“Deeply Disappointed” by Obama?

Anne L. Weismann, a lawyer for Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) recently stated she was

“deeply disappointed that the Obama administration is following the same anti-transparency policy as the Bush administration when it comes to White House visitor records. Refusing to let the public know who visits the White House is not the action of a pro-transparency, pro-accountability administration.”

She said this in a recent interview on MSNBC.  I’d have to agree.  That makes two specific issues that I’m in complete disagreement with Obama about: this, and gay marriage.

I would like to take a moment though, to point out that I’ve never thought Obama was a liberal or a progressive.  These socialist accusations that Obama has received only show the total ignorance of the Right because they can’t even recognize a moderate any longer.  Obama is in the center politically.  I knew, as did many progressives, that Obama wouldn’t deliver everything we wanted because he doesn’t only represent us.  Unlike Bush, Obama tries to stay center and thereby representing everyone.  Whether you agree with the strategy or not, that’s what it seems he is doing I’m not saying he even does it very well, but that’s what I believe he’s trying to do.   I’d love to see the Center move a little to the Left.

I would prefer Obama took a stronger stand on transparency; I’m pissed that they’re not releasing the torture photos.  I’d also like to see Obama take a strong stand against the DoMA which is complete bullshit and, as I understand it, unconstitutional.

But, I’m flexing my optimistic muscles and hoping that this won’t be a continued trend.  Also, it seems presidents are more daring during their second term.  I’d still like gay marriage approved federally, marijuana legalized federally, universal healthcare, an end to the war in Iraq and Afghanistan and Pakistan, more transparency in government, legislature that permanently legalizes abortion, etc., etc., etc.  The guy does have his hands full.

Recent news has come out that Obama may be losing a lot of DNC contributors for his support of DoMA.  It’ll be interesting to see if his support for the act diminishes once the election time gets closer and he needs more contributors.

I don’t think I’m ready to give up on him yet, like Maher seems to be.  Well, I love Bill anyway.