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Originally Posted by chelsea24
Sorry, I do know my history but I still think this goes back to fear-mongering and a bad analogy. This is name calling just wrapped in a cloak of faux patriotism. Why is it that some people cannot accept that others are NOT just blindly following President Obama. That they truly believe in his policies. That's what I find so insulting to the American people. Are you saying then that 80% of Americans are now just a flock of sheep? Are you saying that you, and the Conservatives, are the ONLY ones that have studied the issues? Give me a break!
The American public has voted. He's only been in office for three days for God's sake! Support your President. These are unprecedented times of crisis. Suck it up and pitch in and help.  |
When the President has to deal with the world and place a singe American face to the international community, he will be supported. We are all one when in dealing with the rest of the international community. However, within this nation, he will be challenged - as all before him - to demonstrate the why and how - to the individuals, not the adoring herd, amongst us. Why should it be any different for Mr. Obama than the 43 presidents before him?
80% of Americans (that approval rating) bends with the wind, and will bend each time someone's personal ox is gored.
Yes, Mr. Obama has been elected - not coronated. He will have to expect performance reviews by the citizenry every day he is in office - just like the 43 before him - from everyone within the citizenty. Supporting the president is not necessarily agreeing with EVERYTHING he says or proposes. If you believe that blind obedience to party doctrine or administration policies is "supporting," that is your choice. I like to think for myself.