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In reply to the discussion: Biting political analysis of the McCain funeral from Jeet Heer: [View all]Erda
(107 posts)At the time, the financial system was on the brink of collapse. People had a "wait and see" attitude towards President Obama, even doubting if he knew which fork to use or which suit to wear at public events. I remember a reporter criticizing his choice of a charcoal grey tuxedo, over a black one at a formal dinner. I also remember the portrayal of him and Mrs. Obama as terrorists in disguise because of their use of fist bumps. Do you remember, "Was it a terrorist fist bump?"
President Obama had to prove himself, and he did over time. The highest priority had to be stabilizing the country because it was in free fall. Who in the political class would have backed him at the time, had he called for investigations?
Can you imagine what might have happened if President Obama had attempted to put these powerful, rich people in jail? How "uppity" of him. Compare it with what is happening to Robert Mueller now, whose patriotism is being questioned. Only it would have been much worse in my view, given the bigoted Republican party which vowed to undermine President Obama from the outset.