An "A" for Obama's First 100 Days...Not That It Matters

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Where would Germany be if it weren't for the US. Stalin would have taken them over and they would be speaking Russioan under a Soviet Regime. Look back at East Berlin, the The Berlin Airlift that defeated the Russian blockade. President Reagan said " Tear Down That Wall " and Gorbechov complied.
The US saved Germany and gave them back their country, a new freedom and respected place in the global; market. We did the same with Japan. Our way of life has been preserved and shared with both countries.The young generation don't understand nor appreciate what they have and what they could have lost. They wouldn't be allowed to protest in the streets without being arrested and sent to prisons for many,many years.
I would like for them to remember they could have been under Russian rule. The Russians hated them and would have plundered all their resources and they would be no better than slaves if it weren't for the US defending and rebuilding their country and giving it back to them.

wyeth37 of CO 3:03AM May 05, 2009

I wish Obama well for the sake of our country but I can't understand how we can keep spending money we don't have and borrow our way out of debt.
By imposing high taxe on companies and corporations is unrealistic. They have to remain competitive on the global market. The Big 3 auto makers are in serious trouble because of the employee wages and benefits ( unions ). MicroSoft wants to have more immigrants from India, China and the Philippines allowed work visas.
The workers are better educated than Americans, they work harder and are more innovative. Our school system is a dismal failure I have no idea what Obama's plans for this shortfall are.He says one thing and does something else.
He acts like he is still campaigning he is now in the White House but his act hasn't changed much. The biggest concern is next years mid term election and all the politicians are trying to make as many " Brownie " points as they can.
Our elected leaders and power brokers are not fooling anyone except themselves. The low flying Air Force One over New York City was almost as stupid as having Joe Biden as VP. Obama seems lost without his teleprompter and it is just a matter of time where his promised " transparancey " becomes apparent and he will run out of smooth talking words or we run out of money possibly both.
I still don't have a clue as to who he is or what he is saying he is like " quick silver " the only big change I can see is his constantly changing his mind.
He has made several major blunders that the press glosses over rather than admit they were blind to begin with.
As Reverend Wright or wrong said " The chickens are coming home to roost " and the voters elected the fox to be in charge of the chicken coop !

wyeth 37 of CO 2:30AM May 05, 2009

I am very proud and honored to be an American in these days! And this is the first time in my lifetime (56 yrs) that I can honestly say that. I think that President Obama has done a fantastic job and will do an ever better job in the future. I know the people out there who are not pleased with his performance are not being true their feelings. He has done everything that needs to be done at this time to get this economy and everything else on the way back to where we can feel comfortable and secure with our world. He rates an 'A+' by any standards you have. His opposers, I feel, should listen and weigh his administration's decision and realize that this is for everyone to strive. We need to work together as a country and bring this economy back to a livable situation for all of us, not just the rich.

Glenda S. Harper of GA 10:47PM April 29, 2009

Obama's inexperience shows; people are infatuated with him because he is a 'great speaker' - that is not a leader; any teleprompter can make a 'great speaker'; his economic policy (or lack there of) will drive this country into stagflation again - a return to the Carter years; with too much government intervention in the private sector, raising taxes, pending inflation - and his social program expansion proposed budget - all on the backs of the taxpayers for years to come; Business expands the economy - not government - yes, some regulations need to be in place - but tax cuts for businesses allow businesses to buy capital improvements - which increases demand - demand allows other businesses to expand - thus employ more workers;
I learned this in high school - in the 80's; our President and Congress don't know this? I don't think so, they are pushing an agenda that is not good for this country

