Someone didn't get the lesson in 2010

[juajen]

34. Amazing! Three and a half (almost) months after second term begins

And the naysayers are bitching. I wish him well, and am cognizant of the difficulties he has had getting anything done. What is amazing is that this wasn't expected even before he became the nominee instead of Hillary Clinton.

The truth is, most of our candidates have no idea what awaits them. In this, Hillary has an advantage. She lived in that White House for eight years and formerly lived in the Arkansas equivalent for eight or more years (can't remember exactly). She would have governed differently, but that doesn't mean he has governed badly considering the forces against him. She will have a lot of those same old forces pulling against her every step of the way should she get the nod and the presidency; but, she knows what is in front of her and what her chances are of getting even 1/3 of the items on her list accomplished.

Holding our elected officials feet to the proverbial fire does not mean tearing them down every chance you get. As democrats we should, at the minimum, support them in every way that we can. We should know the forces against them and try our best to help them past it. No wonder their hair turns gray. They must feel as if the weight of the world is on their shoulders, as indeed it is.

I am not convinced that Obama is actually planning to do anything to SS and Medicare. Guess it could happen, but it will be surprising to me; for, I do not believe he has a black heart, as so many on here think he has. I still have faith in this man. I feel in my heart that he is good and trying his best. Until I know differently, you will not hear words of disgust or despair coming from me, and I wish good folks on here would guard their words and not give fodder to the enemies who attack us at every turn, including on here. They just love to come here and stir up mischief. Be aware of how they operate and use some caution.