Are YOU happy with Obama?

goo

this thread is for those who have nothing but great things to say about Obama's performance so far. although a good percentage of America is complaining about him, there are, of course, those who think all those people must be crazy and that Obama really is delivering on the things he promised. if this is you, please tell us why... without simply parroting something you heard someone else say that you might agree with. in YOUR words, what is it he is actually doing for YOU?

keep it civil, please.

OffHeGoes29

I voted for McCain, but I'm starting to support some of Obama's moves since hes taken office......its still too early to tell, but I think some decisions were made for the benefit of the country, and thats why 80% of this board is pissed off at him, because hes not as far left as they hoped.

Still too early to tell, and its just my opinion.

LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun

i'm too indifferent and fatalistic about federal government to really care any more.

goo

OffHeGoes29 wrote:

I voted for McCain, but I'm starting to support some of Obama's moves since hes taken office......

what moves of his do you approve of?

OffHeGoes29

goo wrote:

OffHeGoes29 wrote:

I voted for McCain, but I'm starting to support some of Obama's moves since hes taken office......

what moves of his do you approve of?

Oh...I rather not get into that can of worms on here. Chances are I will be pummbled by antagonistic comments, so I try to keep my opinions to a min.

goo

interesting... this thread has been up for almost 24 hrs and has almost 100 views... yet just 1 person has said anything at all. the whole point of my thread is revealed... he just isn't doing a good job.

soulsinging

goo wrote:

interesting... this thread has been up for almost 24 hrs and has almost 100 views... yet just 1 person has said anything at all. the whole point of my thread is revealed... he just isn't doing a good job.

or maybe your question was bullshit and we didn't want to be baited by you.

JonnyPistachio

On a very personal note, the making homes affordable plan set in motion by Obama is all of a suddden taking place for me. It looks like it is going to help me keep my home.

goo

soulsinging wrote:

goo wrote:

interesting... this thread has been up for almost 24 hrs and has almost 100 views... yet just 1 person has said anything at all. the whole point of my thread is revealed... he just isn't doing a good job.

or maybe your question was bullshit and we didn't want to be baited by you.

yeah, I'm sure you speak for everyone on this board. what was so bullshit about it, it was a perfectly open question. and since when are people on this board afraid to post their views? how about you not bullshit me... with all the far left, outspoken people on this board, I would have figured at least some would reply and sing Obama's praises. but as it turns out, they can't do that and be honest with themselves at the same time.

adropinthepark

goo wrote:

soulsinging wrote:

goo wrote:

interesting... this thread has been up for almost 24 hrs and has almost 100 views... yet just 1 person has said anything at all. the whole point of my thread is revealed... he just isn't doing a good job.

or maybe your question was bullshit and we didn't want to be baited by you.

yeah, I'm sure you speak for everyone on this board. what was so bullshit about it, it was a perfectly open question.

No it wasn't. Your thread title made it seem open, but then...

goo wrote:

this thread is for those who have nothing but great things to say about Obama's performance so far. ....
keep it civil, please.

goo wrote:

with all the far left, outspoken people on this board, I would have figured at least some would reply and sing Obama's praises. but as it turns out, they can't do that and be honest with themselves at the same time.

^^^ That's true. If I sing his praises, it wouldn't be honest.

soulsinging

goo wrote:

soulsinging wrote:

goo wrote:

interesting... this thread has been up for almost 24 hrs and has almost 100 views... yet just 1 person has said anything at all. the whole point of my thread is revealed... he just isn't doing a good job.

or maybe your question was bullshit and we didn't want to be baited by you.

yeah, I'm sure you speak for everyone on this board. what was so bullshit about it, it was a perfectly open question. and since when are people on this board afraid to post their views? how about you not bullshit me... with all the far left, outspoken people on this board, I would have figured at least some would reply and sing Obama's praises. but as it turns out, they can't do that and be honest with themselves at the same time.

