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In reply to the discussion: What remains unchanged or has worsened under Obama? [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)If Obama used his veto more often, Republicans in the Senate would have a much bigger hurdle to jump over in order to get their provisions into our laws.
And Obama would look a lot stronger and more of a person of conviction in the eyes of the people. It would earn Obama a lot of respect. Send bills back to Congress and tell them that certain provisions are simply unacceptable.
And if people accuse Obama of being uncooperative, he can point out that, unlike some of his predecessors, he was elected by a clear majority of the people and that he is speaking for the people of the United States.
Obama is too fearful. He is afraid of the NSA -- quite clearly that is why he goes along with their excesses. That is my view.
He is fearful that the banks will explode on him -- and they could -- but if he used his authority to appoint a better attorney general, the banks would be fearful of him.
Someone mentioned education. Obama is utterly sold out on education. Did he ever attend a public school himself? Why does he think they are so bad? I don't think he ever set foot in one for more than a speech or a photo op although I could be wrong about that.