reply to post by Misoir
Here is a word that Americans have been taught to fear: WHY. If one is taught to say, Why?, that implies
questioning (what could be status quo/power structure), which is especially fearful/unwanted for those who are fearful themselves
asking Why? , at a personal or societal level of higher maturity, implies thoughtful thinking resulting in a thoughtful response,
asking Why?, because of the expected thoughtfulness, requires time.
Your response illustrates, when poll results are given that Obama's positive approval rating is decreasing, no one asks
"Why?". From the news and right wing response, the disapproval means that people are just now waking up to Obama going too far being a Socialist,
with Socialist programs that will destroy America. Some of us, OTOH, are disappointed that he has not gone far enough!
But, of course, in a world of limited time for active visual media (tv, ex), discussion has to be sandwiched in between commercials, boiled down not
just to soundbites but also screen scrolls, or manipulated to quickly give a predetermined impression (even one that might be false--Breitbart's
Acorn and Sherrod videos).
And at times, in order to be "fair and balanced" (on any network!), we are subjected to false equivalencies (talk about asymmetrical warfare!), and
a nuanced commentator pitted against one whose depth of presentation is shallow.
To sum, Obama disapproval is not necessarily a signal of overreaching, but could also be he has not gone far enough.
