Poll: Gulf Oil Spill Hurts Obama’s Image

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The poll stinks I dont believe it is acurate. To even put Reagan on it is idiotic for the space shuttle get serious.
Lets take a look Bill Clinton was in office during the bombing of the WTC. He did not capture or Kill Bin Laden. This caused 911 is it Clintons fault did he use enough resources to prevent another operation no. Clinton at #2.
Obama has the Gulf oil crisis a man made disaster. He does not take charge of it but turns over operational, and clean up to BP. This can be proven listen to the remarks in the begining states BP is in charge as they have the Knowledge,
All the FED did in the begining was become a repeater of what BP had said, and at many times had no Idea what was happening. Many times Thad Allen stated incorrectly the status of what had and what is going on at the site.
Not until the Country started screaming 2 weks later did he even acknowledge the problem and he made that a photo OP. He has done a terrible Job this is day 75. Still not capped. He should have gathered people familiar with this type of work to discuss options. Dont leave it up to BP Earn your pay Mr president.
Now we have a copmmision to evaluate the cause and make recomendations. Obama stated that commisions were a way forthe govt to say wait will get back to you. Not only that No one on the Commision knows anything about Oil Drilling or Especialy Deep Water drilling. They are all intelectuals none of them even have a mechanical background. They all are supporters of the green agenda and dont believe in the use of carbon fuels.What a stacked deck.
This is why he will be a 1 term president he is not leading just delegating not the same.
#1 OBAMA
Jimmy Carter His big mistake was during the Iran Hostage crisis. The attempt to rescue failed truth is you cant lay that on him. The Soldiers flying the mission and thier mechanics knew they were going across the desert and did not install a proper filtering system. The Presidents plan was good the operation failed due to the flawed proceedures the Military followed as a vet I dont like saying it but thats the truth. #3 Carter
Bush I believe he did everything possible on the Federal side. Most of the problem in New Orleans was due to state, and city officials and thier planning and readiness. The evacuation was a disaster the Buses werent even used by the city to assist. I believe he acted responsibly but he replaced the head of homeland Security. should be.
#4 Bush

jerry of NY 12:17PM July 06, 2010

There is no such thing as the right wing. That is just propoganda from those who don't like to stand in the light of truth. Some of the things that this administration says and does are outright fodder for boobs who don't like this country. What is going on in the economy is a prime example. Where else could you get idiots put forth the proposition that if we spend what we don't have we can bring ourselves out of a "recession"? Or how about we create a new federal program that is estimated to cost trillions just so we can be like the other idiots in the world all the while we don't have the money to pay for it. The austerity measure against Greece to get it's house in order are to take away their national health care. You can't make this stuff up. The "community organiser" has his plate full wouldn't you say.
He is a key to see if the media is biased.....what would the outrage be if Bush's name were in place of Barry Soetoro's (aka.Obama)in todays headlines?

Jeff of WI 11:53AM July 03, 2010

There is no such thing as the right wing. That is just propoganda from those who don't like to stand in the light of truth. Some of the things that this administration says and does are outright fodder for boobs who don't like this country. What is going on in the economy is a prime example. Where else could you get idiots put forth the proposition that if we spend what we don't have we can bring ourselves out of a "recession"? Or how about we create a new federal program that is estimated to cost trillions just so we can be like the other idiots in the world all the while we don't have the money to pay for it. The austerity measure against Greece to get it's house in order are to take away their national health care. You can't make this stuff up. The "community organiser" has his plate full wouldn't you say.
He is a key to see if the media is biased.....what would the outrage be if Bush's name were in place of Barry Soetoro's (aka.Obama)in todays headlines?

Jeff of WI 11:53AM July 03, 2010

Even worse than the "incompetence" that made the disaster in New Orleans even worse, was the DELIBERATE CRIMINALITY that CAUSED it in the first place.PARTLY it waa due to the amateur "engineering" of the Corps, but even more it was due to the greed to the New Orleans City Hall Gang.Mayor "Slimy Sidney" Barthelemy knew that the proposed floodwalls that the Corps wanted to build along the drainage canals were worthless, because veteran city engineers said to. So He PURGED the engineers, because he and the City Council saw a golden opportunatey to wallow in GRAFT beyond their wildest dreams.If the city flooded in the next hurricane, and one was bound to hit eventually, they would feast on the "federal aid',as in fact they have. Most of it went to the politicians, not to their VICTIMS.AND THEY COULD LAY THE BLAME ON THE "CORPS".The truth is,that even though their apologists portray the City Hall Gang as "helpless" to do anything about the floodwalls, the Gang had one of the strongest Congressional delegations in the country. If they had wanted REAL floodwalls, they could have forced the Corps to build them. BUT THEY DIDN'T.Every Mayor, and member of the Council from 1986-2005 knew the truth,and kept their corrupt mouths firmly SHUT.Like businessmen who torch their own property to colllect the insurance, the city was worth more to them DEAD than alive.And while such frauds as the "Road Home" grudgingly throw a few pennies to victims who will jump through every hoop in the world, and siphon off BILLIONS to politicians'friends,the PERPETRATORS of this tragedy reap a GOLDEN BONANZA of GRAFT for themselves and their patrons.

Gentilly of LA 4:14PM July 02, 2010

The so-called liberal media has been publicizing the idea that Obama performed just as poorly as Bush did during Katrina in American's minds. This poll above proves otherwise. During Katrina the media identified far more antagonists for us to be angry at (FEMA, Gov. Blanco, Mayor Nagin, Bush, and even the citizens of New Orleans). For the Oil Spill the media identified B.P. Oil and Obama, so therefore Obama's numbers were going to be higher.
And we must not forget that Bush's indifference led to the deaths of over 1000 American citizens in the U.S. during Katrina.
I would invite you to check out Fox "News" lies about the Oil Spill.
http://mediamatters.org/research/201006240025
Paul Harris
Author, "Diary From the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina"

Paul Harris of AR 11:09AM July 02, 2010

There really IS no "liberal media." That's just a myth propagated by the right wing. There is the "mainstream media" but that is most certainly not liberal.
In spite of all the fear-mongering and slander put forth by the rulers, to be "liberal" is an intelligent, normal, and good thing. Not a BAAAAAD thing. Come on.

Max of TX 11:59AM July 01, 2010

This is amazing how the media still loves Obama. This article shows that the media brings Bush again into the mix. BBS, Blame Bush Syndrome, is still cooking. This is why liberal media is losing money and closing shop. Even Leftist- Larry King is going away. Please wake up.

Christina of TX 11:26AM July 01, 2010