I don't think any moreso than any politician.
He was always VERY light on detail. Much wiggle room in most of his promises.
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I don't think any moreso than any politician.
He was always VERY light on detail. Much wiggle room in most of his promises.
I agree with everything you said and would just add that I am also opposed to his proposed policies (cap and trade, increased taxes etc.) that will hurt businesses and investment.
Here's specifically what he's doing today that I approve of -
WASHINGTON - Reversing Bush policy, President Barack Obama ordered an overhaul of the way the government hands out contracts Wednesday, promising to curtail no-bid awards that have led to waste, abuse and corruption investigations.
Obama joined Republican Sen. John McCain, his presidential campaign rival, and other congressional figures to announce an executive memorandum that commits his administration to a new set of marching orders for awarding contracts. Obama said "the days of giving government contractors a blank check are over" and said changes could save up to $40 billion a year.
Obama's presidential memo changes government contracting procedures. It directs Peter Orszag, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, to work with Cabinet and agency officials to draft new contracting rules by the end of September. Those new rules, White House aides say, will make it more difficult for contractors to bilk taxpayers and make some half-trillion dollars in federal contracts each year more accessible to independent contractors.
"We will stop outsourcing services that should be performed by the government and open up the contracting process to small businesses," he said. "We will end unnecessary no-bid and cost-plus contracts that run up a bill that is paid by the American people. And we will strengthen oversight to maximize transparency and accountability."
The White House said contract spending under Republican President George W. Bush's administration had doubled to more than $500 billion over the past eight years.
"Far too often, the spending is plagued by massive cost overruns, outright fraud, and the absence of oversight and accountability," Obama said. "In some cases, contracts are awarded without competition; in others, contractors actually oversee other contractors."
Obama orders federal contracting overhaul - White House- msnbc.com
WASHINGTON - Reversing Bush policy, President Barack Obama ordered an overhaul of the way the government hands out contracts Wednesday, promising to curtail no-bid awards that have led to waste, abuse and corruption investigations.
Obama joined Republican Sen. John McCain, his presidential campaign rival, and other congressional figures to announce an executive memorandum that commits his administration to a new set of marching orders for awarding contracts. Obama said "the days of giving government contractors a blank check are over" and said changes could save up to $40 billion a year.
Obama's presidential memo changes government contracting procedures. It directs Peter Orszag, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, to work with Cabinet and agency officials to draft new contracting rules by the end of September. Those new rules, White House aides say, will make it more difficult for contractors to bilk taxpayers and make some half-trillion dollars in federal contracts each year more accessible to independent contractors.
"We will stop outsourcing services that should be performed by the government and open up the contracting process to small businesses," he said. "We will end unnecessary no-bid and cost-plus contracts that run up a bill that is paid by the American people. And we will strengthen oversight to maximize transparency and accountability."
The White House said contract spending under Republican President George W. Bush's administration had doubled to more than $500 billion over the past eight years.
"Far too often, the spending is plagued by massive cost overruns, outright fraud, and the absence of oversight and accountability," Obama said. "In some cases, contracts are awarded without competition; in others, contractors actually oversee other contractors."
Obama orders federal contracting overhaul - White House- msnbc.com
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I approve of this one as well. I wish Pres. Obama would have listened to Sen. McCain yesterday too, on the earmarks issue.
I approve of this one as well. I wish Pres. Obama would have listened to Sen. McCain yesterday too, on the earmarks issue.
Make that three of us that agree. I feel a group hug coming on
I wonder, when and how will the Winnie and Margarita Show end on this tiresome thread?
Why don't you offer some enlightened views on the topic instead of just dissing?
What's the matter? Truth upsetting you?I wonder, when and how will the Winnie and Margarita Show end on this tiresome thread?
Tsk, Tsk, Tsk. Need I remind you it is in the eye of the beholder. Truth, that is. At least in the context you are using.
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