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NOTHING compares to nor will ever compare to the complete Cult of Personality and glorification of Obama during 2008. Ive never seen anything like it. And that was created by a few things, not counting the hype from media/hollywood. He was black and Democrat. He could speak well and read a teleprompter well. He had "catchy" slogans. That whole Obama worship that happened in 08 was not based on his record or accomplishments. Not based off his "friends" and "acquaintances".
Fortunately, many people have finally realized they were duped by there own stupidity and by the aide of media. Had people actually looked into this mans past, his records, and beliefs he wouldnt have been worshiped by so many.
I wonder if Oprah Winfrey regrets helping him now?
I only voted for him because he's black and since he's still black (or at least half black) so I'm still pretty pleased with myself.
I appreciate your honesty! That is the topic of this thread Now we have a President that has shown to be for the most part a failure, and many people such as yourself voted for him because of his race, and as much as people like myself tried to warn that he is basically another big government liberal, it didnt matter because it was more important to have a President of a certain race than substance! Again this is the topic of this thread!
It's working out pretty well.
The economy is recovering - slower than I'd like admittedly - but absolutely recovering, and - even with the downturn of the 2nd quarter, the stock market is WAY above either where it was when he was elected or where it was when he was sworn in.
Ken
: smack:
a growing body of evidence suggests the United States is heading toward an economic netherworld -- avoiding a slide back into recession but growing so slowly that unemployment will remain high, home prices low and incomes essentially stagnant.
Many Americans may continue to feel much as they did during the worst recession in half a century: filled with insecurity, financial pressures and fading hopes for a quick return to better times.
The former Labor secretary during the Clinton administration painted a grim picture of what the continuing economic weakness will mean for large numbers of people, including those who have lost jobs.
"If they're over age 55 (and unemployed), it's unlikely they'll ever be back in the workforce. Most families that depended on two wage earners will have to substantially tighten their belts for a long time. More young people will be living with their parents, and more families will be doubling up."
Now that the charade is over......remember all the hope and change the flowery speeches, the tears the orgasms all the history in the making. Well how did that work out for you, we are 2 years in and not only has the economy not recovered it has signs of getting worse, everything obama has done in the name of recovery is going to push us deep into a depression next year. The war's are still going. Racial issues have been made worse, nothing has been done on the environment............If you voted for obama because you wanted to be part of history, hows that working for you?
Well, the hope is gone and all I have is some change in my pocket.
a growing body of evidence suggests the United States is heading toward an economic netherworld -- avoiding a slide back into recession but growing so slowly that unemployment will remain high, home prices low and incomes essentially stagnant.
Many Americans may continue to feel much as they did during the worst recession in half a century: filled with insecurity, financial pressures and fading hopes for a quick return to better times.
The former Labor secretary during the Clinton administration painted a grim picture of what the continuing economic weakness will mean for large numbers of people, including those who have lost jobs.
"If they're over age 55 (and unemployed), it's unlikely they'll ever be back in the workforce. Most families that depended on two wage earners will have to substantially tighten their belts for a long time. More young people will be living with their parents, and more families will be doubling up."
I notice you didn't post THIS quote from your link:
"Some analysts said the recent economic retreat could be a pause in the economy as it shifts from one supported by government to one buoyed by the private sector. Business spending for equipment and software remains solid."
or THIS one:
"President Barack Obama pushed through a $787 billion economic stimulus early last year, which many agree helped rescue the economy from recession."
The fact is - as weak as the economic growth may be - it's STILL GROWTH, which is a WHOLE LOT better than it was a year ago - or 2 years ago for that matter. We are now CREATING jobs rather than SHEDDING them. Yes, the growth is not what I would like - and there was a LOT of damage done to the economy before the recovery took hold, but I'd still rather have THIS than the situation Obama faced when he took office. Many companies have TONS of money sitting on the sidelines available for new hiring and/or new plants. It's just a matter of time until they decide to spend it.
..."President Barack Obama pushed through a $787 billion economic stimulus early last year, which many agree helped rescue the economy from recession."...
Rescue? Did someone say rescue? The Recession is worse now than before the $787 billion economic stimulus early last year!!!
I appreciate your honesty! That is the topic of this thread Now we have a President that has shown to be for the most part a failure, and many people such as yourself voted for him because of his race, and as much as people like myself tried to warn that he is basically another big government liberal, it didnt matter because it was more important to have a President of a certain race than substance! Again this is the topic of this thread!
You're very welcome oh and by the way I was being sarcastic.
Rescue? Did someone say rescue? The Recession is worse now than before the $787 billion economic stimulus early last year!!!
Hello McFly!
That must be why we went from losing roughly 800,000 jobs in January (a SINGLE month!!!!) of 2009 (the month Obama was sworn in) to creating a net 700,000+ jobs so far this year (even AFTER the drop due to the disappearance of the temp census-related jobs).
Only in the eyes of a blind ultra-partisan would going from losing up to 800,000/month to gaining jobs each month be considered "worse".
LOL
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