re: #280 Lidane

He can propose legislation, which Obama has done in his SOTU addresses.

He can sign a bill.

He can veto a bill.

He can call Congress into special session if there’s a need for it.

He can try to influence public opinion on a piece of legislation, which he has done.

Exactly what else do you want him to do? He can’t actively write laws himself. It’s not his job.

Every time I hear this sort of complaint, I ask “what EXACTLY do you want BHO to do?” the answer I always get is cloaked in metaphors: “he should twist some arms”, for example. When I press, and ask for non-metaphorical conduct, there’s nothing there. Just dead air.