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In reply to the discussion: The Keystone Pipeline, on Time Magazine's cover: This Is A Fake Cover. [View all]daybranch
(1,309 posts)The President has clearly stated he wants Organizing for Obama to push his agenda yet at the same time he wants OFA to support local grass roots movements. Well here is his chance to support a grass roots movement. Everytime I get a request to donate, and everytime I am asked to listen to his message or those about his agenda, I am struck by how selective that agenda may be at any time. In many cases I am reminded that Nixon said trust me too. I do not mean to imply that the President is dishonest like Nixon but I would like to know what the President's agenda is for the environment and more specifically as it relates to the Keystone Pipeline. I recognize that the President can make this decision without enlisting any grassroots support but since we are so often asked to have his back on issues such as the sequester, taxation, the violence against women, gun control etc., it seems fitting he would have our backs on this issue and if so should let us know. President Reagan, who I personally disliked, but often cited by the President said Trust but Verify. I say we should trust but now is the time to verify. Does OFA really belong to the grassroots or is it the Propert of the President's alone?