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retrowire

(10,345 posts)
82. Here's a crazy idea.
Wed Apr 26, 2017, 01:15 PM
Apr 2017

If they're not acting like leftists...

Maybe they're imposters? Maybe they're trolls?

But they sure as hell ain't leftists like myself.

So stop giving them the fucking label and call them what they really are.

Imposters.

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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