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In reply to the discussion: I'm going to say it and hide it if it's out of line [View all]1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)In our form of government, the president has the power to ask, beg, cajol, and even threat, congress to advance his agenda ... But that is it. He does not have the power to MAKE Congress write the laws or vote in he way he wants.
I've used the follow analogy before:
Getting angry at President Obama for the lack of legislation on {pick an issue} is a lot like getting angry at your friend because his wife won't lend you her car. Your friend can ask, beg, cajol, and even threat his spouse to get her to loan you the car; but in the end, it is her discussion to make.
That's where WE come in. It is OUR job to pressure OUR legislators to vote for President Obama's agenda.
And all the b!tching and moan and "disappointment", expressed on these boards are wasted, if WE don't do our jobs!