2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Do we all recognize that the major parties in this country have shifted DRASTICALLY to the right [View all]DanTex
(20,709 posts)A lot of people don't seem to realize that. Governing with the GOP in control of both chambers is very different than having 60% or 70% majorities in both, like FDR did. When the other party controls congress, there have to be compromises.
As far as the drones, you do realize that Roosevelt was the one who not only presided over WW2, but also that it was under his direction that the US developed nuclear weapons. And it was another widely praised Democrat who authorized the only nuclear strikes in the history of mankind.
I'm not sure what the "Citibank cromnibus package" is, or some of the other things that you refer to, but you get the idea. You're comparing an FDR that effectively controlled the entire Federal Government versus an Obama who was blocked at every turn by the GOP. The fact that he still got so much done is a phenomenal achievement.