To show the degree of political cowardice that is who he is and permeates the White House, Obama, in trying to mollify Republicans of whom he is clearly afraid, is, according to an aide, going to frame his dropping of the public option as having the courage to stand up against his own party. Full Story »
Posted by Marc Rubin
The hostility to Obama in this opinion piece is off putting. Fundamentally, the author has a problem with Obama's tactics, and that is certainly a fair critique. However, the attacks against the President border on hateful. In this case, showing his emotions undermines the author's message.
This is a rant, and it's not much for quality. Indeed, it's not much for journalism. Rubin brings up old, mostly unfair criticisms of Obama as though they are fresh news items, and moves from there to making nasty, insulting remarks. Rush Limbaugh might find this piece stimulating, but I don't.
Here's the problem with reviewing these articles: I have to read the darn things -- in this case most of the darn thing -- in order to tell if they're good, mediocre, or just stink. This one just stinks like last week's fish. I'm sorry I read it.
Important subject ....expose' of feelings many hold. Invites reader to scrutinize next move. Bias and remorseless ...quite possibly true
This opinion piece is so biased it is hard to take it seriously. Even the photo is chosen to reinforce this negative attack on the President. On the other hand, if it is true that Obama is about to cave on the need for a public option he needs to be held accountable. Without a viable public option many Americans will remain uninsured regardless of what other changes are made.
It exposes Obama's character flaws, sees through the myths created by the news media and shows and why he can't be trusted
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