Obama's Presidency: Why Liberals Are Mad

[deacon blues]

One of the underreported things that is beginning to emerge in BO's presidency is the fact some of his biggest supporters that got him elected in 2008 are growing discontented about his performance. He hasn't governed liberally enough.

BO bent over backwards to accommodate the banking industry and Wall Street with bailout money. He re-appointed Republican Ben Bernanke to head up the Fed. He appointed Wall Street insider Tim Geihtner as Treasury Secretary. He got Obamacare passed, but he didn't even slightly push the public option and he didn't get it. His "stimulus" bill was more tax cuts than anything else. He escalated the war in Afghanistan and he started a new one in Libya. He made nice to the Chinese even though they continue to play unfair with trade and currency manipulation and as they continue to persecute dissidents and artists. He promised to close Guantanimo Bay the first day of his presidency but hasn't yet. He caved on allowing military tribunals for Gitmo terrorists rather than civil trials stateside. He has done nothing about gun control, even in the wake of the assassination attempt on Gabby Giffords, a prime opportunity for such a move missed. He made freeloader GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt, whose company has not paid any taxes for some time, and who has sent thousands of jobs overseas, the head of his so-called jobs commission. And now BO proudly has signed on to "the largest annual spending cut in our history".

With rising gas prices, a slow moving economy, a sluggish housing market, possible increase in interest rates and nearly 9% unemployment, Obama's vulnerabilities may increase. Could a liberal challenger rise up for the Democratic primaries in 2012?

Liberals will vote for him regardless in 2012 if there is no alternative on the Democratic side in order to retain him versus allowing a GOP candidate in the White House.

They will do it however pinching their noses.

[sandie]

Originally Posted by deacon blues

One of the underreported things that is beginning to emerge in BO's presidency is the fact some of his biggest supporters that got him elected in 2008 are growing discontented about his performance. He hasn't governed liberally enough.

BO bent over backwards to accommodate the banking industry and Wall Street with bailout money. He re-appointed Republican Ben Bernanke to head up the Fed. He appointed Wall Street insider Tim Geihtner as Treasury Secretary. He got Obamacare passed, but he didn't even slightly push the public option and he didn't get it. His "stimulus" bill was more tax cuts than anything else. He escalated the war in Afghanistan and he started a new one in Libya. He made nice to the Chinese even though they continue to play unfair with trade and currency manipulation and as they continue to persecute dissidents and artists. He promised to close Guantanimo Bay the first day of his presidency but hasn't yet. He caved on allowing military tribunals for Gitmo terrorists rather than civil trials stateside. He has done nothing about gun control, even in the wake of the assassination attempt on Gabby Giffords, a prime opportunity for such a move missed. He made freeloader GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt, whose company has not paid any taxes for some time, and who has sent thousands of jobs overseas, the head of his so-called jobs commission. And now BO proudly has signed on to "the largest annual spending cut in our history".

With rising gas prices, a slow moving economy, a sluggish housing market, possible increase in interest rates and nearly 9% unemployment, Obama's vulnerabilities may increase. Could a liberal challenger rise up for the Democratic primaries in 2012?

Liberals will vote for him regardless in 2012 if there is no alternative on the Democratic side in order to retain him versus allowing a GOP candidate in the White House.

They will do it however pinching their noses.

On the other hand, the above may make a nice little sound bite campaign ad for the GOP candidate; as just a reminder how this man promised the moon and gave them the *ahem*.... "business" instead.

[Dedicated Mind]

Obama is doing a great job. No complaints here. He ran as a bipartisan not a liberal.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Dedicated Mind

Obama is doing a great job. No complaints here. He ran as a bipartisan not a liberal.

Yet he is neither. His lack of leadership overall is being documented and discussed on both liberal and conservative news.

[sandie]

Originally Posted by Dedicated Mind

Obama is doing a great job. No complaints here. He ran as a bipartisan not a liberal.

How nice for you, the economy, gas prices, regulations, higher health insurance costs haven't effected you adversly.
Well, there are many of us who are struggling to make ends meet and see we will recieve no mercy from this ultra liberal...his "bipartisan" label was just another deception on his part.

[coadie]

Originally Posted by sandie

How nice for you, the economy, gas prices, regulations, higher health insurance costs haven't effected you adversly.
Well, there are many of us who are struggling to make ends meet and see we will recieve no mercy from this ultra liberal...his "bipartisan" label was just another deception on his part.

Deception?

You are using strong language. As Leftie JD says "fomenting hate"


In 2008 Obama ordered us to believe he would cut the annual deficit in half.
He trippled it. Thank you for mention current cost increases. The deficit just interest alone is going to be a very painfull cost in the future.

[sandie]

Originally Posted by coadie

Deception?

You are using strong language. As Leftie JD says "fomenting hate"


In 2008 Obama ordered us to believe he would cut the annual deficit in half.
He trippled it. Thank you for mention current cost increases. The deficit just interest alone is going to be a very painfull cost in the future.

I'm coming to the conclusion this man can't be honest.

No rational, no honest person who knows the truth of this administration could possibly vote for him.
The media will cover his...you know what.

"Obama lied, America died".

[Seascapes]

Originally Posted by Dedicated Mind

Obama is doing a great job. No complaints here. He ran as a bipartisan not a liberal.

I agree with you, he has done a great job. The only complaint that I have is that he caved in to the republicans last December to continue the Bush tax cuts to the wealthiest 2%. He does have a big heart to help people in need, and I realize that he only did it to help 2 million Americans to have their unemployment extended through the end of the year (Christmas). Many Democrats did get upset with him, but since his speech last Wednesday, I believe that he has fired up the Democrat party. I am glad that he finally proved that he has a backbone.

I did not vote for him before, but he has my vote in 2012.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Seascapes

I agree with you, he has done a great job. The only complaint that I have is that he caved in to the republicans last December to continue the Bush tax cuts to the wealthiest 2%. He does have a big heart to help people in need, and I realize that he only did it to help 2 million Americans to have their unemployment extended through the end of the year (Christmas). Many Democrats did get upset with him, but since his speech last Wednesday, I believe that he has fired up the Democrat party. I am glad that he finally proved that he has a backbonoe.

I did not vote for him before, but he has my vote in 2012.

I can assure you I am not in the wealthiest 2% and I like my tax cut. The liberal media keeps feeding you the nonesense only the rich got a tax cut is stupid.

But if YOU want to pay more taxes go for it. Pay all you want but I don't want to pay half if what I am already paying.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by Esther

I can assure you I am not in the wealthiest 2% and I like my tax cut. The liberal media keeps feeding you the nonesense only the rich got a tax cut is stupid.

But if YOU want to pay more taxes go for it. Pay all you want but I don't want to pay half if what I am already paying.

My federal with holding is 139.1 percent this year of what it was last year on my pension check.