As a black woman, let me add a hearty FUCK YOU salute to Michael Moore!

[Amimnoch]

157. I think he was an idealist, and expected too much from President Obama.

History on the board here shows he's not alone. Heck, some of the replies in this thread show he's not alone.

For the most part, I love Michael Moore. I like his passion. I totally agree with most of his views.

From the beginning there was an EXTREMELY high level of expectation placed on President Obama's shoulders. As early as the election primaries against Hillary, and then the General against McCain, there's been this sort of euphoric expectation that as president.. he could do anything.. he would do everything. Anytime anyone is placed on that high of a pedestal, disappointment is bound to happen.

Overall, I give President Obama a very high B+. I think part of that is my expectations were more in line with his capability in the executive office. Here's just a few reasons I think his greatness will be measured highly, not just being the first of his minority class to attain the presidency:

Passed the ACA. Sure, not a perfect bill by a long shot, but anyone who doesn't think this is much better than the prior nothing at all is living in a fantasy land. (although I did get a bit depressed that he didn't fight harder for single payer).

He led the draw-down of Bush's war in Iraq.

Osama Bin Laden

COMPLETELY turned around the dismal economy that the failure who preceded him created.

Championed and drove the passage of the Dodd-Frank economy bill which went a long way in increasing banking regulations!

Saved the US auto industry.

There have been more gay rights progression in his years as president, than happened during the combined term of the previous 43 presidents!

Murbarak of Egypt has been deposed due to his handling of US foreign policy. Can anyone doubt for a SECOND that had McCain or Romney been president that the foreign policy support would have been for Murbarak??

Let's compare.. America's image abroad in the world before President Obama, and after President Obama.

Now, if I was to be totally fair and grade our President with an F in any area, I'd have to say it's in immigration reform.. I'm hoping time before he leaves office that I can change that grade though. It wouldn't be the first time I thought he was going to be weak on a particular issue, and he proved me wrong.