An Underperforming President

[xRemyx]

Meanwhile plenty of Democrats on the left grumble privately that the president’s handling of the crisis has been inept, spineless—and all too typical. Having failed to take evasive action, he showed no bottom line once lured into negotiation. In the health-care negotiation, likewise, he had wasted precious time hoping for Republican support that never came. It all fits into a pattern, they say, of a leader who shies away from necessary conflict, refuses to understand the intransigence of his enemies, would rather split differences than make a firm stand and lacks the courage of his own convictions. Foreigners—from Vladimir Putin (who this week called America a “parasite”) to the Taliban—are in danger of drawing the same conclusion.

http://www.economist.com/node/21525395

With the markets in shambles and Obama caving to GOP whims, I feel somewhat gypped by the president. I’m still a Hillary supporter and wonder how she would have handled the debt crisis and the overall economy. If Obama would just grow a backbone and remove the word “compromise” from his vocabulary, maybe just maybe, I could give him my support. Wishful thinking...

The Economist's Lexington points out the missed opportunities by the president and a possible plan if he wants to win re-election.

 

[JayHawk]

With the Hillary comment I would say stand by for incoming......

lol

I think I will hold my opinion till I have time to read the Economist's piece.... although I can assure you some will say it is invalid due to it originating from a money associated magazine...i.e. the rich.

Some will claim you only posted it because you hate your Mom and love vaginas secretly otherwise it is impossible to support or say you supported Hillary.

Still others will say 'I told you so' with no other vapid point to be made...

Ahh the humanity...

 

[JayHawk]

The outcome of the next election will depend more on unemployment than on Mr Obama’s handling of the past month’s comic opera on the debt ceiling.

Quoted bolded and Italicized for truth..

Democrats in Congress have begun to whisper that Mr Obama’s fading chances of winning a second term are coming to depend on the absence—so far—of an exciting Republican challenger.

Like wise.... Obama will be the next President I believe because at this point it will be winning by forefeit. Now if the Republican Party comes up with something less than a whack job then Obama is done for...

he deserves a degree of sympathy. But Americans want their presidents to be winners, not victims. If he expects another term, Mr Obama is going to have to raise his game—especially if the Republicans find that candidate.

A very well written article and very much on point. Regardless of HOW this should have played out for the American people we need a leader with brass balls to do what needs be done. ANyone here should be easily able to agree to that.

Obama Apologist or Obologist line up and fire when ready.......

 

[JayQueer]

http://www.economist.com/node/21525395

With the markets in shambles and Obama caving to GOP whims, I feel somewhat gypped by the president. I’m still a Hillary supporter and wonder how she would have handled the debt crisis and the overall economy. If Obama would just grow a backbone and remove the word “compromise” from his vocabulary, maybe just maybe, I could give him my support. Wishful thinking.....

Sorry, but I don't think Obama is going to get some backbone. That's not his style. He doesn't like to make decisions by himself -- that's why he waits for other Democrats in Congress (as well as Republicans) to act first. Also by not taking responsibility, it's easier for him to blame others when things go wrong (but take the credit when things go right).

I believe it more everyday -- Obama IS a one-term president. We are seeing a repeat of the late 1970s.........Obama is like Jimmy Carter.

I think if Republicans nominate Mitt Romney, Romney will easily win. Romney is a lot like Reagan -- both Romney and Reagan were Republican governors of liberal states (Massachusetts and California). Both Romney and Reagan took more liberal stances when they were governors of liberal states, but became more conservative when running for president.

My dream ticket would be Mitt Romney with NJ Governor Chris Christie. Or, Mitt Romney with Marco Rubio of Florida. If Marco Rubio is on the ticket, you can expect that Florida will go Republican & a lot of Latinos will shift alliances to vote for the Republican ticket.

Mitt Romney/ Marco Rubio '12!

 

[Jack Springer]

One thing that Hillary has that Obama does not . . . . . Hillary has BALLS.

I never was a big fan of Hillary but did gain some respect while she was running for President in 2008.

I doubt that we would be in this situation today if she were President. She would understand that leadership of President crosses party lines.

Obama has never stopped campaigning. You would think that some of his high-priced advisors would see that ... or maybe that's their advice.

A small group of newly elected Congressmen are not to blame for our current status. Obama spends more time on blaming than leading and coming with solutions.

 

[T-Rexx]

Obama's insistence on bipartisanship is very frustrating. Again and again and again he acceeds to every Republican demand, only to have the Republicans stab him in the back afterward. You'd think he'd get the idea eventually that this is not a party that believes in negotiation or cooperation or the democratic process.

