I have compiled a list of excuses for those inclined to defend President Obama under any circumstances. So without further ado, here they are in no particular order:
Grow Up
The adults are in charge now! Instead of complaining, why don't you make yourself useful like a good boy or girl. We need people like you to wear buttons and make phone calls. Leave the whole governing thing to the grown-ups who know better than you.
Where's My Pony?
What's the matter? You wanted a rainbow-colored unicorn with health care reform? Stop complaining and be thankful for what you DID get.
11th Dimensional Chess
President Obama has a plan; You just can't see it. Sure, he never fought hard for a public health care option. Okay, he extended the Bush tax rates for at least another two years while agreeing to cuts in social spending. But he's just working the refs... laying out the bait. When the timing is right and the opposition is confused he'll pounce all over them. Trust me.
Dirty Hippies
You long-haired, pot smoking, smelly hippies are not part of the Democratic Party core. Just look at this shiny new poll that shows the majority of Democrats support the President's position on the issue.
Helping Republicans Win
Look what happened in the 2010 midterm election! People on the Left stayed home because of their hatred for President Obama. And now Michelle Bachman, Sarah Palin and the Tea Party control The House. Everything bad that happens from this point forward is your fault.
Clap Louder!!!
If you spent a little less time complaining, and a little more praising the good things Obama has accomplished, everything would be awesome. Those heads need to bobble a little harder if we're going to stop those dastardly evil Republicans.
I'm taking my ball and going home.
This place is no longer for true progressives. It's turned into a cesspool of hate. Screw you guys, I'm going home.
Look at this shiny object.
Yay! We won the battle; Unemployment benefits will be temporarily extended. Of course, we had to make some concessions in tax rates for a couple of years. But never mind those small potatoes.
The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread
There has never been a greater president in the history of mankind. Even FDR didn't accomplish in 13 years what Obama did in two.