54% now approve of Obama performance in office

[cruztbone]

Rassmussen has yet to get it right for CA elections or anything else of importance, Vinyl boy. the fact of the matter is, like it or not, Obama is resurgent and the right wing is deflating. Palin's approval rating of 30% is just one more example of why Americans are turning away from the right wingers and back to Obama. Only one third want health care repealed; there is no where for the GOP to go except to listen to Obama's state of the union address next week, where he will make them look like the fat faced fools they are.

 

[wildmann86]

according to newest ABC news Washington Post poll. This is his highest mark in MANY months.
The Tea Party charade is over. The American people have a much better view of who they really are and who our champion really is ::biggrin1: Barack Obama.
health care will NOT be repealed. GOP lies and misinformation about it WILL be repealed .

obama is no champion, nor a hero. hes a good talker but the man doesnt do a damn thing

 

[Industrialsize]

obama is no champion, nor a hero. hes a good talker but the man doesnt do a damn thing

Doesn't do a damn thing?
1. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending
2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices
3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women
4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
5. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses covered to be on hand when the body arrives at Dover AFB
6 Ended media blackout on war casualties; reporting full information
7. Ended media blackout on covering the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB; the media is now permitted to do so pending adherence to respectful rules and approval of fallen soldier’s family
8. The White House and federal government are respecting the Freedom of Information Act
9. Instructed all federal agencies to promote openness and transparency as much as possible
10. Limits on lobbyist’s access to the White House
11. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration
12. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date
13. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan
14. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research
15. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research
16. New federal funding for science and research labs
17. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards
18. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants) after years of neglect
19. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
20. New funds for school construction
21 The prison at Guantanamo Bay is being phased out
22. US Auto industry rescue plan
23. Housing rescue plan
24. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
25. The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying
26. US financial and banking rescue plan
27. The secret detention facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
28. Ended the previous policy; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with theGeneva Convention standards
29. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
30. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
31. Restarted the nuclear nonproliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols
32. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic
33. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
34. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office
35. Successful release of US captain held bySomali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job
36. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
37. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles
38. Cash for clunkers program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulated auto sales
39. Announced plans to purchase fuel efficient American-made fleet for the federal government
40. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children
41. Signed national service legislation; expandednational youth service program
42. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return home to visit loved ones
43. Ended the previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions
44. Expanding vaccination programs
45. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters
46. Closed offshore tax safe havens
47. Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals
48. Ended the previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back
49.. Ended the previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new consumer protections from credit card industry’s predatory practices
50. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable sources
51. Lower drug costs for seniors
52. Ended the previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings
53. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel
54. Improved housing for military personnel
55. Initiating a new policy to promote federal hiring of military spouses
56. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals
57 Increasing student loans
58. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program
59. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years; reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy
60. Established a new cyber security office
61. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War to a more modern fighting force; this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.
62. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts
63. Ordered a review of hurricane and natural disaster preparedness
64. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient
65. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced
66. Improving benefits for veterans
67. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous administration
68. Instituted a new focus on mortgage fraud
69. The FDA is now regulating tobacco
70. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules
71. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental rules, regulations, and reports
72. Authorized discussions with North Korea and private mission by Pres. Bill Clinton to secure the release of two Americans held in prisons
73. Authorized discussions with Myanmar and mission by Sen. Jim Web to secure the release of an American held captive
74. Making more loans available to small businesses
75. Established independent commission to make recommendations on slowing the costs of Medicare
76. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court
77. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans
78. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000
79. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel
80. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan
81. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan
82. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans
83. Announced the long-term development of a national energy grid with renewable sources and cleaner, efficient energy production
84. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters
85. Paid for redecoration of White House living quarters out of his own pocket
86. Held first Seder in White House
87. Attempting to reform the nation’s healthcare system which is the most expensive in the world yet leaves almost 50 million without health insurance and millions more under insured
88. Has put the ball in play for comprehensive immigration reform
89. Has announced his intention to push for energy reform
90. Has announced his intention to push for education reform
Oh, and he built a swing set for the girls outside the Oval Office.
Did I mention he passed health care reform ?

 

[Hoss]

Doesn't do a damn thing?
1. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending same as every President
2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices same as every President

