A liberal who supports Obama could think the country is still "on the wrong track"
Yup. They think the country's on the wrong track, but don't blame the conductor (or engineer, if you prefer). Go figure.
Or they'd prefer things to go even farther than Obama has taken them. Which when you get into the 70s means exactly that for a significant chunk since conservatives don't make up much more than 30-40% of the country.
I'm not sure it's all that, but I certainly agree some folks are reconsidering Obama in light of the future options. I know I preferred him to Clinton by far in 08. And if given a choice, if he could run for a third term, he'd be very preferable to either candidate...in fact, if it were him and Trump, my goodness I think he'd be up by 20 pts right about now.
The point of the system is that change is supposed to be slow, unless it is universally desired by the people. Obama had a mandate at one point, and the people took it away from him in the legislative branch. He no longer has that mandate, thus the change has slowed to just what he is able to do in his limited executive authority. Some argue that he's abused that authority - I do not - but no one should argue that the change has been rapid. And that's by design. If the country overwhelmingly agreed with you, we would "progress" much quicker than we have, but the country does not overwhelmingly agree with you based on the last two elections. That itself, of course, is always subject to change.
No it wasn't meant as some kind of way to diminish Obama, just a statement of what I perceive as fact. I would prefer another four years of Obama with at least one house Republican than either Trump or Hillary under any circumstances.
Wow...I couldn't disagree more. SURPRISE!
Do you really, truly believe that Obama hates America? Really? Not just right-wing rhetorical talking point, but actual, reasoned belief?
I didn't take it as a slight of Obama. Obviously we are politically split country. So a large minority would oppose anyone we put up there solely on politics. And it's absolutely true that objectively most would agree that in a myriad number of ways Obama is significantly better than Trump or Clinton, even if you think Obama on his own is not good.
That is just silly. I don't doubt that you may well believe it. That type of thinking is without question in my mind one of the most significant reason that the country suffers from many of the woes that we do. I didn't approve of a great many of George W. Bush's positions,and decisions, but I never questioned that he loved the country and wanted what was best for it. I never approved of portraying him as stupid. I know many liberals did, but I believe that they were wrong and inappropriate as well.
OK- this we agree on. But he would beat Hillary by 20 points also. He's not a good president, but he is likable. Unlike the other 2 bozos.
I don't believe Obama fundamentally hates America, I just think many of his positions are wrong and often bad for the country. He believes he's doing the "right thing" for the nation.
Refreshing take! I was beginning to think you were just a run of the mill racist and religious bigot. Now it turns out you also hate the poor - and MANY of those are white folks. Hmmmm.
I don't have a problem with your opinion. I do have a problem with the people (and there seem to be some) who actually think Obama hates America/is a jihadist/whatever.
