Barack, Can We Talk?

[kpete]

Barack, Can We Talk?

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What Democrats need from you. We need you to be a reality warrior. We need you and your whole administration to resist false Republican frames and never to lose sight of Democratic ideals, even when there is no clear path to implementing them.

If you have to compromise for the good of the country, compromise. But Republicans can't make you adopt their rhetoric, no matter how many seats they have in Congress. Hold them responsible for their part of every compromise -- by refusing to stop talking about what you would do if they would let you.

Don't embrace the compromises, because that lets Republicans make their trade-offs for free: Every bit of deficit reduction costs jobs. Make them own that.

Talk about this: Full employment. Single-payer health care. Clean energy. Racial justice. Carbon reduction. Smart electric grid. Efficient mass transit. Education and opportunity for everyone.

much more:
http://weeklysift.com/2011/08/29/barack-can-we-talk/

[polmaven]

1. Very good post, kpete!

No rhetoric, no unrealistic expectation...Straight forward and deserved criticism, with no name calling, etc.

It has been my biggest criticism that he has not expressed that the need...NEED...for compromise is because the Republicans would allow the country to fall apart completely rather than allow him many large victories. And, I am disappointed that he uses the "some people" in Congress, rather than "Republicans" AND Tea Parters" when he does voice the reasons.

Thank you, kpete. So much more could be accomplished if the A**hole Republicans would put the country ahead of their obstructionism.

Listen to this, Mr. President.....Call them out!

[ChiciB1]

2. OOOOHHHHHH, If Only He Would LISTEN!! n/t