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Dividing the United States

I have never seen a President divide the Country more than

  • Obama

    Votes: 24 50.0%
  • Bush (W)

    Votes: 21 43.8%
  • Clinton

    Votes: 1 2.1%
  • Bush

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Reagan

    Votes: 2 4.2%
  • Carter

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    48
Right. Which means stalemate. Which means both sides are doing their damndest to not give an inch EVEN AT THE EXPENSE OF THE PUBLIC.

Which creates division.

Which means there's more than one person, or one party responsible.

So that includes everyone in power on the right just as much as it includes Obama.

So it's not "Obama".

It's Washington.

They are ALL guilty.

Just because all are guilty doesn't take away from Obama's own words and actions......moreover both sides of the Aisle criticized him on his Speeches with Race. So it is Obvious he is not innocent by any means. Also he is the Leader of a Political party. So he has his blame.

Myself, I don't care if people think he is or isn't.
 
Obama is the most racially-divisive U.S. president in modern history.....

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On Thursday, President Barack Obama signed an executive order creating the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans which will be implemented by the Department of Education.

An excerpt from the order places a goal on "increasing college access and success for African American students and providing support to help ensure that a greater percentage of African Americans complete college and contribute to the goal of having America again lead the world in the proportion of adults who are college graduates by 2020, in part through strategies to strengthen the capacity of institutions of higher education that serve large numbers of African American students, including community colleges, HBCUs, Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), and other institutions," (Sec. 2, subsec. VII).

Of course, Obama was not talking about "every child," but only black children.

Of course, there exists in this country a tremendous double-standard in regards to who is given a pass to preach and practice racism. However, we cannot be intimidated by left-wing Congressmen, nor by an illegitimate press which works for them. We must confront their dishonest claims with the truth.

This man who has come out of nowhere and is now the President of the United States appears to be a racist, and he must be identified as such.

Can you imagine the furor that would erupt over a 'White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for White Americans?'.....snip~

Obama is the most racially-divisive U.S. president in modern history - Virginia Beach Conservative | Examiner.com

Here was one Specific despite the Gallup material I put up.....did you still need more material as to Obama being the Most Divisive President in modern Day History.

Now if only there were some notable difference between white and black people in our nation's history. Some difference that...set them apart somehow.

Oh well, I'm sure it'll come to me later.
 
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As far as I can tell, Obama is "dividing" the country by holding political positions that are not always economically sound, morally upright, or logically correct.

I do agree that he should be pushing for the reinstatement of the Glass-Steagall act, but there seems to be bizarrely little drive for this.
 
Now if only there were some notable difference between white and black people in our nation's history. Some difference that...set them apart somehow.

Oh well, I'm sure it'll come to me later.

I am sure the Native American Indians can help you out. ;)
 
I am sure the Native American Indians can help you out. ;)

Why? Is there something notable in their history I should be aware of?
 
Yeah.....it's called their perspective. ;)

And what about the Laotian perspective? Are you too good for them now?
 
In my lifetime, I have never seen a President try to divided a country more than Obama. He campaigned on being the great uniter and ends up being just the opposite. The examples are too numerous to list.

What's dividing the nation is the extreme positions people are taking on the issues, not one leader. But that is probably more reflective in Politics and the Media than reality. As a matter of fact when they typically question John Q. Public in walk by's they don't even know who the vice president is. Even many partisans are only extreme on one or two issues like Abortion, SSM, Guns, Illegals, ME, Deficit Reduction/Entitlement Reform, etc. The bottom line is we all want reasonable solutions that everyone can abide by it's the definition of fair that our emotional egos keep getting distorted.
 
And what about the Laotian perspective? Are you too good for them now?

Why would I be too good for them.....how did I get thrown up into the mix, Progressive?

IS that how All you Libs think.....that when talking with others that for some odd reason you throw up a some type of judgment upon another. That this makes your discussion.....What? Did you have a hope that it somehow validates what you are saying or questioning?

Did you think that you would put someone on the defensive or something by going off on a tangent and trying to make some innuendo or attempting to make a comparison?

The One piece did talk about Asians and why there was no Initiative for them. Like some others too. I guess if it was all about fairness and equality it would be that way for all.....huh?
 
