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Bluetus

(1,801 posts)
18. I take all of what you said, and I appreciate it
Sun Nov 2, 2025, 12:27 PM
Yesterday

I don't think we disagree too much here. And I know there are big limits on any POC -- it is easy for me to say Obama should be doing more.

I think our main difference really comes down to this one sentence:

It doesn't mean rejection of the messenger's intent, but it means "reading the room"


What you have described is the sport of politics in normal times. Yes, politicians in normal times might need to be clever and cagey.

These are not normal times and the room you are reading seems to be different from the room I am reading. I see a 5-alarm fire that has already burned down half the building. I do not see any room for business as usual, and that is the vibe I am getting from Obama. That seems disastrous to me, and that has nothing to do with race, life experience or anything else. The destruction is right there in front of us. If we live is an isolated gated community, maybe we can choose to ignore it. I don't think moderation is what we need at this moment.

Anyway, I really do appreciate the education you have passed along to me and I will think on these things.

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