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Old 06-18-2009, 09:33 PM
 
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I think the news media may be getting the message. I don't usually watch CNN and only watch MSNBC because of the stock thread, but my husband had the TV on CNN when I went into the room today. Guess what, America does not trust Obama when it comes to the economy. His numbers were down on that issue. Wonder why? He doesn't have a clue, that's why.
Yea right... America doesn't trust Obama when it come to the economy? Today...? His presidency is still young not quite in office for 5 months. Opinions can change over night, next week or next month... And they have a lesser opinion of he GOP in Congress, something to the tune of 28% that view the Republican Party favorably. Got to hand it to you, at least your consistent. I think Bush left office with similar approval numbers...
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Old 06-18-2009, 09:50 PM
 
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
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Yea right... America doesn't trust Obama when it come to the economy? Today...? His presidency is still young not quite in office for 5 months. Opinions can change over night, next week or next month... And they have a lesser opinion of he GOP in Congress, something to the tune of 28% that view the Republican Party favorably. Got to hand it to you, at least your consistent. I think Bush left office with similar approval numbers...
And yet in those 5 months he's managed to take control of private industry with tax payer money
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Old 06-18-2009, 10:00 PM
 
Location: ✶✶✶✶
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And yet in those 5 months he's managed to take control of private industry with tax payer money
What was the alternative again?
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Old 06-18-2009, 11:24 PM
 
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
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Guess what, America does not trust Obama when it comes to the economy. His numbers were down on that issue. Wonder why? He doesn't have a clue, that's why.
It's more likely attributed to the fact that most Americans haven't the first clue about the economy (heck, John McCain admitted to being less informed than he should be). They have no idea what's going on, or why it's helping. They're too focused on instant gratification and have no patience to let the policies settle in. And then, of course, there are the loud-mouthed haters who fuel the uncertainty with their constant distortions and lies.
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Old 06-18-2009, 11:51 PM
 
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And yet in those 5 months he's managed to take control of private industry with tax payer money
and what do you think McCain/Palin would have done, nothing? That's what I thought. The Republicans no plans and no answers...
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Old 06-19-2009, 12:03 AM
 
Location: here.
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And yet in those 5 months he's managed to take control of private industry with tax payer money
http://correspondents.theatlantic.com/conor_clarke/socialism%20chart.png (broken link)
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Old 06-19-2009, 01:10 AM
 
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
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SouthCity09, are you trying to confuse them with facts?
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Old 06-19-2009, 01:24 AM
 
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President Barack Obama, in an interview with CNBC’s John Harwood, acknowledged what he called "generally positive" coverage in the first six months of his administration, but took the opportunity to take a swing at FOX News.

Obama Slams FOX for Being 'Devoted to Attacking My Administration' - Jeffery Pijanowski - Open Salon (http://open.salon.com/blog/newscycle/2009/06/16/obama_slams_fox_for_being_devoted_to_attacking_my_ administration - broken link)
It is obvious Obama doesn't watch FOX news. FOX is fair and balanced.
Only Hannity and Beck are right wingers that wish the best for our country.
The rest are right down the middle. I thought Obama was intelligent and knew better than conservatives would have a problem with his views.
All president's go through this and need to suck it up!
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Old 06-19-2009, 06:33 AM
 
Location: LEAVING CD
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It's more likely attributed to the fact that most Americans haven't the first clue about the economy (heck, John McCain admitted to being less informed than he should be). They have no idea what's going on, or why it's helping. They're too focused on instant gratification and have no patience to let the policies settle in. And then, of course, there are the loud-mouthed haters who fuel the uncertainty with their constant distortions and lies.
Both on the right and the left...
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Old 06-19-2009, 09:31 AM
 
Location: Foot of the Rockies
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So true.

I never saw Bush telling people not to listen to Dan Rather or Chris Matthews any more, or whining endlessly about the heavy criticism and out right fraudulent lies from news papers, magazines, network TV and cable news outlets. 0bama is a whiny little punk, who cannot go a month without personally attacking Rush, Sean, or the entire Fox News Network. 0bama is a thin skinned light weight, and everyone knows it.
Here are a few examples that differ with your opinion:

President's Criticism of Media Resonates, But Iraq Unease Grows: Summary of Findings - Pew Research Center for the People & the Press

TomPaine.com - Bush's Media Blame Game

Bush to the media: Shut up and wave the flag | Salon
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