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In reply to the discussion: Barack Obama and Treyvon Martin [View all]ehrnst
(32,640 posts)4. There have been times when I wanted him to play hardball - and not bend over backwards for Boehner.
I've often felt that he was not willing to do the twisting of balls that is a neccessary part of being a president dealing with a hostile congress.
He always seemed to go to the negotiating table with what he thought Boehner would want. I wanted him to START with single payer, medicare for all, and negotiate back from there.
A white president could do that without being considered a threat to the very existence of the nation, but not a black president - and that's what I didn't really take into consideration.
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There have been times when I wanted him to play hardball - and not bend over backwards for Boehner.
ehrnst
Mar 2012
#4
Don't underestimate white mothers - my sister had this talk with her 3 black daughters. Because it
jwirr
Mar 2012
#49
I DO see him not wanting to perpetuate the "angry black man" perception in his
uponit7771
Mar 2012
#12
I prefer this man's approach to Barack's. It was more genuine, honest, and dignified.
leveymg
Mar 2012
#7
Absolutely, not even in Harlem, then. That points something out about the US political process
leveymg
Mar 2012
#40
The "liberal" New York media (when it was still really NY based and liberal) demonized the Muslims
leveymg
Mar 2012
#65
Agree. Without those pushing for radical change, there is no reason to accomodate reform.
leveymg
Mar 2012
#75
By law, a person has to give consent for their car to be searched unless they have a warrant.
FourScore
Mar 2012
#35
If you believe there was no trauma in Kenya under the British, you need to go back to school
leveymg
Mar 2012
#43
Mr. President is one of the greatest Presidents, possibly 2nd or 3rd in line despite rich crackers.
lonestarnot
Mar 2012
#32
While I appreciate you are giving the President the benefit of the doubt, this post bothers me.
Skinner
Mar 2012
#29
Finally a post with a clue aside from the LOL one which I had to agree with. n/t
vaberella
Mar 2012
#61
I also stated that these experiences, along with the symbolic "talk" have influenced him.(nt)
ehrnst
Mar 2012
#52
In all honesty I don't think Obama ever got the "talk." I know Black parents do this.
vaberella
Mar 2012
#60