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| We don't work for you, Mr. Obama, you work for us |
| 2010-10-26 |
| The Anchoress ...It’s not just a “branding” issue or a problem of his being too remote (although he is); Obama has simply not been able to convince the taxpayers that he understands that they are, in the end, his bosses and not his subjects. Taking the sort of action described by Kaus would have gone a long way toward demonstrating to the taxpayers that he–as their steward–could be trusted to look after their interests. He did not do that when he had the nation on his side, choosing instead to lecture, condescend and ultimately tell the country to take the stuff he was shoving down their throats, and like it. That’s not good stewardship; it’s not good leadership. Even if Obamacare was the most brilliant plan in the world, which it is not, the way it was served to the country is what is at the heart of this election. The voters are saying, “you’re telling us what’s gonna be? No, we’re telling you. You work for us, not the other way around.” I don’t get the impression, though, that he will listen.... |
| Posted by:Mike |
| #3 We should all be grateful that we have Obama to make all the hard decisions for us. After all, he's smart. And people who are in the non-smart set should know to defer to their betters. |
| Posted by: gromky 2010-10-26 09:14 |
| #2 Move to the back, lady. |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2010-10-26 09:13 |
| #1 I've often commented on the fact that Americans aren't ruled, they're governed. One of B.O.'s aides announced after the election that he was "ready to rule from Day One." I knew we were in trouble then. |
| Posted by: Fred 2010-10-26 09:00 |