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In reply to the discussion: A question for Obama and\or his supporters here: [View all]Skidmore
(37,364 posts)is the continual ignoring of the role of the other branches of government in shaping policy and laws. I find myself defending the President quite often because I understand that there is a Congress on the Hill that literally had done nothing to participate in governance. You can't ignore the amount of obstruction coming from that group any more than you can ignore the radicalized Supreme Court's role either.
Yes, I support the President because I believe that fundamentally he has the nation's welfare at heart and consistently works toward a solution for all people. I appreciate the fact that he sees himself as elected to an office responsible to all citizens, not just as select few, as did Bush and as will Romney if he wins. Like it or not, we do need to arrive at some sort of common ground with those who would disagree with our most cherished ideas. There is a difference between what we would like to exist and what is realistically feasible in real time.