Of course he's allowed an opinion, Mars, and his is in direct disagreement with that of social conservatives. He is pro-homosexualism, pro-gun control, pro-choice, and pro-big government. Mine is pro-heterosexual, pro-gun, pro-life, and pro-small government.
Now, is there any difference in power between a president and any of us freepers? Sure there is. A president signs legislation, vetos legislation, signs executive orders, nominates primary leadership of the nation, commands our armed forces and sets its agenda, executes the laws of our nation, etc.
Do you honestly believe that absolutely none of those powers of the president are influenced by his unique set of opinions?
So, a president's opinion is not just any old opinion.
Does it matter that Obama believes in socialism? After all, it is just an opinion.
Does it matter that Obama believes in socialism? After all, it is just an opinion.
I disagree. It is not an opinion. It is an ideology. There is a big difference. Mitt, even in the quote we are dissecting, knew the difference between having and opinion and forcing it on others. Obamas belief in Socialism dictates everything in his life. He has no problem forcing his beliefs on an unwilling public. Therein lies the difference.