Barack Obama, The Democratic Party, And The American People: On The Way To Separation Or Divorce?

President Obama is alienating his progressive base, due to indications that he is willing to negotiate cuts in Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, as part of a deal with the Congressional Republicans to avoid a default of the government, as we face the August 2 deadline of the need to raise the debt ceiling.

Various groups, including labor unions, the National Organization For Women, The Alliance For Retired Americans, and Moveon.Org are furious with the President. Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi have all made it clear that such concessions are totally unacceptable.

The question is whether President Obama has the courage to stand up to the Republicans and possibly help to cause a default on the national debt, or instead is willing to antagonize his base and sacrifice the support of the Democratic Party’s heritage–the New Deal and Great Society programs that have become our safety net!

It means that either President Obama will cause a “separation” or “divorce” from the American people 16 months from now, or cause a similar “separation” or “divorce” from his party loyalists as he enters the campaign for re-election in November 2012!

One could say that Obama has the choice between the “devil and deep blue sea”, and what he ultimately chooses to do will reverberate in the long run for the nation and his historical reputation!

2 comments on “Barack Obama, The Democratic Party, And The American People: On The Way To Separation Or Divorce?

  1. Fred July 9, 2011 7:51 am

    That’s the same choice the United States will have in November 2012. Should we vote to re-elect the President or should we vote Republican? In my case, I’ll vote for the Democrat every time.

  2. Maggie Mitchell July 11, 2011 12:52 am

    Dems sent a message in Nov 2010 because the magic was fading in the marriage….

    How’d that work out? Hmmmm – not so good I’d venture. Especially for those that thought they could send a message by staying home, pouting about the lack of unicorns,rainbows, kittens and puppies and lollipops that didn’magicallyly appear after ’08…….
    We got republicans controlling the House and many states. How’s that working out? Have they produced a job for anyone? Aren’t they the ones threatening to take the whole country down if they don’t get their way? Haven’t they promised their souls to Grover Norquist? Haven’t they walked out of budget talks like spoiled brats? I read that Boehner walked out last night because President surprised him and upped his demand for increased tax revenue. I think he is playing the repubs like a violin and ultimately they will lose.The wealthy who are their base don’t want that default.. It’s not worth the loss of entitlement reform to them because the default will hit them harder than a few cuts in Medicare and Social Security and Pres. Obama knows it and is calling their bluff. I’m still supporting him Professor because the alternative is unthinkable for America.

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