After 100 Days, Grading Obama's Stimulus Gamble

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Why is it being called a "Stimulus gamble" what is the implied meaning in describing it as a "Gamble"?. Why not use the words "Stimulus Plan" ?. If I am correct,informed planning and prior analysis was put into the preapartion for this Stimulus Package.In the interest of clear and fair usage of the English language please analyse the denotative and connotative meanings of the word "gamble"
Have a pleasant day and stay objective; Just case you did not know , this means: to make observations and statements free from personal bias.

Social Observer of PA 1:09PM May 09, 2009

Helen, dear its over, Its a new day. Please read Wake up Obama the Advocate. I know it hurts your little racist heart. But the world is moving on leaving you antiques in the dust. Its so apparent how stupid you people really are. Like I said you thought you were part of the elitists but you're not, you have been manipulated as so many like you. You are so afraid that the lies you have lived by are going to be exposed, well wake up you don't even realize what time it is. Its been over for years, ask your grand kids. A new world is coming, a world without the need to keep others down so you can feel superior. A world that respects all living things, a world where animals are not hunted to extinction, where the aire is not poisoned by industries because they are rich and have the best lobbyist, a world where teachers are held responsible for the education of our children, where jobs that are for America are held by Americans, a world like one you have never known or care to know because you are stuck in your fear, that your perceived superiority is being violated. "Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should" (Max Ermann).

Namasta of IL 4:51PM May 06, 2009

This should be model for the world at last there is a president that was elected for the people and by the people. For sure there will always be people that cry for business as usual. People that are as greedy and blind as the system that has drove this economy and its people to the brink of destruction. They are as blind as that John of AZ. unfortunately like so many like him that feel its best to keep the majority down so he feels superior, can't see the big picture. Its time that America teach its own people to take care the people that support these companies and make them rich. Why are so many foreign people taking the best jobs in America, because we spend so little to educate our own. Why John has your jobs gone overseas, duh, because so many like yourself,are too stupid and scared to protest it. You are like so many that had these little jobs that kept food on his table but kept a foot on the neck of others and only now when it is affecting you do you get a glimpse of life in America as seen from so many eyes. Get a GOOD LOOK John because it could be worst. It has been for most people. You thought you were an elitist, now you see you weren't. And as for the climate other countries are far ahead of us. Why because like yourself this country is based on keeping the masses stupid while they rape the country for their own benefits. John the games are over the world is dying, the can no longer withstand the onslaught of the greed and corruption enforced upon by the powers to be. When you go to church John and all those like yourself PRAY FOR YOURSELF, PRAY FOR A BRAIN and A HEART

Namasta of IL 4:13PM May 06, 2009

Stop watching fox news john and user of AL your an idiot too. Theres no need for me to explain because you both simply just want to believe what you hear. He's not the reason we are in this mess, and things arent goingto change overnight. He has been in office for a little over 100 days and theres at least over 1300 left so lets see how he does. A simple fact that people tend to forget is that Obama was born in hawaii and despite what you hear, he wouldnt be president if otherwise you gullible cake eaters. get a life and get a job since you lost yours.

cornflakes1 of IL 9:53AM May 06, 2009

We must impeach this madman! Wake up people! He has ties with known criminals, the black panthers, a hate filled preacher! And what has he done for us? Gave us 400 dollars? Whoopty freaking doo! And all the media (including Yahoo) is in bed with him! Where is the saving jobs from going over seas? Including mine at Honeywell Aerospace? I make out better going on unemployement! At least he gave them 1200 dollars more a year! This man (if you want to call him that, I call him as I truly see him, puppet) is a disgrace to the office and is just trying to take care of his buddies who put him there. Wake up people, he is NOT the man for the job! And now he has tax cheats trying to tell you how you will pay your taxes. And you DON"T see anything wrong with all of this!

John of AZ 9:47AM May 05, 2009

The republicans do not want to work with Obama. They just want to make sure he fails. He is bound to succeed because his programs are what the nation wants especially the middle class and the poor.

JoeLance of TX 10:29PM May 04, 2009

Why did the stupid american people vote for a kenyan born muslim a friend to el kida and to the terrorist muslims?maybe because of the politically correctness of it all?Politically correctness is going to destroy our country and the muslim voters dont even want to know that.

user of AL 9:18PM May 04, 2009

Funny! everyone forgets who put us in this mess. Pres. Obama is doing well!! I voted for him and will vote again if he decides to run again.....I'm not a Dem, Proud Rep from Ga, but as you can GOP is really out to lunch. Attacks is not the answer.

Karen of GA 8:37PM May 04, 2009

obama sucks

bob of NJ 10:41PM May 01, 2009

I can't believe the amount of crap being spewed here especially the racist crap. This is a good reason why I do not think every American should get to vote and breed. Ignorant fools.
Lets see, what did Bush do the first 100 days? Why he was on vacation all the time. People forget the amount of time he took off. It was a joke. While we are at it what did he and the Republicans do the entire 8 years? Why we invaded two countries we still can't get out of we had our economy crash around us, and we still never caught the guy who masterminded 9/11.
In the last 100 days Obama has taken action and he is visible unlike smirky Bush.
Also, Helen learn how to spell. I know you are from Ohio but still no excuse for being uneducated. You have an opinion but no one really cares when you are not educated enough to know basics.

Does It Matter? of IL 4:03PM May 01, 2009