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In reply to the discussion: "Both parties are the same." [View all]sheshe2
(95,522 posts)16. Really...
A LONG List Of President Obamas Accomplishments (With Citations)
If youre one of those folks who thinks President Obama is a disappointment, you havent been paying attention the last few years. And those of you who try to draw comparisons with the Bush Administration should put away the hallucinogens and have your memory checked. If you were in a coma for the eight Bush Years, I apologize and forgive you. But please join the real world. So far, this president has done most of what he said he would do if elected; imagine what he could have done by now if progressives had supported him and not given him a Congress that doesnt look at him as if hes the demon seed.
Not only is Obama NOT a disappointment, hes pretty much the opposite.
Not only is he NOT a disappointment, hes pretty much the opposite. And no, I dont just say that because he took out Osama bin Laden, helped Libya determine their own destiny for the first time in a while, and because he seems able to handle international incidents without starting a new war. The guy does nearly everything we elect a president to do, and he doesnt brag about it constantly.
Is he perfect? No, hes human. Does he deserve some criticism? I suppose, but I must admit I havent seen any complaints that were of based on anything having to do with the real world. One I cant forgive him for is pulling Janet Napolitano out of Arizona. But the thing is, on balance, hes mostly stellar. Besides, criticism about certain specific problems is one thing; taking on an overall Obama sucks meme not only has the potential to put Willard Romney into power, its also a lie. Just because you wanted a president who would give you a glitter-farting unicorn and didnt quite get that doesnt mean hes not doing well at the job we hired him for.
What follows is a PARTIAL list of Obamas accomplishments so far. Unlike many such lists, there is a link to a citation supporting every single one.
Oh do read more~ http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/02/15/a-long-list-of-president-obamas-accomplishments-with-citations/
If youre one of those folks who thinks President Obama is a disappointment, you havent been paying attention the last few years. And those of you who try to draw comparisons with the Bush Administration should put away the hallucinogens and have your memory checked. If you were in a coma for the eight Bush Years, I apologize and forgive you. But please join the real world. So far, this president has done most of what he said he would do if elected; imagine what he could have done by now if progressives had supported him and not given him a Congress that doesnt look at him as if hes the demon seed.
Not only is Obama NOT a disappointment, hes pretty much the opposite.
Not only is he NOT a disappointment, hes pretty much the opposite. And no, I dont just say that because he took out Osama bin Laden, helped Libya determine their own destiny for the first time in a while, and because he seems able to handle international incidents without starting a new war. The guy does nearly everything we elect a president to do, and he doesnt brag about it constantly.
Is he perfect? No, hes human. Does he deserve some criticism? I suppose, but I must admit I havent seen any complaints that were of based on anything having to do with the real world. One I cant forgive him for is pulling Janet Napolitano out of Arizona. But the thing is, on balance, hes mostly stellar. Besides, criticism about certain specific problems is one thing; taking on an overall Obama sucks meme not only has the potential to put Willard Romney into power, its also a lie. Just because you wanted a president who would give you a glitter-farting unicorn and didnt quite get that doesnt mean hes not doing well at the job we hired him for.
What follows is a PARTIAL list of Obamas accomplishments so far. Unlike many such lists, there is a link to a citation supporting every single one.
Oh do read more~ http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/02/15/a-long-list-of-president-obamas-accomplishments-with-citations/
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It is a narrowly cast message for the DUers who have their black tennies laced too tight
Kolesar
Mar 2014
#1
There's nothing quite like wearing blinders and repeating the, "they're both the same" mantra...
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2014
#8
+1. The closest to energy efficiency some will ever get. And then they miss the big picture. n/t
freshwest
Mar 2014
#49
Nailed it! Sad, isn't it. Listened nightly to Rather and others - when reporters were more working
freshwest
Mar 2014
#59
When so-called Journalists say it they are Drop Dead Lazy & Incompetent. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2014
#11
But let us not pretend that both parties being different implies one party is liberal.
Cheese4TheRat
Mar 2014
#13
Absolutely. And these days, voting is not enough. For some it may be all they can do, but for
okaawhatever
Mar 2014
#15
I've NEVER missed a national vote since I first voted in 1976 for James Earl Carter (great man).
AAO
Mar 2014
#18
There are a number of areas in which the Democratic party could improve.
Behind the Aegis
Mar 2014
#36