don't get me wrong, I'm a confirmed Progressive, my hero is TR, and I'm sure Obama is doing a better job than any of the Repubs could do, but...
When is he going to realize that debate and compromise and mister-nice-guy aren't the way forward?
Take, just for example, the Charlie Rangel circus. Obama seems only too willing help the Repubs tar and feather Rangel.
Here's what he said about Rangel - "He's somebody who's at the end of his career. I'm sure that what he wants is to be able to end his career with dignity. And my hope is that it happens,"
And here's what he should say -
Charlie Rangel served his country honorably and heroically during the Korean War, and has served his district faithfully for forty years. Charlie Rangel deserves respect.
Charlie Rangel has been accused of improper acts and omissions. Of those charges, he remains innocent until proven guilty. The truth will come out in the House ethics Committee hearings, and appropriate action will be taken if any is appropriate.
Whatever happens, whether Charlie Rangel is innocent or guilty, the fact of his lifelong service to his country will remain, and I, for one, intend to offer him the respect he has earned. Charlie Rangel is, and always will be, a better man than most of his accusers.
When is he going to realize that debate and compromise and mister-nice-guy aren't the way forward?
Take, just for example, the Charlie Rangel circus. Obama seems only too willing help the Repubs tar and feather Rangel.
Here's what he said about Rangel - "He's somebody who's at the end of his career. I'm sure that what he wants is to be able to end his career with dignity. And my hope is that it happens,"
And here's what he should say -
Charlie Rangel served his country honorably and heroically during the Korean War, and has served his district faithfully for forty years. Charlie Rangel deserves respect.
Charlie Rangel has been accused of improper acts and omissions. Of those charges, he remains innocent until proven guilty. The truth will come out in the House ethics Committee hearings, and appropriate action will be taken if any is appropriate.
Whatever happens, whether Charlie Rangel is innocent or guilty, the fact of his lifelong service to his country will remain, and I, for one, intend to offer him the respect he has earned. Charlie Rangel is, and always will be, a better man than most of his accusers.