Dude, where's my change?

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Mentioned elsewhere, in a discussion of Obama's Nobel peace prize, was the remark that, nearly 20% into his term, has he accomplished 20% of the change that his campaign was featuring so prominently?

I'm inclined to say, "No, not really," but suspect I know at least a portion of the reason for the slower-than-promised (hoped) progress:

I think a large part of that is that the Democratic majority of Congress has feet of clay.

Which is a polite way of saying, "They're a bunch of risk-averse fucks more interested in their own re-electability than in actually doing anything for the good of the nation, independent of being browbeaten by the thugs on the GOP side of the aisle, and the media."

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Re: Response to 'Dude, where's my change?'

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Exactly! (in the respect that the dems aren't nearly as loud) It's really too bad that they can't raise as much of a ruckus...But on the other hand, suggesting that they be less polite, seems to be a little odd. However, I suppose to get what you want done you have to do what you have to do.

And on the unrelated note: Yes, I've only been on for about three days now. My name is M.C. and it is quite nice to meet you.