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13. "When they go low, we go high" is a quote from Michelle's 2016 DNC speech.

Mon Jul 14, 2025, 12:30 PM

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If you read Obama's message he's kind of encouraging that.

“You know, don’t tell me you’re a Democrat, but you’re kind of disappointed right now, so you’re not doing anything. No, now is exactly the time that you get in there and do something,” he said. “Don’t say that you care deeply about free speech and then you’re quiet. No, you stand up for free speech when it’s hard. When somebody says something that you don’t like, but you still say, ‘You know what, that person has the right to speak.’ … What’s needed now is courag

I see everyday people doing alot of things. Not so much when it comes to quite a few elected Dems

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Obama's blunt message for Democrats: 'Toughen up' [View all] TheProle Monday OP

Yes mimitabby Monday #1

I might be wrong but I think he meant politicians as much Tribetime Monday #50

We have protested a lot. We made a lot of calls. Anything else? Autumn Monday #2

what else to do jaymac Monday #3

I don't live in Arizona Autumn Monday #5

You asking me, or President Obama? TheProle Monday #4

Post removed Post removed Monday #8

Perhaps Obama is aiming at a few high level dems TBF Monday #14

Perhaps you are more privy to the inner workings of senior figures of the Democratic party than Barack Obama is. tman Monday #17

I'm sure that every elected Democrat will be just fine. nt Autumn Monday #20

It's not just about every elected Democrat, but the party as a whole.. tman Tuesday #95

... vanlassie Monday #53

This. Noodleboy13 Monday #56

video-audio Jack Valentino Tuesday #90

Sounded to me like he was talking to media pundits & ostensible leaders, not to rank & file already marching Hekate Monday #40

I can think of some off the top of my head. yardwork Monday #54

Really? mcar Monday #63

Nobody is perfect, I don't expect them to be perfect. Even if you think they are. nt Autumn Monday #69

I don't either mcar Monday #70

True SocialDemocrat61 Monday #73

And the "why aren't Democrats doing x y z" posts mcar Monday #74

The screaming about Democratic supporters thinking Democrats are perfect is projection or something like that. betsuni Monday #84

He's referring to Democratic politicians synni Monday #68

oooh I see what you did there, choie Monday #77

Message was directed to Democratic elected office holders. the people who are so supposed to be representing us. msfiddlestix Monday #81

What, no more "when they go low we go high"? awesomerwb1 Monday #6

Should have been: "When they go low, we kick them in the balls and shove their faces in the dirt" dalton99a Monday #11

Time to punch back and sucker punch them at every moment Historic NY Monday #19

When they go low we kick them in the teeth Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Monday #27

Howz that "when they go low..." going? poli-junkie Monday #7

You might want to ask his wife, since she's the one who said it. BannonsLiver Monday #22

"Don't boo - vote!" poli-junkie Monday #23

Yeah. And? BannonsLiver Monday #25

It's the same sentiment as Michelle's. poli-junkie Monday #28

So your point is that performative things like booing are just as important as voting. BannonsLiver Monday #32

Obama's "Don't boo" admonition poli-junkie Monday #36

"Don't agonize, organize" is the other part of what he consistently said Hekate Monday #43

Seems like it does rep most, now Hornedfrog2000 Monday #51

Obama and Biden were ready to move on the Russian election interference, iirc... Hekate Monday #57

Well said! mcar Monday #65

It's amazing after all we've been through, even in the midst of trump, there are still folks who show up... Hekate Monday #71

The "Dems suck" faction mcar Monday #75

They kneecapped themselves. choie Monday #78

Cool move. The GOP faction couldn't have had anything to do with it then. Hekate Monday #80

... betsuni Tuesday #91

And what were they booing for?... tman Monday #44

I'm just saying: let people in poli-junkie Monday #46

Fair enough but a lack of passion at Obama's speeches or any election he ran in was never an actual thing. tman Monday #52

I felt soooo suppressed by Candidate Obama. Not Hekate Monday #58

I don't like to be told not to boo. poli-junkie Monday #61

Bless your heart. You just go ahead and boo our candidates -- Hekate Monday #62

Not at our candidates! Booing at the Repukes! poli-junkie Monday #72

hmm... Nah, sounds like pretty good advice to me. tman Monday #35

A great phrase mcar Monday #64

Better than "it doesn't matter how you vote as long as you vote"... Oopsie Daisy Monday #39

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Thank you, President Obama. republianmushroom Monday #9

Pedo TACO yankee87 Monday #10

Wow people are still using the "when they go low" against the Obama's... tman Monday #12

"When they go low, we go high" is a quote from Michelle's 2016 DNC speech. Autumn Monday #13

Yes, I know it's from Michelle's speech, which is why I point out they are two different people. tman Monday #15

There's always been an anti Obama element on DU. BannonsLiver Monday #26

Falls Under The Heading Of... ProfessorGAC Monday #49

The anti Obama element has been mcar Monday #66

Amerika needs a third term president. FirefighterJo Monday #16

"Obama should be a third term president" TBF Monday #18

I had the honor FirefighterJo Tuesday #88

I totally agree Abstractartist Monday #21

Well, that "1 f'n vote" markodochartaigh Monday #42

A Republican vote mcar Monday #67

I agree BannonsLiver Monday #24

Right. There's a limit to the value of making every special interest a top priority. Beartracks Monday #29

With the greatest of respect for President Obama usonian Monday #30

He was warning us about authoritarianism TheProle Monday #33

The time for "thinly veiled" is over. usonian Monday #48

How about don't kill OFA and backstab progressives...? JCMach1 Monday #31

Obama is correct, we can't negotiate with terrorists Warpy Monday #34

Profound thanks, Mr. President. (nt) Paladin Monday #37

I wish he and Holder had gotten "tough" with the banksters who were responsible for the 2008 financial meltdown. jalan48 Monday #38

+1 leftstreet Monday #45

Beat me to it! 3825-87867 Monday #47

He decided saving the economy from collapse and saving lives with getting health care passed more important. betsuni Monday #85

It would be great to see President Obama and VP Harris out on the road, too. thought crime Monday #55

Toughen up? By giving DNC money? I love Obama, but this is not the bold and courageous leadership we need from people KPN Monday #59

Luv him, and he means well, but that was a tad hurtful for me. I'm buried in Repugs at the allegorical oracle Monday #60

Reading a couple of comments here, boy is it obvious who does not like Democrats Eliot Rosewater Monday #76

Jesus Christ, the bashing of President Obama continues here Eliot Rosewater Monday #79

Jesus Christ? Didn't know Democrats were perfect! 3825-87867 Monday #82

Spoken at a press-free private fundraiser. aocommunalpunch Monday #83

What I said... stop with the B.See Monday #86

I have to post this old Onion: betsuni Tuesday #87

This message was self-deleted by its author tman Tuesday #89

I'm disappointed, and frustrated. lees1975 Tuesday #92

Most of his criticism were aimed at law firms, universities and yes party elites. tman Tuesday #93

Was he talking to us, or the leadership? Because we've been tough, and speaking out. mucholderthandirt Tuesday #94