What I saw was a president
lacking in substance. Obama seems to
lack the instinct of revulsion that you and I have when we see a presidential
candidate greased in wealth, exploitation, and betrayal of his country. His instincts lead him instead to pander to
these people. Obama's desire to "avoid
confrontation" and "get along" is selective.
It doesn't apply to the large block of Americans who are more
progressive than he on a wide array of issues.
Reports in the last few days
have indicated that Obama's hesitancy on the issues -- not just on style, but on
the issues -- was by design. David Axelrod,
his chief strategist, said that Obama opted not to alienate the swing
voters. That's the Obama we have seen
for the last four years. His politics are
based on hesitancy and fear, rather than on a positive, progressive vision.
It's not that Obama lacks any
vision at all. His sweeping vision is of
a bipartisan Garden of Eden, where Republicans and Democrats can frolic
together in trust and innocence. When
Obama comes out swinging, he is compromising his deepest hopes to realize that
vision. I think that what we saw on
Wednesday night was Obama's true vision, the vision that's been handicapping us
for the last four years. Forgive me,
Lawd, but Hillary's supporters were right!
I'm willing to give Obama
another chance, until the last debate ends on October 22. And if he doesn't start behaving himself by
then, I'm voting for Jill Stein. I would
not do so if I were living in a swing state.
The danger factor is too grave.
The Democrats can at least be pressured and negotiated with. But I live in a safe state, and a vote for
Jill Stein is the best way I can think of to make my voice heard.
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