Let me first say I voted for Obama last year. Not because he's Democrat. Not because he's NOT Republican. But because I felt he was the best man for the job. I looked at what he stood for, liked what I saw, and voted for him. I try to be as politically blind as possible. I listen to the issues. Not the political party.

I am amazed on how much slack you guys gives Obama. It is as if you have already decided in your minds that he will be a great president before has really done anything and proven himself. Can we please have some objective coverage of his presidency?!?

The tire tariffs was not a subject of this week's Gabfest. This is surprising because this story is incredibly important. It is Obama's first clear mistake, as many reputable media publications have agreed. As an economist I'm extremely disappointed at the President I voted for. And as a Gabfest listener I'm equally disappointed with what is supposedly objective journalism.

The problem with politics is that politicians don't understand economics. This is weird because economic decisions make up a majority of political decisions. The problem with political journalism is the same. We need more journalists with economic backgrounds. (Wonk Watch gathered the opinions of economists, not lawyers!)

How can democracy thrive if the media isn't doing its job? Especially from "smart" media such as Slate. Someone from Slate, PLEASE write something about the tire tariffs. Inform your readers. DON'T be the online Democratic version of Fox News.

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"As a military guy,I have to say that most issues of governance are military issues, so only military guys should be in government."

"As a sociologist, I have to say that most issues of governance are social issues, so only sociologists should be in government."

"As a labor union activist, I have to say that most issues of governance are labor issues, so only blue collar folks should be in government."

When our only tool is a hammer, we see every problem as a nail.