that President Obama is, IMO, a huge disappointment.
I really do not care to see "the list" of his great accomplishments again.
Yep, we deserved "a pony."
Having said that, hopefully we have learned a lesson in Presidential elections.
I have learned to not vote for the party. The real Democratic party left us long ago (at least 30 years).
IMO, we need to (draft if necessary) find a person with a proven track record (against corporate people) that proves they put real people first.
For those who say "The president can't really do anything", they need to read up on FDR. The President sets the "tone" for DC and America. A great president doesn't have to spend all (or most) of his/her time negotiating.
Even if he/she has to "resort" to the handful of real journalists to get his/her message out, it can be gotten out and if that message is what the people want, other legislative bodies will feel the pressure from their constituents to "make it happen."
A candidate is only a "spoiler" if you allow that to happen.
People who voted for Nader should be applauded for their clear thinking rather than despised.
If we vote for a candidate who is proven to be a progressive, a person of action and unwavering integrity, then we have done our part.
Those who must vote "party first" are the real spoilers.