what do you think of America's leadership sense obama got elected ?

Godfather.Godfather. Posts: 12,504
edited July 2014 in A Moving Train

what do you think of America's leadership sense obama got elected ? 21 votes

leadership is fine in America
42% 9 votes
leadership has fallen apart in America
38% 8 votes
not sure
19% 4 votes
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  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 Posts: 23,303
    i have no idea what you are asking here.

    since obama got elected our federal leadership has disappeared because the republicans will not work with him. obama says "the sky is blue" and they say "we aren't sure but instead of looking into it and coming to a consensus, we are going to sue your muslim ass."
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 Posts: 23,303
    by the way, the link you shared is utter bullshit.

    1, obama did not pull troops out early. he adhered to the status of forces agreement that troops will be out by 2012 signed by fucking bush!!!! obama tried to stay there longer and al maliki said we had to go.

    2. the people obama traded for bowe bergdahl were people that republicans agreed with releasing before they were released. once they got released, they changed their minds and opposed it.

    you know what? every single one of the claims made by the person in the article have been throughly debunked, and have been discussed in other threads on here. i am not going to waste any more time posting in this thread.
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • Godfather.Godfather. Posts: 12,504

    i have no idea what you are asking here.

    since obama got elected our federal leadership has disappeared because the republicans will not work with him. obama says "the sky is blue" and they say "we aren't sure but instead of looking into it and coming to a consensus, we are going to sue your muslim ass."

    Gimmi I don't mean any disrespect to you or your comment but it really seems that there has been excuse after excuse for obama's poor judgment, Granted I have not supported obama from the start but I did hope for the best,but really man the current state of our country is in disaray and to me seems to be getting worse as each day passes and in my opinion our leadership has failed us.

    Godfather.

  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 Posts: 23,303

    i have no idea what you are asking here.

    since obama got elected our federal leadership has disappeared because the republicans will not work with him. obama says "the sky is blue" and they say "we aren't sure but instead of looking into it and coming to a consensus, we are going to sue your muslim ass."

    Gimmi I don't mean any disrespect to you or your comment but it really seems that there has been excuse after excuse for obama's poor judgment, Granted I have not supported obama from the start but I did hope for the best,but really man the current state of our country is in disaray and to me seems to be getting worse as each day passes and in my opinion our leadership has failed us.

    Godfather.

    so instead of trying to do something to fix it, republicans vote for the first time in history to sue a sitting president.

    they can go fuck themselves, sitting there doing nothing, and then when their participation is required, they divert their efforts to a baseless lawsuit. maybe the conservatives should look in a mirror just once and ask themselves why the system is not working instead of blaming obama for failing in the "set-him-up-to-fail" environment they have created for him.
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • JimmyVJimmyV Posts: 19,172
    edited July 2014
    I would argue that of the three branches of our government, leadership is at its current best in the Executive. The Legislative and Judicial branches are both disasters right now. Obama might not be perfect but his leadership far outshines that of Boehner, Reid, or Roberts.
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  • CH156378CH156378 Posts: 1,539
    Lol
  • CH156378CH156378 Posts: 1,539
    I wish I could vote a third time for him.
  • JimmyVJimmyV Posts: 19,172
    CH156378 said:

    I wish I could vote a third time for him.

    That's how I felt about Bill Clinton.

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  • unsungunsung Posts: 9,487
    If Hillary gets elected or someone like Jeb Bush / Chris Christie / Santorum / Rubio, etc I fear the result would not be good. We need real change, not more establishment.
  • ByrnzieByrnzie Posts: 21,037
    Since
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,047
    edited July 2014
    According to a discusion I overheard today, America's leadership is becoming a Monarchy: Paraphrased, what I heard was:
    "Well, Jane, I really liked Bill Clinton and I sort of like Hillary but I'm not so sure now. But what really gets me is now I hear Chelsea Clinton is thinking of going into politics. I mean, it's like it's turning into a Moooooooooooonarchy! I mean, what next? Queen Clinton?"
    LOL!
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  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Americans have the same problems we Canadians do, you are looking at politicians as leaders or for leadership ... the voters are the leaders and politicians should be taking directions from the electorate and until that happens things will continue to spin out of control.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

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  • EarlWelshEarlWelsh Posts: 1,118
    Byrnzie said:

    Since

  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576

    i have no idea what you are asking here.

    since obama got elected our federal leadership has disappeared because the republicans will not work with him. obama says "the sky is blue" and they say "we aren't sure but instead of looking into it and coming to a consensus, we are going to sue your muslim ass."

