls flock to such threads. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2017 #126
who cares that matters?? Obama's have always been very charitiable people and I expect we will see beachbum bob Apr 2017 #127
This faux outrage is pure BS and only helps the GOP Gothmog Apr 2017 #131
He deserves it for putting up with all the shit for the last 8 years. Zing Zing Zingbah Apr 2017 #137
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