I bet you Republicans are chocking in your cereal about now...Surely you must understand that the President had a horrendous task....I don't think they could pay me enough to take on this mess....I would love to hear some positive (notice, the keyword is positive) feedback on Obama's accomplishments....Is that possible?

I can agree on one point and that is you could not pay me enough to do that job. I know you asked for positive remarks but unfortunately this Independent does not have any to pass along.

He inspired the citizens to get involved before he and the Dems destroy the USA.

continuously feed his supporters with words and no action plans, results or accountability and still maintain their support.

And that is as positive as I can get about the man.

btk

Originally Posted by jebartle

I bet you Republicans are chocking in your cereal about now...Surely you must understand that the President had a horrendous task....I don't think they could pay me enough to take on this mess....I would love to hear some positive (notice, the keyword is positive) feedback on Obama's accomplishments....Is that possible?

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!

He is destroying this country faster than anyone thought possible. Can you imagine if he chose to do the right thing?
HE TRULY IS AMAZING!

On October 27, 2008he said the Constitution was fundamentally flawed and needed to be reinterpreted to reflect the realities of today. His two appointments to the Supreme Court will help to make that reinterpretation a reality.

On October 29, 2010 he said, “We are five days away from fundamentally transforming America.” In the time between then and now we have seen; (1) The Medical sector of the economy coming entirely under government control, (2) the automobile and trucking industry come under government ownership/control, (3) the financial and banking system come under government control, and now (4) the move to take the energy business under government control by first declaring carbon dioxide a pollutant and then pushing the ‘cap and trade’ bill that will, in his own words, “"Under my plan of a cap and trade system, electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket..”

Barack Obama was honest, unlike most politicians, and set about his goal of taking the US from a primarily capitalist system to a largely socialist system. He has succeeded beyond anything most of us could ever imagine possible. These changes will be difficult, if not impossible, to reverse. You cannot unscramble an egg.

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!

I'm new here at this forum so I really don't know the cast of characters yet. But aren't you the one who said he could not give long responses because you had a "life" implying that the rest of us were not worthy?
Seems to me that people put too much emphasis on words spoken instead of real action. Many people voted for this career community organizer and rookie junior senator because he talks good.
Admittedly, our previous President wasn't the greatest speaker but he never bowed down to other leaders and he never put-down the USA like this character.
He has shown his lack of leadership with this oil spill disaster and by firing a General that he is not worthy of polishing his boots.
And to top it off, he hires the General that they derided because Bush hired him to win the Iraq war by instituting the spurge.
He has also tripled the deficit. Our grandchildren will suffer because of this very junior senator and community organizer.

He has a nice set of golf clubs.

Originally Posted by RichieLion

He has a nice set of golf clubs.

Hopefully he should be able to improve his handicap by the end of the term with all the time he has to spend on the links. BTW, who is in charge of keeping score and computing the handicap? CBO?

Much of what you claim is frequently and loudly by those who have any Democrat. Time and time again, their claims and assertions have been shown to be untrue. Let's try one more time:
Health care is not under government control...availability of health insurance was broadened...that's all...and our Medicare is government-sponsored health insurance that we pay for every month and we pick the providers. Period.
Two of the big 3 automakers were saved (and several hundred thousand jobs, as well) by the temporary infusion of public money. Much of it has already been paid back and GMs IPO (initial stock offering) this summer will likely result in full payback (and possibly a profit) and sole ownership by the stockholders. The American auto industry has been saved and cleaned up. There's a problem with that? The trucking industry was not involved.
The financial industry was not taken over by the government. Starting under President Bush, the government loaned money to save the industry from total collapse. Most of it has been paid back...some with interest.
You are entitled to your own opinion but not your own set of facts.

ijusluvit--- Look at the peopel who rated the Presidents. Acadamia!!!! Need I say more? How can this be the third time he has been # 15, when he ahas only been in office 18 months? They shouldn't even be "rating" him until he is out of office.
On a positive note, I think he is probably a good father.

Sallyjo, Think you need to reread ijusluvits post one more time....
Saratogaman and Ijustluvit, Atta boy!...I was beginning to believe that a positive feedback was impossible....

Let's me ask this question in another way and see if positive feedback is possible...

If you were given this tall task of cleaning up a giant mess that occurred during the previous administration of 8 years, What would YOU do to correct our devastating economy and health care system?

Listening to you Liberals Spouting the Socialist mantra is scary because you are supporting Obama's agenda.

You do not yet get the fact that Obama is destroying your country and you are helping him with your blind naive support.

How can they rate somebody 15th when he has been in office 1 1/2 years and been a disaster?
You know the deck is stacked when they rate this incompetent higher then Ronnie Reagan, who was a real great president with a track record.