I agree with everything that Foser says here, but I'll add that Obama set himself up for this criticism months ago when he made "bipartisanship" a keyword of his campaign. He insisted it was of prime importance long before the media decided that his administration would rise and fall based upon its appeal to his opponents. Many of us suggested months ago that it takes two to do the bipartisan boogie and that Republicans will never dance nice with a Democrat. We were told that we just didn't understand his incredible ju jitsu. Someone close to Obama once told me that he has a "very strong sense of his own abilities." I hope he's learned that even he can't get blood out of a stone or help from the Republicans. Now, Barack, tell them to go fuck themselves and govern from the Left. You can do it.
And, as always, What Digby Said. She's been especially brave and amazing and spot on the last few weeks.
The Third Time is the Charm
1 month ago
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Tee hee...
someone said on another blog that when Republicans had a small majority in congress they managed to jam through every ratf*cking bill they wanted, regardless of what the Dems did.
Now, the Dems have a huge majority, and suddenly we are singing about "BiPartisanship."
This makes me laugh. I am really a very liberal person, but sometimes the cowardice of the Democratic Party Establishment is breathtaking. It's like they and the Republicans are working toward the same goals.
The Republican definition of being in the majority:
Now, we'll do things our way.
The Republican definition of bipartisanship:
Now, we'll do things our way.
When are the Dems gonna get it? Want to change the rules of the game? First beat those guys by their rules. Until you do, they have no incentive to change the rules. Only when their rules don't work for them anymore will they be ready to change.
Little Isis:
A wise person once called the Dems the left wing of the Corporatist Party. I think that's about right.
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