Originally Posted by ijusluvit

Yes it is possible. In fact, 278 American History scholars, at this year's invitation of Sienna College, near Albany New York, recently submitted their 1-44 order of best US Presidents. They selected FDR as #1, for I believe the third time consecutive time. Barack Obama was #15. George Bush was #40.

If you read the political forum, you will see that I am one of a very small number of folks who post any favorable comments about the President. I have said that I admire his energy, resolve and overall leadership. I have said I favor the aggressive efforts to stop the economic disaster he inherited, the landmark health care laws, many-sided financial regulations, and Supreme Court nominees. I have not commented much on the response to the oil spill or the war in Afghanistan, because both topics make me sick to even think about. This is not to say I approve of what the President is doing in these two areas. I can't make up my mind what anyone in his position could do that would be better. And finally, with the recent speech on immigration reform, Obama is showing the real courage it takes to tackle another impossible problem and perhaps the biggest political 'hot potato' of all time.

I do not think we are alone in the opinion that there have been some real positive, necessary steps taken by the current administration. However, very few will offer that view here. I believe the reason for that is the inevitable series of angry and even personal attacks which follow such positive remarks about Obama. A number of regular contributors will dispute ANYTHING as being remotely positive. A number are convinced that he has personally written the death warrant of this nation. A number speak with startling ferocity and hatred, directed at the President, the administration, and the posters who think Obama just might be ok.

See. You're off to a good start. PATS2010 has given you the answer for everything in just a few words. Think positive? HA!