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FyreByrd
reply to post by John_Rodger_Cornman
I recall Bush II saying after his first inagural that "...easier if it was a dictatorship...just so long as I'm the dictator."
People seem to be forgetting in this thread, the whole line of "hope and change" and exactly what people thought that meant. And yes Tenth, people have been all over Bush bashing him for his choices. It's a testament to how bad Obama has been that people forget about the numerous failings of the Bush administration.
And I think that's why so many who used to starkly support Obama have now done a 180 and feverishly opposes him. Because Obama didn't follow through on his promises. People thought Obama would stop what Bush had set in motion after 9/11. (I.e. The Patriot Act.)
bigfatfurrytexan
reply to post by tothetenthpower
They HAD to have thrown both elections. I mean really....McCain/Palin? LOL
ausername
I understand your perspective, and the context.
I see what you mean. He's just another president, like all the others....
bigfatfurrytexan
reply to post by tothetenthpower
Ya know, people could say, "But i bought into the hope and change" or something similar. It doesn't belay the fact that in both elections Obama one, there was only one option.
I wouldn't feel bad about voting for Obama. While he is a horrible president...was he really the worst choice in either election? I don't think so. I think that between the 2 parties, he provided at least 1 of 2 important factors: proven ability and positive rhetoric. I don't think the GOP provided either. I wouldn't put McCain or Romney in charge of an animal shelter, much less the nation.