Jim Schute of WI 10:42AM April 29, 2009

Not as long as the Government keeps printing money and 53% of "the people" believe it's real. The simple question of "are you better off than 3 months ago" or more precisely, since it was announced Obama won? The reality is that our Government is writing checks it can't back, businesses are closing by the hundreds, OUR Congress is signing another 3.4 TRILLION into law, the automakers and the banks are going under anyway despite the billions already spent, there's a second wave of Foreclosures looming as the "prime loans" start to fail, and the "Stimulus" is a joke because EVERYTHING we've spent SHOULD have gone directly to helping the Mortgage Crisis that began this entire MESS. Something the Republicans tried to do starting in 2005. Guess who said NO then? The same Democrats that fought GWB's 2003 Budget because "he didn't increase spending enough".
The writers of the Constitution never envisioned Federal Income Taxes or the creation of a "Welfare State" that has the ambitious paying for those less so due to circumstances or lack thereof. Our problem now is that the "less so" outnumber the ambitious and carried a 53% vote for our FAVORITE JR SENATOR.
"The problem with Socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money".
Feel that swirling motion? It's the US circling 'round the toilet bowl.

Chris Petty of GA 8:44PM April 28, 2009

"Are you kidding me". It is interesting that no one picked up on exactly what you were saying.
Unprecendented greed and foolishness in the financial sectors has got us where we are today. GM's folly came to light sooner than later because of the housing/financial collaspe (which is exactly what should have happened) and GM still hasn't a clue and I don't think the government oversight folks are tuned in either. UAW and CAW hasn't seen the light either. We need to move away from greed and back into honest work/honest pay and let innovation truly spring forth.
It also would hurt to get back into some basic industry that is technologically smart/efficient.
I think laziness and entertainment has overcomed many of us.

Steve of FL of FL 5:09PM April 28, 2009

How is it here where one writer says he gets an A and another says he is raising everyone’s taxes, this after we were already overtaxed with deficit spending? This guy sounded like Robin Hood during the campaign, we are going to have more programs, and we will tax the rich to pay for it. Everybody has a vote, so many say, we want programs and we want others to pay for them. Majority wins, you pay. Maybe we should just confiscate everything Bill Gates has, that might last a day or two. Would that be ok?
In another blog here titled “Obama Is Raising Taxes—Not Cutting Them”
There SLS2 of OH said the following.
Here are the numbers. The top 1% in the USA earn about 20% of all income in the nation. They contribute 40% of federal tax revenue. Top 25% earn about half of the nation's wages, and contribute 86% of all federal income tax revenue. The bottom 50% of wage earners make 13% of all income, and contribute 3% of the federal tax burden.
The wealthiest in the USA contribute far more as a percentage than what they earn while the poorest half contribute far less.
Another quick stat. Of all Americans worth more than $5million, only 10% got that money through inheritance. 80% earned that money in their lifetime.

Peter of WA 10:43AM April 28, 2009

Even though I am a 60 year old white lady, I have to confess I have fallen a little bit in love with our young president, and I am confirmed in my good feelings about him in all major areas so far. I suspect I am one of legions who like his substance AND his style. I feel secure in knowing he will not make rash decisions that affect our futures, but will be very deliberate, collaborative and analytical. His good intentions are plain for all the world to see, but likewise, his resolve and determination. He is a class act, at a time when we desperately needed one. When people slam him, I don't hate them, but I wonder how they could feel the way they do. It's as though they live in a different universe than I do. I am so pleased to witness this chapter in our history, and I hope for his success every day.

Phoenician Lady of AZ 9:50PM April 27, 2009

It's way too soon to predict how much of his agendy will be enacted ... let alone whether it will be effective in turning the country around. But in 100 days, Obama proved that he's hugely competant and a natural leader -- which is about all you can hope to accomplish in three months. He's put to rest all the talk about "lack of experience" that, understandably, arose from his thin resume. The man can get things done!
Evan Adamson
readtakeover.com

Evan Adamson of NY 9:11PM April 27, 2009

BTW, how much do my grand kids owe?
Where were you the last six + years when we were dumping billions into Iraq? Where was the outrage when literally millions of dollars just vanished? Where was the outrage in November when Hank Paulson wanted to give $700 billion to the banks with absolutely no oversight? What happened to that money? The people you supported drove this country into the ditch, and now you are complaining about the cost of the tow truck.

C.B of WA 8:18PM April 27, 2009