posted August 04, 2012 10:09 AM            

It is not only conservatives who think that President Obama has gone too far in pursuing a far-left agenda — his fellow Democrats and progressive fellow travelers are increasingly breaking ranks with their leader as they are unable to stomach his ideological-driven policies. Some tried taking back their comments after being strong-armed by the White House, but the signal is unmistakable.

1. Tax Cuts

The number of Democratic officials uncomfortable with President Obama’s signature issue—taxing the rich—is growing. Sens. Charles Schumer and Bob Casey and even House leader Nancy Pelosi say the president’s view of who is ‘rich’ is woefully mischaracterized and want the cut off for tax hikes to start at $1 million, instead of Obama’s $250,000.

2. Capitalism

Democrats begin scurrying for the high grass when Obama began his attacks on Romney’s record at Bain Capital. Newark Mayor Corey Booker even called the attacks “nauseating” and “crap” before walking back the remarks under White House pressure. Former Democratic Rep. Harold Ford reminded the president that “private equity is not a bad thing.”

3. Intelligence Leaks

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein tried taking back her comments after a media firestorm erupted, but the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee sent shock waves through Washington by fingering the White House as the source of damaging leaks of top secret intelligence.

4. Drones

Former President Jimmy Carter sharply criticized the Obama administration for using drones to target individuals for assassination, saying it was in violation of international treaties. Carter is not the only leftist aghast that Obama is personally selecting individuals for extermination. A group of 26 congressmen, the majority from the president’s own party, sent Obama a letter questioning the policy’s legality.

5. Budget

While Harry Reid’s Democratic-controlled Senate has not been able to pass a budget in over three years, it has had no trouble at all in rejecting Obama’s attempt at crafting a fiscal blueprint. It has become an annual tradition: Obama proposes a budget, Republicans introduce it on the Senate floor, and it is defeated 99-0.

6. Keystone Pipeline

Some 69 House Democrats voted with Republicans to pass a transportation bill that included a provision to build the Keystone Pipeline. The measure died in the Senate after falling two votes short of overcoming a Democratic filibuster requiring 60 votes, but even after a heavy lobbying by Obama, 11 Democrats broke ranks and voted with the Republicans.

7. Iran Sanctions

As with much of the rest of his foreign policy, the president seems to be “leading from behind” on dealing with Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Democratic Sens. Robert Menendez (N.J.), Robert Casey (Pa.), Chris Coons (Del.) and Ben Cardin (Md.), along with Rep. Howard Berman (Calif.) have all criticized Obama’s go-slow approach on slapping sanctions on Tehran.

8. AIDS

Singer Elton John summed up the left’s frustration over Obama’s lack of attention to the continent of his forefathers by praising the efforts of his predecessor, George W. Bush, on helping Africa deal with its AIDS epidemic. John’s remarks came at the International AIDS Conference being held the United States for the first time in 22 years. Attendees were disappointed when Obama failed to show up—he was too busy holding fundraisers for his reelection.

9. Political Poison

An increasing number of Democrats in tough reelection battles are opting to forego attendance at Obama’s re-nomination at the Democratic National Convention, saying they need to keep campaigning. Nancy Pelosi encouraged House members to stay away from Charlotte. Apparently being seen with the president is not a political plus these days.

10. Bill Clinton

posted August 04, 2012 12:47 PM            

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posted August 04, 2012 01:57 PM            

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Originally posted by katatonic:
yes and many republicans have left their party too. and guess where they are going? some are becoming independents but def not all!

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YOU back again

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posted August 04, 2012 01:59 PM            

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Originally posted by jwhop:
Funny isn't it Ami. This has the appearance of demorats abandoning a sinking ship.

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Well, I have some hope, now. The polls are skewed. Dick Morris says Romney is ahead and he sees Romney winning. I think Dick Morris is a straight up kind of guy.

The Astrologers bother me, though. I guess that is why I get down, really. If not for that, I would be optimistic.

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posted August 04, 2012 02:11 PM            

Is it possable and if so, how would that work?

Even with all of Obamas` screw ups and and lack, it don`t seem possable (at this time) Romney can take this election.

posted August 04, 2012 03:29 PM            

the cartoon conservatives are much fewer than their noise level might suggest. they just don't know the difference between "inside" and "outside" voices...

posted August 06, 2012 01:56 PM            

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Originally posted by katatonic:
i think people on both sides are fed up with the polarization being pushed on them. and there are plenty of useless members of congress we will all be glad to see the back of.

but while i understand your attempt to make it look like obama is steering a sinking ship, you have once again added 2 to 2 and come up with 13.

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We need freaking MORE polarization, not less

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posted August 06, 2012 02:08 PM            

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Originally posted by katatonic:
it is all too obvious, ami, that while you spout "god is love", polarization is your MO. you don't need to trumpet it!

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Those Liberals need EXTREME polarization.You can't dance with the devil. Can you, now

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posted August 06, 2012 02:18 PM            

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Originally posted by katatonic:
cast the beam from thine own eye, ami. hate is hate, and nurturing it as you do is not god's work.

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Au contraire
One must fight EVIL where one sees it, on an INDIVIDUAL basis or a political.

Jesus did turn over the table in the Temple. Did he not

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posted August 06, 2012 02:52 PM            

"9. Political Poison

An increasing number of Democrats in tough reelection battles are opting to forego attendance at Obama’s re-nomination at the Democratic National Convention, saying they need to keep campaigning. Nancy Pelosi encouraged House members to stay away from Charlotte. Apparently being seen with the president is not a political plus these days."