Change is tough. So liberals can't just leave it to Obama

The Guardian by Michael Tomasky | Aug. 24, 2009 (Opinion)

I must report to you that the mood is somewhat grim these days among American liberals. Some feel President Obama has already sold them out. Others are angrier at conservatives and their deliberate lies about aspects of healthcare reform. But even many in this latter cohort think the White House hasn't been pushing back against the lies hard enough. Either way, expectations are diminished – nerves are fraying, temples are greying. Full Story »

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Subjects: Politics, U.S., Media
Topics: Obama Administration, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Media and Politics
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Aug 24, 2009 - 7:39 AM PDT
Reviewed by: Vincent Caminiti (review), Laer Haider (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Aug 24, 2009 - 7:39 AM PDT
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 by Vincent Caminiti - Aug. 24, 2009

This is well written prose. A sober prose of the nature that most Americans that I come in contact with (of the civic responsible type) usually don't want to hear. It is mature, responsible, stunningly accurate in its relatively short length and fair. A refreshing look at troubled America from the UK that offers perspective and a reality check to the 'immediate gratification' crowd, that has not invested in a groundwork of historical context.

This should be required reading before any political discussion between family or friends that find themselves wearing conflicting symbols on their ... More »

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 by Laer Haider - Sep. 20, 2009

"And while the right wing he (FDR) faced was real, it wasn't nearly as well-financed and orchestrated as today's version, which even has its own national disinformation 'news' network (Fox)." Truth like this is not heard in major American media outlets. However, this fight is not about liberals vs. conservatives, it is about the We the People vs. the corporate royalists. FDR had it right, and called it out in a way that could not be ignored. Now that the corporate royalists control ... More »

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