He signed a bunch of executive orders for martial law during his second term.
gGfsF5Sz2 on
It’s true. If Obama had invaded Lubbock and Amarillo, imagine what Republicans would say.
MrGravityMan on
Didn’t he use the National guard on riots in Baltimore during his term as president?
pogishushu on
Corrupt? tRump has been corrupted since day one of his (this) dictatorship. It will not be long before he uses his ice thugs for more violent incursions no doubt.
PerNewton on
Maybe Obama heading to Portland and hanging out with the Frog And Chicken would actually send a impactful message.
Kingofdrats on
Didnt he literally bomb us citizens? Sure one was Al Qaida or whatever, but another one was a 16 year old.
No-Commercial-3121 on
What the Democrats need to do with Obama is start making Obama 2028 signs. He doesn’t need to be involved and should say “no comment” while giving his Obama chuckle. Troll the trolls. The current Democrats do not have a lot of candidates that might compete with Trump in 2028 if they pull some illegal BS. Obama will landslide Trump
7figureipo on
Obama has a knack for using the absolute most milquetoast, inoffensive language these days. It’s not “inherently corrupting.” It’s “authoritarian terrorism.” The act itself is *already* corrupt. And a military that follows the order is *already* corrupt. JFC. It’s like he understands “they go low, we go high” is bad politics, but can’t quite bring himself to fully leave it behind
longshawarman on
Civilians in other countries, though? Fair game!
superanth on
He’s back!
NIzrael on
Says the man who ordered the drone strike that killed sixteen-year-old natural-born American citizen Abdulrahman al-Awlaki without so much as an indictment in a court of law. [https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/18/opinion/the-drone-that-killed-my-grandson.html](https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/18/opinion/the-drone-that-killed-my-grandson.html)
KoalaRashCream on
Obama should have prosecuted war crimes against Bush. He should have had his AG prosecute Michael Flynn. He should not have drone bombed so many targets indiscriminately
Obama should have gone further and done more. I hope the next Democratic president ensures democracy survives their post presidency
crapshooter_on_swct on
Obama 2028!
If Trump says he can do it so can Obama!
DenimCryptid on
Protestors in Portland were black bagged by the National Guard during his presidency.
Obama granted the federal government the power to detain people indefinitely without trial.
He is an architect who built the foundation for fascist takeover.
The head of ICE, Thomas Homan, was appointed by Obama.
Edit: He granted not just the federal government, but the *U.S. Military* the power to detain people indefinitely on American soil.
luri7555 on
It’s not corruption when their team legalizes it.
Loud-Fly5078 on
Hey look, it’s Obama!
CrimsonFeetofKali on
Well, sure, but I think everybody would agree with President Obama, including MAGA. The question with Trump and this regime is that they do not see “the left” as “their own people.” The language they use….radical, violent, insurrectionists, extremists, they hate America,” etc. defines people as a threat to their own people, justifying these actions as protecting the US, our democracy, and the American people. And the martyrdom of Kirk provides cover for this view.
And in this sense, Obama speaking out changes nothing in the minds of MAGA supporters as he was othered quite effectively by Trump as well. Perhaps well-meaning centrists, left or right, might hear this and find some foundation for their concerns. That’s a hope. But Trump is quite good at othering people and this manipulation of people, and the vast majority of MAGA supporters are just people looking for answers, is why we’re here. Until people see through that facade, this is quite challenging to correct. Historically so in the US.
nWo_Wolffe on
Oh, shut up Obama. This comes from the president with the best (civilian) killstreak in drone warfare.
fednandlers on
This kind of talk doesn’t seem to reflect the urgency of what is occurring. Between this and Kamala’s “they’re crazy motherfuckers,” is actually quite frighteningly because for how ineffective and calm it is, like it is just a confirmation of things not being fair or “really out of the ordinary” when we know we are not as smart as these folks, yet we know exactly what is happening and it’s as though they are on their own private island just talking about simply unfortunate things are for us. If this was all being implemented by Biden, for example, the Right would be – and correctly would be – raising hell everywhere about Biden actually being a threat to the American way of life and destroying the Constitution, and us all needing to join together to do it like other countries have with such abuses to the law and the people. Instead, we have to pro-Gaza, billionaire backed Democrat “leaders” telling us in a tiktok-like soundbite, “them fuckers sure are crazy” and Obama telling us the drunk uncle who has just set the house on fire and is trying to fuck kids with his rich friends, that “our uncle had a few too many today. Har har.” They are guiding us there. Obama turned on us all when he fought instead for the Heritage Foundation’s ACA.
