I am becoming a disgruntled Obama supporter

[futurebeachbum]

It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
The republican strategy seems to be-

Obama isn't doing well therefore- you must vote republican.

And the democratic strategy seems to be-

These are tough times and we've made some tough and unpopular decisions. But do you really want them back? Therefore, you must vote democrat.

As I said on Page 1, I am not happy with Obama or our democrat controlled house and senate. But this does not automatically mean I believe it is a good idea to vote republican. The two party system, the special interest/lobby and the media has our country broken.

The saddest part is that, based on accomplishments, there's no substantive difference in the 2 parties. They are both basically indebted to mostly the same 'contributors' and the legislation they pass clearly reflects that.

There's no way an ethical, intelligent person, who wanted to improve healthcare here in America could be pleased with a 2000+page, pork-laden healthcare bill that lays a windfall at the feet of Big Pharma, yet the Democrats preened like a bunch of peacocks when it passed.

After all they had pleased their masters....they had a reason to preen.

Same story when the Republican Congress passed the Senior Drug Care Act. Who in their right mind would have legislated that the different parts of the Federal Government couldn't get together to bargain as a single unit with Big Pharma on drug prices. The politicians preened on that one too.

The story goes on and on..The Bailout(s)...Immigration...etc..

The lack of ethics in the politicians of both parties is disgusting and they ought to be ashamed (and replaced.)

 

[ugabuga]

Take a look at what's happening in New Jersey...

Gov. Christie (NJ) is very new to the job--in office only 7 months. Wait until he's had at least as much time on the job as former Alaska Governor Palin (approx 2 yrs) before we draft him as the president who will save us all.

 

[GoodWitch58]

I can think of two remarkable opportunities blown by Obama:

1) Afghanistan- he made the tough decision to commit troops and resources to another Vietnam. I wish he would have made a tougher decision and did the opposite. He is such a great communicator. He could have made the case that we have been and can continue to be successful targeting Al Queda without continuing a long costly war. He could have said that he is committed to the nation building of our own nation. It's the economy, stupid. He could have sold it as a fiscal decision.

2) The Oil Spill- I do not fault Obama for lacking mastery of fluid mechanics, undersea construction, and improvised deep water demolition. I am aware that his hands were largely tied to plug the hole. I do however believe he failed miserably by giving the media and his foes political fodder by doing things like interviews with Marv Albert for the NBA Finals, attending baseball games, dancing to Paul McCartney, etc.

He could have done a much better job communicating/clarifying things like the Jones Act, the laws that require the offending oil company to be responsible for handling the spill, the idea that moratorium only impacted 36 out of thousands of rigs, etc.

He should have maintained residence on the gulf coast in addition to D.C.. He should have postponed unimportant items on his calendar.

Most of all- he missed the opportunity to shine by not delivering a speech that sets high goals for America and the need for alternative energy. There are numerous examples of what his speech could have been out there by many of the talking heads.

Rambling.

G

I agree. James Carville said the other day that the problem is "the message not the policy." Someone needs to make some changes in the Press Office IMO.

 

[Linda]

Which states seem to be run better than most? Draft that governor!

Chris Christie - New Jersey
Mitch Daniels - Indiana