3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women A joke. Equal pay has been law for a while and is adhered to at times, many times becauuse a law suit is filed.There will still be thousands of women that won't get equal pay or advancement, the glass ceiling has cracks, it isn't fully shattered.
4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq Bush started it, and the truuth here is obama has merely shifted them to Afghaasan and Pakistan.
5. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses covered to be on hand when the body arrives at Dover AFB Always has been there if a famiily made the request.
6 Ended media blackout on war casualties; reporting full information
7. Ended media blackout on covering the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB; the media is now permitted to do so pending adherence to respectful rules and approval of fallen soldier’s family
8. The White House and federal government are respecting the Freedom of Information Act Sure they are, when it suits them.
9. Instructed all federal agencies to promote openness and transparency as much as possible While often failing to do so himself.
17. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards Um, weren't they always?
18. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants) after years of neglect
19. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
20. New funds for school construction
21 The prison at Guantanamo Bay is being phased out and we just ship them to that max.securiity place in Illinois. He hasn't depleted the prisoner population from there.
22. US Auto industry rescue plan Which was iniitiated under Bush
26. US financial and banking rescue plan Initiated under Bush, AIG was taken in 2008 as was Citigroup
51. Lower drug costs for seniors A way to feel better that they are being kept at the same paltry sum in Social Security payments 3 yrs. running. meanwhile all other costs are rising..
63. Ordered a review of hurricane and natural disaster preparedness
64. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient
65. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced, refinancing was in existance when I was in school and ever siince. A lender wou;d rather negotiate and refinance at with new terms than risk getting nothing.
66. Improving benefits for veterans, you must be talking about the facillities closed under his watch, which means some Vets now must travel several hrs. to reach a facility.
76. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court So? Bush had the 1st Hispanc AG.
77. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans After closing several (this was an earlier listiing anyway.)
81. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan which nullified the withdrawl from Iraq that you praise him for

84. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters This is covered in the next listing
85. Paid for redecoration of White House living quarters out of his own pockett And that helps the country in what way?
86. Held first Seder in White House Let's not forget tjhe 1st Beer Party wth Skippy Gates and the Massachusetts cop.
87. Attempting to reform the nation’s healthcare system which is the most expensive in the world yet leaves almost 50 million without health insurance and millions more under insured
88. Has put the ball in play for comprehensive immigration reform
89. Has announced his intention to push for energy reform
90. Has announced his intention to push for education reform
Oh, and he built a swing set for the girls outside the Oval Office. Did he now? All by himself? Who paid for materials?
Did I mention he passed health care reform ? Passed? That was the 2 Houses, he merely signed it. & Mentioned as Item #87/

Several items that you listed were repeated, a few were items which began under his predecessor. He's not the Saint that you seem to want to show him as. He's made some strides and failed at other times (The BP spill and his slow response is but 1 example..

All Presidents have ups and downs, Obama is half way through and there's still a mess. I expected and hoped for a better performancce by him. (still a better deal than we'd have had under the McCain/Crazy Lady)

ARegarding his performance, polls change dail and as a sitting Pres. the #s are damn fine!

 

[Pierced1953]

as hoss corrected you. i see more that need corrected...let me go to *51....I'm a veteran and also disabled. this will bill to freeze ss and disability checks will put millions of old and disabled people behind with the chance of never getting ahead again, only to fall so far behind with inflation.

i see right in this area for elderly people having to sell out and many with no place to go. Obama doesn't give a damn about the elderly or disabled. it's outright criminal what he/they did. throw us out in the desert to die? they don't give jobs to old people and the disabled. but he can spend millions on vacation.

 

[B_VinylBoy]

as hoss corrected you. i see more that need corrected...let me go to *51....I'm a veteran and also disabled. this will bill to freeze ss and disability checks will put millions of old and disabled people behind with the chance of never getting ahead again, only to fall so far behind with inflation.

i see right in this area for elderly people having to sell out and many with no place to go. Obama doesn't give a damn about the elderly or disabled. it's outright criminal what he/they did. throw us out in the desert to die? they don't give jobs to old people and the disabled. but he can spend millions on vacation.

But even with all of the "corrections", the list still illustrates that Obama is trying to "do something". This continued, ignorant banter from his opposition about how he's doing "nothing" is really tired.

 

[B_talltpaguy]

And I always believe the ABC and/or CNN polling. Sure I do. lololololololololololololololololololololool...........

I'm sure all you sheepople will follow Barack Inssein Obama off the cliff.

I thought his proper title was;

Kenyan Muslim Communist President Barry Messiah Hussein Obama?

 

[maxcok]

I thought his proper title was;

Kenyan Muslim Communist President Barry Messiah Hussein Obama?

You left out Space Alien Antichrist. :alien:

 

[deleted15807]

^ And Tea Party favorite term....Nazi.

 

[B_VinylBoy]

talltpaguy, maxcok & sargon20: LOL!!! :biggrin:

 

[deleted15807]

Actually HOW could Obama lose in 2012 with the TRAIN WRECK of GOP hopefuls waiting in the wings?


A three-way pileup atop 2012 GOP presidential race

Former Govs. Mike Huckabee (Ark.), Sarah Palin (Alaska) and Mitt Romney (Mass.) make up the top tier of the 2012 Republican presidential field, according to a new poll from the Washington Post and ABC News.

