Someone recently approached me
I soon realized the question was
what can I do about the way things are going in Washington?
People who voted for Barack Obama tend to fall into one of two camps: Trusters
both positions are wrong. A new president -- even one as talented and well-motivated as Obama -- can't get a thing done in Washington unless the public is actively behind him. As FDR said
"Maam, I want to do those things, but you must make me."
We must make Obama do the right things. Email, write, and phone the White House. Do the same with your members of Congress. Round up others to do so. Also: Find friends and family members in red states who agree with you, and get them fired up to do the same. For example, if you happen to have a good friend or family member in Montana, you might ask him or her to write Max Baucus and tell him they want a public option included in any healthcare bill.
clipped from: tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com