Reply #170: Not nonsense at all. There is no comparison between Obama and Bush.

[johnaries]

1. The difference between Bush's signing statements and Obama's is that Bush was trying to grab more power, primarily using the Theory of the Unitary Executive. In Obama's signing statements, the Congress is trying to dictate terms preemptively and, in essence, trying to grab power. Obama's signing statements are simply preserving the Constitutionally granted powers of his office.

2. Although the TARP funds were originally given "no strings attached", Obama added strings which the financial institutions did not like at all. I did not say that I didn't support more transparency in the process - I do. But you stated that the funds were given "with no accountability" which isn't true. More accountability would be nice since all of the funds are not being used in the way they were intended. However, the funds did loosen the business to business loans which was the main purpose, and the financial sector is becoming more stable.

I am not a sycophant. There are some aspects of the Obama Administration I disagree with strongly. However, Mr. Swanson's OP distorts facts. He makes accusations against Obama that are not true. If you are going to criticize Obama, do it correctly. OP's like this cloud the true issues - such as warrantless wire-tapping. If you criticized Obama for his policy there, I would be right beside you.

And I charge that it is the Obama-bashers who have mis-directed their anger. You should direct your anger at Conservative Democrats and the Republican "think-tanks" that Obama is fighting.

Don't blame Obama for the actions of the people he is fighting.

edit to add: Oh, and you might want to link to some other source than the RW Politico for opinion pieces.