It's kind of interesting how the left is starting to turn on Obama. Self admitted socialist in the senate, Bernie Sanders, is calling for a (non republican) challenger to run against Obama in the primary for 2012. LA Times has a story today about how polls are showing even Democrats are starting to turn on Obama as jobless fatigue sets in. Hope and change has turned into rope and change-it-back.
What's happening? Well if you believe the far left, it's because Obama has willingly gone to the right. Nothing could be further from the truth though. This posturing isn't supported by reality. Obama is claiming to want "compromise" on the debt ceiling, but he's as uncompromising as one can be. The majority of the country is now aware of the fact that our current course means in 10 years, our debt will double again with no chance of reversal simply because the Democrats have no real plan for addressing the problem in a way that also recovers our economy. America wants fiscal responsibility, social spending reform, but Obama hears "Oh you want tax increases? Let's increase taxes!"
Voice of reason: "But sir, taxes are already crushing Business. The only struggling companies that are doing well pay no taxes, thanks to connection to you. Lower taxes for all businesses so we can recover and cut spending so we can pay down our debt."
Obama "What? you want increased taxes? Ok! Let's raises taxes and keep the current level of spending, and spend more!"
Voice of reason : "Is this thing on? *taps mic*"
The far left in the washington is right about one thing. Their president is losing control of the dialogue. No longer can they ignore the wishes of the American people to reign in spending. Obama is essentially stuck, which is probably where leftists are unloading on him to their own (hopeful) gain. He's stuck in the sense that as more working americans become politically active, the less favor he curries by fulfilling the desires of the far left, like more gun grabbers, love of illegal immigration as a political strategy, more social programs and removing responsibility for people's own lives. These leftists realize that if tehy can join in the ragging on the president, they can hopefully convince enough voters that they are more closely associated with the likes of the tea party instead of Obama's proven liberal track record.
What's happening? Well if you believe the far left, it's because Obama has willingly gone to the right. Nothing could be further from the truth though. This posturing isn't supported by reality. Obama is claiming to want "compromise" on the debt ceiling, but he's as uncompromising as one can be. The majority of the country is now aware of the fact that our current course means in 10 years, our debt will double again with no chance of reversal simply because the Democrats have no real plan for addressing the problem in a way that also recovers our economy. America wants fiscal responsibility, social spending reform, but Obama hears "Oh you want tax increases? Let's increase taxes!"
Voice of reason: "But sir, taxes are already crushing Business. The only struggling companies that are doing well pay no taxes, thanks to connection to you. Lower taxes for all businesses so we can recover and cut spending so we can pay down our debt."
Obama "What? you want increased taxes? Ok! Let's raises taxes and keep the current level of spending, and spend more!"
Voice of reason : "Is this thing on? *taps mic*"
The far left in the washington is right about one thing. Their president is losing control of the dialogue. No longer can they ignore the wishes of the American people to reign in spending. Obama is essentially stuck, which is probably where leftists are unloading on him to their own (hopeful) gain. He's stuck in the sense that as more working americans become politically active, the less favor he curries by fulfilling the desires of the far left, like more gun grabbers, love of illegal immigration as a political strategy, more social programs and removing responsibility for people's own lives. These leftists realize that if tehy can join in the ragging on the president, they can hopefully convince enough voters that they are more closely associated with the likes of the tea party instead of Obama's proven liberal track record.