Friday, January 29, 2010
Blaming Whitey
Has Obama become bored with being president?
"At a Jan. 17 Martin Luther King Day event at Washington's Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, Obama brought up the fact that many people see him as almost preternaturally calm. 'I have a confession to make,' Obama said. 'There are times I'm not so calm ... when progress seems too slow ... when it feels like all these efforts are for naught, and change is so painfully slow in coming, and I have to confront my own doubts.'
"Obama said it to be inspirational, but the fact is, in the past, that's when he looked for a new job."
Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/Has-Obama-become-bored-with-being-president_-82978332.html#ixzz0e07MOWyy
George Will: Faux Contrition: Obama Blames the Public
Thursday, January 28, 2010
London Telegraph: State of the Union: Barack Obama gets an F for world leadership
Janeane Garofalo on Twitter
- It looks like some don't even acknowledge him as president, look at these bastards! http://www.radioactivenews.com/ Hey! Obama spoke too! about 3 hours ago from web Retweeted by you and 1 other
- It is the white media's job to bash the first black president? Because they seem really gifted at it. about 3 hours ago from web Retweeted by you and 2 others
- The republican response tonight seemed a little too white for my taste. 7:39 PM Jan 27th from Twitterrific Retweeted by you and 7 others
- The president is standing strong tonight. He has just won back his base. 7:29 PM Jan 27th from Twitterrific Retweeted by you and 1 other
- The president is speaking tonight. I know I will be watching. 8:35 AM Jan 27th from web
- Justice is served! The kid from the Acorn videos just got picked up by the FBI. http://www.radioactivenews.com/ 2:39 PM Jan 26th from web
- Has anyone heard of the website www.radioactivenews.com? They have a story on a John Edwards sex tape. This can't be happening. 1:34 AM Jan 26th from web
- @JoanofArc007 i am seeing them, yes 1:31 AM Jan 26th from web in reply to JoanofArc007
- I am waiting to hear from my president Wednesday night. We must all fight against the capitalistic machine. 1:28 AM Jan 26th from web Retweeted by you and 1 other
- When ever the dreamer shows up, Garofalo has to pack up! 11:48 PM Jan 21st from web
- Healthcare will happen! Maybe we just need to change the rules a little. 11:46 PM Jan 21st from web
- The racists whites win in Mass! 11:36 PM Jan 21st from web Retweeted by you and 2 others
- Will Republicans ever accept a Black president 10:27 AM Apr 30th, 2009 from web Retweeted by you
- Why do Republicans have to lie so much! 10:27 AM Apr 30th, 2009 from web Retweeted by you
- I have finally decided to join the twitter community. Obama was fantastic tonight! He is a true leader. 8:13 PM Apr 29th, 2009 from web
Voter Views on State-of-the-Union Points
"In his speech, for example, the president called for taxing banks to repay bailouts. Most Americans like the general idea of a tax on large banks to help repay the bailout money. Voters think that only banks that received the bailout should pay the tax though, and 72% believe that other financial institutions like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should also pay the tax.
"The president presented the $787-billion economic stimulus package as a success story. However, just 35% of voters believe the stimulus plan has helped the economy, while 31% believe it hurt. At this time, 39% are concerned the government will do too little to deal with the economy while 49% fear it will do too much.
"Obama said the unpopular bailouts saved the economy. He’s right that they’re unpopular. By a two-to-one margin, voters still believe they were a bad idea. Voters are evenly divided as to whether they helped or hurt the economy in the short-term. However, voters overwhelmingly believe the bailouts are bad for the long-term health of the economy.
"The president spoke about small business issues at a time when just 29% of small business owners say conditions for their businesses are getting better. That’s up seven points from a month ago, but 43% still say conditions for their business are getting worse.
"On the housing front, just 55% now say buying a home is the best investment a family can make. That’s down from 79% in 2008. The public was way ahead of Treasury officials on dealing with the reality of the mortgage crisis
"The president asked Congress to counter the recent Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance. However, public reaction is mixed: 26% agree with the decision, 34% oppose it, and 41% are not sure. Sixty-five percent (65%) also say corporations and unions should be allowed to buy ads to let people know how politicians voted on issues.
"Voters still say deficit reduction is the most important priority laid out by the president last February. They also believe it is the presidential priority least likely to be achieved.
"The president referenced the Congressional Budget Office analysis that suggested his health care plan would reduce the deficit. However, most Americans don’t believe the numbers. Voters overwhelmingly think the plan's costs will be higher than projected, and 81% say passage of the plan will likely lead to higher middle class taxes. Sixty-eight percent (68%) say it will increase the deficit
"Most voters continue to oppose the proposed health care plan.
"Sixty-one percent (61%) now want Congress to drop health care and focus on jobs.
"On Afghanistan, the president reaffirmed the strategy he outlined a couple of months ago. Most voters agree with his plan to send more troops in, and a slightly smaller number support his plan to begin withdrawal in 2011. However, few agree with both aspects of the plan."
