I wouldn't say it was too harsh, however that is classic Obama. He has never really shown himself to be anything other than a softer spoken individual even when speaking on extremely serious subjects.
As it is unfortunate, could you imagine the backlash he would receive as a black man? All the garbage that was spewed at him just for holding the position of POTUS as a black man was disgusting and cruel. As many of us trying to “fit in” have to play by very different rules in order to even be heard, even if by a small margin. If we don't it gets twisted and edited to make us look like unhinged. He has an even higher standard to hold because of how far up “the ladder” he was able to achieve.
I agree with your critique of President Obama generally, I feel he often filters his comments through (and rightfully so) a first black president lens.
Also, wondering if you're seeing inclinations of a more concerted and organized effort to turn out the masses. I've read two articles calling for more unity among all the different opposition organizations to join together and speak with ONE larger, more impactful voice. Here's a link to one of them; the other is a David Brooks essay in the Atlantic this week.
I do believe there's several efforts to organize people to come together. Unfortunately, there's still a lot of infighting taking place throughout several factions on the left. I just hope when the time comes, some compromises will be made across the different factions, so we can all come together.
I agree with you but Obama is a lawyer and very careful in his wording. Our Democratic politicians need to show their anger and fight for us! Clinton is the only other living former democratic president (other than Biden) and you know he's not going to say anything because of the Epstein files. Carter I'm sure is rolling in his grave. I don't know why Biden and Harris are not out speaking the truth. Biden I'm assuming is due to cancer, but there's no excuse for Harris! She and Newsome should go out on tour together and blister these Republicans. Bernie Sanders is too old!
I agree with you. I am angry. Everyone should be angry. A nonchalant approach has never worked with people like Trump. If you don't keeping pushing back at bullies they take over. Not just a few folks speaking up, it takes EVERYONE to speak up. I am disappointed in Obama, whom I love. I am disappointed in Bush, and Clinton, and former military leaders. I only see Pete Budigug and a couple Dem Congress and Senators really speaking up! You can't be timid and nice. Play like they do (not lying or cruel) but be like Newsome. Get on Substack and listen to ones like me who do speak up
I wholeheartedly agree with you too!!!! Why aren’t the other former presidents of both parties speak out as well, and much more often than even Obama has spoken up for us all?
I agree, you cannot be timid at a time like this. Unfortunately, too many of them have don't seem to have the desire to be the vocal leaders we need during this crisis.
He used stronger language during Kamala's presidental campaign. We can have expectations of him. And that is fair, but he has no duty any other civilian have. But yes could have condemned TacoDon is stronger terms. Come up with examples etc.
I agree no one has a duty here, but President Obama has routinely shown up to inject his opinions into the last 3 Presidential elections. Which I have no problem with, but I believe that if you're going to stay engaged with the electorate, it shouldn't just be during election season. He's still the most popular Democrat in America. The country could really use someone with that level of influence to speak up right now
Do you think my critique of President Obama was too harsh?
I wouldn't say it was too harsh, however that is classic Obama. He has never really shown himself to be anything other than a softer spoken individual even when speaking on extremely serious subjects.
It unfortunately is CLASSIC Obama.
As it is unfortunate, could you imagine the backlash he would receive as a black man? All the garbage that was spewed at him just for holding the position of POTUS as a black man was disgusting and cruel. As many of us trying to “fit in” have to play by very different rules in order to even be heard, even if by a small margin. If we don't it gets twisted and edited to make us look like unhinged. He has an even higher standard to hold because of how far up “the ladder” he was able to achieve.
spot on
I agree with your critique of President Obama generally, I feel he often filters his comments through (and rightfully so) a first black president lens.
Also, wondering if you're seeing inclinations of a more concerted and organized effort to turn out the masses. I've read two articles calling for more unity among all the different opposition organizations to join together and speak with ONE larger, more impactful voice. Here's a link to one of them; the other is a David Brooks essay in the Atlantic this week.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/opinion/trump-universities-compact-civil-society.html?unlocked_article_code=1.t08.nZlk.KpUbzVVQJpoz&smid=url-share
I do believe there's several efforts to organize people to come together. Unfortunately, there's still a lot of infighting taking place throughout several factions on the left. I just hope when the time comes, some compromises will be made across the different factions, so we can all come together.
Way too nonchalant and so much of what these corporate democrats are emulating.
Agreed.
I agree with you but Obama is a lawyer and very careful in his wording. Our Democratic politicians need to show their anger and fight for us! Clinton is the only other living former democratic president (other than Biden) and you know he's not going to say anything because of the Epstein files. Carter I'm sure is rolling in his grave. I don't know why Biden and Harris are not out speaking the truth. Biden I'm assuming is due to cancer, but there's no excuse for Harris! She and Newsome should go out on tour together and blister these Republicans. Bernie Sanders is too old!
It would be nice if more of them were speaking up right now. The silence is not helping anyone.
I agree with you. I am angry. Everyone should be angry. A nonchalant approach has never worked with people like Trump. If you don't keeping pushing back at bullies they take over. Not just a few folks speaking up, it takes EVERYONE to speak up. I am disappointed in Obama, whom I love. I am disappointed in Bush, and Clinton, and former military leaders. I only see Pete Budigug and a couple Dem Congress and Senators really speaking up! You can't be timid and nice. Play like they do (not lying or cruel) but be like Newsome. Get on Substack and listen to ones like me who do speak up
I wholeheartedly agree with you too!!!! Why aren’t the other former presidents of both parties speak out as well, and much more often than even Obama has spoken up for us all?
I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way.
I agree, you cannot be timid at a time like this. Unfortunately, too many of them have don't seem to have the desire to be the vocal leaders we need during this crisis.
He used stronger language during Kamala's presidental campaign. We can have expectations of him. And that is fair, but he has no duty any other civilian have. But yes could have condemned TacoDon is stronger terms. Come up with examples etc.
I agree no one has a duty here, but President Obama has routinely shown up to inject his opinions into the last 3 Presidential elections. Which I have no problem with, but I believe that if you're going to stay engaged with the electorate, it shouldn't just be during election season. He's still the most popular Democrat in America. The country could really use someone with that level of influence to speak up right now
Absolutely
I wholeheartedly 100% agree with Obama!!!!!!!!!!
Did you agree or disagree with my criticism of him?