by Charles M.
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September 27, 2006

I Can't Believe I Watched Michael Moore.

September 27, 2009 11:52 PM EDT
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I was watching CNN the other night and Wolf Blitzer(awesome name:) was interviewing MM about his new movie. He said one thing that struck as odd. He was asked what he thought President Obama should do. He said Mr President do not compromise.

 

What an odd thing to say and think. I heard him say to Obama no compromise but that is exactly what he wants the Republicans to do. How can you ask one side to stand firm but expect the other side to fold and go along?

 

Does this sound odd to anyone else but me?

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Comments: 12

Kimberly Jackson Sep 28, 2009, 12:02am EDT
No it sounds odd to me as well. Part of being a leader is learning the true art of compromise. One can't expect one side to perform this act and not the other. Let's just hope Obama isn't listening to him on this point.
Elsie C. Sep 28, 2009, 12:10am EDT
It would depend on the circumstances, don't you think? If you're a parent, you may compromise on your teenager staying out past curfew at times, but you would definitely never compromise if he/she wants to drive the car without a license or permit, or use alcohol or drugs. I'm sure the president has the same kind of determinations, some he can or should compromise, some he can't and should not.
Lee P. Sep 28, 2009, 12:14am EDT
I don't think it sounds odd. Don't compromise if you agree with what is being done, talk the other guy into compromising if you don't agree with what he is doing. Sometimes compromise can change what you believe in so much that you don't even recognize it anymore.
Cena W. Sep 28, 2009, 12:32am EDT
It is only his opinion, I don't think he is on the list of consultants for President Obama.
Dave McGill Sep 28, 2009, 1:43am EDT
Certainly, the Bush administration didn't compromise in the eight years it took it to nearly ruin the country.

So, it sounds like M.M. is saying that if you want to fix it, Mr. President, and particularly since the right wing is showing it's only interested in reclaiming the White House and has no intention of cooperating, then by all means get the job done as YOU see that it should be done. After all, Mr. President, the country elected YOU to solve the problems, not a committee of naysayers.

At least, that's what I think he meant.
Guy W. Sep 28, 2009, 2:06am EDT
Didn't you listen to his address to the joint session of Congress. He's already compromised with the Republicans, but every time he does, they back up and demand more compromise and gets treated like a waiter in the bargain. Enough. There are 160 Republican amendments incorporated in the Affordable Health Choices Act. They just keep piling on more lies, more insults, and more demands. Enough.
Tim Nelson Sep 28, 2009, 9:40am EDT
He is arguing that things that have not been in the bill, be put in the bill, many of which has no chance of passing. He is wishing, plain and simple.

Partisans live on a different planet. Normal logic does not apply here. To a partisan, a bi-partisan bill is a cause for despair.
Charles M. Sep 28, 2009, 10:25am EDT
Thanks for the comments all. Just curious as to others thoughts on this. Each side seems to think the other side is inflexible and neither get anywhere.
Charles Temm JR Sep 29, 2009, 7:14pm EDT
That's politics, whatever your side is-you want to dominate the legislation.

Actually, I'd like to see more such gridlock. Its when the two sides work together is when we really get screwed.
Nora J A. Sep 29, 2009, 7:21pm EDT
That's just what I was thinking Charles! I'm mad at the Republicans and Bush for compromising in going the spending route the last 8 years! And for backing down on financial oversights!
Charles Temm JR Sep 29, 2009, 7:30pm EDT
Nora, something we must remember is the last time the Repubs cut spending (actually slowed it anyway) was during the Clinton administration. Too many Repubs are just as willing to spend like idiots as the Dems, they ran with the pork ball just like the Dems have for the last couple of years.
Nora J A. Sep 29, 2009, 7:37pm EDT
Exactly! This "PORK" business has got to stop! If they added up all the recent pork they'd have a nice little slush fund for the uninsured!

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