We are on our own. There is no real opposition.
Patman350 on
“You’re saying a lot of big words right now. And because I don’t understand them, I’m gonna take it as disrespect.” -DJT probably
Possible-Mango-7603 on
He’s just pissed the he and the other erudite masters of the world are having to watch from the sidelines while the low-born trash of the world decide the future of the Middle East. He’s desperately trying to maintains any shred of relevance in a world that has moved on from his brand of ruling through pontification and appeasement. He is a bastion of a failed ideology and is actively being cast into the dustbin of history. Go away Barack, we are not at all interested. Enjoy your retirement and go in peace.
GuitarGeezer on
Not to mention having the power to tax even if only with tariffs. As they say, the power to directly levy taxes is the power to be king. Kings suck.
tacticalcraptical on
And using the military against his only people is just one of the many crappy features Trump has to offer.
Ferreteria on
Seems like pretty soft words.
ImOldGregg_77 on
Way to dip your toe into the obvious pool
HiImDIZZ on
Republicans will never admit that deploying the military on us citizens isn’t eroding away democracy unless a democratic president wins in 2028.
The_DanceCommander on
Thanks Obama.
_Moontouched_ on
Obama signed the NDAA
Wikiwakawookie on
Obama drone striked an American citizen without carrying out due process. Doubt he recognised the link but he paved the way for someone like Trump to continually violate the Constitution.
Key_Inevitable_2104 on
Miss you my goat
whittler on
What does an expert in constitutional law and recipient of the Nobel Peace prize know about whirled peas? Geez!
leatherslut69 on
“It was inherently wrong to wear white after Labor Day!” – Conservatives
GriefPB on
Corrupting sounds like he’s implying it hasn’t happened yet
phoenix25 on
Everyone complaining of “soft words” forgets it’s because in todays era of sensationalist SLAMMING MELTDOWN headlines, Obama is just speaking like one of the few adults in the room
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He signed a bunch of executive orders for martial law during his second term.
It’s true. If Obama had invaded Lubbock and Amarillo, imagine what Republicans would say.
Didn’t he use the National guard on riots in Baltimore during his term as president?
Corrupt? tRump has been corrupted since day one of his (this) dictatorship. It will not be long before he uses his ice thugs for more violent incursions no doubt.
Maybe Obama heading to Portland and hanging out with the Frog And Chicken would actually send a impactful message.
Didnt he literally bomb us citizens? Sure one was Al Qaida or whatever, but another one was a 16 year old.
What the Democrats need to do with Obama is start making Obama 2028 signs. He doesn’t need to be involved and should say “no comment” while giving his Obama chuckle. Troll the trolls. The current Democrats do not have a lot of candidates that might compete with Trump in 2028 if they pull some illegal BS. Obama will landslide Trump
Obama has a knack for using the absolute most milquetoast, inoffensive language these days. It’s not “inherently corrupting.” It’s “authoritarian terrorism.” The act itself is *already* corrupt. And a military that follows the order is *already* corrupt. JFC. It’s like he understands “they go low, we go high” is bad politics, but can’t quite bring himself to fully leave it behind
Civilians in other countries, though? Fair game!
He’s back!
Says the man who ordered the drone strike that killed sixteen-year-old natural-born American citizen Abdulrahman al-Awlaki without so much as an indictment in a court of law. [https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/18/opinion/the-drone-that-killed-my-grandson.html](https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/18/opinion/the-drone-that-killed-my-grandson.html)
Obama should have prosecuted war crimes against Bush. He should have had his AG prosecute Michael Flynn. He should not have drone bombed so many targets indiscriminately
Obama should have gone further and done more. I hope the next Democratic president ensures democracy survives their post presidency
Obama 2028!
