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Obama, Bush, Clinton and revisionist histories

by devona21 | September 30, 2009 at 06:50 pm

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Former President Bill Clinton recently likened the “right-wing conspiracy” against President Obama with his own experience in office. Those on the right claim the anti-Obama backlash is comparable towhat former President George W. Bush faced.

Both are correct to some extent. Dissent to those in power is harsh and getting worse as demographics and values of the nation evolve. Clinton and Bush were targeted. But there are a few important differences: Their attacks weren't based on race; and quite a bit of the criticisms thrown at Bush and Clinton were based in fact, if not well deserved. Also, both presidents had the support of a loyal base that defended them religiously.

Today, Obama stands alone. In fact, he is taking jabs from both sides.

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Roy C

at 19:02 on September 30th, 2009

He does stand somewhat alone, but he put himself in that position with his campaign promises. He has not kept the ones about earmarks, spending, line by line examination of bills, and this health care plan is not even his. It is Pelosi's.

He needs to be hands on and stop delegating.

devona21

at 19:32 on September 30th, 2009

I understand what you are saying but personally I think the Dems need to learn a lesson from Republicans. The fact that the U.S. government has essentially been run by Republicans for 40 years is not a fluke. They've done that by mastering some sense of cohesion despite their differences (cultural v. fiscal conservatives). Dems seemingly fall out of line the at the first bump in the road. The spending issue I absolutely agree with you on. Personally I think once this whole health care thing is in the rearview mirror, BO will start talking a lot about the deficit. As far as the delegating thing goes, that's just his style of leadership. He's never going to be that kind of president, the guy who bogart's His agenda. I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing or a good thing. It's just not the kind of leadership Americans are accustomed to.