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onpatrol98

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1. About as good as he can...
Mon Mar 4, 2013, 06:20 PM
Mar 2013

I think the President is doing about as good as he can under the circumstances. I don't have a lot of grief over many of his actions. But, no two people will ever agree 100% of the time, unless one of them does not have a mind of their own. So, I am not surprised that some people want a different direction or more focus in one area or another. I think it's healthy. A place where everyone agreed all the time would feel a bit Stepford wives to me.

The President can't please everyone at the same time. No president can. When he does something someone doesn't like, I expect to hear them complain or disagree. I have the choice of agreeing or disagreeing with them. But, no, I don't want them to shut up. I was creeped out when so many were at adoration level. I thought expectations were too high and unfair. Put anyone on a pedastal that high, and there's no where to go but down. It's better to be realistic. I appreciate the good and hope for even better. When he ticks me off, I complain. When he does something I like...I mention that I like it. To me that's just healthy.

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About as good as he can... onpatrol98 Mar 2013 #1
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I cannot stay home... dtom67 Mar 2013 #6
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