    Gimmi I don't mean any disrespect to you or your comment but it really seems that there has been excuse after excuse for obama's poor judgment, Granted I have not supported obama from the start but I did hope for the best,but really man the current state of our country is in disaray and to me seems to be getting worse as each day passes and in my opinion our leadership has failed us.

    Godfather.


    you give far too much credit to the power of a president! POTUSI must work with congress to accomplish anything legally so what can a president do with such an obstructive congress?? Well obviously the only thing he can do on his own is issue Exec. Orders which arent strictly legal (never stopped bush lol he taught obama how to do it), which furthers the obstructionist agenda. Dont forget that across all political leanings congress has a lower approval rating! You have not adressed the conservative obstructionism at all to my knowledge on these threads. Its always, "Obamas fault", maybe some research into the powers of the 3 branches and the limitations of the exec. would be helpful.
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  • callencallen Posts: 6,388
    Out of Iraq.
    Stayed out of Libya.
    Getting out of Afghanistan

    Better than last for sure.
    10-18-2000 Houston, 04-06-2003 Houston, 6-25-2003 Toronto, 10-8-2004 Kissimmee, 9-4-2005 Calgary, 12-3-05 Sao Paulo, 7-2-2006 Denver, 7-22-06 Gorge, 7-23-2006 Gorge, 9-13-2006 Bern, 6-22-2008 DC, 6-24-2008 MSG, 6-25-2008 MSG
  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    They are all useless right now.Right Dosent want to work with left,left hates the right.Cant agree on anything.Budget, foreign policy ,Immigration.SMH
    I don't care wether your a Dem or. Rep this shit is broken and I don't think the current players on either side help.I can't remember a more partisan divide.Politcs is trumping lawmaking that can help this country.At least when Clinton and Reagan were in office they both new how to play the middle and reach out for compromise.Things got done.We need shorter term limits so people in office can govern and not spend 1/2 the time worring about what their party says,or about raising money for next election.Leadership?What Leadership?Its all "It's not us its them"from both sides.
  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    callen said:

    Out of Iraq.
    Stayed out of Libya.
    Getting out of Afghanistan

    Better than last for sure.

    Debatable!
    Iraq is still fucked,Syria is a fucking mess(What about Benghazi?)Taliban still doing there thing.Middle east is a mess,Russia is going nuts,IRS nonsense,(this is a biggy btw)NSA problems
    Not all peaches and cream.
    Hes had his positive moments to be fair wit getting Osama,and some of his social agenda items.
    Jury still out on Obama care, but def not a strong foreign policy guy and will be interesting to see how immigration shakes out.Holder is a detriment.
    Im an Independant so I am not partisan.
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    rr165892 said:

    They are all useless right now.Right Dosent want to work with left,left hates the right.Cant agree on anything.Budget, foreign policy ,Immigration.SMH
    I don't care wether your a Dem or. Rep this shit is broken and I don't think the current players on either side help.I can't remember a more partisan divide.Politcs is trumping lawmaking that can help this country.At least when Clinton and Reagan were in office they both new how to play the middle and reach out for compromise.Things got done.We need shorter term limits so people in office can govern and not spend 1/2 the time worring about what their party says,or about raising money for next election.Leadership?What Leadership?Its all "It's not us its them"from both sides.

    +1!
    but to say obma bad foreign policy is head in the sand! the whole world despised bush, obama sucks but better.
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  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 Posts: 23,303
    define "leadership" and how it is framed in this question.

    everybody needs to check out real time with bill maher from last night. there were 2 tea party conservatives on the panel who kept spouting off about failure of leadership and failure of this and that, and bill maher finally asked for specifics. neither one of the guys could provide specifics about what obama should be doing differently, just that something needs to change. if you can't name one specific, just one, they you have to stop bitching. one guy basically said obama should be impeached because he failed to buy battle helicopters from france. one guy said obama's failed leadership is because he used drones to attack people in other countries. maher asked if the guy would rather him send in airstrikes or put armies on the ground, and the guy said no to both. maher asked something like "well what other option is there and what suggestion do you have? what do you want him to do??" and the guy could not answer.

    that simple question made 2 anti obama conserviative hacks look like morons.

    this is a very stupid question to have a survey about, because nobody has suggested any alternatives. it is just a leading question to bash the president.

    i mean, look at the link address and the website associated with it.
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • callencallen Posts: 6,388
    edited July 2014
    rr165892 said:

    callen said:

    Out of Iraq.
    Stayed out of Libya.
    Getting out of Afghanistan

    Better than last for sure.