What's dividing the nation is the extreme positions people are taking on the issues, not one leader. But that is probably more reflective in Politics and the Media than reality. As a matter of fact when they typically question John Q. Public in walk by's they don't even know who the vice president is. Even many partisans are only extreme on one or two issues like Abortion, SSM, Guns, Illegals, ME, Deficit Reduction/Entitlement Reform, etc. The bottom line is we all want reasonable solutions that everyone can abide by it's the definition of fair that our emotional egos keep getting distorted.

How is borrowing 100% of federal "discretionary" spending reasonable? If it is worth doing then it is also worth actually paying for it, for the most part. To simply assert that all federal spending is really just "investment", and thus worthy of financing on credit, is simply insane. Obama proposes a 2014 "budget" that spends more than in 2013, yet tells us that is a reduction in federal spending; if that is not ego, then what is?.
 
Yet this changes nothing of what the majority in this country thinks now.....Does it? Doesn't matter what you or I think.....sure those who Support Obama can attempt to deny such. Yet it is the left looking for specific incidents. Even tho Obama was accused of Racially Charged Speeches and all. No other President has been involved in more drama over Race......than Obama.

Savage: Obama administration is "the most racially divisive administration in history"

Savage: Obama administration is "the most racially divisive administration in history" | Video | Media Matters for America

Marco Rubio: Obama Is Most 'Divisive Figure In Modern American History'

President Obama's version of racially divisive politics

http://www.dailyworld.com/article/2...nt-Obama-s-version-racially-divisive-politics

Obama the Divider

Obama the Divider « Commentary Magazine

Restoring race relations in America one person at a time

Obama Racially divisive | We the People

Obama - The Most Racially Divisive President in Recent History
President Obama, you are No Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.

<em>Is Anybody There?</em>: Obama - The Most Racially Divisive President in Recent History

Obama’s Racially Divisive Ad Mirrors Abortion Industry Targeting

Obama's Racially Divisive Ad Mirrors Abortion Industry Targeting | LifeNews.com

Conservatives Accuse Obama Of Using Racially Charged Rhetoric In 2007 Speech
Conservatives Accuse Obama Of Using Racially Charged Rhetoric In 2007 Speech

'Obama's Other Race Speech': Conservatives Tout 'Bombshell'
'Obama's Other Race Speech': Conservatives Tout 'Bombshell' - VIDEO

US election: Barack Obama accused of 'racially charged rhetoric'
US election: Barack Obama accused of 'racially charged rhetoric' - Telegraph

Under President Obama, have race relations improved?
Under President Obama, have race relations improved? | Deseret News

Glenn Beck calls President Obama a racist; hater of whites
Glenn Beck calls President Obama a racist; hater of whites. « feedback.pdxradio.com

Since Obama Is The Most Racist Divisive President Poll
Since Obama Is The Most Racist Divisive President Poll

Bingo! I've personally never seen the country more divided but of course I wasn't around in the 1800s. What is interesting is I do not attribute this polarization to anything uniquely divisive with President Obama's administration. Rather what I attribute it to one of the most aggressive demonization propaganda campaigns in American history carried out by the right-wing media. Then these same pundits tell they trusting and devoted followers some of whom are even elected official, its Obama that's causing the divisiveness and they eat it up with a knife and fork.
 
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Bingo! I've personally never seen the country more divided but of course I wasn't around in the 1800s. What is interesting is I do not attribute this polarization to anything particularly uniquely divisive with President Obama's administration. Rather what I attribute it to one of the most aggressive demonization propaganda campaigns in American history carried out by the right-wing media. Then these same pundits tell they trusting and devoted followers its Obama that's causing the divisiveness and they eat it up with a knife and fork.

I guess that is how you view it.....but then there are those on the left that has called it out when they have seen it. So I tend to look at what all are saying and not just one side. Maybe those on that left did so.....because they didn't like him personally.
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How is borrowing 100% of federal "discretionary" spending reasonable? If it is worth doing then it is also worth actually paying for it, for the most part. To simply assert that all federal spending is really just "investment", and thus worthy of financing on credit, is simply insane. Obama proposes a 2014 "budget" that spends more than in 2013, yet tells us that is a reduction in federal spending; if that is not ego, then what is?.


