Tuesday, March 15, 2011
SKEERED
I was shocked/not surprised that the NRA has refused to visit the White House to discuss gun legislations.
Like Kevin Drum, I believe that Obama scares the GOoPers on a face to face, joint forum basis.
Until he got his dick into the wringer, they were the same with Bill Clinton.
The thing is that both men mastered the art of mediation and compromise. They damp out the extremes and embrace exchange and conversation. Which means that they control it. That along with the fact that they are the President.
The militant right, largely, works in the margins, firing up the base, exaggerating or lying outright.
LaPierre is a dick in any language so it is not a surprise at all. On the other hand, he is a guy who is afraid of nothing. Except, perhaps, Obama.
The Obamas have been embracing their "enemies" a lot lately. Very good strategy. Get close and show their fault lines. Take the high road and show their tendency to stay on the low.
When you can, love the bejesus out of them so that the wing nuts will reject them. Romney and Pawlenty.
Labels: Administration Obama, republican whack jobs