    Debatable!
    Iraq is still fucked,Syria is a fucking mess(What about Benghazi?)Taliban still doing there thing.Middle east is a mess,Russia is going nuts,IRS nonsense,(this is a biggy btw)NSA problems
    Not all peaches and cream.
    Hes had his positive moments to be fair wit getting Osama,and some of his social agenda items.
    Jury still out on Obama care, but def not a strong foreign policy guy and will be interesting to see how immigration shakes out.Holder is a detriment.
    Im an Independant so I am not partisan.
    Yes they are a mess. And?!?! Do you want the US to fix the world?

    Really Benghazi? You say your not partisan but mention this? Do you think Cheney/ Bush helped the world/US cause?

    Yes healthcare. Equality. What did recent past administrations do?

    Economy is rocking. Stock market all Time high. Unemployment lower. Obama's not fucking with Washington and Colorado. Inflation in check. Auto industry thriving.

    Imagine how really fucked up things would be with McCain and Palin at helm.

    Post edited by callen on
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  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 Posts: 23,303
    of course they want to fix the world, but only with a republic party president playing dual role of "the decider" AND "commander guy"...
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    rgambs said:

    rr165892 said:

    They are all useless right now.Right Dosent want to work with left,left hates the right.Cant agree on anything.Budget, foreign policy ,Immigration.SMH
    I don't care wether your a Dem or. Rep this shit is broken and I don't think the current players on either side help.I can't remember a more partisan divide.Politcs is trumping lawmaking that can help this country.At least when Clinton and Reagan were in office they both new how to play the middle and reach out for compromise.Things got done.We need shorter term limits so people in office can govern and not spend 1/2 the time worring about what their party says,or about raising money for next election.Leadership?What Leadership?Its all "It's not us its them"from both sides.

    +1!
    but to say obma bad foreign policy is head in the sand! the whole world despised bush, obama sucks but better.
    Bush had his issues for sure.But in his first term I felt Colin Powell,was a real,assest.Cant say the rest of his Admin was,just saying.
    I still am watching and waiting for this admins to qoute Van Wilder "dare to be great" foreign policy moment.Was getting Osama the frosting on the cake or is something special still to come.He has time to try to really leave his mark.
  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 Posts: 23,303
    rr165892 said:

    rgambs said:

    rr165892 said:

    They are all useless right now.Right Dosent want to work with left,left hates the right.Cant agree on anything.Budget, foreign policy ,Immigration.SMH
    I don't care wether your a Dem or. Rep this shit is broken and I don't think the current players on either side help.I can't remember a more partisan divide.Politcs is trumping lawmaking that can help this country.At least when Clinton and Reagan were in office they both new how to play the middle and reach out for compromise.Things got done.We need shorter term limits so people in office can govern and not spend 1/2 the time worring about what their party says,or about raising money for next election.Leadership?What Leadership?Its all "It's not us its them"from both sides.

    +1!
    but to say obma bad foreign policy is head in the sand! the whole world despised bush, obama sucks but better.
    Bush had his issues for sure.But in his first term I felt Colin Powell,was a real,assest.Cant say the rest of his Admin was,just saying.
    I still am watching and waiting for this admins to qoute Van Wilder "dare to be great" foreign policy moment.Was getting Osama the frosting on the cake or is something special still to come.He has time to try to really leave his mark.
    how will he leave his mark when the fucking republicans are going to impeach him? they are going to make him spend his time defending himself in court so he has less time to try to lead and to try to accomplish everything.

    is it really that hard for everyone to see the republican playbook and what is going on right now?? open up your eyes and demand better!!!
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,047
    Hmmm, who is/was a better leader? Bush/Obama, Bush/Obama.... gosh, I just don't know. Even thinking about is is over-taxing my brain. Bush/Obama... Bush/Obama...

    ...Wait! I think I got it! :-D


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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,047
    ... (hint: an effective leader should be able to speak in complete sentences and express a lucid thought.)
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    edited July 2014
    callen said:

    rr165892 said:

    callen said:

    Out of Iraq.
    Stayed out of Libya.
    Getting out of Afghanistan

    Better than last for sure.

    Debatable!
    Iraq is still fucked,Syria is a fucking mess(What about Benghazi?)Taliban still doing there thing.Middle east is a mess,Russia is going nuts,IRS nonsense,(this is a biggy btw)NSA problems
    Not all peaches and cream.
    Hes had his positive moments to be fair wit getting Osama,and some of his social agenda items.
    Jury still out on Obama care, but def not a strong foreign policy guy and will be interesting to see how immigration shakes out.Holder is a detriment.
    Im an Independant so I am not partisan.
    Yes they are a mess. And?!?! Do you want the US to fix the world? Do you think Bush/Cheney helped our cause?

