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MatthewG.

(362 posts)
42. Thats a little unfair.
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 01:33 PM
Nov 2017

Hekate, I was an Obama volunteer from the time of the ‘08 primaries onward through the election - and I’d happily do it all over again - and I was proud to call him my Commander in Chief. Obama wasn’t “perfect” but I was and am grateful for his service.

I’m not trying to shit-stir.

At this point, Barack Obama is an important American historical figure, with a legacy that will be discussed for centuries to come. I don’t see how it could be fairly be construed as inappropriate to want to discuss his impact on history and policy. I don’t mind if people disagree with me - in fact I want people to - but that’s more along the lines of a friendly discussion than stirring poisonous envy and negativity.

How will Obama be remembered? [View all] MatthewG. Nov 2017 OP
Post removed Post removed Nov 2017 #1
Im a former Obama volunteer MatthewG. Nov 2017 #2
I don't think he was perfect, either. Aristus Nov 2017 #3
OK, well thats different. MatthewG. Nov 2017 #6
I have notice that the smarter conservatives Big Blue Marble Nov 2017 #11
Me too. MatthewG. Nov 2017 #12
I think he will be remembered as a great President who shared the applegrove Nov 2017 #4
Lol. Sad but true about Trump. MatthewG. Nov 2017 #14
As possibly the last President freely elected by the American people and not the byproduct of jcmaine72 Nov 2017 #5
Lets hope not... MatthewG. Nov 2017 #7
As someone who reeked BeyondGeography Nov 2017 #8
Agreed. Snackshack Nov 2017 #9
It is so difficult to judge the historical significance of any presidency Big Blue Marble Nov 2017 #10
Part of the problem with judging Obama... MatthewG. Nov 2017 #13
Both the Paris climate change accord and the Iran deal are karynnj Nov 2017 #16
Iran Deal was a big deal... MatthewG. Nov 2017 #17
I think Carter gets too little credit for the Camp David Accord karynnj Nov 2017 #38
"Judging Obama" CakeGrrl Nov 2017 #20
+1000 Hekate Nov 2017 #21
Just wanted friendly debate MatthewG. Nov 2017 #46
He fulfilled his commitment to me as a citizen with dignity and class. BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #15
I'm with you. annabanana Nov 2017 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author LovingA2andMI Nov 2017 #18
He was an excellent President in the face of unprecedented racism and obstruction. CakeGrrl Nov 2017 #19
Best president of my 70 years. Exceptional character and intelligence, zero scandals or indictments Hekate Nov 2017 #22
I agree... Pres. Obama was a great president in my view. He saved my husband's job (autos) and Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #31
Wonderful reply. I wish we could recommend responses. Nt karynnj Nov 2017 #39
+ 1000 greatauntoftriplets Nov 2017 #40
Agree 100% SharonClark Nov 2017 #41
Thats a little unfair. MatthewG. Nov 2017 #42
As a good husband and father, a level-headed and moderate leader misanthrope Nov 2017 #23
I think you are wrong...LGBTQ marriage and a healthcare plan for the uninsured make President Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #29
If there is any justice left in this world... goldwax317 Nov 2017 #24
Health care and saving the economy make him a great president...consider that Roosevelt's two Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #28
LBJ gave us Medicare, not FDR. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #34
I know that thanks I mistyped...will fix...the point is all three... Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #35
He will be rememberd as one of the several presidents that saved the nation. patricia92243 Nov 2017 #25
I will remember president Obama as the greatest president I knew TEB Nov 2017 #26
Really? Obama like Roosevelt saved the economy...and he also gave us healthcare which is now Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #27
Not trying to attack Obama MatthewG. Nov 2017 #43
It is appropriate to discuss his legacy...but it sure feels like bad mouthing a person whom I Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #48
OK, noted. MatthewG. Nov 2017 #49
It might not be you to be fair...there are some here who do this carefully so as not to Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #56
I appreciate this. MatthewG. Nov 2017 #57
As a president stripped of his legacy sweetroxie Nov 2017 #32
Great. That's how. And even better then raygun. kydo Nov 2017 #33
Being better than Raygun is a pretty low bar to set. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #36
I didn't make the comment because I thought st raygun was a good president. kydo Nov 2017 #37
Reagan wasnt even that liked when he left office MatthewG. Nov 2017 #45
I think Obama will be remembered as a great president who made one huge mistake. StevieM Nov 2017 #44
Good point MatthewG. Nov 2017 #47
By GOP idiots as a traitor, by intelligent people as the best president ever! nt USALiberal Nov 2017 #50
Mt. Rushmore president nt Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #51
I am very much afraid he will be remembered as the last legitimate President of the United States rzemanfl Nov 2017 #52
Lets hope not! MatthewG. Nov 2017 #53
Putin isn't sloppy. n/t rzemanfl Nov 2017 #54
The adult in the room. GentryDixon Nov 2017 #55
Will benefit from being between Bush and Trump D_Master81 Nov 2017 #58
I think youre right. MatthewG. Nov 2017 #59
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