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In reply to the discussion: So is every complaint about Obama wrong? Or some people just don't like to hear them? [View all]quaker bill
(8,226 posts)to run a large and complex system of government that was doing, does, and will continue to do many things we don't agree with. We did so understanding that he would face a dedicated opposition that would attempt to thwart any change he would propose.
There have been a great number of things to complain about in government since the election of St. Ronbo of the Raygun, and probably a fair number before him.
I protested LBJ's actions in Vietnam, I protested Nixon for many of the same reasons. I did not protest Carter, but did complain about how ineffective he was dealing with congress. I protested Reagan and Bush repeatedly for a great many reasons. I complained about Clinton with NAFTA and welfare reform. There was no end to the objectionable things Bush* Jr. did....
We would be complaining about anyone who took this office for many of the same reasons. They are valid reasons, but it is helpful to consider context.
All in all, I really like this guy.