How to Weaken a President Of course we want to weaken a destructive left wing president. He's destroying the country as we know it. Screw what the people want and screw what's good for the country. The ultimate goal is to make the president appear powerless and weak. Even a Republican senator can admit that. On the few occasions Obama has proposed something good for the country, Repubs immediately have acted on it. Lie much? Haven't seen you express one single word against how Reid and Obama are obstructing popular House passed bills that would restore economic growth. Among many popular bills they've passed.