So why is support in the Senate so hard to come by?
Yes, some Congressional leaders are beholden to big pharma and yes, there are legitimate policy disputes. The bigger issue, however, is our leaders' willingness to cater to bastards. It's not a fair exchange because they give nothing in return. By over-playing the compromise card President Obama has failed to take his own advice.
Mr. President, we support you. No matter how loud the clamor, you did in fact receive a mandate from the American electorate. So how about some swagger? Remember early on, when stories emerged that you had gloated behind closed doors to opponents: "I won." Well, you did win. Please act like it. We're not asking for The Decider 2.0. But if you'd show us conviction - uncompromising leadership - we'll back you up.
You can't compromise with the vast right-wing conspiracy, just as you can't make a truce with the Swine Flu. Comprise requires both parties to engage in fair play to reach an agreement. These guys have no intention of reaching a compromise. Make no mistake: we are dealing with an infectious virus that spreads and draws power from fear.
Although the rapid pace of news cycles makes it appear as if support has eroded, in terms of real calendar time, you won by a landslide less than one year ago.
We want the public option. Go for it!
Right on advice for President Obama:
Communications Lesson #1 -- To control the story, you've got to have a story....
Communications Lesson #2 -- He who names the issue frames the issue ...
Communications Lesson #3 -- The bully pulpit can only take so much bull. ... Even the most flush credibility account eventually becomes overdrawn from repeated withdrawals with no deposits.
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Communications Lesson #5 -- When you get knocked down, get up immediately...
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