    Really Benghazi? You say your not partisan but mention this? Do you think Cheney/ Bush helped the world/US cause? You are partisan.

    Yes healthcare. Equality. What did recent past administrations do?
    callen said:

    rr165892 said:

    callen said:

    Out of Iraq.
    Stayed out of Libya.
    Getting out of Afghanistan

    Better than last for sure.

    Debatable!
    Iraq is still fucked,Syria is a fucking mess(What about Benghazi?)Taliban still doing there thing.Middle east is a mess,Russia is going nuts,IRS nonsense,(this is a biggy btw)NSA problems
    Not all peaches and cream.
    Hes had his positive moments to be fair wit getting Osama,and some of his social agenda items.
    Jury still out on Obama care, but def not a strong foreign policy guy and will be interesting to see how immigration shakes out.Holder is a detriment.
    Im an Independant so I am not partisan.
    Yes they are a mess. And?!?! Do you want the US to fix the world? Do you think Bush/Cheney helped our cause?

    Really Benghazi? You say your not partisan but mention this? Do you think Cheney/ Bush helped the world/US cause? You are partisan.

    Yes healthcare. Equality. What did recent past administrations do?
    I'm an independent.I look at each issue and way in as I feel the need.I think Benghazi was a black eye on this admin.Not because bohner and his starched shirted buddies say so but because our fucking ambassador and staff were murdered.That bothers me.Polotics aside,I have a real problem with sovereign US ground being attacked.I would not have delayed a special forces deployment and quick response force to secure the site.I think tactical and fundamental errors were made by the powers in charge.No Polotics just opinion.
    This is a partisan crowd here for the left.I know this.But I'm not in either camp politically.Nor do I fall into a tea party thing either.I try to form my own opinion.

    To answer your question I think Bush did do some things to help this country sure I do( Just like I said above for Obama)But bush also did a bunch of stupid shit.Hello Iraq??

    Past admins have been better for sure Both Clinton and Reagan admins not only shaped the world we live in and ushered change,but they got things done.I supported both.You know voting for the best man/woman and not party lines= non partisan.
    Just because I don't agree with An Obama admin decision Dosent make me partisan or a republican,just like disagreeing with bush Didnt make me a dem.

    And no I don't want the US to fix the world I want us to help the world be a better world.Thats what a strong leadership should do.
    Post edited by rr165892 on
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  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    brianlux said:

    Hmmm, who is/was a better leader? Bush/Obama, Bush/Obama.... gosh, I just don't know. Even thinking about is is over-taxing my brain. Bush/Obama... Bush/Obama...

    ...Wait! I think I got it! :-D


    Reagen and Clinton> bush and Obama
  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697

    rr165892 said:

    rgambs said:

    rr165892 said:

    They are all useless right now.Right Dosent want to work with left,left hates the right.Cant agree on anything.Budget, foreign policy ,Immigration.SMH
    I don't care wether your a Dem or. Rep this shit is broken and I don't think the current players on either side help.I can't remember a more partisan divide.Politcs is trumping lawmaking that can help this country.At least when Clinton and Reagan were in office they both new how to play the middle and reach out for compromise.Things got done.We need shorter term limits so people in office can govern and not spend 1/2 the time worring about what their party says,or about raising money for next election.Leadership?What Leadership?Its all "It's not us its them"from both sides.

    +1!
    but to say obma bad foreign policy is head in the sand! the whole world despised bush, obama sucks but better.
    Bush had his issues for sure.But in his first term I felt Colin Powell,was a real,assest.Cant say the rest of his Admin was,just saying.
    I still am watching and waiting for this admins to qoute Van Wilder "dare to be great" foreign policy moment.Was getting Osama the frosting on the cake or is something special still to come.He has time to try to really leave his mark.
    how will he leave his mark when the fucking republicans are going to impeach him? they are going to make him spend his time defending himself in court so he has less time to try to lead and to try to accomplish everything.

    is it really that hard for everyone to see the republican playbook and what is going on right now?? open up your eyes and demand better!!!
    Thats all white noise,just like when Ted Cruz opens his trap.Obama COULD be a great Leader,he just has not done so yet.The law suit impeachment games is nonsense.Next election cycle will take care of a lot of that.All these clowns need to remember who they work for.I demand Better from both sides.This shit stinks from the right and the left.None of the partisans look good here,non of them.
  • JimmyVJimmyV Posts: 19,172
    Clinton > all others in my lifetime (goes back to Gerald Ford)

    Obama will always be judged with the caveat that he inherited Bush's twin disasters in finance and foreign policy. There was no magic wand to wave and fix the damage.
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