Political Climate

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Other than the last sentence, which I'll just pass on, I really can't disagree with what you wrote. The point of contention with Liberals is that he hasn't put the focus on the social liberal issues as much as "we" would like. That is understandable based on what this country was like when he took office, and seriously not a Bush blame here at all...sh*t happens...but, if he has to move to the Center, or even to the right to get things done, I much prefer it be over economic topics than social ones.

i agree 100%!!
back when don't ask, don't tell was mentioned-since he said he wanted rid of it-obama said 'we need to focus on the economy, etc, etc'. all last fall, the exec and ledge were solely focused on health care, not just the economy. so, the suggestion that he couldn't have more than one iron in the fire at a time was bogus. it was an excuse by him not to do what he said he wanted to do. and it was most likely because he was already making some unhappy with his agenda, and didn't want to make more folks angry at him. but, he also said he would rather be a good one termer, than a mediocare two-termer...so i can't help but think he's not really being sincere on that score either.
but at least he did get rid of bushes stem cell ban.