Love Obama, and he was the right man at the right time, but we are in a different time.
Someone like Elizabeth Warren only seems “extreme” because those who represent special interests are trying to portray her that way. Warren is not at all extreme.
What is so extreme about championing goals that most Americans want; that work successfully everywhere else in the modern industrial world?
Instead of socialism, Warren calls for markets “with rules.” Rules of the road do not inhibit driving, they make it possible. Rules of sports don’t inhibit competitive contests, they make them possible. Warren wants economic “cops on the beat” to make our economy and financial institutions work better for everyone; not one that is rigged in favor of the wealthy and well-connected.
What is extreme about universal public health care, something that works, and is a resounding success, in virtually every other other industrial nation, not as a repudiation of Obama’s signature achievement but as its natural successor? We should treat health care like the public safety issue it is!
What is extreme about expanding our public school systems from K-12 to include public colleges?
What is extreme about providing universal day care so single parents can collect PAY CHECKS (and pay taxes) instead of WELFARE CHECKS (and collect our taxes)?
What is extreme about taxes on the wealth of millionaires and billionaires (two cents on every dollar in excess of FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS) and corporate profits (seven cents on every dollar in excess of ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS of income as reported to shareholders), to ensure that those who have benefitted the most from this system pay their fair share for it instead of on the backs of working people?
What is extreme about refusing donations from PACs, lobbyists or corporate special interests? Well, OK, I guess that is pretty extreme — imagine a president whose only allegiance is to the voters, and not the wealthy and well-connected!
Obama was… and is… well spoken, intelligent, probably good hearted, and quite possibly a clever politician. But I for one am sick unto death (almost literally) of voting for somebody who’s just a little bit not so awful as the GOP candidate. If the Dems pick any of the candidates who were at the most recent “debate” I’ll be voting for her or him. But if they pick one of the bazillionaires who got into the race because Warren scared the bejeezus out of them, then I’ll likely vote Green. And if they pick Biden, I’ll bitch and moan all the way to the polls.
Thin margins of voters will decide the election in key states in 2020. Ms. Clinton lost them and the election in 2016 because she didn’t convince their voters she would work for their needs. The existing candidates are not resonating with the electorate like Mr. Obama did.
Obama has a winning strategy. There is a huge voting bloc in the middle waiting for a centrist Democrat to get the nomination. They will gladly support a Democrat who believes in science (not religion) and capitalism (not socialism). In the end it’s about electoral math.
This ’toon is spot on. There are a large number of conservative democrats that will not vote for Warren or Sanders period. I have a high opinion of both senators, but will not vote for either.
Democrats should listen to Obama. He solved our race problems, kept us out of Syria, restored manufacturing lost to the Chinese, appointed an incorruptible Secretary of State, and drove down the murder rate in Chicago, right?
Many the Weasel’s supporters depend on those very programs that the Doofus is either already in the process of dismantling or promises to eliminate in the very near future. No wonder the Weasel likes stupid people.
Lisa clearly will always support the Republicans and right wing policies. So, with that in mind, why should anyone give a crap about her opinion about how “left” the democrats should be?
RAGs over 4 years ago
Of course, to Lisa and other Trumpaholics, anything which does not give republicans ultimate power, is SOCIALISM.
Daeder over 4 years ago
Yes, we know Obama is a centerist. Thanks, but no thanks. We prefer liberalism.
DD Wiz Premium Member over 4 years ago
Love Obama, and he was the right man at the right time, but we are in a different time.
Someone like Elizabeth Warren only seems “extreme” because those who represent special interests are trying to portray her that way. Warren is not at all extreme.
What is so extreme about championing goals that most Americans want; that work successfully everywhere else in the modern industrial world?
Instead of socialism, Warren calls for markets “with rules.” Rules of the road do not inhibit driving, they make it possible. Rules of sports don’t inhibit competitive contests, they make them possible. Warren wants economic “cops on the beat” to make our economy and financial institutions work better for everyone; not one that is rigged in favor of the wealthy and well-connected.
What is extreme about universal public health care, something that works, and is a resounding success, in virtually every other other industrial nation, not as a repudiation of Obama’s signature achievement but as its natural successor? We should treat health care like the public safety issue it is!
What is extreme about expanding our public school systems from K-12 to include public colleges?
What is extreme about providing universal day care so single parents can collect PAY CHECKS (and pay taxes) instead of WELFARE CHECKS (and collect our taxes)?
What is extreme about taxes on the wealth of millionaires and billionaires (two cents on every dollar in excess of FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS) and corporate profits (seven cents on every dollar in excess of ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS of income as reported to shareholders), to ensure that those who have benefitted the most from this system pay their fair share for it instead of on the backs of working people?
What is extreme about refusing donations from PACs, lobbyists or corporate special interests? Well, OK, I guess that is pretty extreme — imagine a president whose only allegiance is to the voters, and not the wealthy and well-connected!
Concretionist over 4 years ago
Obama was… and is… well spoken, intelligent, probably good hearted, and quite possibly a clever politician. But I for one am sick unto death (almost literally) of voting for somebody who’s just a little bit not so awful as the GOP candidate. If the Dems pick any of the candidates who were at the most recent “debate” I’ll be voting for her or him. But if they pick one of the bazillionaires who got into the race because Warren scared the bejeezus out of them, then I’ll likely vote Green. And if they pick Biden, I’ll bitch and moan all the way to the polls.
mourdac Premium Member over 4 years ago
Thin margins of voters will decide the election in key states in 2020. Ms. Clinton lost them and the election in 2016 because she didn’t convince their voters she would work for their needs. The existing candidates are not resonating with the electorate like Mr. Obama did.
WestNYC Premium Member over 4 years ago
Obama has a winning strategy. There is a huge voting bloc in the middle waiting for a centrist Democrat to get the nomination. They will gladly support a Democrat who believes in science (not religion) and capitalism (not socialism). In the end it’s about electoral math.
gnome over 4 years ago
This ’toon is spot on. There are a large number of conservative democrats that will not vote for Warren or Sanders period. I have a high opinion of both senators, but will not vote for either.
thelordthygod666 over 4 years ago
There are three electable Democrats; all but the children understand Bernie and Betty are not part of that group.
ideations over 4 years ago
Send Bernie to the back barn.
newyorkslim over 4 years ago
Democrats should listen to Obama. He solved our race problems, kept us out of Syria, restored manufacturing lost to the Chinese, appointed an incorruptible Secretary of State, and drove down the murder rate in Chicago, right?
Teto85 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Lisa had another bowl of stupid for breakfast this morning.
kentmarx36 over 4 years ago
Many the Weasel’s supporters depend on those very programs that the Doofus is either already in the process of dismantling or promises to eliminate in the very near future. No wonder the Weasel likes stupid people.
Aliquid over 4 years ago
Andylit Premium Member over 4 years ago
Gotta wonder what is going on in his head. Pragmatism?
Gasp. Heresy.
Barry Onyx over 4 years ago
GOP 2008-2017: Obama is a Kenyan Muslim Commie usurper and everything he says and does is bad!
GOP 2019: You should listen to Obama.