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In reply to the discussion: Cenk is over at Daily Kos calling for a vote against Obama (updated) [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)turn on people simply because they criticize an elected official. I always associated that more with non-progressives. Cenk was hugely popular when he was going after Bush. As were many of those now being trashed by some on the 'left'. I don't get that.
I think all elected officials should be held accountable for their decisions. Otherwise we end up with a government that doesn't function for the best interests of the people. Which is what we now have. Each party knows, or did up til now, that they don't have to do anything to keep their base happy, that their loyal supporters will cover for them no matter what they do.
I guess that is changing now. A little late, but better late than never. Eg, I was very happy to see President Obama finally sounding like a Progressive and actually getting a little tough on Republicans for a change, AFTER it became apparent that the people have had enough of this 'bipartisanship' nonsense, and yes, they DO have somewhere else to go. This is good citizenship. Kudos to the people. They made sure they were heard this time.
His speech, which was one of the best he's delivered since he was elected, sounded like a script from OWS. That is democracy at work. He did not listen to those who elected him until he realized he was losing them. Now, let's see if the words turn into action. I hope so.
But surely you do not believe that the people should not use their power, as Cenk was suggesting, to influence our elected officials to do what is right for the country?