Barack Obama, the alleged agent of change, is proving to be very Clinton-like (Bill, not Hillary) in how he handles himself now that the presidency is within his reach. Just like Slick Willy, Obama is more than ready to do what is politically expedient rather than what is right.
Obama’s “yes” vote on the updated federal surveillance law proves this. This law provides retroactive protection from lawsuits against telecom companies that cooperated with NSA in the days following 9-11. It is this provision that Obama had been previously opposed to, and rightfully so. Yet, to avoid appearing weak on national security issues during the campaign, Obama cast his vote for this odorous law. Ironically, Hillary Clinton, free of trying to look presidential (meaning “tough on terrorists”), had the balls to vote against the bill.
Proving himself to be just another politician more interested in winning than bringing a new era of change to Washington, Obama may have done himself a large disservice. Supporters brought to his campaign by talk of hope now may be quite dismayed, to the point that they may go to McCain, or even to Ralph Nader, or simply stay home on election day. With this single vote, Obama may have lost the White House.
As you know, I've supported him in the past. Hell, I've even donated money. But lately he's been making moves that remind me of every other slimy bastard to climb out of the swamp and my enthusiasm has definitely fled. T'was a nice illusion... now how does that song by The Who go? Exactly.
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