The same goes for Obama. This is not a bash Obama fest. We are merely pointing out what we believe he is doing wrong but it's a bit frustrating to have people find excuses for these things rather than admit it is wrong or at least point as to why it's not
I agree, comments without substance are worthless.
The bow for example. Many here claimed it was no big deal, Aisians do it all the time. However Asians do it to "each other" and in many cases those in higher positions do it first. But if it was not a big deal then why did his administartion claim he was not bowing but siply trying to reach down to someone, apparently, much shorter than him? See what I mean? Then there is the promise to keep lobbyist out of his administartion, where is the outdry from those who follow him? then there is the promiss to cut pork spending and he signs the bill breaking this promis. The excuse? It was last years business. Come on, how can that possibly be an excuse?
I would have to say they may have made the case simply because everyone, or damn near everyone, was making such a fuss about it. (Explainations never hurt, though people will believe what they want to believe, along with the help of the media.) Again, that's just a guess on my part. (Not a defense 
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Lobbyists are a sticky issue; most don't realize there are more than just the corporate lobbyists, there are those who actually go to DC with our interests in mind. They're more than likely overshadowed and outfunded by the corporate ones, but they're there none-the-less.
I've always felt that Obama promised more than he should have. I would've been more inclined toward him if he had merely said something along the lines of, "Guys, I can make only one promise - that I will work for you and work for you every second I have." That, at least, shows some sort of awareness and understanding on his part of the magnitude of promises and to me shows a maturity. He therein keeps his credibility and integrity to an extent.
How can it be? Easily, very easily. People will believe what they want, despite whatever points are against it. We (humans) are an extremely illogical, and f**ked up people. I'm probably late to the party on realizing that; it's kind of depressing seeing irrational thinking, etc.
If those who follow Obama can at least accept he has done many things wrong and broken many promises, then maybe there would be room for working together. But when you have an administartion putting out reports that Conservatives could turn terrorist while at the same time prohibiting the use of words like terrorist to describe those who use terrorist acts to harm us, one has to wonder just how much does this administration want to unite this country.
I've no clue how that report got out about the domestic terrorism; still though, why should it be PC? 
In all seriousness, I question how much control the national government has on state government. There certainly doesn't seem to be a monopoly on stupidity, lol.
Since when do you insult people as a means to unite with them?
Good point!
If those who follow Obama can at least accept he has done many things wrong and broken many promises, then maybe there would be room for working together.
Hmm, would you mind clarifying that? I'm intrigued by it and would like to know more of your opinion and what not on it.
It's one thing to give someone a chance to prove themselves, it's another to see mistake after mistake after mistake and be expected to say nothing about it
One man's mistake is another man's progress, just as one man's earmark is another's economic stimulus.
Pardon my language, but diversity of opinions really can be a bitch, heh. 
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As someone who wishes to enter into politics, it's unfortunate, but really the reality now days that a candidate ends up - not necessarily do they have to - breaking promises.It's all about the deal making, and a candidate may in one day trade favors to get the highest prioritized thing passed. Blegh, I hate the game, but yet I love the rolling up your sleeves and making change/progress, etc.
~Alderic