But, Obama's failure to destroy the Tea Party does not equate to responsibility for the Tea Party's treachery. Republicans on this board are weirdly fond of criticizing the president for failing to steamroller overtop of them and their ideaology (a bizarre position if there ever was one).

That's a little like criminals blaming the cops for failing to stop their crime spree.

 

[JayHawk]

That's a little like criminals blaming the cops for failing to stop their crime spree.

Agreed however how often is it that the Chief of Police is failed for stopping crime during a voting season?

 

[MystikWizard]

http://www.economist.com/node/21525395

With the markets in shambles and Obama caving to GOP whims, I feel somewhat gypped by the president. I’m still a Hillary supporter and wonder how she would have handled the debt crisis and the overall economy. If Obama would just grow a backbone and remove the word “compromise” from his vocabulary, maybe just maybe, I could give him my support. Wishful thinking...

The Economist's Lexington points out the missed opportunities by the president and a possible plan if he wants to win re-election.

Can you tell me how you expect Obama not to compromise on legislation when the GOP controls one of the two houses of Congress which is needed to actually pass legislation in this country?

 

[JayQueer]

Mitt Romney wants to deny you the right to marry.

Why do you support a man who sees you as subhuman?

Oh, wait...the whole "self loathing" thing.

Never mind.

There is no explicit "right to marry" in the constitution. And the majority of U.S. states have already amended their state constitutions to limit marriage to between one man & one woman.

I agree gay issues are important, but tell me, how much does "gay marriage" matter to a homeless & unemployed gay man who doesn't know when he will eat his next meal?

I am a fan of Mitt Romney because he has executive experience, and will be able to work across party lines to accomplish great things for our country. While he does not support same-sex marriage, Mitt Romney does support civil unions for gay couples & strongly supports non-discrimination against gay people.

I hope, come January 2013, we will have a "President Romney" in the White House.

 

[mapiyu]

There is no explicit "right to marry" in the constitution. And the majority of U.S. states have already amended their state constitutions to limit marriage to between one man & one woman.

I agree gay issues are important, but tell me, how much does "gay marriage" matter to a homeless & unemployed gay man who doesn't know when he will eat his next meal?

I am a fan of Mitt Romney because he has executive experience, and will be able to work across party lines to accomplish great things for our country. While he does not support same-sex marriage, Mitt Romney does support civil unions for gay couples & strongly supports non-discrimination against gay people.

I hope, come January 2013, we will have a "President Romney" in the White House.

How much do homeless, unemployed gay men matter to Romney/Republicans?

 

[xRemyx]

Sorry, but I don't think Obama is going to get some backbone. That's not his style. He doesn't like to make decisions by himself -- that's why he waits for other Democrats in Congress (as well as Republicans) to act first. Also by not taking responsibility, it's easier for him to blame others when things go wrong (but take the credit when things go right).

I believe it more everyday -- Obama IS a one-term president. We are seeing a repeat of the late 1970s.........Obama is like Jimmy Carter.

I think if Republicans nominate Mitt Romney, Romney will easily win. Romney is a lot like Reagan -- both Romney and Reagan were Republican governors of liberal states (Massachusetts and California). Both Romney and Reagan took more liberal stances when they were governors of liberal states, but became more conservative when running for president.

My dream ticket would be Mitt Romney with NJ Governor Chris Christie. Or, Mitt Romney with Marco Rubio of Florida. If Marco Rubio is on the ticket, you can expect that Florida will go Republican & a lot of Latinos will shift alliances to vote for the Republican ticket.

Mitt Romney/ Marco Rubio '12!

Mitt Romney is flip-flopping all over the place. If he stayed true to himself and how he was during his governorship of Massachusetts, then he could have a chance against Obama. However he is pandering to the extreme right just to stay in the polls, which will ultimately be his downfall.

Can you tell me how you expect Obama not to compromise on legislation when the GOP controls one of the two houses of Congress which is needed to actually pass legislation in this country?

Obama can start by introducing a jobs bill and let the house vote against it, and continue to do so to let the public see it is the Republicans that do not want the country to grow (at least under a Democrat president). Obama and the Democrats can continue on bringing up bills for jobs, education, veterans affairs and families and infrastructure. Again, since a Democrat brought the bill up Republicans will vote against it.

 

[SuprSonic]

There is no explicit "right to marry" in the constitution. And the majority of U.S. states have already amended their state constitutions to limit marriage to between one man & one woman.

Jay surely any conservative knows that the bill of rights is not meant to be an exhaustive list. In fact, the 9th amendment specifically says so.

The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

 

[Kulindahr]

Jay surely any conservative knows that the bill of rights is not meant to be an exhaustive list. In fact, the 9th amendment specifically says so.

Bingo.

I explained this at least once before, but it never sticks.