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by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on November 19th, 2009
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by Rufus_T_Firefly on November 19th, 2009
I like that he:
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 and 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 Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren't even used or needed in Iraq or Afghanistan.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 the Geneva 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 by Somali 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; expanded national 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 yeah, and I like that he also built a swing set for his daughters outside the Oval Office!
The ONLY thing I regret about him so far is that he kissed too much Republican ass and then didn't push hard enough for a single-payer healthcare bill.
by Shes Country on November 19th, 2009
Oh wow, lets see, there are so many things. I love how he has raised the deficit to 12 trillion dollars. And all of the communist Czars that we didn't elect, that he has around him giving him advice are great. And isn't it great how he and his Czars seem to be so in awe of murdering dicators like Mao and Castro. I just love how he goes to other countries and apologizes for America, isn't it great how he shows his love for his contry that way?
Isn't it just awesome, how he spends so much time in China begging for more money to keep the USA from going bankrupt. Or what about all the money he's having printed out? Wow, I wish I could do that.
And isn't that 2000 page health care bill something, especilly since he and nobody else has read it. Won't it be great when we are forced to buy health care and then have to be fined $1000 and spend time in jail if we don't. I love having my freedoms taken away one by one. And won't all the taxes that are in the health care bill be great. Or what about the Cap and trade Bill, more taxes.
And Obamas fake personality is what really turns me on. I so love when he comes on tv every other day and tries to hoodwink me into believeing what he says is real.
Gosh, with so many things to love about Obama, and I know I missed a bunch more, I just don't know what there would be, that I dislike so far.
by Gone on November 21st, 2009
He has done nothing except to destroy the future of our grandchildren.
by Anonymous on November 19th, 2009
I like that he removed some of the forces from Iraq, they weren't doing much good there.
+5
by olan black on November 19th, 2009
I was glad that he repelled the legislation that would have allowed drilling in the National parks, that was plain crazy.
Also he signed a law that will allow employees up to 6 months after they have left a job to file for discrimination against the companies (the bill was vetoed by Bush, he claimed that it would hurt businesses)
I like the way he handled the pirate issue.
I am still on the fence about the health care bill, I know that it won't effect me (disabled vet, free medical for life) but it will be interesting to see the final outcome
by Thriftymaid on November 19th, 2009
Nothing.
Out of control spending and expansion of social programs and size of federal government.
by Ms.A on November 24th, 2009
Just can't can't own it,can you?
by timthearchitect on November 19th, 2009
He is pretty! But he will drag the USA into hell because he's an idiot!
by Stillme FBB on November 19th, 2009
Phil, I'm just biding my time till his term is over.
I don't like him or dislike him, I don't know enough about him to say. Seems he has stayed out of sight as much as possible and let his wife have the front stage.
by Siyanor on November 19th, 2009
I like that he removed combat troops from Iraq.
I do not like that he declared a national emergency knowing that the Patriot Act still exists, especially when there is no emergency.
by Moongrim on November 22nd, 2009
Well, gas prices are one helluva lot better than they were under Bu$h.
by StellaRoss on January 26th, 2010
Although it doesn't actually list things he has done explicitly I generally agree with this article:
http://www.allsucks.com/everything/2010/01/barack-obama-sucks-ass_2.php
To be honest I would be more happy with hillbilly right now. Seeing him say something like "We want our money back" on TV kind a makes me feel he is president of Cuba or something.
When is primary election day?
by Answerbag Staff on February 27th, 2010
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Instead of abolishing religious freedoms piecemeal, why doesn't Obama follow his communist ideology and just ban it all at once?
by More2Be on February 11th, 2012
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Is it really worth trampling upon The Constitution to prop up the régime of B. Hussein Soetoro Obama?
by More2Be on February 12th, 2012
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With the unrest in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe,Is it time for the world to get rid of its governments and Heads of state.
by jamesross19 on February 11th, 2012
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Just 1 year in office, Republican Michigan Gov Rick Snyder turns a 1.5 billion deficit into a $130 million surplus. Why can't Obama?
by More2Be on February 11th, 2012
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Wow. I actually thought he has done a lot more than most people say but I didn't know he has done that much so far.