Why do people make up crap and quote that as what I said? I said we all want reasonable solutions but don't agree on what that is. I never said anything about spending or who's more guilty of being unreasonable or egotistical.

Tell me what you think is fiscally responsible and won't tank the economy?
 
Why do people make up crap and quote that as what I said? I said we all want reasonable solutions but don't agree on what that is. I never said anything about spending or who's more guilty of being unreasonable or egotistical.

Tell me what you think is fiscally responsible and won't tank the economy?

It will tank the portion of the economy based on spending gov't handouts, yet what good is that portion of the economy? What Obama policy will cause those that now accept getting the dole to not do so? The nonsense that food stamps create (or save) jobs is insane. We simutaneously assert the need for "guest workers" while insisting that the economy will "fall apart" if we do not pay others not to work (or raise their income beyond what their employer is expected to pay them). The insane idea that we will just borrow and spend until "things get better" works no better for a gov't than for a business or household "budget" stategy.
 
It will tank the portion of the economy based on spending gov't handouts, yet what good is that portion of the economy? What Obama policy will cause those that now accept getting the dole to not do so? The nonsense that food stamps create (or save) jobs is insane. We simutaneously assert the need for "guest workers" while insisting that the economy will "fall apart" if we do not pay others not to work (or raise their income beyond what their employer is expected to pay them). The insane idea that we will just borrow and spend until "things get better" works no better for a gov't than for a business or household "budget" stategy.

I agree they're creating a huge problem for the near future but you also can't stop it all at once. Politicians do what's convenient and expedient and rarely what hurts in the short term but brings success later. They'll say the Market is up (all time high), businesses are making more profit than any other time in history and corporations can get easy credit. Wait that helps big businesses, so it's the middle class that's not getting a fair shake?
 
I agree they're creating a huge problem for the near future but you also can't stop it all at once. Politicians do what's convenient and expedient and rarely what hurts in the short term but brings success later. They'll say the Market is up (all time high), businesses are making more profit than any other time in history and corporations can get easy credit. Wait that helps big businesses, so it's the middle class that's not getting a fair shake?

The easy credit is a gov't creation to artificially keep the interest on the national debt "managable", IMHO. More money in the stock market is also due to bonds paying so little. We will soon see what happens come "austerity day" when borrowing and printing money is no longer possible.
 
The easy credit is a gov't creation to artificially keep the interest on the national debt "managable", IMHO. More money in the stock market is also due to bonds paying so little. We will soon see what happens come "austerity day" when borrowing and printing money is no longer possible.


Again, I agree with the interest rate settings, including trying to encourage economic growth. Some supporters of current policies believe that easy money is the new standard but I believe like you that they will have to make adjustments soon or face a tsunami of debt related failures.
 
Why would I be too good for them.....

You said nothing about them. It's clear where your priorities lie.
 
Yeah like with all others.....with their own people first, huh? :roll:

I guess only if you like the fancy bits first. :mrgreen:
 
That's if you could determine what fancy bits are. Those who never had, would surely never know. :lol:

And if you did know, would you even know where they came from? You're a typical con...
 
And if you did know, would you even know where they came from? You're a typical con...

Nice deflection but that is what is expected of libs which they always do.....although I am far from being a typical Con. Which always puts any Progressives at a severe disadvantage in ALL things. :lol:
 
Nice deflection but that is what is expected of libs which they always do.....although I am far from being a typical Con. Which always puts any Progressives at a severe disadvantage in ALL things. :lol:
He'll fit you into that box somehow. Intolerant, stereotypical, bigoted, homophobic, racist, and on and on - there just has to be a box you'll fit in. Otherwise, their artificial creation would have no merit. Come to think of it....
 
He'll fit you into that box somehow. Intolerant, stereotypical, bigoted, homophobic, racist, and on and on - there just has to be a box you'll fit in. Otherwise, their artificial creation would have no merit. Come to think of it....

Yeah.....I know. The usual attempt at interjecting some judgment that I guess is suppose to make them feel some emotion. Although on the bricks it does tend to be quite different. :lol:
 
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