this post is exactly why you didn't get responses. it wasn't an open question, you were baiting people so that you could write this post right here. most of us know obama never promised to end all wars immediately and whatever else you want him held to... so for us, we're not singing his praises but we also feel he's doing an alright job and a distinct improvement over the last admin. i don't speak for everybody, but i think i speak for plenty of obama voters. you're just disappointed that you didn't get the chance to rip into us like you wanted. you made this thread so you could sit back and wait for the first obama kool-aid drinker to post and then you could get off on condescending posts that paint obama as an abject failure if not the anti-christ.

goo

soulsinging wrote:

yeah, I'm sure you speak for everyone on this board. what was so bullshit about it, it was a perfectly open question. and since when are people on this board afraid to post their views? how about you not bullshit me... with all the far left, outspoken people on this board, I would have figured at least some would reply and sing Obama's praises. but as it turns out, they can't do that and be honest with themselves at the same time.

this post is exactly why you didn't get responses. it wasn't an open question, you were baiting people so that you could write this post right here. most of us know obama never promised to end all wars immediately and whatever else you want him held to... so for us, we're not singing his praises but we also feel he's doing an alright job and a distinct improvement over the last admin. i don't speak for everybody, but i think i speak for plenty of obama voters. you're just disappointed that you didn't get the chance to rip into us like you wanted. you made this thread so you could sit back and wait for the first obama kool-aid drinker to post and then you could get off on condescending posts that paint obama as an abject failure if not the anti-christ.[/quote][/quote]

quite the contrary, Bogart. even though you back off and say you don't speak for everyone, apparently you think you're a mind reader and can tell me my true motives. I actually would've been more inclined to NOT say anything more had many people replied to the thread and explain their reasons as I requested. from the start, I really did want to know why the people who approve of him really appove of him. even if I personally thought they were nuts, at least they'd be bringing something to the table. but hardly anyone did. I was then left to draw conclusions. that's when I chose to reply to my own thread and say what I said. I wasn't setting a trap like you're convinced in your mind I did.

soulsinging

goo wrote:

quite the contrary, Bogart. even though you back off and say you don't speak for everyone, apparently you think you're a mind reader and can tell me my true motives. I actually would've been more inclined to NOT say anything more had many people replied to the thread and explain their reasons as I requested. from the start, I really did want to know why the people who approve of him really appove of him. even if I personally thought they were nuts, at least they'd be bringing something to the table. but hardly anyone did. I was then left to draw conclusions. that's when I chose to reply to my own thread and say what I said. I wasn't setting a trap like you're convinced in your mind I did.

i dont care what your motives were, i'm telling you what your question said. and if you read the post right before mine, you'll clearly see that i'm not the only one to have gotten that impression. don't try to rationalize what you were doing. every post you make here is a judgment on obama supporters (they're "nuts" and "dishonest" etc), so don't tell me you were hoping to hear with an open mind that he's been doing some good. you were waiting for someone to say something you could use as an excuse to get on your soap box.

Jeanwah

soulsinging wrote:

this post is exactly why you didn't get responses. it wasn't an open question, you were baiting people so that you could write this post right here. most of us know obama never promised to end all wars immediately and whatever else you want him held to... so for us, we're not singing his praises but we also feel he's doing an alright job and a distinct improvement over the last admin. i don't speak for everybody, but i think i speak for plenty of obama voters. you're just disappointed that you didn't get the chance to rip into us like you wanted. you made this thread so you could sit back and wait for the first obama kool-aid drinker to post and then you could get off on condescending posts that paint obama as an abject failure if not the anti-christ.

Yeah, OP, the feeling I got after reading your two posts made me feel that you were waiting to jump on whoever spoke next. It makes people not want to post at all. If that's not what you were trying to do, think about how you want to come across next time.

aerial

Soulsinging wrote: most of us know obama never promised to end all wars immediately and and whatever else you want him held to.

I’m wondering why he is not held to anything and if he is WHAT is it?

goo wrote:
I really did want to know why the people who approve of him really approve of him.

