My point, is that he is just like the rest. You say do NOT blame him. Then do NOT praise him either.
he is a reasonable guy. and he has done wonders for diplomatic relations abroad. in 2007 the world hated america. the day he took office we became the light of the world yet again. he got the nobel peace prize just for being elected, and deservingly so, cuz his election sparked hope and reignited the worlds belief in the ability of people to control government.. etc etc..
he had a mandate to put in universal healthcare... instead he went with the republican plan.. he had a mandate to raise the shit out of the taxes on the wealthy.. instead he bargained only for modest increases... the left was absolutely against going into libya, while the right was begging him to.. and he went in..
etc etc
im an anarchist. i dont support taxes. or spending. or government. i dont agree with obama on tons of stuff. but he is a moderate, pragmatist, reasonable, etc