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Dick Meyer: Mr. President, On Behalf Of An Ungrateful Nation, Thank You
I’ve never written a column like this. Readers rarely believe it, but I am not on any political team. Generosity toward the high and mighty isn’t among my few virtues. But this needs to be said: Americans are lucky to have Barack Obama as president and we should wake up and appreciate it while we can. President Obama will go down in history as an extraordinary president, probably a great one. He will have done this in era that doesn’t aggrandize leaders and presidents, but shrinks them. All presidents have had profound opposition, vicious enemies and colossal failures. A few were beloved and others deeply respected in their day, but none in the modern era and certainly not Obama.
One can hate Democrats, disagree with Obama on big issues, dislike his style or be disappointed the excitement of his election didn’t last. But his accomplishments, ambitious goals, dignity and honesty under tough circumstances demand admiration and appreciation. 1. The Iran deal: Time will reveal if the deal worked, not today’s talking/tweeting heads. What cannot be in dispute is this was a momentous initiative, a gutsy political risk, a diplomatic success and, potentially, a giant step in defusing a long-ticking time bomb. 2. Obamacare: In the midst of the worst economy since the Great Depression, Obama delivered one of the most important domestic programs since the New Deal. Only LBJ’s Great Society laws compare. Obamacare has survived two challenges in the Supreme Court and constant, kabuki-style congressional votes to repeal. It’s now off life support. Key goals are being met. It will evolve and improve. One day it will be taken for granted and people will say, “Keep the government out of my Obamacare.”
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Mr. President, on behalf of an ungrateful nation, @DickMeyerDC says thank you: newsnet5.com/decodedc/mr-pr… @DecodeDC http://t.co/zEsrVR91DK
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Scripps National (@ScrippsNational) July 16, 2025Obamacare, fixing the financial crisis and now the Iran deal. Reasons why Obama may go down as an extraordinary pres bit.ly/1gDOc33
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(@DecodeDC) July 17, 2025****
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who wrote @DecodeDC's first viral piece: Mr. President, on behalf of an ungrateful nation, thank you
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Miranda Green (@Mirandacgreen) July 17, 2025This opinion piece from our Scripps Washington DC bureau @DecodeDC is getting a lot of attention online today bit.ly/1CLHIJa
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7NEWS Denver Channel (@DenverChannel) July 17, 2025****
@DickMeyerDC I'm the left's equivalent of #tcot minus the hatred and those awful tri-cornored hats.
Nice piece, opened my eyes. Thanks.
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Dânny Narko (@dannyboi965) July 17, 2025@DickMeyerDC A brilliant piece by Dick Meyer: "Mr. President, on behalf of an ungrateful nation, thank you"
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Stuart Hotchkiss (@HSHotchkiss) July 17, 2025****
Mr. President, on behalf of an ungrateful nation, @DickMeyerDC says thank you: bit.ly/1gDOc33
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(@DecodeDC) July 16, 2025@DecodeDC @DickMeyerDC Amen! Been saying that for years.
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David Bailey (@Computer_blues) July 16, 2025
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