Civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer made famous the phrase, “I’m sick and tired of
getting sick and tired.”
For me, I’m sick and tired of Democrats having power and being unwilling to use it. I’
ve always respected Republicans when they had power because they were willing to
use it and maybe apologize later.
Today, President Barack Obama walked into the White House briefing room, and
took some questions, and one of them revolved around recess appointments.
He has witnessed Republicans block many of his appointments, and now he says he
made it clear to them that he will “consider” appointing some when the U.S. Senate
goes into recess.
“One senator, as you all are aware, had put a hold on every single nominee that we had
put forward due to a dispute over a couple of earmarks in his state,” President Obama
said. “In our meeting, I asked the congressional leadership to put a stop to these
holds in which nominees for critical jobs are denied a vote for months. Surely we can
set aside partisanship and do what’s traditionally been done to confirm these
nominations. If the Senate does not act — and I made this very clear — if the Senate
does not act to confirm these nominees, I will consider making several recess
appointments during the upcoming recess, because we can’t afford to allow politics
to stand in the way of a well-functioning government.”
This is where the president needs to show his toughness and just do it. Forget the
threats. The actions of Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and other Republican
obstructionists will continue if President Obama allows them to run roughshod over
him. When you’re the top dog, you do what you have to do to govern. And allowing
Republican senators to continue to deny your appointments is nonsense.
And if all of them choose to support a filibuster, then you take it to the American
people and show them as being obstructionists. You put them on blast and you get
your grassroots movement fired up to stand up and do something. The political right
used their base to go after Dems who blocked appointments to the federal bench and
other positions. So why not be just as aggressive?
If there are members of your own party who stand in the way, such as Sen. Ben
Nelson (D-Neb.), then you also put them on blast and you make them pay for acting
so foolishly.
This president got rolled by the Senate over healthcare. His team made some
boneheaded mistakes, and now they are paying for it. Continuing to play footsie with
them will only get him into more trouble. He should set a deadline to have his folks
confirmed. If not, appoint them all during the recess and go on about your business.
His critics keep blasting him for Chicago-style politics. So, fine. Channel your inner
Al Capone and go gangsta against your foes and let ‘em know that if they aren’t with
you, they are against you, and will pay the price.

written by Roland Martin
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Responsible Black Men ALWAYS Have To Work Harder
Roland Martin says…
I have been an avid voter for the past 22-plus years.  Originally, I was not an Obama supporter nor was I
rooting for Hillary, however since Obama was the ONLY viable candidate, I gladly cast my vote [for him.]

I am an avid voter because my parents couldn’t wait until I reached voting age to force me towards
registration.  Although I continued to vote no matter whom the candidate was, it wasn’t until years later
that I finally got what they were trying to instill me.  My parents have since past on from this life, but
would be so upset with me if they ever knew the menacing thoughts I’ve had pertaining to my
government.  (Yes, I know I just contradicted myself.)

Anyway, I’ve actually uttered the words to my political-brother-thru-the-law that I was going to cease
voting.  (I wouldn’t stop because I couldn’t stand the thought of letting my parents down…its just threats.
(smile))

Like you, Mr. Martin, I am sick and tired of being sick and tired of the idle threats from President
Obama.  I don’t need him to follow through for me, I NEED him to follow through and continue to work
hard for The People.

It is SO evident that Republicans are not willing to support The People, as they seem to dread the thought
of working with and for a Black man.  

Yes, I said it!!!  I believe it all comes down to the color of Barack Hussein Obama’s dark skin.  

If the Republicans were ever interested in doing what is best for The People, they would have done so
way before Barack Obama became a Senator and now a household name.  

When President Obama addressed the GOP on their own turf, it seemed as if he were scolding them; as if
he had to teach them how to behave morally and ethically.  It was as if Obama had to train the Republicans
how to play together, but when the show was over, all they did was return to their lying, cheating, sneaky,
deceitful ways.

It’s sad.

President Obama knows the Republicans will never act in the best interest of The People, and I agree
with you 100%; he needs to get tough and do what he has to do.  

When it comes down to it, ALL of them will face re-election problems - both the Democrats and the
Republicans.  Because when you think about it, how many people will be willing to support the
Democrats when they’re not able to pass anything?  When they don’t have the guts or as Representative
Alan Grayson put it, “grow some balls.”  And for the Republicans, voters might feel they’re not worthy if
they’re not willing to support the leader of the Country – especially when it’s in the best interest of the
Country.

I could never be a Republican, but you’re right when you said you have to respect them as they stick
together no matter how foul or evil their Party’s actions.

What’s up with the Democrats?  Why can’t they stick together?  Why WON’T they???  Don’t they realize
their seats are in jeopardy?  

Why is it that these politicians take the job, but won’t perform in the best interest of The People?  
Furthermore, why don’t The People stand up and DEMAND that their government work for them?

Mr. Martin, I am tired of being sick and tired!!!!

I’ll continue to vote – until the day I die – but these politicians really get on my last nerve!
February 10, 2010
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Time for Obama to go gangsta against GOP; make recess appointments
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