Hoisted from Another Guy's Comments

If there is anything we have learned from Obama it is that

• HE is unwilling to do much to push Congress in particular directions (no LBJ or even GWB);

• Congress is pretty determined to maintain the plutocracy’s grip on power;

• Precious little of importance happens without Congress (since Obama seems unwilling to do much to veer from GWB’s line in those areas where he has control).

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