Apparently what I was thinking of are called Matzah balls.
Ah. Those are pretty good. Tho they always reminded me of basic Chicken Soup dumplings that are super common in Central and Eastern Europe and also in the Southern US.
Presidents don't have the power to make changes and yet get all the blame.
I disagree. Obama has managed so far to get several changes done. Some by persuasion, veto threatening or the stroke of a pen. They yield a lot of power, but for certain should not be given anymore. Remember they are the ones who appoint a Supreme Court Justice.