Obama, you need to come home (NYDN)

[Rustyeye77]

Barack Obama needs to come back from his vacation. Michelle, too. We need a voice for the majority of Americans who did not vote for Donald Trump.

Democrats and progressives are frantic about Trump's steady stream of executive orders violating the human and civil rights of people firmly established by law and the U.S. Constitution.

Arrogantly some pundits are asking people expressing their outrage "why are you surprised?" "He's doing what he said he would do."

No one is surprised that he is doing what he said he would do. We are surprised he is getting away with it so easily. The checks and balances we've read about since middle school need to kick in and kick in fast. Thankfully, the much-maligned ACLU convinced a federal judge to block Trump's immigration executive order — for now anyway.


http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/obama-home-article-1.2958506

[babylonsister]

1. Not fair to President Obama;

the Dems and rethugs need to find their spines and stand up to this asshat.

[Rustyeye77]

2. From article

Until then, somebody with authority and presence needs to go toe-to-toe with Trump.

Someone who isn't delusional about possibly having a relationship with this man after he "calms down." Someone who isn't using Trump to get elected or re-elected. Someone who isn't participating in Democratic Party in-fighting. Someone who will give voice to the millions of Americans watching cable news, as I write this, thinking what can I do, what can I say, so I don't feel so helpless, so afraid. I am one of those Americans.

[babylonsister]

8. I saw that, but

Obama carried us for eight years. He deserves not to have to do so again.

[Bleacher Creature]

3. The man had the weight of the world on his shoulders for 8 years.

He deserves a break. It's time for someone else to step up to the plate.

Relying on person who isn't allowed to run for office again helps nobody.

[HipChick]

4. Agree...leave him alone..

He deserves a rest and time with his beautiful family..

[Old Vet]

6. Here, Here....Obama was stopped by the republicans every turn he took...

They treated him terribly, WE need to return the favor in fucking spades. FUCK TRUMP

[LovingA2andMI]

5. Actually, No He Doesn't...

He did not tell millions of Americans not to vote in a "my thoughts are worth more than keeping out a Democracy intact" way. Those who did not vote are to blame.

And Obama should stay right on Vacation as he is.

[Rustyeye77]

7. I respectfully disagree.

He is the only one right now with the moral authority and position to deal with dump.

[demmiblue]

9. Nope... the people are the moral authority.

And they are displaying their moral authority all over this country right this minute.

[Rustyeye77]

10. One kick

I still believe O is the right person.

[Rustyeye77]

11. Ryan Lizza tweet...i'm not alone

Ryan Lizza ?@RyanLizza · 3h3 hours ago

.@BarackObama said as ex-president he would speak up at "certain moments where I think our core values may be at stake." This is first test

[Tatiana]

12. We need to be asking, "Where is Congress?"

Obama served his terms. The current people who are elected to Congress need to join the people of this country in standing up to this traitorous administration.