So I'm a bit ticked that the news media and all the pundits (on both sides, really) are harking on Obama for not doing enough in the stimulus bill. "There's not enough money for [social program x] in the bill! You promised us this in the campaign! Waaah!"
It's been 15 days. Give the guy a break. He's with us for 4 years, and he's got a congress to pass shit for him for at least two. And I don't see them losing all that many seats in two years, unless they pass the infamous "baby eating" bill. Then they're probably going to find some enemies in the polls.
And I'm not sure I like the idea that the first 100 days are the most important in a president's term anyway. Nothing is set in stone like that. The first 100 days of Bush's presidency, he was a comedic laughing stock, just a bumbling president quickly on his way to "1-Term History". Then 9/11 happened during on the 234th day of that first year, and it completely changed the tone for the whole rest of his term (and no matter what you say, it was still 9/11 that got him re-elected.) Stuff can happen that will affect policy. 100 days doesn't mean anything.
But my point still stands. I trust Obama to deliver on the stuff he promised. This bill is to get the economy back in shape. We'll work on education, health-care, and all that good stuff later.
We're so glad to get rid of Bush and the republicans and are so ready for change that we expect it to come overnight. Awesome doesn't work that way, unfortunately.
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I agree. There is so much criticism for Obama in such a short amount of time. I have a problem with the portion of the stimulous bill that caters to the labor unions. It already costs the Auto makers more money to make their product than they can sell it for. I think they should take this as a time to reflect on themselves and their behavior up to this pivotal moment. I don't think we need any MORE cars on the road than there already are. Matter of fact too many people on the planet for that matter. That's a whole other issue. Obama is doing away with Guantanamo BAy people! cant you see this is for the better!!!!!
"We're so glad to get rid of Bush and the republicans and are so ready for change that we expect it to come overnight. Awesome doesn't work that way, unfortunately."
No change overnight? Funny, that's what I've been telling people about Iraq for a while now. Anyone remember Somalia?
...What, no? Maybe high school history should go past the Cold War after all.
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