Me to.

South of Seattle

I am not happy with him, but I am not unhappy with him either.

He's been in office for less than 1 year, I usually try not to judge people that soon. Especially someone who has inherited a huge clusterfuck that was the Bush administration.

TriumphantAngel

goo wrote:

interesting... this thread has been up for almost 24 hrs and has almost 100 views... yet just 1 person has said anything at all.

you asked from comments from ''those who have nothing but great things to say''. i didn't reply because there are things i like and a couple of things i am not overly amused with. i knew about those during his campaigning because i actually listened to what he said (afghanistan in an example.)

i also thought your original post was poorly worded and designed purely to give you an opportunity to rip into someone. i'm the sort of poster who is not backward in coming forward ever, and have no problem stating what i do or do not like about any politicans policies, not just obamas. when you said ''those who have nothing but great things to say'', you lost my interest. if everyone was honest about their political preferences, there is not one person who could say they are happy with every single thing.

brandon10

South of Seattle wrote:

I am not happy with him, but I am not unhappy with him either.

He's been in office for less than 1 year, I usually try not to judge people that soon. Especially someone who has inherited a huge clusterfuck that was the Bush administration.

I'm kind of in this same boat. Although I am somewhat unhappy with progress. The administration is admittitedly way behind with Guantanamo, Iraq, and health care. If he can get 2/3 accomplished during his first term I will be somewhat impressed. I do not consiser it true healthcare reform, though it's a start.

I am somewhat pleased with Obama's dealing with other nations. We have definately lowered the bravado since the last administration. It's time to start being less confrontational with Iran and it's wonderful people.

And although I may not agree with Obama about escalating in Afghanistan, I do appreciate that he seemed to come to his decision through critical thought and debate. Unlike any decision the previous admin made.

So far in his first year, I would rate Obama a 6 out of 10. Hoping for more deliberate progression being made in the next few years.

g under p

TriumphantAngel wrote:

goo wrote:

interesting... this thread has been up for almost 24 hrs and has almost 100 views... yet just 1 person has said anything at all.

you asked from comments from ''those who have nothing but great things to say''. i didn't reply because there are things i like and a couple of things i am not overly amused with. i knew about those during his campaigning because i actually listened to what he said (afghanistan in an example.)

i also thought your original post was poorly worded and designed purely to give you an opportunity to rip into someone. i'm the sort of poster who is not backward in coming forward ever, and have no problem stating what i do or do not like about any politicans policies, not just obamas. when you said ''those who have nothing but great things to say'', you lost my interest. if everyone was honest about their political preferences, there is not one person who could say they are happy with every single thing.

Exactly, and as bad as the shape the last administration left this country in, it'll take years many years to unwind this clusterfuck. I didn't vote for him however more out of disgust for our political system (give Kucinich a chance) he was the better choice than a continuation with Palin/the other guy?

Peace

blackredyellow

South of Seattle wrote:

I am not happy with him, but I am not unhappy with him either.

He's been in office for less than 1 year, I usually try not to judge people that soon. Especially someone who has inherited a huge clusterfuck that was the Bush administration.

Yeah, me too...

Honestly, there isn't any major feats to really judge him on, but he has done some good.

Foreign policy/diplomacy has a MUCH better feel under this administration.

The infrastructure spending in the stimulus package is a good thing.

Cutting back on the asinine missile defense program

Some of the housing measures are helping people/families get out of bad loans.

Got rid of some of the tax benefits for companies that outsource jobs.

He has done a lot of things to help military families

inmytree

goo wrote:

this thread is for those who have nothing but great things to say about Obama's performance so far. although a good percentage of America is complaining about him, there are, of course, those who think all those people must be crazy and that Obama really is delivering on the things he promised. if this is you, please tell us why... without simply parroting something you heard someone else say that you might agree with. in YOUR words, what is it he is actually doing for YOU?

keep it civil, please.

ugh...too many rules...

Do I have to get a fishing license to post in this thread...?