Obama's problem? No one fears him (CNN)

[jannyk]

"No Drama Obama" is what we heard during the 2008 presidential campaign -- that his cool, calm demeanor is his biggest asset. But as I look at how the GOP forced the president's hand on extending the Bush tax cuts; created political hay out of the debt ceiling, helping lead the nation to lose its AAA credit rating; and committed the gross disrespect of rebuffing the president's request to speak to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, it's fair to ask: When will this president strike back and exert some presidential muscle?

President Obama's feeble attempt to engage his foes is angering those who are ready to do battle and have his back. I've heard it from folks in the labor movement, civil rights leaders, women and young folks. And don't be surprised if polling shows that independents want a president who will stick to his guns, even if they disagree with him on policy.

Americans respond to decisiveness. They respond to a leader who makes clear what he wants and will use the power of the presidency to lead his troops up the hill to take on those who oppose him.

Right now, it appears President Obama is working to not lose, as opposed to fighting to win. And that simply ain't gonna cut it


Much More at link:

http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/09/02/martin.obama.power/index.html?eref=mrss_igoogle_cnn

[aquart]

1. Odd. His behavior terrifies me.

[obxhead]

3. what you said

+1

[defendandprotect]

4. +1 ---

[JNinWB]

2. Still yearning for that Angry Black Man video to play on a loop

Obama is just not cooperating.

[Better Believe It]

5. He's a pushover for Wall Street, corporations and Republicans

[FiveGoodMen]

6. Funny. He scares the shit out of me!

[Doctor_J]

7. The problem is that no one respects him

On every issue he gives the republicans everything they want in the end. Between that and blaming the Dems equally with the Republicans for all nation's collapse, there is really no reason for anyone to listen to him.

Edit: On the same topic, the problem for the left is that no one fears us. When the enemies of America, especially Hate Radio and Big media, begin to fear us, the balance of power will shift.

[bowens43]

8. How can they fear him

when he's always cowering under his desk......

the man is quite possibly the worst Democratic president we have ever had.

[Newest Reality]

9. I greatly fear

the results of capitulation and the relinquishment of everything we have and need.

Anybody who does that by commission or omission is frightening when the stakes are so high for so many people.