Obama supporters berated us for not believing he was this different kind of politician, even though he was breaking campaign promises left and right during the campaign. So why should we be surprised at what he’s doing now…?
In March, President Obama announced that government officials would not be allowed to consider the views of lobbyists regarding specific stimulus projects unless the requests are put in writing. The materials also had to be posted on an agency’s website within three business days of receipt.
Now, the just-revised rules will allow government personnel to accept meetings and calls from federally registered lobbyists on the implementation of stimulus projects. The head of the Office of Management and Budget, Peter Orszag, issued a new guidance late Friday regarding the administration’s communications with registered lobbyists about economic recovery funds.
Now, let’s be clear. He’s the president; he won. His words aren’t just words.
Enough!
What are a few lobbyists amongst friends and other special interests.
We have witnessed what happens when people believe they have consolidated power. Now we witness when reality prevails, and competing interests are brought to bear. Let’s just hope those interests are sufficiently diverse, and the “elites” will settle for a stalemate. It’s unfortunate that they will not play their games on their time and with their resources. Oh well, some things will never change.
He only meant that for the conservative lobbyists…
Hypocrisy is a trait inherent to all liberals.