What just happened.

[NRaleighLiberal]

109. It was a no-win situation for Obama/the Democrats. we know why.

Obama vigorously defends his positions? Becomes a child-back and forth game combined with an angry president depiction.

Obama tries to do what he does? He becomes placid, weak, defenseless.

And, yes - I am among those who would have loved to see him repeatedly kick RMoney's ass, call out the lies - even as I realized that it would do no better in the aftermath. it is easy for us here to imagine a passionate rebuttal, show anger, kick some ass - but we are not those in office who would pay the price for such things. Being an armchair quarterback is, afterall, a pretty easy job.

THE MEDIA. Of which moderation is a component. They want both the horserace (for profits), and a Republican in the White House (to protect their money).

People in general - believe what they see - lies, when repeated, become their truth - especially when it fits their paradigm.

All along - throughout the Clinton years, the Bush disaster years, Obama's first four year - folks, the game is hugely rigged against liberals/progressives/Democrats - whatever you want to use, one or all. We know that.

I for one am not at all surprised to see how things work out - sadly.