njal:
I have a long roster of things I like about Mr. Obama. He has accomplished a great deal. I think he ran for President too early. But one must take such opportunities when they are presented - they may not return.
Our system of government can't work if we fail to get behind the winner of each election. That's essential. Newt Gingrich introduced the modern concept of a political opponent being a mortal enemy of America. Read the GOPAC language memo. This was a terrible contribution to politics - and one reason I was so happy to see him humiliated in 2012.
What has the Republican Party done to improve our country since 2008? Complain, whine, lie, obstruct, refuse to cooperate, act like children at another kid's birthday party is about it.
Compromise is not a dirty word if one seriously cares about solving our many problems and making our country and our world a better place.
Good luck to all,
~The Old Bookaroo