Shortly after Obama’s election their was talk among progressive activists that, to insure Obama follow’s through on his promises, in the way he had advertised them during his campaign, it will be necessary to mobilize and pressure him to do so. This of course didn’t happen. And there has been some progressive activism, but its been smaller, and less interesting to the media, than the Tea Party protests. Part of the reason for the small numbers might be that many wanted to give him a chance before they grabbed their placards and took to the streets. Perhaps some of the reason is that Americans seem reluctant to protest presidents of their own party. Where was the Tea Party while the federal debt was doubling during the Bush years? But if Biden telling Dems to “Stop whining,” and Obama’s refrain “Buck up,” wasn’t a call to action, I’m not sure what is. Well that and two wars, 9.8 percent unemployment, no chance of Guantanomo being closed anytime soon, tax cuts for the super wealthy, etc.

BTW Some Republicans, on RedState.com, are already asking themselves, “Did we vote Republican for nothing on Nov. 2?” I expect that because of the tax cut extension, we won’t be seeing much activism from them anymore. I could be wrong though.