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on November 20th, 2009
I'm not sure he'll ever do everything that he promised, but I thought these looked like a good start.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on November 20th, 2009
What a bunch of H.S., looking at ways to cut waistful spending HAHaHAHA
by Gone on November 21st, 2009
Great answer Rufus!
by MrJosh on November 21st, 2009
Great list, Rufus!
by Tveg on November 21st, 2009
If any of it was true it would be.
by Gone on November 21st, 2009
Mandomike, you have no idea what truth is. The list is fact. Get over it and get used to losing arguments when you can't back them up with anything but your own bullshit.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on November 21st, 2009
HS Rufus!! Answer the question!! It asked what do *you* like that BO has done. You can't possibly be that dense to just cut and paste that piece of BS and really believe it cause if you actually read it and understood it, nobody in there right mind would do so.
WTF does any of those moronic talking points have to do with any thing that is actually relevant to any kind of significant improvement in anyone's daily life in America today???? Just take any *one* of your dumb ass talking points points and defend it and just try and make it presidential and significant it you jackass!!!
by Cruiser on November 22nd, 2009
Oh it's true Mandom. But alas, Republicans refuse to face reality.
by Moongrim on November 22nd, 2009
Cruiser, I can't help it if you're too stupid to acknowledge the facts. I LIKE the fact that he is doing his job as WE THE PEOPLE elected him to do. Just because you're a sore loser about the last election (with proper emphasis on the word 'loser') doesn't mean the rest of us can't continue living in reality. Besides, the only jackasses I've noticed in this thread are low-IQ, fantasy-based mental reprobates who down-rate factual information without any proof to the contrary, so either grow the fuck up or piss off.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on November 22nd, 2009
It's not surprising. I'm guessing you watch a lot of Fox News, madomike? Well, I'm sure they don't report any of this stuff on there.
I saw a study that asked the general public and Fox viewers about actual, simple FACTS (that even most Republicans agree on) and it was very disturbing what the Fox News viewers believe.
Watch the documentray, Outfoxed, and you'll see what's going on behind the scenes there.
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on November 22nd, 2009
Hello Rufus...you earned that DR when you put this POS up as your answer here...well deserved I might add. Take the 1st 4 points you make...
1. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending.
Ordered a *study* WTF is that worthy of anything but a good laugh!
2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices.
Ordered a **review** OOOOOH So what did that accomplish??
3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women. WTF does *that* mean* Rugfus!!! Instituted more hot air is all!!!
4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.
HS!! Bush laid the ground work for this in his last year in office you moron!
I want a president who can lead, motivate and innovate not order studies and reviews while he tries to figure out how to tie his own shoes. He is a complete embarrassment to this country and proved it without question to the whole world on his recent trip to Asia.
by Cruiser on November 22nd, 2009
I was actually talking to you, Cruiser, but both I guess.
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on November 22nd, 2009
Cruiser, as usual, all you ever have is bluster, hearsay and innuendo to back up your non-existent point, a point which is, I must say, nicely covered with hair. The only true embarrassment to this country is retards like you who piss and moan and hate for no reason other than just being pissed off that your favorite old guy didn't win the last election. Yell all you want. No one with a brain is paying you any attention. Oh, and here's a little suggestion for your ignorant ass. Why don't you call information and see if they know what happened to your clue, cupcake.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on November 22nd, 2009
@Rufus...[Quote]"No one with a brain is paying you any attention. "[Quote]
Thank you for making my point!! Could not have said it any better myself! ;)
by Cruiser on November 22nd, 2009
Why Cruiser, I really don't know how you do it! You're not quite smart enough to come up with your own words, so instead you choose to use mine. How flattering and utterly expected. Your own banally moronic utterances seem to get less and less important and sensible with your every alcoholic breath. I'm truly surprised you could ever find anyone with an IQ bigger than their shoe size who's willing to listen to that awful braying sound that happens when you speak. Maybe you'd look a little smarter if you took up sign language? It's probably just your inbreeding, though, so I suppose it's not really your fault. If I were you, I'd blame your parents for being too closely related. Your only point needs a hat.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on November 22nd, 2009
There you go again Rufus sounding like a child having a temper tantrum,I promise you this country will purge Obama in 2012 and a large part of congress in 2010 then you won't have to lie anymore about what a great job this moron President is doing.
by Gone on November 23rd, 2009
Yeah, right. I guess we should let the Republicans have another chance at the sending the United States back into the stone age, where at long last, they'll all finally feel comfortable and in charge. We can only hope that people aren't still THAT stupid. I mean, we know that YOU and Cruiser are both that stupid, but we can still have hope for the majority of America. I actually hope that you people DO get into the White House next time, not only because it would create a whole new line of conservative jokes, but because there's absolutely NO DOUBT that the conservatives all would screw the pooch yet again and that would force the most ignorant among you partially back into reality. Good luck hiding your party's ineptitude at that point.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on November 23rd, 2009