Huckabee took 21 percent of the vote while Palin received 19 percent and Romney 17 percent among Republicans and GOP-leaning independents. No other potential candidate made it into double digits, although former House Speaker Newt Gingrich received 9 percent and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took 8 percent. The rest of the field received 3 percent or less support.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/morning-fix/a-three-way-tie-atop-2012-gop.html

 

[b.c.]

^ I wouldn't get too comfy about 2012. But given the nutcases who succeeded in gaining office this November past, one can reasonably expect every far right loon north of the Equator to make a bid for something next election.

 

[cruztbone]

thank you Hoss, Sargon and bc for making a good case for my original post. Those who say Obama has done nothing are either in a coma or dead. Those who fear the GOP opponents have not checked their numbers or their colossal idiocy on display. and those who think 2012 is in the bag for Obama just need to look over their shoulders at the NUTCASES who did win this year.
i cant wait for the state of the nation address. Organizing for America is having viewing parties to celebrate Obama's speech around the nation. i will be attending the party in Santa Cruz, CA.

 

[maxcok]

Former Govs. Mike Huckabee (Ark.), Sarah Palin (Alaska) and Mitt Romney (Mass.) make up the top tier of the 2012 Republican presidential field, according to a new poll from the Washington Post and ABC News.

Romney is the only one potentially "electable" out of that bunch. Huckabee only polls that high because of Christian conservatives, and Palin is toast as far as the Republican establishment's concerned. More likely than not, the top of the ticket will be someone without their name recognition who's not on the public radar yet. I'm surprised I haven't seen Christine Todd Whitman or even Kay Bailey Hutchison on any lists of potentials. I still say Marco Rubio has a better than 50/50 chance of being the VP candidate, regardless of who's at the top.

The real battle's going to be in the Senate. With the number of incumbent Democrat seats up for grabs, the numbers don't look good for the Dems, and even long serving Reps will be in trouble with challenges from Teabagger types. Barring unforseen events or a miracle, look for the Senate to shift way right in 2012. :frown1:
I'd say there's a better than 50/50 chance there'll be 3rd party challenge from a Teabag or another right-wing presidential ticket as well, which would be awesome if it rips the Repugnicants apart. :smile: Whatever happens, 2012 will be a wild ride. Hang onto your hats.

thank you Hoss, Sargon and bc for making a good case for my original post. Those who say Obama has done nothing are either in a coma or dead. . . .

erm . . . surely you meant to give credit to Indy [above all] for his impressive list of Obama's accomplishments, rather than Hoss, who merely quoted and deconstructed it?

 

[B_VinylBoy]

Romney is the only one potentially "electable" out of that bunch. Huckabee only polls that high because of Christian conservatives, and Palin is toast as far as the Republican establishment's concerned. More likely than not, the top of the ticket will be someone without their name recognition who's not on the public radar yet. I'm surprised I haven't seen Christine Todd Whitman or even Kay Bailey Hutchison on any lists of potentials. I still say Marco Rubio has a better than 50/50 chance of being the VP candidate, regardless of who's at the top.

Tim Pawlenty's name has also been tossed around as of late as a potential GOP presidential candidate. Again, not sure who will become the 2012 nomination but after the last two years we know who wouldn't stand a chance in hell.

 

[Pierced1953]

polls are more accurate than they used to be, but i would say there at about 30% of what the people really feel. the lame duck session was just that ''lame''....see what they will be now with him on the campaign trail again and again and again and again.

 

[maxcok]

polls are more accurate than they used to be, but i would say there at about 30% of what the people really feel.

How did you come up with that 30%? Did you take a poll?

the lame duck session was just that ''lame''....

It was arguably the most productive lame duck session in history. Furthermore, Obama's first two years were legislatively more productive than any period since the Johnson administration.

 

[B_talltpaguy]

i cant wait for the state of the nation address. Organizing for America is having viewing parties to celebrate Obama's speech around the nation. i will be attending the party in Santa Cruz, CA.

I usually don't even watch the SotU Address, yet my new 55" TV and oversized family room got me volunteered by this girl I'm fucking to host an OFA gathering ... Here's to hoping that everyone she has invited is also a hot, college aged nympho.

 

[cruztbone]

well, talltpaguy, isnt it time you started watching the SOTU address? you ARE an adult,, but we would never know it based on your entry above.
you might even enjoy it. and yes, the company you are with does make a difference. But can you at least hold off on grabbing the nymphos until he finishes speaking?
Obama is a hot guy for his age (49), and it IS possible the ladies in the room will find him attractive. many do. anyway, good for you and good for our nation.

and yes ,Maxcok, only Romney is electable, but he is NOT his father, George Romney, the former head of American motors and govenor of Michigan. a true progressive
Republican, his son is not anything like him. more is the pity.if Romney had been the Republican nominee in 1968, instead of Richard Nixon, the history of the US would have been drastically changed, and we would have exited the vietnam war much sooner.

 

[deleted15807]

Romney is the only one potentially "electable" out of that bunch.

Personally I could never vote for him.

Romney's Cruel Canine Vacation