23 Feb 10
How should we rate Obama's performance as President so far?
It seems he talked of change in the culture of governance in Washington hinting at a new era of bi-partisanship, but has subsequently failed to show any leadership in finding that consensus. After the dream run he has had as the one, who should he blame for the loss in his Presidency's momentum?
23 Feb 10
Originally posted by kmax87Originally posted by zeeblebot
How should we rate Obama's performance as President so far?
It seems he talked of change in the culture of governance in Washington hinting at a new era of bi-partisanship, but has subsequently failed to show any leadership in finding that consensus. After the dream run he has had as the one, who should he blame for the loss in his Presidency's momentum?
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23 Feb 10
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Originally posted by kmax87the problem is that the president has almost NO power over what happens in Washington.
How should we rate Obama's performance as President so far?
It seems he talked of change in the culture of governance in Washington hinting at a new era of bi-partisanship, but has subsequently failed to show any leadership in finding that consensus. After the dream run he has had as the one, who should he blame for the loss in his Presidency's momentum?
President arrives. Kiddies on left and right sides of playground are furiously hurling rocks at each other. Kiddies on left happen to have more rocks at moment. President tells kiddies to be nice. Kiddies ignore president. President tells kiddies about wonderful agenda. Kiddies on left say THEY set agenda and tell president to go away. Kiddies on right laugh. President gives speech. But campaign over so no one listens.
The presidency was designed by the founders to be a rather weak position - the main power being the ability to use the veto pen to check Congress's power.
But everyone seems to think the president is some sort of Legislator-in-Chief who can somehow root out all corruption and force Congress to pass a royal agenda. It doesn't help that both parties' candidates usually run bold fiery campaigns that foster this very illusion.
24 Feb 10
Originally posted by MelanerpesHow come then that candidates bother to use the 'I'll reform Washington' as an election strategy, if ultimately everyone knows its just another hollow soundbite.
But everyone seems to think the president is some sort of Legislator-in-Chief who can somehow root out all corruption and force Congress to pass a royal agenda. It doesn't help that both parties' candidates usually run bold fiery campaigns that foster this very illusion.
Or is it one of these slogans that candidates are simply expected to say, even though most people would actually be shocked if change ever occurred in that neighborhood.?
24 Feb 10
Originally posted by kmax87Yes
How come then that candidates bother to use the 'I'll reform Washington' as an election strategy, if ultimately everyone knows its just another hollow soundbite.
Or is it one of these slogans that candidates are simply expected to say, even though most people would actually be shocked if change ever occurred in that neighborhood.?
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25 Feb 10
Originally posted by MelanerpesOr that lawyers like Yoo think that they are Sun Kings that can destroy whole peoples with a waive of their hand.
The presidency was designed by the founders to be a rather weak position - the main power being the ability to use the veto pen to check Congress's power.
But everyone seems to think the president is some sort of Legislator-in-Chief who can somehow root out all corruption and force Congress to pass a royal agenda. It doesn't help that both parties' candidates usually run bold fiery campaigns that foster this very illusion.
26 Feb 10
Originally posted by kmax87The Obama Deception is very interesting viewing!
How should we rate Obama's performance as President so far?
It seems he talked of change in the culture of governance in Washington hinting at a new era of bi-partisanship, but has subsequently failed to show any leadership in finding that consensus. After the dream run he has had as the one, who should he blame for the loss in his Presidency's momentum?