If Trump says he can do it so can Obama!
Protestors in Portland were black bagged by the National Guard during his presidency.
Obama granted the federal government the power to detain people indefinitely without trial.
He is an architect who built the foundation for fascist takeover.
The head of ICE, Thomas Homan, was appointed by Obama.
Edit: He granted not just the federal government, but the *U.S. Military* the power to detain people indefinitely on American soil.
It’s not corruption when their team legalizes it.
Hey look, it’s Obama!
Well, sure, but I think everybody would agree with President Obama, including MAGA. The question with Trump and this regime is that they do not see “the left” as “their own people.” The language they use….radical, violent, insurrectionists, extremists, they hate America,” etc. defines people as a threat to their own people, justifying these actions as protecting the US, our democracy, and the American people. And the martyrdom of Kirk provides cover for this view.
And in this sense, Obama speaking out changes nothing in the minds of MAGA supporters as he was othered quite effectively by Trump as well. Perhaps well-meaning centrists, left or right, might hear this and find some foundation for their concerns. That’s a hope. But Trump is quite good at othering people and this manipulation of people, and the vast majority of MAGA supporters are just people looking for answers, is why we’re here. Until people see through that facade, this is quite challenging to correct. Historically so in the US.
Oh, shut up Obama. This comes from the president with the best (civilian) killstreak in drone warfare.
This kind of talk doesn’t seem to reflect the urgency of what is occurring. Between this and Kamala’s “they’re crazy motherfuckers,” is actually quite frighteningly because for how ineffective and calm it is, like it is just a confirmation of things not being fair or “really out of the ordinary” when we know we are not as smart as these folks, yet we know exactly what is happening and it’s as though they are on their own private island just talking about simply unfortunate things are for us. If this was all being implemented by Biden, for example, the Right would be – and correctly would be – raising hell everywhere about Biden actually being a threat to the American way of life and destroying the Constitution, and us all needing to join together to do it like other countries have with such abuses to the law and the people. Instead, we have to pro-Gaza, billionaire backed Democrat “leaders” telling us in a tiktok-like soundbite, “them fuckers sure are crazy” and Obama telling us the drunk uncle who has just set the house on fire and is trying to fuck kids with his rich friends, that “our uncle had a few too many today. Har har.” They are guiding us there. Obama turned on us all when he fought instead for the Heritage Foundation’s ACA.
We are on our own. There is no real opposition.
“You’re saying a lot of big words right now. And because I don’t understand them, I’m gonna take it as disrespect.” -DJT probably
He’s just pissed the he and the other erudite masters of the world are having to watch from the sidelines while the low-born trash of the world decide the future of the Middle East. He’s desperately trying to maintains any shred of relevance in a world that has moved on from his brand of ruling through pontification and appeasement. He is a bastion of a failed ideology and is actively being cast into the dustbin of history. Go away Barack, we are not at all interested. Enjoy your retirement and go in peace.
Not to mention having the power to tax even if only with tariffs. As they say, the power to directly levy taxes is the power to be king. Kings suck.
And using the military against his only people is just one of the many crappy features Trump has to offer.
Seems like pretty soft words.
Way to dip your toe into the obvious pool
Republicans will never admit that deploying the military on us citizens isn’t eroding away democracy unless a democratic president wins in 2028.
Thanks Obama.
Obama signed the NDAA
Obama drone striked an American citizen without carrying out due process. Doubt he recognised the link but he paved the way for someone like Trump to continually violate the Constitution.
Miss you my goat
What does an expert in constitutional law and recipient of the Nobel Peace prize know about whirled peas? Geez!
“It was inherently wrong to wear white after Labor Day!” – Conservatives
Corrupting sounds like he’s implying it hasn’t happened yet
Everyone complaining of “soft words” forgets it’s because in todays era of sensationalist SLAMMING MELTDOWN headlines, Obama is just speaking like one of the few adults in the room