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In reply to the discussion: President Obama's Second Term Has Not Yet Begun, [View all]Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)I do expect that this president will attempt to deliever more great things in his second term, as long as we work with him. You're right: it has never been just about him. That is what the detractors on this board and elsewhere can't seem to grasp. It was always "YES WE CAN," not "YES I CAN". Of course we have the responsibility to hold his feet to the fire when he is wrong... and he has indeed been wrong on a number of issues. However, we cannot lose sight of the unprecedented level of obstruction, disrespect, and outright hatred of this president. That has contributed to a disfunctional government. Why more Americans are not outraged by that, I'm don't quite understand.
Finally, I should append my remarks by making clear that I don't use the IGNORE for everyone, just those who clearly trying to disrupt. Those who come with thoughtful comments that challenge me and make me think are refreshing, and add to my positive experience here at DU.