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Title says it all really. I'm no Democrat and no liberal, but I'm pretty disgusted with him too and this article spells out pretty well why.
As a Democrat, I am disgusted with President Obama | Jeff Jarvis | Comment is free | theguardian.com
The evolution of my perception of Obama has been very gradual. I voted for him in 2008 enthusiastically. It was the first presidential election I voted in and I believed that he would accomplish a lot even if it took a while and even if he didn't accomplish everything. Throughout his first term, I started to see things that raised red flags with me - things like not pushing harder for UHC and appointing Arne Duncan as Secretary of Education. Both actions in addition to others rubbed me the wrong way, but I let them go with the understanding that he was doing his best and perhaps misguided on some issues.
As time went on, I started to become even more disappointed with his performance, but before completely dismissing him as many of my liberal friends did, I decided that I would at least see what he did in his second term. Perhaps, I said to them and myself, he knows that he can't do certain things until the second term because he would be up for reelection. Perhaps, he just didn't have enough time the first go around. Then, the second term came around and he was pulling the same stuff.
He appointed a man who had never been in the FBI as the head of the FBI - an absurd move. He did a lot of other problematic things and then the NSA scandal broke. When that happened, I was extremely disappointed in the government in general although not surprised. However, what really disappointed me was how Obama responded to criticism of the programs. He was dismissive, arrogant and disrespectful to his critics including me and millions of others who voted for him. At that point, I was completely disillusioned. While I still believe he has done positive things - including, most recently, making the speech he did about race in America, I'm mostly disappointed. I don't subscribe to all the criticisms conservatives have about them, especially the hyperbolic and trivial ones. Instead, I'm disappointed that he didn't live up to the liberal principles I believe in. He's a fraud.
It's a well written article with nothing to argue against. I think the only addition I would make is that I believe Obama to be an extremely weak leader, easily manipulated by his inner circle, and he has none, absolutely none, of the finer qualities, intelligence and vision that Nixon had and that made him one of the most influential Presidents of our time, even with his many flaws.
I will bet a dollar to a doughnut that no will EVER vote for him for president again.
Title says it all really. I'm no Democrat and no liberal, but I'm pretty disgusted with him too and this article spells out pretty well why.
As a Democrat, I am disgusted with President Obama | Jeff Jarvis | Comment is free | theguardian.com
While I am definately dispaointed with Obama as president, it is not for the reason listed. Investigating and prosecuting lawbreaking is something I consider a good thing.
So how do you feel about the officials that have been breaking the law systematically, as revealed by Manning, Snowden and Assange? Is it the revelation that is the crime or what it is that is being revealed, because in all this outrage and fury against the likes of Manning and Snowden, the perpetrators of the corruption, over-reach, infringement of privacy, denial or rights, torture, rape and murder seem to be getting relegated to lesser offences than blowing the whistle on these practices. I'm certainly not hearing about any NSA officials being indicted.
The evolution of my perception of Obama has been very gradual. I voted for him in 2008 enthusiastically. It was the first presidential election I voted in and I believed that he would accomplish a lot even if it took a while and even if he didn't accomplish everything. Throughout his first term, I started to see things that raised red flags with me - things like not pushing harder for UHC and appointing Arne Duncan as Secretary of Education. Both actions in addition to others rubbed me the wrong way, but I let them go with the understanding that he was doing his best and perhaps misguided on some issues.
As time went on, I started to become even more disappointed with his performance, but before completely dismissing him as many of my liberal friends did, I decided that I would at least see what he did in his second term. Perhaps, I said to them and myself, he knows that he can't do certain things until the second term because he would be up for reelection. Perhaps, he just didn't have enough time the first go around. Then, the second term came around and he was pulling the same stuff.
He appointed a man who had never been in the FBI as the head of the FBI - an absurd move. He did a lot of other problematic things and then the NSA scandal broke. When that happened, I was extremely disappointed in the government in general although not surprised. However, what really disappointed me was how Obama responded to criticism of the programs. He was dismissive, arrogant and disrespectful to his critics including me and millions of others who voted for him. At that point, I was completely disillusioned. While I still believe he has done positive things - including, most recently, making the speech he did about race in America, I'm mostly disappointed. I don't subscribe to all the criticisms conservatives have about them, especially the hyperbolic and trivial ones. Instead, I'm disappointed that he didn't live up to the liberal principles I believe in. He's a fraud.
Title says it all really. I'm no Democrat and no liberal, but I'm pretty disgusted with him too and this article spells out pretty well why.
As a Democrat, I am disgusted with President Obama | Jeff Jarvis | Comment is free | theguardian.com
I agree with what you say, with the exception of your depiction of Nixon, who was possibly the worst President in over a century. He was also a war criminal.
I dont know that I wouldnt take that bet...I will bet a dollar to a doughnut that no will EVER vote for him for president again.
I came of age in the Nixon years and had first hand experience with his governing style and accomplishments - I believe the explosion of Watergate has clouded some people's view of Nixon but that will continue to change over time.
Nixon was a Dick, no pun intended...
So you agree that Obama hasn't been progressive enough and hasn't been diligent in dismantling the conservative policies that built up under Bush's misrule?
Wait, you don't! You support more conservative policies a la Bush and Nixon. Oh for fun!
Nixon and Trudeau are why I love politics - two different people you'll never find.
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