Why don't the Dems get it?

Bubblehead1980 · 11-13-10, 11:44 AM

So it's been almost two weeks since the "shellacking" of the Dems in the elections and since then have noticed that even after the Dems and Barry O just do not get it.

I've heard Barry, Pelosi and other Democrats try to claim that this was not the American people telling them to stop but just there was a "communication issue", the voters were "misinformed", or just annoyed with the "slow but steady progress".

Yet you have heard multiple Republicans publicly say they are aware this was not a ringing endorsement of the GOP but a message for Barry and the Dems.The GOP/Tea Party gets it on this for sure.

Another sign the Dems just don't get it is they may let Pelosi become minority leader? So they may allow the woman who lead then to the disaster of Nov 2 stay leader? Denial is a scary thing. Lets hope they don't push anymore radical parts of their agenda during the lame duck session, such as the DREAM act or other bleeding heart crap.

DarkFish · 11-13-10, 11:58 AM

Why have I got the feeling I've seen this thread before?

Ah, General Topics... nevermind

SteamWake · 11-13-10, 12:26 PM

I say let them install Pelosi as minority speaker.

Let that wretched hag be the face of the liberal democrats. Remind everyone how they just dont get it.

"Its not my fault we lost..."

11-13-10, 02:15 PM

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So it's been almost two weeks since the "shellacking" of the Dems in the elections and since then have noticed that even after the Dems and Barry O just do not get it.

It been almost two weeks from the mid terms and you still don't get that its just the mid terms, yet even if it was the main elections you still end up with just a bunch of muppets.
Its you who doesn't get it Bubble, a few years out of school in the real world should cure you though.

So it isn't the politicians who don't get it, its the voters who think the politicians really give a toss what the voter think that are the ones that don't get it.

mookiemookie · 11-13-10, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

It been almost two weeks from the mid terms and you still don't get that its just the mid terms, yet even if it was the main elections you still end up with just a bunch of muppets.
Its you who doesn't get it Bubble, a few years out of school in the real world should cure you though.

So it isn't the politicians who don't get it, its the voters who think the politicians really give a toss what the voter think that are the ones that don't get it.

B-b-b-but it's different this time!

Takeda Shingen · 11-13-10, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

B-b-b-but it's different this time!

It will be. John Boehner's tears have magical properties that will cleanse the impurities found within the Legislative Branch of government.

Bubblehead1980 · 11-13-10, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

B-b-b-but it's different this time!

Oh it will, no more Pelosi running things

Bubblehead1980 · 11-13-10, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

It been almost two weeks from the mid terms and you still don't get that its just the mid terms, yet even if it was the main elections you still end up with just a bunch of muppets.
Its you who doesn't get it Bubble, a few years out of school in the real world should cure you though.

So it isn't the politicians who don't get it, its the voters who think the politicians really give a toss what the voter think that are the ones that don't get it.

Tribesman,

I am plenty of aware of how politics works BUT the Republicans learned from their losses and if they want to gain more seats and the Presidency, they will listen and have.You allege that once I hit the "real world" I will look at things different.Perhaps you should step back and realize how over cynical you are? I am not naive, I can be quite the cynic but I know where to draw the line.

I could be wrong but I do believe things will be different on the part of the GOP, you will see a different house under them this time.Not because I think they are all(some are but not all) patriots etc but they want to stay in power, well that is motivation enough to listen to the people and I believe they will this time.Took the losses in 2006 mid terms and actually watching someone like Obama win the Presidency for most Republicans to "get it" I could be wrong and if I am, I will admit to it later.

As said, the Dems just don't get it, this was a referendum on Obama and the Dem's agenda and it was soundly rejected by the people.However, instead of listening they are going to just pretend it was ignorance on the voter's part etc which really shows just how out of touch Obama, Pelosi etc are.You say it was "just the mid terms" but congressional elections are a big deal.Obama was only able to pass the crap he has the past couple years because of the majority, without it, it changes his options.Your "just the mid terms" comment really shows your lack of knowledge about how the American government works.

My hope is that some moderating forces in the Dem party will take over and save what was once a decent party that truly was on the side of the regular person and not ran by a far Left ideology that just pisses on the Constitution, try to legalize illegal aliens, and blame America for everything. I am sure they will stay stubborn and it won't hit home for them until their precious Barry loses in 2012, perhaps then they will come out of denial, we shall see.

Sailor Steve · 11-13-10, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

It been almost two weeks from the mid terms and you still don't get that its just the mid terms, yet even if it was the main elections you still end up with just a bunch of muppets.

There is no "just" about it. Congressional elections are held every two years. Representatives only serve for two years. Senators serve for six, and 1/3 of them are elected every two years.

The only reason the term "mid-term" is used is that they don't coincide with the presidential election.

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Originally Posted by Bubblehead1980

I am plenty of aware of how politics works BUT the Republicans learned from their losses and if they want to gain more seats and the Presidency, they will listen and have.

That is exactly what the hard-core right were saying in 1994. Those of us who really aren't indoctrinated say "we'll see".

tater · 11-13-10, 10:32 PM

The current crop of dems are indeed "far left" by US standards. The moderates were only moderate because they were in more conservative districts, and they just got creamed, so there are almost none left.

How they rate compared to politics abroad... I could not possibly care less.

The midterms here were a referendum on the Obama administration, as they are on any administration. The results are typically negative. The reason is that Americans prefer the center. This election put things back in "normal" territory, no super majorities, separation of power.

As it should be. Sad we had a supermajority screw things up in the interim.

Torvald Von Mansee · 11-14-10, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

"Its not my fault we lost..."

Astroturfing is at fault.

11-13-10, 11:44 AM	#1
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,104 Downloads: 605 Uploads: 44	Why don't the Dems get it? So it's been almost two weeks since the "shellacking" of the Dems in the elections and since then have noticed that even after the Dems and Barry O just do not get it. I've heard Barry, Pelosi and other Democrats try to claim that this was not the American people telling them to stop but just there was a "communication issue", the voters were "misinformed", or just annoyed with the "slow but steady progress". Yet you have heard multiple Republicans publicly say they are aware this was not a ringing endorsement of the GOP but a message for Barry and the Dems.The GOP/Tea Party gets it on this for sure. Another sign the Dems just don't get it is they may let Pelosi become minority leader? So they may allow the woman who lead then to the disaster of Nov 2 stay leader? Denial is a scary thing. Lets hope they don't push anymore radical parts of their agenda during the lame duck session, such as the DREAM act or other bleeding heart crap.

11-13-10, 11:58 AM	#2
DarkFish Sea Lord Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stinking drunk in Eindhoven, the Netherlands Posts: 1,844 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	Why have I got the feeling I've seen this thread before? Ah, General Topics... nevermind __________________

11-13-10, 12:26 PM	#3
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I say let them install Pelosi as minority speaker. Let that wretched hag be the face of the liberal democrats. Remind everyone how they just dont get it. "Its not my fault we lost..." __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

11-13-10, 10:32 PM	#10
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	The current crop of dems are indeed "far left" by US standards. The moderates were only moderate because they were in more conservative districts, and they just got creamed, so there are almost none left. How they rate compared to politics abroad... I could not possibly care less. The midterms here were a referendum on the Obama administration, as they are on any administration. The results are typically negative. The reason is that Americans prefer the center. This election put things back in "normal" territory, no super majorities, separation of power. As it should be. Sad we had a supermajority screw things up in the interim.